Man charged with killing woman, setting her house on fire in West Englewood
Joshua Mims, 37, is charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated arson.
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Joshua Mims, 37, is charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated arson.
Officials said the quick-spreading fire caused significant damage to 12 units in the building. Shardaa Gray reports.
The fire started on the 15th floor of the Harper Square Cooperative south tower in Kenwood in January 2023, and climbed up 10 stories. As Tara Molina reports, the people who lived in the building remain displaced two years later.
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
Damage to the building has been estimated at $1.5 million.
The Lake Zurich Fire Department said it was back at the scene Sunday night and found a body in the debris.
The body was taken by the Lake County, Illinois Coroner's office.
The fire exploded in size northwest of Los Angeles, growing 1,000 acres in just an hour.
A mother and her son died in a house fire in suburban Cicero on Wednesday morning. The fire broke out around 5 a.m. at a home in the 5000 block of West 29th Street.
A mother and her son died in a house fire in suburban Cicero on Wednesday morning. The fire broke out around 5 a.m. at a home in the 5000 block of West 29th Street.
Officials said the mother and son were found dead on the second floor of the home.
A Chicago firefighter and two other people were injured Sunday night during a response to a large fire in a multi-family unit in Humboldt Park.
The fire raged at the BL Duke Joliet Industrial Scrap Metal Recycling Yard, located on Genstar Lane off Broadway Street.
Around 20 firefighting trucks were used to contain the blaze, authorities said.
Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen for miles. Piles of scrapped items were apparently burning.
Workers were on the scene during the fire, but there were no injuries reported.
Three people died and one person was injured after a house fire in north suburban Zion overnight. The fire broke out just before midnight in the 2900 block of Enoch Avenue. Zion Fire Chief Justin Stried said strong winds initially made fighting the fire difficult, and crews spent four hours battling the flames.
Three people died and one person was injured after a house fire in north suburban Zion overnight.
The Lake County Coroner's Office said just after 10 p.m., the Round Lake Police Department and Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded to the fire in the 1400 block of Remington Lane.
They all suffered smoke inhalation. Police there say there is no nuclear risk.
One woman was rescued from the home, but three people did not survive.
Jaron Boyd wants answers as to why the house he grew up in was destroyed in a devastating house fire last week.
Parks with a lot of leaves on the ground—something of which there are many in the fall—can be an issue during red flag warnings.
Several firefighters sprayed the fire and put out the flames quickly.
Information on the cause of the fire was not immediately available.
"Deny," "defend" and "depose" were written on shell casings recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday.
More than 300 public facilities that serve as warm indoor spaces are also available during cold weather.
Four people were displaced as a result of the fire.
Wind chill values will range from 5 to 15 degrees below zero this morning.
The Blue Demons finished 11 for 35 from deep.
A federal appeals court is now reviewing the ban.
Reports now say Pedro Martinez has been offered a buyout, but did not take the offer.
Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett, a longtime senior advisor to former President Barack Obama, said it's important for all political parties to work together.
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
At a Democratic Party Caucus for the south suburban township, Henyard had her name denied for the Democratic ballot because she did not have a full slate as required.
Thomas Riolo said he is paying the price for an update to his report that shows damage to his vehicle for which he is not responsible. The damage in question happened before he even owned the car.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
On Monday, President-elect Trump specifically promised a 25% tariff on all products coming from Mexico and Canada—in addition to a 10% levy on Chinese goods.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The program should launch early next year.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The company said the decision means temporary layoffs of 400 workers—more than half of its workforce.
A judge's overturning of Wisconsin's 13-year-old law that effectively ended collective bargaining for teachers and most state government employees has rekindled a battle over labor rights in a state where the first public sector unions were formed 65 years ago.
Prestige Feed Products makes food for pets, and for livestock such as pigs and cows.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Hip-hop royalty Kendrick Lamar, on the heels of dropping his surprise album "GNX," announced Tuesday morning dates for his forthcoming Grand National Tour, which will include a summer stop in Chicago.
The classic rock band AC/DC is making a stop in Chicago during their upcoming "Power Up" stadium tour this spring. The tour marks the first time they've hit the road in nine years.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
The law penalizes doctors who provide hormone therapy or puberty blockers for people under 18 with gender dysphoria.
Authorities say the incident happened at the Feather River Adventist School in Palermo, California.
A new report shows that American, Delta, United, Spirit, and Frontier collected $12 billion in seating fees together over a 5-year span.
Mayor Johnson has explicitly denied asking Martinez to resign, and only the Chicago Board of Education can fire him. Reports now say Martinez has been offered a buyout, but did not take the offer.
A manhunt is underway in New York for the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Wednesday morning in what authorities said appeared to have been a targeted attack.
Wind chills Thursday morning will be very cold, between -5 and -15 degrees.
Fire crews battled whipping winds and freezing temperatures as they fought the blaze.
Police have not confirmed whether the person in custody is the same man seen in surveillance images and video released Tuesday.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed in a shooting outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan.
Wind chill values will range from 5 to 15 degrees below zero this morning.
Why does so much of what gets tossed into those blue recycling bins end up in the trash? CBS News Chicago visited the city's largest recycling facility for some answers.
Eight people—four men and four women—were shot around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon in the house at 3511 W. 59th St. in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
The $1,000 threshold to make retail theft a felony crime—which was set by O'Neill Burke's predecessor, Kim Foxx—will be dropping to $300, effective immediately.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
The Blue Demons finished 11 for 35 from deep.
Alex Vlasic was the Blackhawks' best player, showing off his improved offensive game.
Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins said he believes Brown can help provide the team with a needed spark on the heels of a six-game losing streak.
Des Watson shot 8 for 12 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Ramblers (7-0).
Brooks Barnhizer had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Northwestern (6-3). Ty Berry added 20 points and Nick Martinelli scored 19.
"Deny," "defend" and "depose" were written on shell casings recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday.
Late Wednesday, no one was in custody.
Police have not confirmed whether the person in custody is the same man seen in surveillance images and video released Tuesday.
Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty on Nov. 29. The shooting marked the first line-of-duty death for an Oak Park police officer since 1938.
In each burglary, the thieves broke in through the front glass door or side window to get in, before stealing money from cash boxes, cash registers, and safes.
