Man Killed In Gresham Crash After Fleeing Evergreen Park Traffic Stop
Evergreen Park police initially tried to pull a vehicle over for a broken taillight, but the vehicle sped away, according to Chicago Police.
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Evergreen Park police initially tried to pull a vehicle over for a broken taillight, but the vehicle sped away, according to Chicago Police.
Steven Cunningham, 50, was reported missing Aug. 3 by his cousin, who last saw him July 4, according to Evergreen Park police.
Officers were called about 6:45 p.m. to a report of shots fired and responded to a Walgreens at 8700 S. Kedzie Ave., according to Evergreen Park police. They found a male of unknown age with a gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Naples Bakery started in 1919 in Englewood before moving to Evergreen Park in the 1960s. WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
Chicago is joining forces with the Village of Evergreen Park in an effort to force CSX Transportation to live up to the commitments it made to the Surface Transportation Board after acquiring the rights to operate on the Elsdon Line in 2013.
Authorities tracked down a man who robbed a south suburban bank earlier this month after he dropped his cell phone and paperwork containing his name and home address as he ran away from a security guard who fired a gun at him, according to federal prosecutors.
Dan Capuano was a part-time firefighter in Evergreen Park for more than 16 years - and he is being remembered there today.
A security guard at a bank in south suburban Evergreen Park fired shots Friday at a robber fleeing his fourth successful heist in five tries since September, authorities said.
After 63 years, Evergreen Plaza is meeting the wrecking ball.
Anton Davis, 22, was brought into police custody by his mother, who was contacted by officers with the Chicago Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, authorities said.
Happy Bark Dog Park at 91st and California in Evergreen Park will be a no-bark zone for at least a week or two.
Authorities said an elderly man was moving out of his home near 98th and Hamlin on Wendesday, and a caretaker called police after finding 50 pounds of explosives under the stairs in the basement.
The end of the line is sadly near for a south suburban restaurant that has charmed children and adults for years.
Oak Lawn's emergency dispatchers handle calls for several communities, including Evergreen Park. The center was privatized this year in a cost-cutting move and many of the dispatchers lost their jobs.
Two more Chicago-area Catholic Schools - in Evergreen Park and Midlothian - have been told by the Archdiocese they'll be closing at the end of the current school year, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
A suburban Chicago woman of Palestinian descent was arrested Tuesday on immigration charges for allegedly lying about her conviction for a deadly bombing in Israel in 1969.
"I am a fireman who takes pictures," said Scott Stewart, who worked for the Chicago Sun-Times for 28 years before management laid off nearly the entire photography staff four months ago.
They beat long odds to make it through life-threatening medical problems. Today at Advocate Christ Medical Center, five survivors were the guests of honor at an awards luncheon.
A southwest suburban man was pronounced dead after an early morning motor vehicle accident.
A retail employee had a close shave Saturday when the roof of a clothing store fell in, moments after she left the building.
Michael Holton claimed, after he was told he'd need $800 to get his car out of the impound after he was ticketed for driving on a suspended license, he could get his car back right away by helping police find a gun on the streets.
Students in Evergreen Park were headed back to school on Monday, after missing eight days of classes due to a teachers' strike.
What began as a birthday celebration in Englewood ended Friday night in the shooting death of a man described as a dedicated husband and father.
The school board and teachers in Evergreen Park have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to end the strike.
With the teachers' strike in Evergreen Park entering its seventh school day, a local church opened its doors on Thursday for a kids' club.
Razani left Iran in 2016 and has lived in Chicago for almost five years. In that time, his work has been political and often critical of the Islamic Republic regime.
They gathered around Michigan Avenue, with signs and voices to show they will not stay silent in time of war.
Disable Army veteran Jose Fernandez said it was only after he threatened to file a disability claim that they finally let him behind the counter to an employee restroom, but it was too late.
Information about the pedestrian and what led to the crash was not released.
The Chief Naturalist explains why the center does not know which swan died.
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Illinois lawmakers and advocates Monday announced their intentions to form a bipartisan commission to investigate crimes in the Epstein files that happened in the state.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
The Pentagon announced Monday that six American service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Barnes & Noble was set to reopen in Skokie on Wednesday, just weeks after it closed.
Trader Joe's is opening a new location in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Students at Kilmer Elementary School in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, recently wrapped up a week-long cereal drive, collecting 335 boxes of cereal to benefit local food pantries.
Passengers and crew members aboard a united airlines flight leaving Los Angeles are safe after making an emergency return to LAX.
Former President Bill Clinton was asked about the photo in the files, where he appeared to be in a hot tub. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told the committee she did not recall meeting Jeffrey Epstein.
Experts from northwestern medicine said the time change can impact people’s overall health.
Temperatures stay above average into early next week before cooler air potentially returns mid-March.
Disable Army veteran Jose Fernandez said it was only after he threatened to file a disability claim that they finally let him behind the counter to an employee restroom, but it was too late.
Razani left Iran in 2016 and has lived in Chicago for almost five years. In that time, his work has been political and often critical of the Islamic Republic regime.
They gathered around Michigan Avenue, with signs and voices to show they will not stay silent in time of war.
Information about the pedestrian and what led to the crash was not released.
The U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran over the weekend, killing the country's supreme leader.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Both couples are still actively fighting for their kids, knowing it will be a long and complicated road.
The mother of an 8-year-old boy who was allegedly put in a chokehold and dragged by the neck by a Chicago Public Schools employee hopes her lawsuit and choice to speak out will help protect students in the future.
A jury on Wednesday awarded $5.74 million in damages to a Chicago family who accused police of violating their civil rights in a botched raid of their home in 2018.
After four consecutive runner-up finishes and a school-record 16-game winning streak this season, the Triton College women's basketball team is out to claim a junior college regional title.
The Tritons have already gone on a record-breaking win streak this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Utah Mammoth 4-0 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.
Collin Sexton added 22 points, and Matas Buzelis had 20, helping Chicago come out on top after matching the third-worst skid in franchise history.
The win extended Chicago's unbeaten streak against Canadian opponents to six matches dating to 2024.
A man was shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle in the South Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side early Monday.
A suspect was in custody after firing shots at Chicago police officers before crashing an SUV into two parked cars Monday morning in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
A man was in police custody on allegations that he stabbed his mother on Chicago's West Side Sunday night.
One person is dead, and three others were hurt — including a 15-year-old boy — after three drive-by shootings across the city of Chicago within a three-hour window Sunday night.
The man who opened fire in the deadly shooting also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
