Families decorate "Justice Tree" in Little Village to honor relatives lost to violence
Their goal was to spread cheer to loved ones, and to shed light on how many of these families are still waiting for justice.
Their goal was to spread cheer to loved ones, and to shed light on how many of these families are still waiting for justice.
"It's really cool to see young people so involved and so passionate about serving others."
On this feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a small Catholic School in Little Village is doing big things. There are only about 150 students but all of them spent the day helping the community.
The victim suffered two gunshot wounds to the abdomen and one to the left leg and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead.
In all four robberies, a group of men used a white SUV, but police have not said if the holdups are connected.
The woman, 44, was taken by the Chicago Fire Department to Mt. Sinai Hospital in serious condition with a stab wound to the head. The man, 42, was taken by CFD to Christ Hospital in fair condition with stab wounds to the hands.
Police say the two were in an argument with a known male offender around 12:13 a.m., in the 4700 block of South Springfield Avenue, when he pulled a knife and stabbed the victims.
CBS 2's Marybel González talked with two of the victims Monday night.
CBS 2’s Marybel González talked with two of the victims Monday night.
The nurse was gunned down in Little Village four years ago.
Aguilar was 32 when he took his last steps on 32nd Street near Lawndale Avenue on Nov. 12, 2019.
Libreria Giron sold English learning and self help books even to this day. But like any good story, this one, too, has to come to an end.
It's the end of an era as a Little Village institution, a family-run bookstore that's operated for half a century, is closing its doors. As the owners close this chapter, they spoke to CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez about their history and community.
Police said around 12:56 a.m. officers were on routine patrol when they saw a male offender shooting in the intersection of the 2300 block of South Sacramento Avenue.
It's unclear if surveillance cameras at the gas station captured anything.
CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports the teen was in the passenger's seat when she was shot early Tuesday morning. She is in critical condition at an area hospital.
Police say the suspects drive up and then target victims who are sitting in their cars or have just gotten out of them.
The robbers pointed guns at the victims and demanded their property as they were sitting in their cars or had just gotten out of them.
Police said around 1:03 a.m., officers were in the 2500 block of South Homan Avenue when someone approached and attempted to batter the officers.
As officers attempted to subdue the first offender, another person intervened and struck an officer with a heavy wooden stick.
Dancing and music filled the streets of Little Village as crowds gathered for the Mexican Independence Day Parade.
It might be time to grab your dancing shoes and get moving for the Mexican Independence Day celebration. The fiesta kicks off Saturday morning in Little Village.
The Mexican Consulate posted a public service announcement online, asking people to celebrate in a responsible manner.
The victims were unable to provide further details of the incident.
The victim was hit in the back and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital.
Another piping plover, believed to be female, returned to Montrose Beach on Wednesday, giving observers hope that there might be a love connection in the works.
With the summer months ahead, residents are wondering if they will get the needed protection and services they depend on.
The Lollapalooza 2024 schedule was released Thursday morning, which will include appearances from some of the biggest names in music. The popular Perry's stage schedule for Saturday remains a mystery.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Schill defended the university's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters last month to end a tent encampment on campus.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
"My position is actually quite clear. My authority is quite clear that this passage of whatever it was has no bearing on my executive authority," Johnson said.
The former presidential candidate said she will vote for former President Donald Trump in November.
The ordinance would mean dispensaries seeking to open downtown would need approval from the City Council, rather than the Zoning Board of Appeals.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
They are concerned about increased congestion and environmental concerns.
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
Earlier this spring, the grocery store Foxtrot Market ordered 600 baseball caps from local apparel and gift shop Alice & Wonder – only to go out of business abruptly soon afterward.
Kadeya has developed a vending machine that dispenses a drink—and then takes a bottle back, cleans it, and can dispense a new one.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
Rosemont's Parkway Bank Park has it all, even live music. Jackie Kostek checks out a performance from Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press.
CBS Chicago's Jackie Kostek tried out an outdoor Zumba class in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park.
On Wednesday, the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents, or SOAR, called a town hall meeting with Aldermen Brendan Reilly (42nd) and Brian Hopkins (2nd) to address some of the issues in downtown and Streeterville.
According to Redfin, the median sales price for a home is at a record $387,000. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has some tips for people trying to navigate the current real estate market.
Animal Rescue Foundation is in the CBS 2 News studios with a very special mamma dog named Apple Pie. The organization recently rescued 17 dogs and five cats from Texas that were about to be euthanized.
The victim, a 47-year-old man, was stabbed with a knife by a 41-year-old male offender.
Schill defended the university's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters last month to end a tent encampment on campus.
Highs will be in the 80s with sunny skies.
Another piping plover, believed to be female, returned to Montrose Beach on Wednesday, giving observers hope that there might be a love connection in the works.
With the summer months ahead, residents are wondering if they will get the needed protection and services they depend on.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Neither team has announced its starting pitcher for the series finale Thursday.
Toronto was held to two hits when the Sox beat them 5-0 Tuesday, but responded with a seven-run, two-out rally in the second inning Wednesday.
Swanson had two hits and Hoerner had the walk-off game-winner. Still, the team is battling through recent injures and scuffles at the plate.
Jimenez pulled up limping as he rounded third on a run-scoring play in the fifth inning Tuesday night in Toronto.
Justin Fields is embracing a fresh start in Pittsburgh.
A man got out of a sport-utility vehicle with a gun in hand, and demanded the woman's belongings, police said.
The victim, a 47-year-old man, was stabbed with a knife by a 41-year-old male offender.
Police said the teen, whose name was not released, has been charged with 25 counts of armed robbery with a firearm and two counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
The teen had no other choice but to take the bus to get home from school – and in doing so, he was shot in the arm.
Police said two men began fighting with a victim on a northbound train, and one of the men shot him.