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.
The TBM Avenger Reunion, an air show featuring historic World War II planes, kicked off on Friday in Peru, Illinois, about 90 miles southwest of Chicago.
The legacy of a fallen U.S. Army captain from south suburban Matteson will live on through a new scholarship.
Illinois State Police have released video footage showing the moments before two state troopers shot and killed a man last month in the Woodlawn neighborhood.
Pothole complaints continue everywhere, but especially on one street in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
More than 300 homes are set to participate in a village-wide garage sale this weekend in northwest suburban Mount Prospect, Illinois.
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.
The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients.
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.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
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.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
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.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
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.
The TBM Avenger Reunion, an air show featuring historic World War II planes, kicked off on Friday in Peru, Illinois, about 90 miles southwest of Chicago. The event is also a special reunion for veterans who once flew the warbirds.
The legacy of a fallen U.S. Army captain from south suburban Matteson will live on through a new scholarship.
Illinois State Police have released video footage showing the moments before two state troopers shot and killed a man last month in the Woodlawn neighborhood.
Three siblings were killed and a fourth was injured, along with the driver, in a crash on I-65 in Northwest Indiana overnight.
Police in Colorado were called to deal with a four-legged nuisance recently -- a beaver causing a traffic "dam" in the middle of the road. But they didn't issue it a ticket.
A member of the school board for Aurora Christian Schools is charged with multiple counts of child sex abuse, and police are looking for more victims.
Three children were killed and and a fourth child and the driver were critically hurt in a crash with a semi on I-65 in Northwest Indiana overnight.
Pothole complaints continue everywhere, but especially on one street in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Sam Sianis, the longtime owner of the Chicago's iconic Billy Goat Tavern, has died at the age of 91, the restaurant announced Friday.
The TBM Avenger Reunion, an air show featuring historic World War II planes, kicked off on Friday in Peru, Illinois, about 90 miles southwest of Chicago.
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.
Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Ian Happ hit a long home run and five Chicago Cubs pitchers combined for a 2-0 shutout of the Atlanta Braves that snapped a four-game losing streak.
Nazareth Academy senior Landon Thome is one of the top baseball players in Illinois, and his dream is to play in the big leagues like his Hall of Fame dad, Jim Thome, who's been there with him throughout his high school career.
The Bears will kick off the season against the defending NFC south champion Carolina Panthers.
The Detroit Lions will host the defending NFC North champion Chicago Bears in Detroit's annual Thanksgiving Day game.
A Davison Township police chief released body camera video showing how a senior "water wars" prank brought an officer within milliseconds of opening fire on a student.
A man was found shot to death Thursday morning in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.
One man was killed and another was critically injured Thursday morning in a shooting in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
A young man was shot and killed while getting into his car in the Ashburn neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side Thursday morning.
A Chicago-area man who ran a business helping people apply for asylum and immigrant visas was recently sentenced to nine years in prison for fraud and child pornography.
