2 men charged in wrong-way crash that injured ISP trooper in Markham
ISP said that on Thursday, May 22, the Country Club Hills Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by two suspects who were wanted for theft.
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ISP said that on Thursday, May 22, the Country Club Hills Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by two suspects who were wanted for theft.
Information about the trooper's condition, and about whether there were any arrests or citations, was not immediately available.
Information about the trooper’s condition, and about whether there were any arrests or citations, was not immediately available.
State police confirmed the crash was fatal, and a medical helicopter was called to the scene.
Police said Montel Hayes nearly hit several cars and gas pumps while fleeing police, at times reaching speeds of more than 130 mph.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Kent Hill was out $1,800 after he said a customer never paid him an insurance check for a repair job. CBS 2's Lauren victory reports.
Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa said he felt compelled to speak out about the cloud hanging over Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Henyard.
Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa said he felt compelled to speak out about the cloud hanging over Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard – after insisting she is trying to paint Markham in a bad light for her benefit. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Markham Police say 43-year-old Walter Hicks was shot and killed near 165th and Wood on Friday night. Multiple police agencies, including SWAT, could be seen searching the home Sunday.
Walter Hicks, 43, was shot and killed Friday night in the 16500 block of South Wood Street.
Authorities said the theft has been going on for years.
Authorities said the theft by the former interim library director in Markham had been going on for years. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
"It's a, I guess, a life class. But also, it's a fun class. It's also a creative class. We do some creative things with wood and different tools."
A group of south suburban students are stepping out of the traditional classroom and learning life lessons in the stables. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray shows us how horses are showing them the ropes.
At Markham City Hall, firefighters lined the walls, but instead of responding, they were the ones sounding the alarm.
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The new center aims to be a safe place for families who need to file an order of protection or meet with an advocate.
CBS 2's Jermont Terry sat down to talk solutions with four mayors – Mayor Jada Curry of Lynwood, Mayor Robert Polk of Burnham, Mayor Terry Wells of Phoenix, and Mayor Roger Agpawa of Markham.
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Detectives in Markham were working on the unsolved case for 10 months, but their big break came when a 3-year-old mistakenly got his hands on a gun
An unsolved murder in the south suburbs may be closed thanks in part to a 3-year-old boy. It was a near tragedy that police said led them to their murder suspect.
The mother of an infant found dead inside a burning home in Markham in 2017 has been charged, but not with the baby's death. Melody Townsend was charged with felony child endangerment and concealing and aiding a fugitive, Markham police said at a press conference on Thursday, though officials released few details about the charges.
Ana Marie Townsend was found by first responders in an abandoned house in the 1500 block of Hamlin Avenue on July 3, 2017.
The mother of an infant found dead inside a burning home in Markham in 2017 has been charged, but not with the baby's death. Melody Townsend was charged with felony child endangerment and concealing and aiding a fugitive, Markham police said at a press conference on Thursday, though officials released few details about the charges.
Chicago police said the man died at the scene.
Earl Abernathy found the 7-month-old abandoned in a car seat in front of a Near West Side church as temperatures soared into the 90s last Thursday.
Some early-morning park walkers who found themselves in the middle of a fireworks disaster on Saturday — and they worry it could have been worse.
Preliminary information indicated there may have been a quarrel immediately before the shots were fired.
Mike Tauchman had three hits and two RBIs for the last-place White Sox, who won two of three at Toronto last month.
Back in April, police body camera video showed Chapman in an altercation with a Harvey police officer after she was asked to leave a City Council meeting.
President Trump said the U.S. will impose steep levies on imports from 14 countries starting next month, heightening pressure on trading partners.
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it would send its negotiating team to Qatar, this after Hamas said it had issued a "positive response" to a U.S.-mediated ceasefire proposal.
Iowa has become the first state to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
ComEd is launching a $10 million customer relief fund for lower-income customers having trouble paying for electricity as prices rise.
The Antioch, Illinois, family said they wanted to share their story so others don't make the same mistake.
The rideshare customer made it very clear that her frustration is not over the amount of money that was charged, but rather that she was charged at all without her permission.
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The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.
Climbing the stairs to the top of the former John Hancock Center is a feat unto itself, but Laura Valentine did it just months after undergoing a very complicated double organ transplant.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that a person downstate, specifically in Southern Illinois, was hospitalized due to complications from West Nile.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
On Tuesday, July 1, the city's minimum wage will go up, along with wages for tipped workers, as part of Chicago's One Fair Wage Ordinance.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Gary, Indiana Mayor Eddie Melton has said Nippon Steel plans to pump $1 billion into the U.S. Steel Gary Works.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
Jurors in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial continued their deliberations Wednesday on a racketeering conspiracy charge that they weren't able to agree over.
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Memorials are being held for the victims of the catastrophic floods in Texas. Rescue efforts remain underway.
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Cook County Crime Stoppers announced Monday that they are offering a cash reward of $10,000 for information leading to arrests in a mass shooting that left four people dead and 14 wounded outside the Artis Restaurant and Lounge in Chicago's River North neighborhood last week.
A man died after he was found with multiple stab wounds in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood early Tuesday morning, according to Chicago police.
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Some early-morning park walkers who found themselves in the middle of a fireworks disaster on Saturday.
Earl Abernathy found the 7-month-old abandoned in a car seat in front of a Near West Side church as temperatures soared into the 90s last Thursday.
Preliminary information indicated there may have been a quarrel immediately before the shots were fired.
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Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through security.
Anyone who has been on the fence about solar energy still has some time to take advantage before the cuts are official at the end of the year.
Volunteers spent the day picking up trash, weighing it, and getting it off the beach at 12th Street Beach, in part to keep plastics out of Lake Michigan.
Charles Leto is charged in the shooting this past Thursday evening that killed 15-year-old Marjay Dotson and seriously wounded 14-year-old Jeremy Herred in Douglass Park.
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Emissions from cars and trucks are among the greatest sources of air pollution in the Chicago area.
Mike Tauchman had three hits and two RBIs for the last-place White Sox, who won two of three at Toronto last month.
The 18-year-old Essengue enticed the Bulls with his strength and his athleticism. He is still getting adjusted to the physical style of play in the United States.
The Cubs got on the board early, then surged ahead with a five-run third inning.
Courtney Williams tied her season high with 25 points, Napheesa Collier scored 21 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 80-75.
On the day he was selected for the All-Star Game, White Sox starter Shane Smith (3-7) allowed five earned runs and five hits in 4 1/3 innings.
Preliminary information indicated there may have been a quarrel immediately before the shots were fired.
A crowd was said to be leaving Artis Lounge on Chicago Avenue following an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz when three shooters opened fire.
What is different in the ward, said Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th), is the involvement some who might not otherwise be invited to the conversation about violence prevention — like members of gangs.
Australian Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three of her estranged husband's relatives by deliberately serving them poisonous mushrooms for lunch.
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
