Death Row news - Today’s latest updates - CBS Chicago

Watch CBS News

Death Row

Indiana set to execute prisoner convicted of killing police officer in 2000

Benjamin Ritchie, 45, is scheduled to die by lethal injection "before the hour of sunrise" Tuesday morning.

May 19, 2025

Indiana set to execute death row inmate

Benjamin Ritchie, 45, is scheduled to die by lethal injection before sunrise Tuesday.

May 19, 2025

CBS News Chicago Live

CBS News Chicago

Latest News

cbs-news-detroit-yt-thumbnail-template-2026-08-29t203424-173.png

Child among 4 injured after car crashes into building in South Austin

10h ago

A detailed shot displays the roof of a police car with active blue and red emergency light bars during an intervention in the city. The modern vehicle stands in the streets, while the blurred background with buildings and trees adds dynamic atmosphere.

Man shot, killed inside home in East Garfield Park neighborhood

15h ago

Man wanted for sex offense on CTA train on Chicago's North Side, police say

17h ago

Sean Burke

White Sox fall to Guardians 2-0, ending unexpected postseason run

7h ago

cbs-news-detroit-yt-thumbnail-template-2026-08-29t203424-173.png

2 in custody after deadly shooting in Valparaiso

18h ago