Mayor, Top Cop Defend CPD Strategy After 101 Shot Over Holiday Weekend
Police Supt. Eddie Johnson said the weekend's bloodshed was "unacceptable" and "frustrating."
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Police Supt. Eddie Johnson said the weekend's bloodshed was "unacceptable" and "frustrating."
Nicholas L. Janacek, 25, was convicted of felony aggravated domestic battery and a misdemeanor domestic battery.
A female and three males face misdemeanor charges of battery to a peace officer, reckless conduct and resisting arrest, police said.
That's not a good enough explanation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson and other critics. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
At least seven people were wounded, including two 16-year-old boys, in separate shootings across Chicago on Thursday.
A west suburban man has been charged with driving drunk on the Indiana Toll Road with five children inside his car, including a newborn baby
Two women, ages 32 and 41, were killed in a Washington Park neighborhood shooting about 10:30 p.m. on the South Side.
Carlos J. Zaca, 21, now faces 10 counts of possession of child pornography, according to Aurora police.
A man was tied up and beaten during a robbery at his Logan Square neighborhood apartment early Wednesday on the Northwest Side.
The most recent homicide happened at 6:22 p.m. in the Gresham neighborhood on the South Side.
Four people were killed, including a 13-year-old boy, and 11 others were wounded in shootings Monday across Chicago.
Chicago police are about to get some help from the feds that will help them test ballistics on the spot after a shooting.
The weekend's latest fatal shooting happened about 10:40 p.m. Sunday on the South Side.
Two people, including an off-duty officer, were taken to the hospital after they were involved in a fight in the River North neighborhood.
Several violent robberies in the Lakeview neighborhood prompted police to issue a warning ahead of the Pride Parade weekend.
About 2 a.m., the man and woman were walking out of the club near LaSalle and Hubbard when they got into an altercation with three strangers
The 23-year-old was walking at 2:37 a.m. in the 2600 block of West 23rd Place when a vehicle pulled up and someone inside fired shots.
In the last week, 103 people have been shot in the city, according to Chicago Sun-Times data, and 1,636 have been shot this year.
The 39-year-old man barricaded himself inside a home about 9:15 p.m. in the 1100 block of Long Grove Drive and fired a shot at officers.
Three people were shot while driving near the Montrose Dog Beach late Wednesday night.
Area North detectives have launched a homicide investigation, and were trying to determine how her body got there.
Lloyd Rose, of Lisle, was charged with three felony counts of aggravated battery, police said. He is expected in court Thursday.
D'quan Usher, 21, of University Park, was charged Tuesday with aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Wednesday's first fatal shooting happened about 1:15 a.m. in the LeClaire Courts neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
Eric O. Pate, 28; and Aniah King, 19, both of Matteson, face one felony count of criminal sexual assault, according to Orland Park police.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
A man was shot and killed near a strip mall on Chicago's South Side on Friday morning.
The family of Adam Toledo, the 13-year-old shot and killed by Chicago police in Little Village in 2021, has moved to voluntarily dismiss their wrongful death lawsuit.
A tornado watch and flood watch have been issued in the Chicago area ahead of Friday night severe storms that could cause heavy wind damage and flooding.
The Archdiocese of Chicago said Chicago Public Schools is restoring funding for students with disabilities in Catholic schools starting Monday.
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
The City of Chicago on Thursday kicked off bus tours as part of its new reparations initiative.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
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.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
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.
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
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.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Mozart's "Don Giovanni," the local premiere of the 2022 opera "Omar," and a fresh production of "Guys and Dolls" are among the highlights of the 2026-2027 season for Chicago's Lyric Opera.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
Grab your ticket and get ready to laugh. Check out "The Angel Next Door" at the Northlight Theatre.
Sunny and warm with highs near 80 Friday before the forecast gives way to severe storms at night.
The family of Adam Toledo, the 13-year-old shot and killed by Chicago police in Little Village in 2021, has moved to voluntarily dismiss their wrongful death lawsuit.
The Archdiocese of Chicago said Chicago Public Schools is restoring funding for students with disabilities in Catholic schools starting Monday.
The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have agreed to use May Day for a "day of civic action" for students and teachers.
A tornado watch has been issued for several counties ahead of Friday night severe storms that could cause heavy wind damage and flooding.
The family of Adam Toledo, the 13-year-old shot and killed by Chicago police in Little Village in 2021, has moved to voluntarily dismiss their wrongful death lawsuit.
Friday's incidents mark the sixth ATM burglary reported at a Chicago business this week.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and the United Steelworkers union have reached a tentative agreement, two weeks after the utility locked out 1,600 workers amid a contract dispute.
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
Some parents in southwest suburban Oswego are fired up, saying the school district invited all non-white students to participate in summer remedial programming, regardless of how they're doing in school.
New proposed Illinois legislation would allow renters or people who can't install massive rooftop panels to also harness the power of the sun.
When a rusty light pole snapped and fell on a woman's car in Bucktown, causing thousands of dollars in damage, she thought the city would pay for it. She was wrong.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Rays scored twice on bases-loaded walks in the ninth inning, rallying for a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
The Blackhawks won four of their last 15 games and three of their last 11 home games, but finished with 72 points, 11 more than last season.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz had an uneven major league debut in a start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night after being recalled from Triple-A Charlotte.
A well-known café and newsstand in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood was damaged early Thursday morning when a stolen car that police were pursuing crashed into it.
Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault in the Feb. 5 incident.
Members of the Cook County State's Attorney's office visited CTA train stations across Chicago on Thursday.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Chicago police on Wednesday issued an expanded community alert about a rash of incidents in which thieves broke into vehicles and stole construction equipment in and around downtown Chicago.
