Judge dismisses sexual harassment lawsuit against former CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson
A judge has dismissed a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former Chicago police officer against former Superintendent Eddie Johnson.
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A judge has dismissed a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former Chicago police officer against former Superintendent Eddie Johnson.
A new lawsuit is unveiling disturbing details about an alleged culture of hazing at fraternities and sororities at the University of Maryland. The university is investigating claims of life-threatening hazing and alcohol abuse, people being burned and assaulted, and several taken to hospitals for alcohol poisoning.
A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
The city is alleging the manufacturer of popular handguns is partly to blame for illegal machine guns on the streets of Chicago.
The new legal filing accuses Jones' lawsuit of labeling the village manager as "a racist implementor of a master-slave relationship."
Fired Flossmoor Police Chief Jerel Jones filed a federal civil rights lawsuit earlier in March, accusing the village of racial discrimination.
Police chased the car Nathen Jones was in over a simple traffic offense, in violation of Chicago police pursuit policy.
"Kevin Powell died without ever clenching a fist, without ever attacking his attacker, without ever defending himself."
That's how an attorney describes the death of a homeless man at the hands of a CTA worker. CBS 2's Sara Machi has the story.
Former CTA customer service employee Emmet Richardson is charged with first-degree murder in the beating death of 54-year-old Kevin Powell.
The lawsuit seeking $1 billion in damages was filed on behalf of three passengers on board the Alaska Airlines plane that made an emergency landing after a door plug blew out mid-flight.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The lawsuit claims Isaac Goodlow III was unarmed and sleeping alone in his bed when police shot him.
The case centers around pages from a legal pad inscribed with the lyrics of the Eagles' classic "Hotel California." Three men are charged with conspiring to own and try to sell the pages.
"The shooting cases are the cases that are the ones that have the most scrutiny."
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports Standley was the woman who was run over by a Chicago police SUV. The event dates back to 2019 in the South Shore neighborhood where her family said she had a mental health crisis.
The girl’s parents said this is their last chance at securing justice for their daughter after the alleged incident in Darien. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
An attorney for former Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald wants to move up the trial date in a dispute over his firing.
Body camera video showed officers did little to help 32-year-old Martina Standley as she laid bleeding in the street for eight minutes before paramedics arrived.
The women were sightseeing while visiting from Northern Ireland when the crash happened, according to the lawsuit. They suffered emotional and psychological injuries, the law firm of Corboy and Demetrio said.
Lawyers for the passengers said the driver should have known the bus was too tall for an overpass and the company failed to properly train drivers to avoid hazards.
A Chicago police officer is facing drunk driving charges after jumping a curb and hitting and killing a woman while off-duty last month in the River North neighborhood.
Cobb said his royalty checks stopped in 2008.
In a lawsuit, former WVON DJ Joe Cobb said he should continue getting paid for his introduction of the show. The suit said the voice can still be heard in DVD box sets, re-runs, and ringtones.
Maya Kirk was walking back to her office in the Loop when she was struck by a light pole that had been quietly corroding for years.
Information about the pedestrian and what led to the crash was not released.
The Chief Naturalist explains why the center does not know which swan died.
A woman is suing the Illinois Department of Corrections, claiming she was forced to give birth before her due date while she was incarcerated in 2024.
The closing of both schools can cause issues for seniors, including pushing back their graduations.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Illinois lawmakers and advocates Monday announced their intentions to form a bipartisan commission to investigate crimes in the Epstein files that happened in the state.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
The Pentagon announced Monday that six American service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
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.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Barnes & Noble was set to reopen in Skokie on Wednesday, just weeks after it closed.
Trader Joe's is opening a new location in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Inbound and outbound trains were halted but later resumed service. Metra said trains may be running with extensive delays due to the crash.
This is the first time a CPS school will close before the end of the school year. But both Aspira and CPS said the charter network won't have the funds to stay open past April.
A woman is suing the Illinois Department of Corrections, claiming she was forced to give birth before her due date while she was incarcerated in 2024.
While some at home oppose foreign military intervention and fear instability, others said this is the beginning of change and a possibility to return home.
A few showers on Tuesday, then rain chances increase later Wednesday night into Thursday, when a better push of moisture moves through.
The U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran over the weekend, killing the country's supreme leader.
An Oak Lawn man is begging for the safe return of his rare and expensive pets, who were stolen from his home more than a month ago.
Information about the pedestrian and what led to the crash was not released.
A woman is suing the Illinois Department of Corrections, claiming she was forced to give birth before her due date while she was incarcerated in 2024.
The closing of both schools can cause issues for seniors, including pushing back their graduations.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Both couples are still actively fighting for their kids, knowing it will be a long and complicated road.
The mother of an 8-year-old boy who was allegedly put in a chokehold and dragged by the neck by a Chicago Public Schools employee hopes her lawsuit and choice to speak out will help protect students in the future.
A jury on Wednesday awarded $5.74 million in damages to a Chicago family who accused police of violating their civil rights in a botched raid of their home in 2018.
After four consecutive runner-up finishes and a school-record 16-game winning streak this season, the Triton College women's basketball team is out to claim a junior college regional title.
The Tritons have already gone on a record-breaking win streak this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Utah Mammoth 4-0 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.
Collin Sexton added 22 points, and Matas Buzelis had 20, helping Chicago come out on top after matching the third-worst skid in franchise history.
The win extended Chicago's unbeaten streak against Canadian opponents to six matches dating to 2024.
A man was shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle in the South Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side early Monday.
A suspect was in custody after firing shots at Chicago police officers before crashing an SUV into two parked cars Monday morning in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
A man was in police custody on allegations that he stabbed his mother on Chicago's West Side Sunday night.
One person is dead, and three others were hurt — including a 15-year-old boy — after three drive-by shootings across the city of Chicago within a three-hour window Sunday night.
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
