Man Charged With Robbing Downtown Bank Suspected In 4 Other Heists
Kurtis Kroster has been charged with bank robbery by intimidation for holding up a Citibank branch at 180 N. Michigan Av. on June 26.
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Kurtis Kroster has been charged with bank robbery by intimidation for holding up a Citibank branch at 180 N. Michigan Av. on June 26.
A 27-year-old woman was waiting on the Red Line platform when a male took her phone and started running. She chased after him into the street and afterwards he sexually assaulted her and fled the scene, according to police.
A 21-year-old woman has been charged with aggravated DUI and several misdemeanors, after she allegedly killed a mother of eight in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in North Lawndale.
Even with an additional 1,500 officers on the streets, Chicago still saw significant violence over the long holiday weekend, with at least 68 people shot, five of them fatally, since July 4th.
Chicago police are looking for a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a homeless camp on the Near West Side Saturday morning.
A South Side community is in disbelief after a mother of eight was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver overnight near 16th and Homan in North Lawndale.
As the long holiday weekend continues, we're getting an idea of the impact of gun violence in the city as well as the efforts to keep it in check.
Chicago police admit shootings are up so far this holiday weekend compared to last year. There were 33 victims between 6 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Friday. Three died.
An inmate at the Lake County Jail in Illinois removed a baggie containing an unknown substance from between his buttocks and swallowed it early Thursday morning, authorities say.
Even with 1,500 additional police officers on duty, the holiday weekend has gotten off to a bloody start, with at least 33 people shot since July 4th, four of them fatally.
One gun has now been tied to four different shootings, including two tragic murders in Rogers Park that terrorized the city last fall.
Chicago Police charged seven people overnight in connection to the tagging of "The Bean" at Millennium Park and the Cancer Survivors' Garden at Maggie Daley Park.
Police said officers conducted a traffic stop near 36th and Indiana shortly before 9 p.m., and detained the 39-year-old driver while they searched the car.
CBS 2 has learned the gun used in the Rogers Park murders was also used in a pair of West Side shootings.
Michelle Zavala had only seconds to react when two men attacked her from behind, and her decision turned out to be the right one.
Chicago police are getting a head start on efforts to prevent violence over the 4th of July weekend, with dozens of people arrested, and nearly a dozen illegal weapons seized in a pre-holiday gun and drug crackdown.
A cab driver accused of sexually abusing a woman in his taxi last year has been charged with another rape 12 years ago, after DNA evidence linked him to the crime.
Violent crime might be down in the city compared to this time last year, but a bloody weekend that saw more than 50 shot has some concerned heading into the holiday weekend.
So far this year, 1,229 people have been shot in Chicago, about 100 fewer than the first six months of 2018, and the lowest total since 2015.
Charges are pending against the driver and two passengers of a stolen car, after the vehicle struck and killed a man waiting for a bus Sunday morning in the Jeffrey Manor neighborhood.
Gunfire near a fast food restaurant and carnival left one man in critical condition Saturday afternoon in West Chatham.
Charges are pending in a wild series of carjackings Saturday morning in Aurora.
As we inch closer to July 4, some Chicagoans worry gun violence is becoming too great a threat. Since 7 p.m. Friday, 23 people have been shot.
"I just want to bring this to light. I don't want to see it get swept under the rug because this is happening way too often."
A woman was sexually assaulted in the Lincoln Park neighborhood last weekend, after she got into an SUV she believed was the rideshare she had ordered.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
A multi-vehicle crash disrupted traffic on the outbound Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago's western suburbs early Monday.
Members of the Chicago Board of Education were expected Monday officially to approve the appointment of a new chief executive officer for Chicago Public Schools.
An Illinois State Police squad car was involved in a crash early Monday on Chicago's West Side.
A fire drew a huge response in the northwest Chicago suburb of Barrington on Sunday afternoon.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate, which approved its own funding plan, is on recess.
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
The multi-vehicle crash happened right where the Eisenhower splits off from the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
Members of the Chicago Board of Education were expected Monday officially to approve the appointment of a new chief executive officer for Chicago Public Schools. Lauren Victory reports.
The state police car was up on the sidewalk at Homan Avenue and Jackson Boulevard, while the other car involved appears to have hit a light pole. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
Did you know that a piece of sour candy can help you stop intrusive thoughts popping into your mind? Dr. Alexandria Holliday of Advocate Children’s Hospital joins Marie Saavedra to explain.
Investigators found from 1995 to 2024, Cook County property taxes jumped 182%, which is more than twice the rate of inflation. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins Dana Kozlov to explain.
A plane full of passengers finally made it to Chicago Sunday night, after their flight from New York was diverted to Detroit because of an unruly passenger.
Cook County Sheriff's police detectives were searching for a person of interest Sunday after a teenager was shot and killed in the apartment where she lived in unincorporated Glenview the day before.
An Illinois State Police squad car was involved in a crash early Monday on Chicago's West Side.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
A multi-vehicle crash disrupted traffic on the outbound Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago's western suburbs early Monday.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
The road to the Final Four is now set, and the Fighting Illini won't have to travel too far, as a trip to Indianapolis is only about two hours away from campus.
Jack Hughes finished with two goals and two assists as the Devils rallied for a 5-3 win over the visiting Blackhawks on Sunday night.
Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer off Seranthony Domínguez to cap a six-run rally in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a season-opening sweep by beating the Chicago White Sox 9-7 on Sunday.
Joey Wiemer and Keibert Ruiz homered and the Washington Nationals earned a season-opening series win with a 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four by overwhelming Tennessee for a dominant 95-62 victory in the NCAA Tournament.
Cook County Sheriff's police detectives were searching for a person of interest Sunday after a teenager was shot and killed in the apartment where she lived in unincorporated Glenview the day before.
Three people were shot, and one of them was killed, at a party in Will County south of Chicago early Sunday morning.
Chicago police on Sunday were looking for a man they say attacked a senior at the Belmont Red-Brown-Purple Line 'L' stop earlier this month.
Chicago police on Sunday were looking for a robber using social media marketplaces to lure victims.
At least one person was killed, and nine people were hurt, in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday morning, according to police.
