Robbers Hold Restaurant Staff At Gunpoint In Lakeview
Masked men stormed into a Lakeview restaurant early Monday and robbed employees at gunpoint, pistol-whipping two managers in the process.
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Masked men stormed into a Lakeview restaurant early Monday and robbed employees at gunpoint, pistol-whipping two managers in the process.
Jose Hernandez, 49, said he's worried about his job at the pallet factory, and not being able to work because of his injured hand.
The most recent shooting happened around 2:40 a.m. Monday at the corner of 24th and Trumbull.
A New Jersey school official dubbed the "Pooperintendent" is now out of a job months after he was caught defecating on a rival school's football field.
A carjacking victim jumped out of a moving car early Friday on the Dan Ryan Expressway to escape his robbers.
Chicago police confiscated a Divvy bike as evidence, after it was used in a mugging overnight in the South Loop.
Three people broke into a 74-year-old woman's Park Manor neighborhood home Thursday evening, restrained her with duct tape, and robbed her.
A teenager in California is in serious trouble after going on a crime spree when his phone reportedly ran out of data.
Larry Nassar's attorneys say the disgraced former sports doctor was assaulted within hours of being placed in the general population at the federal prison in Arizona where he is serving a 60-year sentence for child pornography possession.
A person who was fighting with police along Interstate 10 near Phoenix took an officer's gun and shot two Arizona state troopers Wednesday night, killing one of them, authorities said.
A suspect is dead and two police officers have been taken to the hospital, after a police-involved shooting in northwest suburban Lakemoor.
Judge Vincent Gaughan has scheduled a hearing for next month on whether the trial of Officer Jason Van Dyke should be moved out of Chicago.
A 3-year-old child and an adult were wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the South Side.
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said Wednesday officials have found no evidence to support the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria's (ISIS) claim of responsibility for Sunday's mass shooting in Toronto that killed two and injured 13.
A Massachusetts man apparently learned the hard way that the "Judgment Free Zone" philosophy at Planet Fitness only goes so far.
Five people were shot Monday night, including a 16-year-old girl, in a gang-related attack in the Englewood neighborhood.
Two people were stabbed and another was beaten in a brawl late Monday night in the Loop, and a police officer was injured while responding to the fight.
Two people were killed and 12 others injured when a man fired a handgun into restaurants and cafes in Toronto before dying after exchanging gunfire with police.
A Detroit woman's Facebook video has gone viral after she recorded police officers taking her disabled father out of bed to face alleged charges from 29 years ago.
The prosecutor's office says an investigation revealed that Herring and Brochhausen were frustrated because their 4-month-old son would not stop crying and placed him in "time out."
A Florida man stopped by police says he wasn't driving drunk, he was only drinking while stopped at traffic lights.
Police say a burglar in Washington state got more than he bargained for when he broke into an "escape room" and (ironically) couldn't escape.
A woman was arrested Tuesday morning, after stabbing a man and another woman in a domestic incident in the River North neighborhood.
A senior citizen in Florida is facing serious criminal charges after he was caught on video allegedly trying to attack his neighbor with a tractor.
Three children were seen being taken away from the car after police and paramedics arrived, but they were not hurt.
Parade organizers have warned attendees to take steps to stay cool, as temperatures on Sunday will feel like the 90s.
The pilot also told the responders he only had about 20 seconds to make a decision, so he saw the field and landed the plane there.
The White Sox earned their 17th one-run victory this season.
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 49, Chicago police said.
The Sky also surpassed the franchise record for points in a game of 114, with Jacy Sheldon's fourth-quarter layup breaking the mark.
Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1, 2026.
Prediction market Kalshi sued Illinois on Tuesday, seeking to block new taxes and license requirements set to take effect July 1.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a warning Tuesday about a possible measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Aftershocks along with lack of heavy machinery are complicating rescue efforts.
High temperatures will be in the 90s but feeling like 100 degrees and above starting Monday. The latest in First Alert Weather.
Detectives say both victims were approached by a group of five robbers who took their belongings by force.
Right next to the former John Hancock building, a group of community and business leaders gathered for the unveiling at East Delaware and Michigan Avenue.
The coalition says South Shore has one of the highest eviction rates in the city and fears the Obama Presidential Center could push them out at a faster rate.
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley officially launches his 2027 Chicago mayoral campaign, becoming the fourth candidate so far to announce their run for the seat currently held by Brandon Johnson.
Parade organizers have warned attendees to take steps to stay cool, as temperatures on Sunday will feel like the 90s.
The pilot also told the responders he only had about 20 seconds to make a decision, so he saw the field and landed the plane there.
Chicago's 2026 Pride Parade steps off Sunday on the North Side. Before heading to the parade, here's what you need to know.
One person died after a crash involving an Illinois Department of Transportation vehicle on I-57 in the south Chicago suburbs early Saturday morning.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
After a violent holiday weekend, Chicago city leaders are expected to announce new support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention.
The White Sox earned their 17th one-run victory this season.
The Sky also surpassed the franchise record for points in a game of 114, with Jacy Sheldon's fourth-quarter layup breaking the mark.
A Chicago teacher is hard at work on his quest to visit every NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision stadium in America, while also strengthening bonds between the sports world and the LGBTQ+ community.
Walmart heir Lukas Walton and his wife Samantha have purchased a minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and the United Center, the team announced Friday.
There was a big honor for a Chicago Bulls legend as Mayor Brandon Johnson declared Thursday to be Horace Grant Day.
A 20-year-old Chicago man is accused of being the administrator of a Signal messaging group that was allegedly planning a terrorist attack on the UFC event at the White House.
Two people are dead after they were found shot behind a residential building in the Dunning community on Chicago's Northwest Side Thursday afternoon.
A registered sex offender was ordered detained until trial Thursday on charges that he sexually abused a 6-year-old girl at a bus stop in Chicago's Chatham community last weekend.
A man was shot and critically wounded in broad daylight on Chicago's Near West Side Thursday afternoon.
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
