Man Claiming To Be Missing Child Timmothy Pitzen Due In Court
A 23-year-old man faces a U.S. magistrate Tuesday on a charge that he lied to federal agents about being a missing child from Illinois.
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A 23-year-old man faces a U.S. magistrate Tuesday on a charge that he lied to federal agents about being a missing child from Illinois.
President Donald Trump weighed in Thursday morning on the Jussie Smollett case, after Cook County prosecutors dropped charges against the "Empire" actor, tweeting that the FBI and Justice Department would investigate the handling of the case.
Sources tell CBS News the Justice Department's fraud unit subpoenaed documents, records, and data concerning the approval process for the 737 Max aircraft.
The FBI is searching for a white-gloved male bank robber seen in a blurry surveillance photo taken Feb. 2. The male suspect robbed banks in suburban Franklin Park and Glenview in February and March., the FBI says.
The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a man who robbed a Jefferson Park bank Wednesday morning.
Two relatives of high-ranking city of Harvey officials, two Harvey police officers, and two others have been charged in a federal corruption probe, hours after FBI agents raided the Harvey Police Department, and a Planning and Development office at the south suburban city hall.
A pair of robbers are on the run this morning after pulling off a bank robbery in the Beverly Neighborhood.
The FBI is searching for a woman who robbed a Chase bank branch in the Chicago Loop this week and also robbed a suburban bank in December.
A Ming Dynasty vase, an Italian mosaic and the bones of hundreds of Native Americans have been sitting in an Indianapolis warehouse for years. A group of FBI agents had quietly started returning them -- but they hit a snag.
Facing federal criminal charges for allegedly shaking down a fast food company, Chicago's longest serving alderman for nearly 50 years Ed Burke will retain his seat in City Hall.
A Joliet police officer shot and killed a man following a bank robbery Wednesday, according to Joliet police.
The FBI is searching for a man who robbed a Chicago bank Wednesday afternoon.
The FBI is asking for help locating the people who robbed four Chase Banks since Monday.
Police are looking for a man who robbed the Wintrust Bank near Irving Park and Hamilton Thursday around 1:30 p.m.
A robber in Rolling Meadows walked into a bank with a suitcase, possibly to haul his loot.
The FBI has once again raided Ald. Ed Burke's office and finance committee office in Chicago City Hall, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Authorities are investigating a "similar pattern" of bomb threats being made through email Thursday across the Chicago area and nationwide.
Under Illinois law, $2.4 million of Alderman Burke's campaign funds can be converted to personal use.
Burke is often referred to as Chicago's most powerful alderman. The windows on the 51st Street side of Burke's headquarters were taped shut with thick brown paper and hand scribbled signs reading office closed.
Julian Young is wanted for his alleged involvement in an illegal drug trafficking enterprise in Freeport.
Ward discusses why she wanted to be on CBS's new crime drama and what she learned working with Tom Hanks.
Numerous people who have worked on Porter County elections for the past few decades have said Tuesday's election was the worst they have ever seen.
A masked man in all-black clothing robbed the Gurnee Community Bank on Wednesday night around closing me, the FBI said.
Dexter Riley, 38, from Arlington Heights stole more than $8,000 from the Chase Bank on Dundee Road, authorities said.
Fear remains for hundreds of residents in Rogers Park as police continue to search for a suspected killer. There is an increased police presence as officers continue searching for new clues.
First responders said an 8-month-old girl in a stroller and a man were blown into the water and rescued by witnesses.
Chicago police said they found the 1-year-old girl inside the residence unresponsive.
As far as his own game is heading into the upcoming season, Hayes said he feels strong and healthy.
Larry Robert's Jr. recounts the day he cut Jackson's hair and sharing jokes with the family at their home.
Tuesday night marks the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and in Rolling Meadows one Islamic school has been busy giving back and getting kids excited.
Lawmakers in Springfield are preparing for a pivotal hearing that could shape the future of the Chicago Bears.
The City Council on Wednesday failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of an ordinance that would have banned the sale of most intoxicating hemp-derived products in Chicago.
Gov. JB Pritzker is renewing his push to ban students from using cell phones in Illinois schools, aiming to improve student performance and protect children's mental health.
Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a statewide fee on social media companies in an effort to raise $200 million a year for education, as the state grapples with a $2 billion budget shortfall.
Chicago taxpayers are now on the hook for $29.2 million in settlements over wrongful conviction lawsuits connected to a disgraced former police detective.
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.
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.
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.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
Lizard's Liquid Lounge announced recently that it will be closing for good in April after 18 years on Chicago's Northwest Side.
BP refinery workers in Northwest Indiana hit the picket line this past weekend as they escalate their fight for a contract.
Funkytown has now received a $3.7 million grant from the City of Chicago. The money will be used to create a new brewery and tap room on the Near West Side.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
A potential bidding war is taking shape for the Daily Herald, the newspaper of record for suburban Chicago.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Now feeling healthy, he's excited to provide some pop for the White Sox and be a mentor as needed.
As for what could be called a late resurgence in his career following the injuries and surgeries, Boyd has been pitching better the last few years.
Larry Roberts Jr. said that during the haircut, he kept his cool and cracked some jokes to put the whole family at ease.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday laid out his spending plan and legislative agenda for the next fiscal year as he presented his annual State of the State address in Springfield.
Illinois State Police say they are investigating reports of a shooting on the Kennedy Expressway near Ogden Avenue Wednesday afternoon.
If you woke up in the Chicago area Wednesday to find your car covered in dust after the rain last night, there's a reason for that.
Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a statewide fee on social media companies in an effort to raise $200 million a year for education, as the state grapples with a $2 billion budget shortfall.
The family of civil rights icon the Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke publicly on Wednesday morning, just one day after he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
First responders said an 8-month-old girl in a stroller and a man were blown into the water and rescued by witnesses.
Chicago police said they found the 1-year-old girl inside the residence unresponsive.
Gary residents hoped the new partnership between U.S. Steel and Japanese company Nippon Steel would mean changes to how much coal is being used and how much emissions are being released, but that's not what's in the works.
Chef Art Smith said the carjacking and fatal shooting of his employee, Darwin Tirado, 22, was devastating not only to his family but also to the larger community.
A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.
Chicago's rodent problem is well known, but a new pilot program testing rat birth control to curb the population in problem areas is underway to help rein it in.
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
As far as his own game is heading into the upcoming season, Hayes said he feels strong and healthy.
With all of his success so far, the 35-year-old lefty said he's excited for what's to come in year two for both himself and the team.
Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland has died two days after collapsing during an offseason workout.
Clark's decision took place during an investigation by the U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn, New York, into OneTeam Partners, a licensing company founded by the union, the NFL Players Association and RedBird Capital Partners in 2019.
While the rebuilding White Sox remain committed to developing their young talent, Venable wants to win now and wants to start from zero, starting with this camp.
Dozens of drivers had their car's airbag stolen earlier this week in the Lakeview neighborhood, Chicago police said.
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for a shooting inside an amusement park in west suburban Villa Park in 2021.
A man has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of nearly 100 children, officials announced Wednesday.
Chicago police on Wednesday morning were investigating a shooting that left a man dead in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
The DNA profile was recovered from gloves found during the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona.
