Domestic disturbances especially dangerous for police officers, experts say
Data show that domestic disturbance calls claim an alarming number of officer's lives across the country.
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Data show that domestic disturbance calls claim an alarming number of officer's lives across the country.
The shooting that ended in the death of Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso started with a call for help. The officer was initially responding to reports of domestic violence in Gage Park. It turns out, domestic disturbance calls claim an alarming number of officer's lives across the country.
The shooting that ended in the death of Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso started with a call for help. The officer was initially responding to reports of domestic violence in Gage Park. It turns out, domestic disturbance calls claim an alarming number of officer's lives across the country.
Clevinger is accused of slapping the mother of his 10-month-old daughter, and throwing used chewing tobacco on their child.
Initial investigations show that the victims were long-time acquaintances and the shooting revolved around a domestic dispute.
Court documents show Vera Kisliak, who was killed along with her daughters and mother-in-law, had an order of protection against her husband due to domestic battery.
"We encourage family members [to] call the hotline as well to get advice on how to help their loved one the right way."
In light of the tragic death of a woman and her family in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, an advocate shared resources on how those in danger of domestic violence can get help.
We continue to highlight Chicago's changemakers; people going above and beyond to serve their community and help people who need it, often on their own dime and their own time. Today we're shining a light on Sarah Taylor, founder of Yo Soy Ella, who uses her survivor story to stand beside women dealing with domestic violence, who need support and safety.
Sixth District Judge Carl Boyd works out of the courthouse in south suburban Markham.
It was a day of service for Chicago volunteers Saturday as many gathered to raise awareness and help survivors of domestic violence.
They'll talk about state-funded programs to help survivors and how to build support systems for them.
A local surgeon is helping domestic violence survivors heal – at least physically.
A local surgeon is helping domestic violence survivors heal – at least physically. CBS 2's Marybel González reports.
"We've got to limit access to guns for those committing domestic violence. We've got to strengthen our safety planning and support for survivors so when they are trying to leave and at their most dangerous time, that we have resources that can support them."
Craig's son, Patrick Jenkins, said Chicago Police did "everything" wrong in the situation.
Michael Craig was a domestic violence victim who called the police for help – but when officers arrived, they took his life instead. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports on a lawsuit Craig's family has filed.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the red flags in the case.
Carlos Gomez Jr. was charged with domestic battery in 2016, and the victim was Lupe Gomez -- one of the victims Friday. But the charges against Carlos Gomez Jr. were dropped. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
A now-44-year-old man was arrested and charged with "domestic battery" and "criminal damage to property" in the 2016 incident, but the charges were later dropped. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Police said a male offender and a 25-year-old woman were in an argument inside a residence when the victim, 37, attempted to intervene.
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar spoke Wednesday to people who knew the 29-year-old victim, Sania Khan.
This week, a woman was shot and killed by her estranged husband inside her Streeterville condo, and het man then took his own life. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar spoke with people who knew the woman, Sania Khan.
It was a deadly end to a domestic violence call in the South Chicago neighborhood.
Montrose Beach resident piping plovers Imani and Sea Rocket are expecting a chick again.
Police in Michigan City, Indiana, were searching Monday for the person they said shot and killed a 14-year-old boy.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
Chicago Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) was set Monday to discuss details of a lawsuit against the City of Chicago over an Ethics Ordinance violation of which he ultimately cleared.
Burglars hit a string of businesses in Chicago's South Loop early Monday morning.
Chicago Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) was set Monday to discuss details of a lawsuit against the City of Chicago over an Ethics Ordinance violation of which he ultimately cleared.
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
State Rep. Josh Turek and State Sen. Zach Wahls squared off Thursday over which candidate can flip Iowa's open Republican-held Senate seat, as millions in outside spending reshapes the primary's final stretch.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) is suing the city of Chicago, its inspector general's office, and the Board of Ethics, accusing them of defamation.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
The Kane County Health Department was set Monday to offer a free mental health awareness webinar.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a wireless polygraph to detect stress.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday announced an expansion to the city's CARE Program, a specialized team that responds to mental health crises without police.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
The Chicago-born house music track, which began as a personal poem in 1982 and became a defining anthem of the city's house music scene, has been selected for permanent preservation by the Library of Congress.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Montrose Beach resident piping plovers Imani and Sea Rocket are expecting a chick again.
One person is dead, and two others were hospitalized, in a home explosion in Wonder Lake, Illinois, far northwest of Chicago Sunday night. Darius Johnson reports.
Burglars broke into a CBD and kratom dispensary on Chicago’s Near West Side early Monday morning.
New details were expected Monday about a push to improve safety on Chicago Transit Authority buses and trains.
A graduate student from Brazil who went viral on social media for his quest to run every street in Chicago will get to stay in the U.S.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
One person is dead, and two others were hospitalized, in a home explosion in Wonder Lake, Illinois, far northwest of Chicago Sunday night.
A ground stop was lifted at O'Hare International Airport after a round of thunderstorms swept into the Chicago area Monday morning.
New details were expected Monday about a push to improve safety on Chicago Transit Authority buses and trains.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Pothole complaints continue everywhere, but especially on one street in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
People in Lincoln Park and Lakeview have rallied against a plan to build a new industrial ComEd electrical substation in their neighborhoods, pushing local and state leaders to get involved.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Rookie Gabriela Jaquez set career highs with 20 points and eight rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso had 11 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-79.
Edgar Quero hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 9-8 on Sunday in the rubber game of their first crosstown series this season.
Murakami added his 17th homer in the fifth, a two-run shot to center off Jameson Taillon that traveled an estimated 428 feet.
Chris Brady had six saves for Chicago and has six shutouts this season.
Carson Kelly hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and drove in four runs as the Chicago Cubs stopped a five-game White Sox winning streak with a 10-5 victory over their crosstown rival.
Police in Michigan City, Indiana, were searching Monday for the person they said shot and killed a 14-year-old boy.
Burglars hit a string of businesses in Chicago's South Loop early Monday morning.
Burglars broke into a CBD and kratom dispensary on Chicago's Near West Side early Monday morning.
New details were expected Monday about a push to improve safety on Chicago Transit Authority buses and trains.
A man was hospitalized early Monday after he was shot in the face while driving on Chicago's Southwest Side.
