Man charged with shooting security guard at Evanston hospital to remain in jail
Haywood has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery, and weapons charges.
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Haywood has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery, and weapons charges.
Just before 8 p.m. on Thursday, Evanston police officers responded to a report of a shooting at Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital on the 2600 block of Ridge Avenue. Christian J. Haywood, 28, faces multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder.
Christian J. Haywood, 28, of Evanston, is facing multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder.
A shooting at Evanston Hospital that injured a security guard Thursday evening has left many wondering how a gun got into the Emergency Department in the first place.
A shooting at Evanston Hospital that injured a security guard Thursday evening has left many wondering how a gun got into the Emergency Department in the first place.
A suspect who was being admitted to the hospital at the time was arrested. Marissa Sulek reports.
An Evanston Hospital security guard suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
The City of Evanston provides beach passes to all residents with zip codes 60201 or 60202.
This comes after current seat holder Jan Schakowsky announced that she will retire at the end of her term.
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John Ross Sr., 57, was charged with two felony counts of attempted first-degree murder.
The Evanston Fire Department said crews found heavy smoke pouring from the home, in the 2300 block of Emerson Street, around 2:30 a.m.
Organizers say the rally and march will show unity against attacks on immigrant rights, worker rights, and more.
Activists have organized May Day protests in Chicago and around the country to protest President Trump's policies, especially around immigration.
In Chicago, organizers say the rally and march will show unity against attacks on immigrant rights, worker rights, and more. The rally will kick off at 9 a.m.
Witnesses said the car stopped just short of a person eating.
Witnesses said the car stopped just short of a person eating.
Dr. Peter Jaggard said he was finishing lunch and using his phone at the time, when the car came within just two feet of hitting him.
Evanston ramen restaurant owner Kenny Chou admits he had lost it when the video was taken Saturday afternoon.
Kenny Chou says he is taking full accountability, and his door is open to the other person involved.
Northwestern University has vowed to continue funding the research programs endangered by President Trump's federal funding freeze threats.
Season beach passes are available at no charge to Evanston residents who live in ZIP codes 60201 and 60202.
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Northwestern and basketball coach Chris Collins have agreed to a two-year contract extension through 2030, the school announced on Friday.
Political Reporter Chris Tye reports on the Aurora race and other contests around the Chicago suburbs — including Orland Park, Arlington Heights, Evanston, and Waukegan.
Police had released no further narrative or information about the circumstances of the incident as of Tuesday evening.
Abandoned since an explosion in 1977, the new owner of the silos has been planning to tear them down — and will begin doing so on Monday of next week.
Parkinson's disease is a neurogenerative disease that affects more than 1 million people in the U.S. While some cases are caused by genetics, the cause is unknown in most.
Authorities said Tuesday that Andrew Willard, 58, was driving drunk when he crashed into one car and forced it to hit another.
Police said a quarrel broke out among a group of women at 1:13 a.m. Thursday, May 15, and a man approached, pulled out a gun, and shot one of the women twice.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that blocked sweeping layoffs of federal workers at nearly two dozen agencies.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a Republican-controlled legislative committee's rejection of a state agency rule that would ban the practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people was unconstitutional.
A U.S. magistrate judge recommended that Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan's bid to dismiss the federal charges against her be denied.
The IRS said in a court filing that churches whose pastors endorse political candidates from the pulpit shouldn't lose their tax-exempt status.
Back in April, police body camera video showed Chapman in an altercation with a Harvey police officer after she was asked to leave a City Council meeting.
The federal tax credits, which are meant to get drivers behind the wheel of electric cars, end Sept. 30.
ComEd is launching a $10 million customer relief fund for lower-income customers having trouble paying for electricity as prices rise.
The Antioch, Illinois, family said they wanted to share their story so others don't make the same mistake.
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Parkinson's disease is a neurogenerative disease that affects more than 1 million people in the U.S. While some cases are caused by genetics, the cause is unknown in most.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.
Climbing the stairs to the top of the former John Hancock Center is a feat unto itself, but Laura Valentine did it just months after undergoing a very complicated double organ transplant.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
On Tuesday, July 1, the city's minimum wage will go up, along with wages for tipped workers, as part of Chicago's One Fair Wage Ordinance.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Gary, Indiana Mayor Eddie Melton has said Nippon Steel plans to pump $1 billion into the U.S. Steel Gary Works.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
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In the Chicago area and around the country, dealership owners are preparing for the cuts to go into effect in just a couple of months. Tara Molina reports.
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Police said when officers caught up to Nathaniel Fejerang and tried to detain him, the man's gun went off, hitting the police officer in the leg. Police said the officer then fired back, hitting the man. Sara Machi reports.
Authorities said Tuesday that Andrew Willard, 58, was driving drunk when he crashed into one car and forced it to hit another.
Preservationists and community groups fought for years to save the old grain elevators.
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, who went to prison after being convicted on bribery and racketeering charges, has been released from federal custody Tuesday, his lawyers confirmed.
A mother is suing the village of Bedford Park, Illinois, following a crash that sent her two children to the hospital with brain injuries.
A group of community and faith leaders are offering a reward of at least $7,500 for information leading to an arrest in a deadly fire in Chicago's Austin neighborhood two weeks ago.
Police had released no further narrative or information about the circumstances of the incident as of Tuesday evening.
Abandoned since an explosion in 1977, the new owner of the silos has been planning to tear them down — and will begin doing so on Monday of next week.
The federal tax credits, which are meant to get drivers behind the wheel of electric cars, end Sept. 30.
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Volunteers spent the day picking up trash, weighing it, and getting it off the beach at 12th Street Beach, in part to keep plastics out of Lake Michigan.
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The Cubs got on the board early, then surged ahead with a five-run third inning.
Courtney Williams tied her season high with 25 points, Napheesa Collier scored 21 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 80-75.
On the day he was selected for the All-Star Game, White Sox starter Shane Smith (3-7) allowed five earned runs and five hits in 4 1/3 innings.
Police had released no further narrative or information about the circumstances of the incident as of Tuesday evening.
Authorities said Tuesday that Andrew Willard, 58, was driving drunk when he crashed into one car and forced it to hit another.
Police said a quarrel broke out among a group of women at 1:13 a.m. Thursday, May 15, and a man approached, pulled out a gun, and shot one of the women twice.
Data tracked by CBS News Chicago shows aggravated assaults, aggravated batteries, arsons, burglaries, motor vehicle thefts, robberies, and homicides so far in 2025 are all down significantly compared to the same point in 2024.
Preliminary information indicated there may have been a quarrel immediately before the shots were fired.
