2 teens charged in violent robbery at Chicago Red Line train stop
Two teens were charged in connection to the violent robbery of a woman at a CTA Red Line stop in August.
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Two teens were charged in connection to the violent robbery of a woman at a CTA Red Line stop in August.
Emotions ran high among the families and friends of the two victims. They said they were targeted for appearing homeless.
The fast food worker accused of killing two customers inside a South Side restaurant where he worked earlier this month appeared in court on Tuesday. Emotions ran high with tears from the victims' families who said the men were targeted for appearing homeless.
The suspect whom Chicago police shot and critically wounded on the city's North Side on Saturday after he allegedly shot a man and then opened fire on police and paramedics was charged with attempted first-degree murder.
Video posted on Facebook appeared to show an officer bleeding from his head.
The suspect whom Chicago police shot and critically wounded on the city's North Side on Saturday after he allegedly shot a man and then opened fire on police and paramedics was charged with attempted first-degree murder.
The burglars took an undisclosed amount of money from the register. The whole incident took less than a minute.
Neighbors said the victim was on his way to synagogue in an area with a large Orthodox Jewish population.
Police are looking for a group of burglars who smashed their way into a Mexican restaurant in Wicker Park on Saturday night.
Jewish residents in a North Side neighborhood said they fear the shooting that preceded a shootout with police on Saturday may have been a hate crime. Police said the suspect shot a 39-year-old man, then later turned the gun on police and paramedics. Officers then shot and critically injured the suspect.
A fight at a funeral on the West Side landed at least two Chicago police officers in the hospital. The funeral service was taking place at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in the 4300 block of West Madison in West Garfield Park.
Chicago police shot and critically injured a man who allegedly shot at police officers on the city's North Side Saturday morning.
Erik and Lyle Menendez are serving life in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, but could become eligible for parole if a judge resentences them.
Nearly 30% of all Chicago crime victims in 2022 were Black women, though they make up just 16% of the population, data show.
Devan Flax is also accused of robbing a pizzeria employee in Berwyn around the same time last year.
A 21-year-old Chicago man was indicted for allegedly assaulting and robbing two U.S. Postal Service carriers and robbing an employee of a suburban pizzeria last year.
A Chicago City Council committee hearing on Wednesday focused on missing and murdered Black and brown women and girls and CBS News Chicago's investigation into the overall victimization of Black women. CBS News Chicago spoke with Mayor Brandon Johnson who talked about his plans to find solutions more broadly to help Black women in Chicago.
Police shot and killed a man suspected in a shooting in Rockford, after he took a person hostage overnight and fired shots at officers in DeKalb Township, sheriff's officials said.
A Chicago City Council committee hearing on Wednesday focused on missing and murdered Black and brown women and girls and CBS News Chicago's investigation into the overall victimization of Black women.
Police shot and killed a man suspected in a shooting in Rockford, after he took a person hostage overnight and fired shots at officers in DeKalb Township, sheriff's officials said.
A possible armed kidnapping that originated in the north suburbs ended in a crash overnight on the Northwest Side of Chicago. North Chicago police said, around 10:30 p.m. Monday, officers responded to a call from woman who said she was being chased by her boyfriend in a gray Mazda sedan, and he might be armed with a gun.
The 14-year-old suspect was charged with first-degree murder and attempted vehicular hijacking.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man back in July. Police said the teenager was identified as the person who allegedly shot and killed the man before attempting to take his car in the 5400 block of South Wells Street shortly before 8 a.m. on July 14. The victim was later identified as Michal Ciskal, of Des Plaines.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was arrested Tuesday on charges of sex trafficking and engaging in interstate prostitution, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Richard Allen, 52, is facing two counts of murder in connection with the killings of Abby Williams and Libby German.
Joliet police said the bicyclist was thrown from his bicycle due to the impact.
The Illini held a tight defense against UConn and managed to shrink the Huskies' lead to 6 points with seven minutes left on the clock in the second half.
The fire broke out at a building home of F & L Pallets in the 1300 block of South 1st Avenue.
Watch parties are underway in Chicago, the suburbs, and Indianapolis with Illini fans hoping the team punches their ticket in the Championships.
Murakami's 431-foot shot to straightaway center off Brendon Little was his fourth homer and first at home since signing with the White Sox (3-5) as a free agent in December.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
The Illinois Accountability Commission is asking the federal officials who ran Operation Midway Blitz to testify at two hearings on federal agents' tactics during last year's immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A federal judge on Friday rejected efforts by the Justice Department to revive two subpoenas it served to the Federal Reserve.
The president of Wisconsin's largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his statements against Israel.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
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.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
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.
The federal government is suing Illinois, Connecticut and Arizona over efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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.
Chicago blues legend Muddy Waters' birthday is Saturday, and in his memory his eldest son is putting on a concert in Chicago.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
When Jean-Luc Godard's "Hail Mary" opened in Chicago on April 4, 1986, it drew a throng of angry protesters who considered the film an affront to their faith.
Applications are open for residents and bands who want to participate in PorchFest in Chicago's Lakeview and Roscoe Village communities this year.
Temperatures slide down into the 30s with wind chills in the 20s. Meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking the latest.
It is unclear how the fire started or if anyone was inside.
Illini fans are ready for Saturday evening's Final Four matchup against the UConn Huskies with watch parties happening in Chicago, the suburbs, and in Indianapolis.
The Illini's 7-foot-tall siblings said they're grateful they get to share this experience.
Heavy rain in the Chicago area led to roadway flooding Saturday morning.
The Illini held a tight defense against UConn and managed to shrink the Huskies' lead to 6 points with seven minutes left on the clock in the second half.
The fire broke out at a building home of F & L Pallets in the 1300 block of South 1st Avenue.
Heavy rain in the Chicago area led to roadway flooding Saturday morning.
Joliet police said the bicyclist was thrown from his bicycle due to the impact.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A Morgan Park family is still in shock after a staggering 300% spike in their latest property tax bill, and the man poised to take over as Cook County Assessor at the end of the year says it's an error he wants to make sure doesn't happen again.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have built a "self-driving" lab that uses robotics and artificial intelligence to accelerate work that would take humans weeks or months to complete.
Johnson said the position was temporary, but when the chief homelessness officer was first appointed, she told CBS News Chicago that her role was funded for three years, not two.
A former stand-out college football star with a criminal history has been convicted of sexually abusing foster children who were in the care of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation.
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.
The Illini held a tight defense against UConn and managed to shrink the Huskies' lead to 6 points with seven minutes left on the clock in the second half.
Watch parties are underway in Chicago, the suburbs, and Indianapolis with Illini fans hoping the team punches their ticket in the Championships.
Murakami's 431-foot shot to straightaway center off Brendon Little was his fourth homer and first at home since signing with the White Sox (3-5) as a free agent in December.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
Lucas Oil Stadium was pumping with a whole lot of orange and blue Friday morning when Illinois took the court for their open practice ahead of their Final Four showdown with Connecticut.
The president of Wisconsin's largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his statements against Israel.
Some Joliet, Illinois, residents were asked to shelter in place Thursday morning as police executed a search warrant.
A man stood charged Thursday with holding up five men at gunpoint after luring them by offering to buy anime cards on online marketplaces.
A man was apprehended late Wednesday night after a standoff in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
