Man Charged With Fatally Shooting Fiancee While Teen Daughter At Home
Rory Watson, 57, faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of 56-year-old Beatrice Jones, according to Cook County prosecutors.
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Rory Watson, 57, faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of 56-year-old Beatrice Jones, according to Cook County prosecutors.
The most recent shooting happened at 11:20 p.m. in the South Side Gresham neighborhood, leaving one man dead and another wounded.
The latest fatal shooting happened about 2 a.m. Monday when a 28-year-old man was found shot to death on the Southwest Side.
The day's latest shooting happened about 11:30 p.m. in the Canaryville neighborhood on the South Side.
Someone began firing Dec. 15 near 78th and Ashland, and bullets hit a 28-year-old man in the ankle and also a 14-year-old boy who was on the bus.
A 13-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded about 8:30 p.m. in the Gresham neighborhood on the South Side.
In each incident, a weapon was shown before the victim's vehicle was stolen, according to Chicago Police.
Wednesday's latest shooting happened about 8:45 p.m. during a robbery in the Gresham neighborhood on the South Side.
In each incident, the victims were parking near their homes when they were confronted by armed suspects who forcibly took their cars.
The boy was holding a gun when it accidentally went off, striking him in his head, according to Chicago Police.
The day's latest shooting happened about 11:30 p.m. in the McKinley Park neighborhood on the South Side.
The weekend's latest fatal shooting happened about 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the South Side Gresham neighborhood.
A SWAT team was called after a man barricaded himself inside a Gresham neighborhood home Friday afternoon on the South Side.
Two 17-year-old boys, a 38-year-old man, and two women were wounded in a shooting in the 8000 block of South Marshfield around 1:15 a.m.
The day's latest shooting happened at 11:48 p.m. in the Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side.
Evergreen Park police initially tried to pull a vehicle over for a broken taillight, but the vehicle sped away, according to Chicago Police.
A 47-year-old woman was wounded in the most recent shooting, which happened at 7:54 p.m. in the South Side Gresham neighborhood.
The most recent fatal shooting happened at 3:38 p.m. in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side.
A man was forced out of his vehicle and shot Thursday night in a South Side Gresham neighborhood carjacking near the Auburn Park Lagoon.
The holiday weekend's latest killing happened at 10:55 p.m. Monday in the LeClaire Courts neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
Four men were killed and at least 30 other people were wounded in shootings across the city's Labor Day weekend.
A SWAT team responded early Monday to a Gresham neighborhood apartment, where someone was barricaded inside, authorities said.
Police say the suspect crashed into a 38-year-old woman trying to cross the street around 8:30 Saturday night.
Ceasar Douglas was last seen in the 8300 block of South May, according to a missing person alert from Chicago Police.
The man was the latest of 368 people killed in gun violence this year, adding to the more than 2,096 people shot in the city this year.
In the midst of the heat wave that has settled on Chicago this week, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined workers from various city departments to check on people dealing with the heat.
Chicago's top federal prosecutor announced 179 people have been charged in 140 newly filed criminal cases as the result of an intensive two-month operation coordinated across 11 federal agencies.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
The first bald eaglets born in a Chicago park in more than a century have now been named.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday celebrated new laws with a goal to create more equity and oversight in the cannabis industry.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is making moves to remove state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) from office.
Special Agent-in-Charge Douglas DePodesta, who has led FBI Chicago for the past three years, is leaving his post on July 6.
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling announced Wednesday that he is retiring later this month.
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month’s storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday celebrated new laws with a goal to create more equity and oversight in the cannabis industry.
Mary Sowers of Reach Rescue joins Marie Saavedra and David Yeomans with Hardee, a puppy from a litter of 10.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Attorneys for Felicea Williams said earlier Wednesday, her family reported she had died after spending six months in a coma.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were ordered detained until trial on Thursday.
Jim Anixter, a Chicago Cubs superfan known as "The Pink Hat Guy," has died, according to family members.
Two people died, and two others were critically injured after a mass shooting at a gas station in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood overnight.
A man will remain detained after the shooting death of an employee at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson earlier this week.
In the midst of the heat wave that has settled on Chicago this week, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined workers from various city departments to check on people dealing with the heat.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
The Cubs (49-38) have won five straight after sweeping the Padres (43-42), who have lost five in a row.
Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Alex Bregman, Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong added homers to help the Cubs win for the 10th time in 12 games.
Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago's seven-run third inning and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.
A 9-year-old boy from Arizona won a nice chunk of change recently, thanks in part to the signature of Chicago White Sox infielder and slugger Munetaka Murakami.
A man was ordered detained Thursday after the shooting death of an employee at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, earlier this week.
A man was ordered detained until trial Thursday in the sexual assault of a woman at the western edge of Chicago's 606 Trail.
Burglars crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Loop early Thursday morning.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were ordered detained until trial on Thursday.
An alleged member of a criminal cyber hacking group had been extradited to Chicago face federal charges after being arrested in Finland.
