Man critically injured in shooting inside suburban Chicago Popeyes
Witnesses said there were people inside the Popeyes at the time of the shooting.
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Witnesses said there were people inside the Popeyes at the time of the shooting.
The victims were trying to go around the barrier before they got hit by the train, according to fire officials.
The captain says they were trying to go around the barrier before they got hit by the train. The victims were said to be in their late teens or early 20s.
"Of course, if they saw a crime happening, then, of course, they could have or should have intervened."
Tenants in suburban Harvey claim their apartments were boarded up while they were inside. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray found out who owns the property and who boarded up the units.
"They didn't give us the letter. They put the letter on certain people's doors."
"They didn't give us the letter. They put the letter on certain people's doors."
Harvey police acknowledge nobody was evicted before the boards went up and say property owners boarded up the complex while their officers performed several inspections and wellness checks at the property.
Harvey police acknowledge nobody was evicted prior to the boards going up.
Video shared by a neighbor shows large clouds of smoke, and some flames, coming from the area.
The Harvey native also comes from a successful career as a music producer in which he won nine Grammys and sold more than 100 million records.
Murray State quarterback DJ Williams took a hard hit in the fourth quarter against Illinois State.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into the case — and the reckless driving record of the Harvey officer at the center of it.
A year after two teenagers were killed in high-speed police chase in Harvey, the family of one teen is asking why the dangerous pursuit ever happened in the first place. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Harvey police confirmed charges were pending against two men for the armed robbery of a mail carrier on Oct. 23 near 148th and Loomis.
A reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest of the suspects – who are considered armed and dangerous. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Issues with the air conditioning, constant leaks, and the building's boiler meant issues with mold, peeling paint, and warped floors.
There's an education gap not often talked about in the U.S.: school infrastructure. CBS News took a closer look and found that nationwide, higher numbers of minority students in a school district meant less money from states to help level the playing field.
They're protesting a proposed stormwater retention plan.
Residents in south suburban Harvey are fighting back after the release of a proposed stormwater retention plan that could force people out of their homes.
"I mean, Thornton just did all this remodeling, and they don't have air?"
Schools across the area have canceled classes, moved to distance learning, and called off games and practices to minimize kids' time in the heat. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports from Harvey.
Just before midnight last Friday night, two guys and two girls broke into Whittier Elementary and began wandering through the school. And then it happened again.
The teenage thieves gained entry to Whittier Elementary School in Harvey through the back window. While they covered their faces, that did not stop the community from identifying them – leading to their now facing charges. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Police said, around 6:05 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired at the Popeye's at 147th and Halsted.
Residents will be able to access their driver's licenses and state IDs using their iPhone or Apple Watch.
A Chicago apartment building has been evacuated after a woman called 911 to report concerns about suspicious materials found inside an apartment.
His retirement is effective Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
Fire crews responded to the apartment for a hazmat with high carbon monoxide readings of 300 parts per million.
Charges are pending against a wrong-way driver who crashed into a bus overnight in The Loop.
Residents will be able to access their driver's licenses and state IDs using their iPhone or Apple Watch.
The people attending the protest said they were sending the message not just to Mr. Trump, but to local leaders as well.
The move comes months after ShotSpotter was deactivated.
Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to take over two investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, has resigned.
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies for authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
In addition to norovirus, regular winter respiratory illnesses like RSV and flu are spiking, as is COVID-19.
Those with endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder are now eligible to be prescribed medical cannabis in Illinois.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
According to the CDC, at least 66 people have been infected with bird flu since last year. Most have had direct contact with sick birds.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
There remains a question of where exactly ground will be broken for the stadium.
Chef Bayless also addressed his lack of a relationship with his brother, sports broadcaster Skip Bayless.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
As we say ADIEU to 2024, a new study has revealed last year's hardest Wordle puzzles in each U.S. state, including Illinois.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the extended forecast.
For weeks, senators have been meeting privately with a number of President-elect Trump's cabinet picks, but now they will have a chance to grill them about their records in public.
Conditions are stable enough right now that the Los Angeles Unified School District is reopening most schools and offices Monday, but outdoor and athletic activities will be limited.
The girl suffered cardiac arrest, according to fire officials. She was taken to Swedish Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
His retirement is effective Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Dorval Carter is leaving to serve as the president and CEO of Saint Anthony Hospital on Chicago's West Side.
His retirement is effective Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
The express lanes were originally supposed to open on Oct. 31, but issues with the software controlling the reversible lanes led to a lengthy delay.
Fire crews responded to the apartment for a hazmat with high carbon monoxide readings of 300 parts per million.
The move comes months after ShotSpotter was deactivated.
Fires across the Los Angeles area have devastated entire neighborhoods and sent tens of thousands of people fleeing.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
Mike Vrabel snagged the first interview with the Bears last week, but it came as no surprise that he is going back to the New England Patriots as their head coach.
Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 36 points. Making his first start since Jan. 14, 2022, Lonzo Ball set season highs with 15 points and five 3s.
The Eagles defeated the Packers, 22-10, thanks to a strong defensive performance on Sunday in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
Nick Martinelli scored 27 points and Jalen Leach had 17 to lead Northwestern, which lost for the first time at home.
She's continued to raise her level each year as a top wrestler in the country, whether it's winning the Midlands championship with the Aurora University Spartans, or medals for Team USA.
A Chicago apartment building has been evacuated after a woman called 911 to report concerns about suspicious materials found inside an apartment.
Police said the incident that led to the man being shot by officers was an isolated domestic matter.
n each incident, the burglars smashed into a business using at least one vehicle, and then took gaming equipment and fled the scene.
At 5:25 p.m., the victims were in a house in the 13400 block of South Carondolet Avenue when someone fired multiple gunshots outside.
Police released surveillance video of the thief, who used a screwdriver to smash the windows of three businesses in the Edgewater neighborhood in the span of a week.
