
Family, friends mourn man killed in Lakeview shooting
Memorial Day weekend is proving to be a violent one in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.
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Memorial Day weekend is proving to be a violent one in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.
It appeared there had been a group of young men who got into a fight on the beach when someone pulled out a gun and fired a shot.
CBS 2 was there for a Chicago police roll call on Friday after the Memorial Day weekend already got off to a rocky start with a shooting at North Avenue Beach.
A carjacking led to a police chase, crash and gunfire that killed both the suspect and a Kane County police K9 near the border of Geneva and Batavia. The sequence of events ended with a car crash that shut down the intersection at Fabyan Parkway and Randall Road late Wednesday afternoon.
According to police, the 78-year-old retired officer saw a neighbor's Jeep getting carjacked, in the 300 block of North Mayfield Avenue around 1:45 a.m., when he attempted to intervene.
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
For the past 10 years, Pastor John Hannah has hosted the annual "Prayer on the 9," where thousands of people stand together in solidarity during a march on 79th Street.
An unsolved murder in the south suburbs may be closed thanks in part to a 3-year-old boy. It was a near tragedy that police said led them to their murder suspect.
Police are investigating a bold break-in in southwest suburban Oak Lawn. Officers said the three suspects cut a hole in a wall in an empty business and made their way right into a jewelry store at 87th and Ridgeland.
Six children were taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after they were found locked inside a hot van near northwest suburban Des Plaines.
An employee at an Arlington Heights assisted living facility was charged with sexually assaulting an 88-year-old patient with "significant cognitive impairment" last week.
How was a group of men able to break in through the front door of the Loop post office building overnight? CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey is asking experts about the latest threat to USPS security.
A man in his 60s is recovering after an early morning attack in the South Loop. He was riding his bicycle near State and Cermak when someone beat him with a construction sign and later, his own bike.
Crime Stoppers is offering up to $15,000 for information that leads to a conviction.
Crime Stoppers is offering up to $15,000 for information that leads to a conviction.
A man is in custody following an attempted abduction near Northwestern University in Evanston Saturday morning.
Crimestoppers is offering a new $15,000 reward related to the August 2021 murder of a mother in the Chatham neighborhood.
Police said around 12:45 a.m., officers on patrol noticed a small fire on the side of a house in the 6400 block of South Damen Avenue.
A man suspected in the attack of a 78-year-old man in Norridge last month has fled the states, according to police. A nationwide arrest warrant was issued for 58-year-old Nassar Khoury for his role in the beating of Najadt Bitar behind his home in broad daylight on April 28.
Van der Sloot, a Dutch national from Aruba, is currently serving a 28-year sentence in Peru for the murder of a different woman.
The Chicago Police Department announced charges against four people in connection to the shooting death of Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston. During a news conference on Wednesday, Interim Supt. Eric Carter announced first-degree murder charges against the four offenders including three men - Jakwon Buchanan, 18, Joseph Brooks, 19, Trevell Breeland, 19--and Jaylan Fraizer, 16, who will be tried as an adult.
Authorities are investigating to determine whether the deadly incident was intentional.
A judge set bond for Steven Woletz, 46, at $100,000.
An Aurora man was charged with leaving a threatening voicemail message for Gov. JB Pritzker. A judge set bond for Steven Woletz, 46, at $100,000.
Francisco Oropesa is accused of killing five neighbors — including a 9-year-old boy.
The rally is planned for Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the District 113 office.
The suspects are believed to be armed.
Lakeview residents are now calling on police to step up patrols and get extra security to the area.
The disgraced biotech CEO, once compared to Steve Jobs, is headed to a Texas prison after defrauding investors.
The teen was shot twice in the thigh and was taken to a local hospital in good condition.
The suspects are believed to be armed.
The rally is planned for Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the District 113 office.
Lakeview residents are now calling on police to step up patrols and get extra security to the area.
The disgraced biotech CEO, once compared to Steve Jobs, is headed to a Texas prison after defrauding investors.
The teen was shot twice in the thigh and was taken to a local hospital in good condition.
It is unclear whether either of the two people charged in each shooting actually fired a weapon.
The report found, in all six dioceses in Illinois, there were 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused nearly 2,000 children.
Gov. JB Pritzker is poised to sign the bill that will help hold "reckless" gun manufacturers and advertisers accountable in court.
If passed, Arab Americans and minority groups from the Middle East will be separately recognized.
ICE agents are frequently using an administrative subpoena, also known as a 1509 summons, in questionable ways to seek records and information.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden will now have to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a complaint with Indiana's medical licensing board against Dr. Caitlin Bernard after she spoke publicly about a 10-year-old's abortion.
Lawmakers in Washington have just one week to raise the debt ceiling or risk defaulting on the U.S. debt for the first time in history.
The city's inspector general said those officers have been allowed "to remain in positions with duties that depend upon their truthfulness and credibility," even though a history of lying "can erode public trust and create risks for CPD."
US Centers for Disease Control says teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident compared to older drivers.
The Smashing Pumpkins just released ATUM, a three-act rock opera, on Friday, May 5. But if it were up to the hacker, some of the album would've been released months ago.
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
The new bill in Springfield would collect data from SNAP cards to better track skimming and fraud.
Models who were supposed to be wearing the designer's gowns are also missing money.
It's taking place at the Glendale Heights Sports Hub at 250 Civic Centre Plaza in Glendale Heights on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
All of those affected have been symptomatic men – most of whom have already had two doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine.
CBS 2 spoke to the doctor with concerns from one CBS 2 viewer about the challenges her child is facing.
All the cases in the Chicago area were among men between the ages of 24 and 46.
A local shea butter skincare brand has recently joined the ranks of legacy brands, making it onto shelves of beauty retailer Ulta.
Gov. JB Pritzker approved the popular policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was set to expire in June of 2024.
McCormick Place officials said, in the first quarter of 2023, hotel room stays generated from events were up 70% from last year, and attendance to conventions was 77% higher.
They said without urgent help, they won't make the July deadline to open and could lose their investment.
The legal cannabis transporters say they will be forced out of business if the state does not enforce its own standards.
Hendriks pitched the eighth in his first big league appearance since he was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
The national champion Northwestern Wildcats lacrosse team received a warm welcome as they returned home Monday, after dominating Boston College 18-6 in the national title game.
Stroman (5-4) dazzled in his fourth complete game and second shutout in nine major league seasons.
Notre Dame held Duke to its lowest-scoring game of the season.
Hendriks could provide a big lift for a Chicago team that has struggled for much of the season.
The event features 20 of the most popular reggaeton and Latin artists around. The lineup includes Wisin & Yandel, Feid, Grupo Firme, and Nicky Jam
Ray received tributes from several former guests, including former first lady Michelle Obama, Oprah, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba and 50 Cent.
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
Parents in Highland Park are expected to rally Tuesday to fight for more safety measures at Highland Park High School. It comes after a student brought a gun to school last month, forcing a hard lockdown. Parents and activists are calling on the district to install metal detectors and hire extra security at the school.
"The first guy that was sending closer to the truck - he got the guns pulled out to him, and from there, that's when they started pointing a gun at my dad, and the other guy who was up here on those stairs," said Victor Galena Jr., whose father was one of the victims.
Temperatures will be in the upper 80s with mostly sunny skies. The UV index will be high, near 8. CBS 2 meteorologist Ed Curran recommends wearing sunscreen.
Two firefighters were injured while battling smoke and flames in Bucktown overnight.
The owner of the dog, Peppa, said she was walking last Wednesday evening in Dunham Park, at Giddings Street and Melvina Avenue, when she felt a gun to her back.
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