Illinois man charged with firing gun at U.S. Capitol during Jan. 6 insurrection
An Illinois man was arrested by the FBI on Friday, accused of firing two shots into the air outside the U.S. Capitol during the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.
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An Illinois man was arrested by the FBI on Friday, accused of firing two shots into the air outside the U.S. Capitol during the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.
The residents are fighting back against violence with peace. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Prosecutors have filed additional child neglect charges against the mother of a 3-year-old Wisconsin boy who vanished last month.
A road rage incident led to a deadly shooting on I-80/94 in Lake Station, Indiana, early Wednesday morning, according to Indiana State Police. ISP said troopers got a call around 4 a.m. from a man who said he was involved in a shooting and altercation with another driver between Central Avenue and Ripley Street.
A road rage incident led to a deadly shooting on I-80/94 in Lake Station, Indiana, early Wednesday morning, according to Indiana State Police.
The driver who was shot and killed on the Stevenson Expressway over the weekend was a well-known postal worker and a beloved father. Damian Dunning's family said they were traumatized by his death. The 41-year-old had just dropped off his nephew at home after basketball practice on Sunday night when he was shot while behind the wheel.
The driver who was shot and killed on the Stevenson Expressway over the weekend was a well-known postal worker and a beloved father. Damian Dunning's family said they were traumatized by his death. The 41-year-old had just dropped off his nephew at home after basketball practice on Sunday night when he was shot while behind the wheel.
Chicago Police Sunday announced charges in connection to the South Loop gathering that led to a fatal shooting Saturday evening. Official says they took at least nine teens into custody. Their ages range from 14 to 18 years old. The teens were charged with disorderly conduct, breach of peace, assault, and reckless conduct. One teen died, and another was injured.
Chicago Police Sunday announced charges in connection to the South Loop gathering that led to a fatal shooting Saturday evening. Official says they took at least nine teens into custody.
One of the two brothers, who was only 13 years old, died as a result of the stabbing. A 50-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder.
Prosecutors revealed a possible motive for a playground stabbing of two teenage brothers earlier this week in south suburban Chicago Heights. One of the brothers, who was only 13 years old, died as a result of the stabbing. In court on Friday, attorneys revealed new details about what happened in Chicago Heights last Monday.
Seven men who said they were wrongfully convicted of crimes due to the alleged misconduct of retired Chicago police detective Reynaldo Guevara are seeking to have those convictions overturned.
The sentencing hearings for the four people convicted in last year's ComEd bribery trial were delayed. Last year, a jury convicted former ComEd lobbyist Michael McClain, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, retired ComEd vice president John Hooker and former ComEd consultant Jay Doherty of conspiring to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to arrange no-work contracts and high-paying jobs to his allies in exchange for favorable treatment.
Police alleged the woman was a convicted felon and illegally owned the gun that the boy brought to school.
Jury selection was completed Monday for the man charged with shooting and killing Chicago Police Officer Ella French and wounding her partner in 2021. French, 29, was killed in August 2021 while conducting a traffic stop in Englewood. Her partner, Carlos Yanez Jr., was shot and paralyzed.
Several ambulances were headed to 71st and State for a report of multiple people shot on Monday afternoon.
Jury selection began Monday for the man charged with shooting and killing Chicago Police Officer Ella French and wounding her partner in 2021.
Chicago police said the verbal altercation turned physical and the teen produced a gun and shot the 41-year-old man in the chest.
A 19-year-old man allegedly shot and seriously injured a 41-year-old man after a verbal altercation Friday afternoon on Chicago's Far South Side.
The man charged with killing seven people and injuring dozens more at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park in 2022 will stand trial in February 2025, a judge ruled on Wednesday.
A high-speed chase started in Milwaukee County and ended near the Illinois border after several luxury cars were stolen from a Wisconsin dealership.
On Monday, Feb. 12, just before 10 p.m., the 54-year-old was struck in the 500 block of South Pulaski by a silver Ford Escape.
A man was arrested after allegedly firing shots on a Blue Line train platform early Monday morning. Chicago police said just after 1 a.m., a passenger pulled out a gun during an argument with the employee and fired multiple shots at the Blue Line Station on Division.
A man was arrested after firing shots on a Blue Line train platform early Monday morning. Chicago police said just after 1 a.m., a passenger pulled out a gun during an argument with the employee and fired multiple shots at the Blue Line Station on Division.
Two juveniles have been charged in connection with the deadly shooting at the end of the parade celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory. The unidentified suspects are being detained on gun-related and resisting arrest charges, according to a Jackson County family court statement released on Friday.
Teachers are gearing up for the first day of class this Thursday, two months after a devastating tornado hit Merrillville.
Many unanswered questions remain after 56 decomposing bodies were found inside a Chicago funeral home last week.
Chicago police said five incidents were reported during the morning and afternoon hours between June 22 and July 23.
Six years ago, on Aug. 10, 2020, a massive derecho left a trail of damage from its 100 mph winds in the Chicago area.
Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 AL batting title with the Chicago White Sox, has decided to retire after spending 10 years in the major leagues.
President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
Liam Stanton, one of the 10 candidates for mayor of Chicago, announced Monday morning that he was withdrawing from the race and endorsing Alexi Giannoulias.
A group of activists and elected officials filed reports with the Chicago Police Department on Monday, alleging crimes committed by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz last fall.
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.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
With the cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce growing and consumers wary of the products on grocery shelves, many in Chicago are turning to local farmers market for fresh and safe greens.
East Chicago, Indiana is being placed on a precautionary boil water advisory starting Monday morning for planned installations that could affect water safety.
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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.
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.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
If weather forces an evacuation, shelter sites are located at Grant Park North, Grant Park South, and Millennium Lakeside Garages, accessible through the vehicle entrance on Michigan Avenue.
Grant Park was filled with tens of thousands of people Thursday for the start of Lollapalooza, as warm weather greeted festivalgoers on day one of the four-day music festival.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
A group of activists and elected officials filed reports with the Chicago Police Department on Monday, alleging crimes committed by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz last fall.
Students will head back to Andrean High School on Thursday, Aug. 13, but on Monday, staff and teachers were getting their classrooms ready after the tornado destroyed the high school and the surrounding community.
Currently, food makers don't have to notify the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about additives that are generally recognized as safe.
The estimated cash value is more than $390 million. The next drawing is on Monday, Aug. 10.
The tower's heavy-duty lightning protection system absorbed the strike.
Two EF-1 tornadoes have been confirmed to have touched down in La Salle County Sunday night.
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a former Cicero firefighter against Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, alleging contaminated oysters he was served there cause catastrophic brain injuries.
Attorneys announced a lawsuit Monday on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by police in Humboldt Park in March, claiming an officer fired deadly shots just after arriving at a controlled scene instead of de-escalating.
Teachers are gearing up for the first day of class this Thursday, two months after a devastating tornado hit Merrillville.
Many unanswered questions remain after 56 decomposing bodies were found inside a Chicago funeral home last week.
Many unanswered questions remain after 56 decomposing bodies were found inside a Chicago funeral home last week.
A lawsuit on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by police in Humboldt Park in March claims a CPD officer fired deadly shots just after arriving at a controlled scene instead of de-escalating.
Neighbors of a South Side animal feed plant have complained about the noxious smell and air quality for years. Now the city of Chicago and state of Illinois are suing Pullman Innovations to clean up the air, as well as for alleged illegal work and permit violations.
The owners of a Far South Side funeral home where dozens of decomposing bodies were found earlier this week have run into trouble with state regulators before over their handling of bodies at a crematory in the south suburbs.
University of Illinois researchers have found a correlation between more green spaces and less violence in neighborhoods. A group in Chicago is planting trees with the mission to bring beauty and safety to the whole city.
Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 AL batting title with the Chicago White Sox, has decided to retire after spending 10 years in the major leagues.
The Chicago White Sox are preparing for another sold-out crowd on Tuesday night at Rate Field as they celebrate the team's most famous fan, Pope Leo XIV.
Colson Montgomery's 26th homer, a three-run shot, capped Chicago's four-run third inning and the White Sox held on to beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Sunday.
Chicago Bears receiver Luther Burden III will reportedly miss a little bit of time with a groin injury he suffered at practice on Saturday.
Ian Happ hit a two-run homer, Miguel Amaya added a three-run shot and the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 10-2 on Sunday.
Chicago police issued a business alert this past weekend, warning store employees to be vigilant as detectives investigate a pair of robberies.
At least five people were killed, and 14 more were wounded, in shootings in Chicago this weekend as of early Sunday afternoon. The victims ranged in age from 17 to 50.
A woman was found stabbed to death early Sunday morning in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood.
Two Chicago men were arrested early Sunday morning following a pursuit along the Borman Expressway in Northwest Indiana.
Chicago police this weekend were looking for help from the public in finding a man accused of shooting a 16-year-old boy in the West Lawn neighborhood earlier this year.
