Melvin Meeky Charged With Following Woman Into West Town Apartment Building, Robbing, And Sexually Assaulting Her
Melvin Meeky, of the Austin neighborhood, is charged with one count each of aggravated criminal sexual assault and armed robbery.
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Melvin Meeky, of the Austin neighborhood, is charged with one count each of aggravated criminal sexual assault and armed robbery.
The 62-year-old woman was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville with serious injuries, police said.
Police said Michael Jackson, of Rogers Park, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Kelly is facing four separate indictments in Cook County, involving multiple counts of sexual assault and sexual abuse against four women years ago.
Police said a FedEx driver was making deliveries near 101st and Lowe around 9:30 a.m., when two men stole his keys and sped off with his truck.
Police found the body of 34-year-old Erik Lozano floating in Grand Boulevard Lake around 11:50 a.m. on Sunday.
One person was killed and four others were wounded in a mass shooting early Sunday in west suburban Aurora.
The Salvation Army said one of its bell ringers was taking a break when the kettle was stolen outside the Under Armour store at 600 N. Michigan Av.
Chicago police said there were 32 murders citywide in November, the lowest total for the month since 2013.
Lake County Sheriff's deputies recognized the three women from bulletins regarding recent shoplifting incidents in the Chicago area.
Police said the man was walking near 33rd and Wabash around 10:40 p.m., when two men walked up and one of them shot him twice in the leg and once in the face.
Bryla has been missing from the Avalon Park neighborhood since March 14, and her body has not yet been found.
Lissette Ortiz, 54, has been charged with one felony count of solicitation of murder for hire.
Police said officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly before 1:30 a.m. at Coach's Corner, near 162nd and Kennedy in Hammond.
Wade Roark, 59, shot an Indiana State Police SWAT team officer in the leg during a standoff near Madison, police said.
Police said Anatoliy Ermak shot and killed his ex-wife and her husband in an underground parking garage on Sunday night.
Police said the student took a picture of a black classmate last Thursday, and then posted the photo on a Craigslist ad titled title "Slave for sale (Naperville)." The post also contained a racial slur, according to police.
A man who claimed he was acting in self-defense when he fired 16 shots outside a northwestern Indiana Walmart store has been acquitted of the most serious charges against him.
Police said the victims were standing on the porch of a home near Harding and Huron around 2:45 a.m., when a shooter opened fire from the sidewalk.
David Lepey, 23, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated battery and one misdemeanor count of domestic battery.
Arroyo has been charged with bribing a state senator in exchange for the senator's support of sweepstakes-related legislation that would benefit one of Arroyo's lobbying clients.
Police said the men were driving near 83rd and Ashland, when someone in a white four-door sedan pulled up and started shooting.
Kenneth Malone, 25, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder in the shooting death of 66-year-old James Lewis.
Three men wearing clown masks broke down the door of an apartment in Portage Park late Saturday night, and robbed a man of cash.
Police said the man was found in the courtyard of an apartment building near Ashland Avenue and Jonquil Terrace around 2:10 a.m.
Former Chicago police Supt. and Cook County Sheriff James O'Grady died last week.
Former ComEd chief executive officer Anne Pramaggiore is scheduled to report to federal prison Monday.
Marni Yang, now serving life in prison for a 2007 shooting that left a romantic rival dead, will be back in court Monday.
Police fired shots during a traffic stop on Chicago's West Side early Monday morning.
Achatz, whose world-renowned fine dining restaurant, Alinea, was built on the ethos of near constant change and creativity, is no stranger to the swerves of life.
This weekend, CBS News Chicago's Jermont Terry hosted a forum with Democratic candidates hoping to fill the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
Saying "Chicago is in crisis," U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said he plans to run for mayor in 2027, even as he is in the midst of a congressional re-election campaign.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Lincoln Park resident Michael McKee is accused of the killing of his ex-wife and her current husband inside their Columbus, Ohio, home. Lauren Victory reports.
Burglars targeted two businesses on Clark Street in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood overnight Sunday into Monday.
How can we deal with the post-holiday blues? We can plan things and start new traditions to keep the joy going. Joining Marie Saavedra with some ideas for how is art therapist Jenna Bumber of Creative Expressions Counseling.
A memorial has been growing at the Grateful Dead house in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco.
Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore is scheduled to report to federal prison Monday.
Police fired shots during a traffic stop on Chicago's West Side early Monday morning.
Lincoln Park resident Michael McKee is accused of the killing of his ex-wife and her current husband inside their Columbus, Ohio, home.
A cardiologist said he's seen a real-life increase in hospitalizations during playoff games.
Achatz, whose world-renowned fine dining restaurant, Alinea, was built on the ethos of near constant change and creativity, is no stranger to the swerves of life.
Former Chicago police Supt. and Cook County Sheriff James O'Grady died last week.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Bears fans are still basking in the victory over the Green Bay Packers Saturday night.
Fans were jubilant this weekend after the Chicago Bears sent the Green Bay Packers packing in a stunning victory in an NFC Wild Card playoff game.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
Bregman, who turns 32 in March, was back on the market for a second straight offseason.
They bounced back after being down during the first half but woke up in the second half, securing their win 31-27.
Former ComEd chief executive officer Anne Pramaggiore is scheduled to report to federal prison Monday.
Marni Yang, now serving life in prison for a 2007 shooting that left a romantic rival dead, will be back in court Monday.
Police fired shots during a traffic stop on Chicago's West Side early Monday morning.
Lincoln Park resident Michael McKee is accused of the killing of his ex-wife and her current husband inside their Columbus, Ohio, home.
A man suspected of burglarizing a convenience store was arrested this weekend following a standoff with police in the north Chicago suburb of Lake Zurich.
