Deaths Of Mother And Daughter In Auburn Gresham House Fire Ruled Homicides Due To Arson
Autopsies determined Ieashia Ford and Porche Ford died of injuries from "inhalation of products of combustion due to house fire due to arson."
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Autopsies determined Ieashia Ford and Porche Ford died of injuries from "inhalation of products of combustion due to house fire due to arson."
Two men have been accused of chasing down and killing a teenage boy Friday night after they got into an argument in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
Juan Posos has been charged with felony counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking, vehicular hijacking, and aggravated battery to a police officer.
At least 25 people were shot, five of them fatally, over weekend in Chicago. Four of the shooting victims were under age 18.
Veronica Harden, 36, has been charged with two counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking, two counts of aggravated battery, and one count of aggravated kidnapping.
New Haven police have issued an arrest warrant for a Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate in the fatal shooting of Yale University graduate student with ties to Chicago.
Police said the two children were shot shortly after 3 p.m. in the municipal parking lot at Madison Street and Lathrop Avenue.
Police said a 40-year-old woman left the keys in her car when she got out at a gas station at 75th and Yates around 5:30 p.m. That's when someone hopped into the Malibu and took off, her son and daughter still inside.
Two men convicted of killing Chicago police officers in separate incidents decades ago were paroled Thursday, drawing the ire of officials who opposed the move and believe it "sends a troubling message"
Three men are facing federal arson charges, after authorities say they set a Chicago Transit Authority van on fire during the widespread civil unrest in the city last May.
The teen, whose name is not being released because he is a juvenile, is charged with three counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking and one count of aggravated battery.
Police said the 18-year-old has been charged as a juvenile with one felony count of vehicular hijacking and two felony counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
Police said a male gunman tried to carjack a male victim around 6:15 a.m. on the 2300 block of North Sacramento Avenue.
In all three burglaries, four people dressed in all black broke into a store and stole merchandise. In one case, they also stole an ATM.
A woman whose brother was fatally shot during last summer's unrest in suburban Chicago filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday alleging that two paramedics allowed a photo to be taken of the dying man, and that a retired fire department lieutenant posted it on Facebook along with a disparaging caption.
A man has been arrested after police say he stabbed a woman and two young girls with a knife in a Bronzeville apartment building early Sunday morning.
Chicago Police said the victim was at work in a store on the 7600 block of South Cicero Avenue when someone walked in shortly before 1 p.m. and started harassing him.
With Friday's ruling, judges have thrown out well over 100 convictions tied to Watts.
Joliet police said the boys' teacher contacted the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, after the older boy told her during a remote learning session that there were no adults at home.
Police said Aurelio Davila was arrested shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday on the 2500 block of West 23rd Street, after he was spotted driving a stolen vehicle.
At least 11 people have been shot, four of them fatally, so far this weekend in Chicago.
Police said Taevon Abston was arrested shortly after midnight Wednesday on the 100 block of North Laramie Avenue, after officers spotted him getting into a vehicle that was stolen in a carjacking on Feb. 4.
Naperville police said officers spotted a vehicle parked in a lot on the 1400 block of Fairway Drive on Thursday and determined it had been stolen during an armed carjacking in Chicago.
For the first month of 2021, carjacking reports are up a staggering 238% over the same period last year.
A judge ordered Rittenhouse's attorney to inform the court clerk of his new home address, which will be shared with the Kenosha County Sheriff's office, but otherwise be kept secret, even from prosecutors.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The search began this week for a Chicago Public Schools student who can represent fellow students at the Chicago Board of Education.
An 18-year-old boy is in serious condition after a shooting in the South Shore neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."
The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for six weeks.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
Rahm Emanuel is proposing a far-reaching measure to crack down on betting in predictive markets in Washington as part of an effort to call attention to what he sees as a culture of corruption gripping the nation's politics.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
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.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
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.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Data center developers eyeing Aurora could face some of the strictest regulations in the U.S. — depending on how a city council meeting Tuesday night goes. Lauren Victory reports.
A new report from the Michael Reese Health Trust and the VNA Foundation focuses on preventing partner violence, with a focus on the abuser. Joining Dana Kozlov is Jennifer Rosenkrantz, senior program director of domestic violence with the Michael Reese Health Trust.
Rahm Emanuel is proposing a far-reaching measure to crack down on betting in predictive markets in Washington.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade to former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
Juries in California and New Mexico are now deliberating separate cases about how much children's health and safety is at risk on Meta social media platforms.
ICE agents were deployed at Chicago O'Hare International Airport again Tuesday, along with a dozen other airports across the country.
Serve Robotics said that while they figure out how this happened, they will cover the cost of the already-repaired glass, calling the crash landing extremely rare.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The search began this week for a Chicago Public Schools student who can represent fellow students at the Chicago Board of Education.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The Bulls (29-42) led by as many as 22 points after scoring a season-high 41 points in the first quarter.
Tickets to a pair of Blackhawks games in Germany next season will go on sale on Friday.
Chicago's win was the team's first of the season after losing 4-0 to Angel City FC last weekend.
Bedard scored his team-leading 29th goal, and Nick Lardis connected as the Blackhawks lost their second straight.
Burglars crashed into the renowned Golden Apple Grille and Breakfast House in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood early Monday morning, while the 24-hour restaurant was open.
A man was detained until trial Monday on charges in the death of a Chicago firefighter who died fighting a blaze in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood.
The man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman last week missed his first court appearance on Monday, because he was being treated for tuberculosis, prosecutors said.
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
