Man charged with spray-painting swastikas on homes, vehicles in Elmhurst
The man is charged for spray-painting the symbols on three different occasions.
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Elmhurst Police investigate possible hate crime
Officers were called to a home on Oak Street around 9 a.m. Sunday after the homeowner found red swastikas panted on his garage doors and parked car.
Illinois Attorney General files hate crime lawsuit against white mother and son accused of harassing Black neighbor
The suit claims Chad and Cheryl Hampton harrassed their Black neighbor for months by displaying racial slurs, swastikas, and a noose hanging an effigy of
President Biden signs anti-lynching legislation named after Emmett Till
For the first time, lynching will be designated as a federal hate crime.
Man Charged With Hate Crimes For Vandalizing Two Synagogues, Two Jewish Schools In West Rogers Park
Shahid Hussain has been charged with four counts of felony hate crime, two felony counts of criminal defacement, and two felony counts of criminal damage to property.
College Professor Alberto Friedmann Quits After Being Charged With Hate Crime
A local college professor has resigned after he was charged with a hate crime in Oak Park.
Local College Professor Charged With Hate Crime, Accused Of Yelling Racial Slurs At Woman, Spitting On Her, And Hitting Her Car In Oak Park Jewel-Osco Parking Lot
A local college professor is charged with a hate crime, accused of spitting on a Black woman and yelling racial slurs at the woman and her 7-year-old daughter.
FBI Seeks Suspect In Possible Hate Crime At Argyle Street Red Line Station
The FBI on Wednesday was investigating a possible hate crime at the Argyle Street CTA Red Line station in Uptown.
Skokie Police Seeking Help Identifying Hate Crime Suspects Who Broke Window At Persian Hebrew Congregation
Skokie police asking for the public's help in identifying suspects wanted in a hate crime.
Lightfoot On Atlanta Spa Shootings: 'Make No Mistake - This Was A Hate Crime'
"It feels to me, as a former member of law enforcement, like a hate crime."
Aldermen Propose Adding Immigration Status And Gender Identity To City's Hate Crime Protections
Two aldermen are proposing a measure to expand the city's hate crime ordinance to add protections for people based on their gender identity or their citizenship and immigration status.
Homophobic Graffiti Found Sprayed On Barrington House In Possible Hate Crime
Homophobic graffiti was found plastered all over a home in the northwest suburbs in a possible hate crime.
Robert Palley Charged With Hate Crime, Battery After Altercation With Woman In River Forest
Robert Palley was charged with a hate crime and aggravated battery after he confronted an African American woman in a suburban grocery store, allegedly calling her a 'black bitch" and saying, "this is why people are dying."
University Of Illinois Student Andrew Smith Pleads Guilty To Disorderly Conduct For Tying Noose In Dorm Elevator
Smith was sentenced to one year of court supervision. Prosecutors dropped a charge of hate crime and three other disorderly conduct charges in return for his guilty plea.
Judge Throws Out Jussie Smollett's Malicious Prosecution Countersuit Against Chicago Police
U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall ruled Wednesday that Smollett can't bring a malicious prosecution claim until all proceedings against him have ended.
Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty; Attorneys Seek To Dismiss New Charges In Hate Crime Hoax Case
A new indictment filed earlier this month charged Smollett with six counts of disorderly conduct, accusing him of filing false police reports that he was attacked on the way home from Subway in the middle of the night in Streeterville in January 2019.
Naperville Central High School Student Charged With Hate Crime Over 'Slave For Sale' Ad On Craigslist
Police said the student took a picture of a black classmate last Thursday, and then posted the photo on a Craigslist ad titled title "Slave for sale (Naperville)." The post also contained a racial slur, according to police.
Probation For Timothy Trybus, Man Convicted Of Hate Crime For Berating Woman In Puerto Rico Shirt
A man was sentenced to two years' probation on Monday after being convicted of a hate crime, for berating a woman for wearing a shirt celebrating Puerto Rico in a Cook County forest preserve last year.
Timothy Trybus Convicted Of Hate Crime For Berating Woman In Puerto Rico T-Shirt
A man was convicted of a hate crime Wednesday, after being caught on video berating a woman for wearing a shirt celebrating Puerto Rico in a Cook County forest preserve last year.
In New Filing, Smollett's Attorneys Say Police Choice To Hold Costly Investigation Was Not His Fault
In a court filing Wednesday, attorneys for Jussie Smollett reiterated their claims of his innocence -- but claimed that if he had made false statements about being the victim of a hate crime, there was no way he could have known or controlled how extensively police would investigate or how much it would cost.
President Trump Tweets About Jussie Smollett Case; 'Not Even An Apology To Millions Of People!'
Days after a Cook County judge vacated the sealing order on Jussie Smollett's case file, President Donald Trump tweeted out his reaction to the handling of the alleged hate crime reported by the "Empire" actor.
Muslim Family Targeted By Racist, Homophobic Vandalism; Slurs Sprayed On Home, Brick Thrown Through Window
A member of a Muslim family who endured a frightening hate crime last weekend in Bolingbrook is preparing to speak out about the racist, homophobic act of vandalism at their home.
Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty To Disorderly Conduct Indictment; Accused Of Orchestrating Hate Crime Hoax
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Thursday to 16 counts of disorderly conduct, nearly a week after he was indicted for allegedly lying to police about a hate crime.
Jussie Smollett Attack: What You Need To Know About The Case
More than two weeks have passed since Jussie Smollett told police he was attacked by two men who, according to Smollett, yelled racial and homophobic slurs at him.
An Exclusive Look Inside The Home Of Two 'Potential Suspects' In The Jussie Smollett Case
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar spoke with a relative of the men, who says their home was ransacked in a police raid.
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8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
Police said this is incident is "domestic related."
Ald. Sophia King announces campaign for mayor
She represents the 4th Ward--Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Kenwood.
Mayor Lightfoot releases budget forecast with $127.9 million shortfall, $42.7 million property tax hike
That property tax hike is about half of what she could have sought under the plan approved by the City Council two years ago tying annual property tax increases to the rise in the consumer price index.
Southwest Side neighbors on edge after car enthusiast takeover turns violent
Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired a day after critical email to Supt. David Brown
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
Mike Ditka's Super Bowl sweater up for auction
Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka's Super Bowl XX sweater vest is being sold through Heritage Auctions, and bids have already topped $30,000.
Man seriously wounded after shooting in West Garfield Park
Police said the victim was standing outside when he heard shots and felt pain.
Protestors to gather Wednesday; calling for indictment of CPD officer who shot, killed Anthony Alvarez
Officer Evan Solano is returning from work after serving a 20-day suspension for violating CPD rules during the chase of Alvarez.
COVID guidelines for students, teachers returning to Chicago Public Schools
As for contact tracing, if one person in an elementary classroom tests positive, the entire classroom is considered a close contact.
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8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
Police said this is incident is "domestic related."
Ald. Sophia King announces campaign for mayor
She represents the 4th Ward--Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Kenwood.
Mayor Lightfoot releases budget forecast with $127.9 million shortfall, $42.7 million property tax hike
That property tax hike is about half of what she could have sought under the plan approved by the City Council two years ago tying annual property tax increases to the rise in the consumer price index.
Southwest Side neighbors on edge after car enthusiast takeover turns violent
Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired a day after critical email to Supt. David Brown
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
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Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Tim Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Gov. Tony Evers
Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Democrat Barnes set to challenge GOP Wisconsin Sen. Johnson
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face two-term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in what is expected to be one of the country's most competitive races as the parties battle for control of the U.S. Senate.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
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Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
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Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
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Mike Ditka's Super Bowl sweater up for auction
Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka's Super Bowl XX sweater vest is being sold through Heritage Auctions, and bids have already topped $30,000.
Cubs score four in 7th, but blow lead and lose to Nats
The Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Cubs Tuesday night.
Minus All-Star Tim Anderson, White Sox split twinbill with KC
Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night to split a doubleheader.
Sky still in gear for No. 1 seed in WNBA playoffs after loss to Seattle Storm
Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven assists, and the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record with 37 assists in a victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.
Bears LB Roquan Smith requests trade, says "new front office regime doesn't value me"
"I've been trying to get something done that's fair since April, but their focus has been on trying to take advantage of me," Smith said of the Bears' front office.
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
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Protest tonight in support of Anthony Alvarez, shot and killed by CPD
Protesters plan to gather Wednesday night to call for the indictment of the Chicago police officer who shot and killed 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last year.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Normal for August
CBS 2 meteorologist Ed Curran has a look at the extended forecast.
Last supermoon of the year happening this week
The August full moon is known as the Sturgeon moon.
8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
The Chicago Fire Department said the 8-month-old girl was taken to Swedish Hospital where her condition was stabilized Wednesday morning.
Mayor Lightfoot's 2023 budget forecast includes $42.7 million property tax hike
Facing the smallest budget shortfall of her tenure, a $127.9 million deficit for 2023, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expecting a $42.7 million property tax hike as she prepares to run for a second term.
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