Student Arrested For Bringing Gun To NW Side High School
A 15-year-old student was arrested Monday morning for trying to bring an unloaded handgun into a Northwest Side high school.
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A 15-year-old student was arrested Monday morning for trying to bring an unloaded handgun into a Northwest Side high school.
One of the front runners to replace ex-Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is leaving the race.
18-year-old Janay McFarlane was gunned down in suburban North Chicago, reports CBS 2'S Mike Puccinelli.
President Barack Obama made a pitch for tighter firearms controls as well as economic measures that he says could improve young peoples' safety in the long run.
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports the incident has probation officers renewing calls for more staff.
The Council of Religious leaders wants all faith communities to offer prayers this weekend, remembering the lives lost to senseless acts of gun violence.
The robbery happened about 7:30 p.m., as the off-duty officer sat in his own car near 91st and King Drive, police said.
President Obama connected Hadiya Pendleton to his own neighborhood as the teenager's parents sat in the gallery, right next to the 1st lady. CBS 2's Jim Williams spoke to them earlier.
Several Chicagoans who have lost children to gun violence were in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for a congressional hearing on how to balance new gun laws against the constitutional rights of gun owners.
Mayor Emanuel joined Superintendent Garry McCarthy and State's Attorney Anita Alvarez in proposing higher and certain mandatory jail time for violent gun crimes.
A Cook County correctional officer faces weapons charges after she allegedly pulled a gun while arguing with a woman over a washing machine and said, "This is all the protection I need."
Nine people have been wounded in shootings across the city since Friday night, police said.
Illinois and Indiana law enforcement officers plan to team-up to go after gun-runners.
President Obama will be back in town Friday to talk about the ongoing gun violence in the city.
Two people are in custody and being questioned about the murder of Hadiya Pendleton.
Hadiya Pendleton's family had said they wanted to keep politics out of the 15-year-old murder victim's funeral and despite the political undertones, considering some of the guests, they mostly did.
Second Congressional District candidate Mel Reynolds on Wednesday urged federal authorities to focus on gun violence in Chicago, instead of alleged financial misdealings by former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife.
The Cook County Board has approved imposing fines of up to $2,000 on gun owners who fail to inform police if a gun is stolen, lost, or transferred to someone else.
The likelihood of concealed-carry gun legislation in Illinois prompted lively debate Saturday at a "town hall" meeting in the near South Side Bronzeville neighborhood.
There are calls for witness protection and presidential intervention to deal with the epidemic of youth violence in Chicago. They came during a march to honor the memory of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton.
Mental health care and treatment are being discussed as ways to prevent gun violence, but Lorrie Jones, head of the Illinois Division of Mental Health, says just because someone has a mental problem doesn't mean he's a homicidal maniac.
Anita Alvarez is as frustrated as anyone else, claiming she's doing the best she can, with what she has to work with.
The first batch of Chicago cops being pulled off desk duty are slated to hit the streets this weekend. That can't come soon enough for Police Supt. Garry McCarthy, who said in an interview on the CBS 2 Morning News that it's "very, very frustrating" that improvements in violent crime in Chicago are frequently followed by backsliding.
Chicago, which has about a third of the population of New York City, recorded three times more homicides than the Big Apple in the month of January.
At one point, the hearing had to be gaveled to order when Durbin and National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre accused each other of missing the point on mandatory background checks for gun purchases.
Chicago police on Sunday were looking for the driver behind a hit-and-run that left a woman dead in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
One person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood Saturday night.
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
The Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman.
Illinois will now go on to face Houston on Thursday, March 26, at the Toyota Center.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Chicago's public safety plan is in flux after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired his deputy mayor of community safety, Garien Gatewood.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.
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.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
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."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
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.
The late Sister Jean has been honored with T-shirts, socks, and bobbleheads — and now her spirit lives on with a new documentary.
The unofficial start of outdoor running season kicks off with the 2026 Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday morning. Darius Johnson is joined by Carey Pinkowski, executive director and founder of Chicago Event Management.
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a special counsel probe into ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has died.
Clouds are increasing Saturday night leading to a chance of spotty rain showers on Sunday as a cold front moves through.
Police said the 84-year-old was found after fire crews extinguished the fire.
Fans are looking forward to the Illini continuing their run in the Sweet 16 but recognize that the competition only gets tougher.
One person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood Saturday night.
Thousands of runners will hit the pavement in Grant Park to participate in an 8K run or 2-mile walk.
Suspect Sheaves Slate, 27, did not appear in court on Saturday as he is still in the hospital at Saint Joseph.
Chicago police are questing a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.
Chicago police on Sunday were looking for the driver behind a hit-and-run that left a woman dead in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
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.
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
Illinois will now go on to face Houston on Thursday, March 26, at the Toyota Center.
Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
The Fighting Illini are dreaming of a trip to the Sweet 16 after a dominating win Thursday night against Penn. Next up for No. 3-seeded Illinois is a showdown with No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday night.
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.
One person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood Saturday night.
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
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.
