Man charged with misdemeanor after bringing gun to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
A St. Charles man was charged after bringing a gun in his bag to Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
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A St. Charles man was charged after bringing a gun in his bag to Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
An Illinois court has allowed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a Highland Park mass shooting victim against gunmaker Smith & Wesson to go forward.
The school initiated a "hold-in-place" for an hour, and an unloaded gun was recovered from the 12-year-old student.
Most of the Glock switch shipments had come from China, and were destined for various locations throughout the United States, CPB said.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement met opposition from the Republican leaders of the Legislature, who signaled that the idea is likely to be rejected for a second time.
Jared Childs, 18, of Evanston, and Rashaun Watkins, 20, of Skokie, were both charged with two felony counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
A federal appeals court is now reviewing the ban.
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The teen appeared at a detention hearing Friday morning, where the judge ordered that he be detained until at least his next court appearance.
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The CBS News Investigators found the trend of guns being stolen out of cars is up significantly in the last 10 years. Jermont Terry reports.
CBS News Chicago is giving you the most accurate, up-to-date data on gun violence incidents from the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
Rogelio Ibarra, 24, of Rockford, pleaded guilty to the distribution of cocaine and unlawful possession of firearms earlier this year.
The ZeroEyes software, which uses AI to detect guns, has been in use at Navy Pier for nearly two years.
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A total of 700 guns were stolen from roughly 35,000 car break-ins in 2023 alone. Investigator Megan Hickey looks at the trend.
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A murky law involving emergency protection orders leads to some judges allowing domestic abusers to keep their weapons.
YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users.
Hunter Biden's trial on three felony charges related to his purchase and possession of a gun while he was a drug user started Monday with jury selection.
CBS News and nonprofit newsrooms The Trace and Reveal surveyed 200 police agencies nationwide, and found a majority sell their guns when they decide to upgrade. What about police agencies in the Chicago area? CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said the current solution to this problem is not working – and thus, he is calling on Illinois state legislators to fund regional teams that can go to the homes of non-compliant residents. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The Joliet City Council on Thursday approved plans for a 795-acre data center, which would be the largest such facility in Illinois.
David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
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Fighting Illini fans are counting down to the tipoff of the team's Thursday night matchup against Penn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has fired Garien Gatewood, his first deputy mayor for public safety, a position Johnson created just days after taking office in 2023.
Two former FBI agents who helped investigate President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results sued the federal government, alleging they were wrongfully terminated.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Fresh off his win in the Tuesday's primary election, Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey visited the Chicago suburbs on Wednesday, and said he'll be focusing on building support in the Chicago area during his rematch with Gov. JB Pritzker.
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Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
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For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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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.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
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Legendary Chicago blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy took the stage at the Oscars Sunday night, performing alongside the cast of "Sinners."
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The Joliet City Council on Thursday approved plans for a 795-acre data center, which would be the largest such facility in Illinois.
An 18-year-old Loyola University student was shot and killed near the lakefront in the Rogers Park neighborhood early Thursday morning. Chicago police said Sheridan Gorman was walking with a group of friends on Pratt Boulevard near the lakefront around 1:30 a.m. when a masked man walked up and fired shots.
Fighting Illini fans are celebrating after their team's dominant win over Penn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Joliet City Council on Thursday approved plans for a 795-acre data center, which would be the largest such facility in Illinois.
An 18-year-old Loyola University student was shot and killed while walking near the lakefront in Rogers Park overnight, school officials confirmed.
The body of missing University of Alabama student James Gracey, who disappeared on a trip to Barcelona, has been found, Spanish officials said Thursday.
Fighting Illini fans are counting down to the tipoff of the team's Thursday night matchup against Penn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
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The Joliet City Council on Thursday approved plans for a 795-acre data center, which would be the largest such facility in Illinois.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
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A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Connor Bedard scored a goal and defenseman Alex Vlasic made a game-saving stop as time ran out as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 to snap the NHL's longest active point streak for one team against another.
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The sluggish Bulls shot 38.5% in the first half and committed 11 turnovers, leading to 20 points for the Raptors.
It's the Illini's sixth tournament appearance under head coach Brad Underwood, but for the first time in program history, the Illini are led by a freshman all-American.
A man was charged Thursday after a long police chase that alternated between high and low speeds on interstates through Chicago's north suburbs the day before.
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
A man from Chicago's northwest suburbs stood charged Tuesday with leaving the scene of a crash and driving drunk, after authorities said he hit a pedestrian overnight near Barrington, Illinois.
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