Thieves smash windows, burglarize 4 businesses within 20 minutes in Edgewater
The burglaries happened within 20 mins between 3:40 a.m. and 4 a.m. in the 6000 block of North Broadway.
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The burglaries happened within 20 mins between 3:40 a.m. and 4 a.m. in the 6000 block of North Broadway.
Police said a suspicious object found in the 5600 block of North Broadway was deemed to be a hoax.
The history of Gino's North revolves around an old statue of a young woman, but it turned out the "Snow Drop" statue that had been there for years was an impostor. Chicago cultural historian emeritus Tim Samuelson decided to do something about that, as CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
A death investigation is underway. CFD initially responded to a hazardous materials situation, but carbon monoxide levels were normal.
According to Chicago police, three adults were found unresponsive in the 5800 block of North Broadway Avenue. All were later identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
A death investigation is underway after three people were found dead inside an apartment in Edgewater. According to Chicago police, three adults were found unresponsive in the 5800 block of North Broadway Avenue.
Chicago firefighters arrived at the five-story apartment around 12:30 a.m. on Sheridan Road near Osterman Beach.
No matter where you stand on the subject in the winter, it might come as a shock to see summertime dibs.
No matter where you stand on the subject in the winter, it might come as a shock to see summertime dibs. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Wednesday's event was hosted by the Chicago non-profit Back 2 School America. This year, they'll hand out more than 8,000 back-to-school kits to students and families in need.
"I think Trigild has done what a lot of landlords refuse to do, which is work with and negotiate with organized tenants."
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray shows us how they came together to win their fight with a giant landlord.
The Park District has shared plans to transform the Broadway Armory community center into a temporary shelter for 250 migrants for a minimum of six months.
Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th) says the plan to make the Broadway Armory into a temporary shelter has been in the works for almost a year. But she said the entire shelter system in the city is not sustainable, and still lacking is federal help and a comprehensive plan to deal with the issues. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
The residents lashed out at city leaders that the facility was chosen despite the fact that it is already being utilized.
The residents lashed out at city leaders that the facility was chosen despite the fact that it is already being utilized. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
On the corner of Broadway and Ardmore, Edgewater has its very own slice of Italy.
A restaurant in Edgewater is serving up Italian street food, and bringing the community together, as it marks its first year in business.
In each incident, multiple people have come up to drivers with guns drawn, and have robbed the drivers of cars and personal property.
In the nearly two decades they've been open, they've been able to foster an international community of mosaic artists.
Police said the teen was inside a vehicle, in the 5300 block of North Broadway around 7:15 a.m. when an SUV stopped and someone fired shots.
Police say the robberies happened in the Buena Park, Lake View East, Edgewater, and East Pilsen neighborhoods.
A 23-year-old woman is now charged with his murder.
She started a GoFundMe page for 21-year-old Jamel Henton. At 6'10" friends called him a "gentle giant."
Isis Monae's mother says her daughter has suffered from mental illness since she was 7 years old.
President Trump this week threatened to cut off federal funding to any states where local governments oppose his administration's immigration policies.
Part of the Indiana Toll Road has been shut down near South Bend, after a string of crashes involving nearly 30 vehicles on Wednesday afternoon.
Carpentersville police said the fire left 24 families displaced.
WSCR-AM, 670 The Score, will begin a simulcast on 104.3 FM next month.
Police said Wednesday that the suspected murder weapon used in the slayings of an Ohio couple was found in the suspect's home in Chicago following his arrest over the weekend.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago President Kari Steele met Wednesday to talk about securing federal funding owed to the district for the Thornton Composite Reservoir.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois) on Wednesday formally introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a roundtable discussion Wednesday morning with leaders within the Chicago Police Department and violence prevention partners.
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Illinois Rep. Michael Bost, a Republican.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
WSCR-AM, 670 The Score, will begin a simulcast on 104.3 FM next month.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
President Trump this week threatened to cut off federal funding to any states where local governments oppose his administration's immigration policies. It's not the first time the president has threatened to halt federal funding for so-called sanctuary cities, but insiders said unlike previous efforts, this one might stick.
Part of the Indiana Toll Road has been shut down near South Bend, after a string of crashes involving nearly 30 vehicles on Wednesday afternoon.
Snowfall accumulations could range from 3 to 6 inches in Porter County and La Porte county could see up to 8 inches of snowfall.
Some customers said they hope something will replace the popular food hall, while others hope the space doesn't become a pickleball court.
Four astronauts are heading home early from the International Space Station. NASA says one of them has a medical issue, prompting the unprecedented evacuation.
The market cites slower foot traffic and higher food prices for the closure.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois) on Wednesday formally introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Northwest Indiana could see over six inches of lake-effect snow by Thursday morning, while a snow squall snarled Chicago's Wednesday morning commute.
President Trump this week threatened to cut off federal funding to any states where local governments oppose his administration's immigration policies.
Part of the Indiana Toll Road has been shut down near South Bend, after a string of crashes involving nearly 30 vehicles on Wednesday afternoon.
Lead-based paint was banned for serious health reasons in 1978, but most homes built before then remain covered in it.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Steve Buzil with SitClose Tickets was outside Soldier Field doing another media interview about ticket sales on Sunday when he came across Ruth and Mikey.
Ramova Theater in Bridgeport is setting up for a Bears vs. Rams watch party for thousands of fans Sunday.
The Chicago Bears are on a hot streak, which means fans looking for tickets to Sunday's playoffs game are a target for scammers and fraudsters.
Sports experts said there may be some advantages they have on their side to keep the playoff winning streak going.
Johnson made it clear that he didn't like the Packers in a locker room video following their Wild Card win.
Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday that they have charged a registered nurse to giving counterfeit Ozempic to patients in Chicago.
Two teens stood charged Wednesday with carjacking a man at gunpoint in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood this week, and one of them was also charged in two different robberies at CTA Red Line stops last year.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a roundtable discussion Wednesday morning with leaders within the Chicago Police Department and violence prevention partners.
A man was left in critical condition Tuesday morning after he was shot while driving in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood and went on to crash his car.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, must return to court later this week for a detention hearing after being extradited to Chicago.
