Three More Charged In West Ridge Beating Death
Three more people have been charged — in addition to a 17-year-old boy — with beating a man to death and throwing his body in a dumpster in the West Ridge neighborhood on the North Side in December.
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Three more people have been charged — in addition to a 17-year-old boy — with beating a man to death and throwing his body in a dumpster in the West Ridge neighborhood on the North Side in December.
The woman was in the 7800 block of South Honore when "an unknown offender was displaying a weapon" that "accidentally discharged" and struck her in the head, police said.
Occupants of two vehicles were shooting at each other about 9:45 p.m. in the 800 block of North Central Park, police said. The man, who was walking on the sidewalk at the time, was hit in the right arm by a stray bullet.
Raphael Morris, 33, was charged with one federal count of bank robbery in connection with the robbery of a Byline Bank branch at 742 W. Diversey on Jan. 26, according to the FBI.
A cat that had boiling water poured on it two weeks ago by a South Side man is responding well to treatment and "eating like a champ," according to the North Side shelter where he is recovering.
A federal judge loosened restrictions Tuesday on a South Side man accused last year of threatening to shoot several people at the University of Chicago.
The 31-year-old was sitting in a vehicle in the 2100 block of South Leavitt about 12:40 a.m. when another vehicle pulled up and someone inside fired shots, according to Chicago Police.
The 28-year-old man was in the 1700 block of West Cermak Road at 6:48 p.m. when someone walked up and shot him in his chest and side, according to Chicago Police.
The 26-year-old was seated in the driver's seat of a parked vehicle in the 300 block of South Laramie about 9:25 p.m. when he heard gunshots and felt pain, police said.
The teen was in the 6900 block of South Maplewood Avenue around 6:25 p.m. when someone walked up and shot him in the left leg, Chicago Police said.
Around 4:55 p.m., the 19-year-old man was in the 5100 block of South Trumbull Avenue when someone approached him from behind and fired shots, hitting once him in the abdomen, Chicago Police said.
At 6:36 p.m., the 34-year-old man was in the 6200 block of South Troy Street when a dark-colored SUV pulled up and someone inside fired shots, Chicago Police said. He was shot in the abdomen and left hand.
The girls, ages 7 and 14, were struck by a vehicle in the 3400 block of North Austin about 8 a.m., according to Chicago Police.
UIC police said, shortly after 10 p.m. Monday, the victim was attacked by four men near 12th and Morgan streets. The men, dressed in all black, beat the victim and stole his money and his pants.
In the most recent fatal shooting, two men were discovered shot to death Sunday morning in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood on the South Side.
The 22-year-old was in a vehicle in the 900 block of West Leland at 2:43 a.m. when another vehicle pulled up and someone inside fired shots at him, according to Chicago Police.
She was walking in the 5100 block of South Homan Avenue shortly before 10 p.m. when she heard gunfire and realized she'd been shot in the right shoulder, according to Chicago Police.
The male, whose age was not known, was shot in the right leg about 11 p.m. in the 13000 block of South Ellis, according to preliminary information from Chicago Police.
Police in Northbrook have released surveillance images related to a string of recent burglaries at Chicago area hair and nail salons.
The latest homicide happened when two men were discovered shot to death Sunday morning in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood on the South Side.
Two people were found shot to death Sunday morning in an apartment in the South Side Grand Boulevard neighborhood, according to police.
A 1-year-old boy had to undergo skin-graft surgery after he was scalded in a hot tub while under the care of his mother's fiancé.
Friends and family of Aaren O'Connor hope a newly published flyer and its distribution this weekend will help lead them to her killer.
Presidents Day weekend shootings have left four people dead and at least nine others wounded across the city, according to Chicago Police.
A woman trying to break up a fight at an Austin neighborhood party was shot and killed Saturday morning, police said.
A man and woman were shot and killed in the middle of the day Wednesday on Chicago's West Side.
There was a big turnout in Springfield on Wednesday to celebrate retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
Amazon delivery drones could soon be flying in the skies over Chicago, as the company has announced plans to expand its drone delivery service to nearly 500 cities by the end of the year.
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Board on Wednesday unanimously approved a major increase in tolls starting next year to help fund future maintenance and repairs.
A woman was killed in a crash in rural Grundy County, Illinois, on Wednesday morning.
There was a big turnout in Springfield on Wednesday to celebrate retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign confirmed on Tuesday that it recieved a letter from the Department of Defense, which has announced "research security audits" at 30 universities nationwide.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin announced Tuesday that he is filing a complaint against Treasurer Maria Pappas over some profanity-related texts.
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is demanding an apology from Treasurer Maria Pappas for some profanity-laden text messages he says are offensive.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
Chicago's Wishbone Restaurant will soon be closing after 36 years in business.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
The Chicago Bulls are back with their free festival for fans this Saturday and Sunday outside the United Center. Joining Audrina Sinclair to talk about the huge draw for fans is Bulls head of basketball programming Kyle Cummings.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended forecast.
There was a big turnout in Springfield on Wednesday to celebrate retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
At least two cars appeared to be involved in the crash near Kinsman. One blue car ended up close to a house, which appeared to be damaged.
Chicago's Jesse White Tumblers are competing on "America's Got Talent." Tune in Wednesday night to find out their fate.
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Board on Wednesday unanimously approved a major increase in tolls starting next year to help fund future maintenance and repairs.
Six teens were shot, one fatally, after multiple shootings reported hours apart in Chicago overnight.
As of Wednesday morning, NIPSCO had restored power to 282,000 customers across Northwest Indiana. But more than 83,000 buildings and homes remained in the dark.
The new quantum facility is said to create 1,000 permanent jobs, with an apprentice program supplying a pipeline of community-college grads in Chicago.
A man and woman were shot and killed in the middle of the day Wednesday on Chicago's West Side.
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation last inspected South Chicago Chapel funeral home in October, 10 months before 56 decomposing bodies were found there.
The discovery of dozens of decomposing bodies at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple with a history of mishandling human remains has raised questions about how Illinois regulates the funeral home and crematory industries.
An arrest at a Lululemon athletic wear store in the Gold Coast neighborhood in Chicago led investigators to a crew that was exploiting unhoused people and responsible for thefts totaling $100,000.
More violations at Chicago's Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium have surfaced, which is now under investigation for its role in mishandling bodies connected to the family that ran South Chicago Chapel.
Crow-Armstrong is the first player in MLB history with two leadoff home runs and a walk-off in a two-game span, and the 13th since 1900 to follow a walk-off homer with a leadoff shot.
NASCAR is calling off plans to bring its street race back to downtown Chicago in 2027, but is holding out hope for the event to return in the future.
A fight broke out in the stands at Wrigley Field during a Crosstown Classic game on Monday evening.
The Cubs snapped a two-game skid and ended the White Sox's three-game winning streak.
Kamilla Cardoso had 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Natasha Cloud scored 20 points.
A man and woman were shot and killed in the middle of the day Wednesday on Chicago's West Side.
A man was stabbed at the Chicago Transit Authority Green Line stop late Tuesday night.
Chicago police early Wednesday were looking for the person who stabbed a man and a woman in the Little Village neighborhood the night before, leaving the woman dead.
A man has been arrested and charged after authorities said he decided to make himself at home at the Macy's flagship store on State Street in downtown Chicago.
Chicago police on Tuesday asked for help from the public in solving a pair of burglaries that happened in the early-morning hours on the city's West and Northwest sides.
