Biden calling on Congress for more action on assault-weapons ban
It comes only weeks after he signed an executive order to increase the number of background checks prior to purchasing a gun.
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It comes only weeks after he signed an executive order to increase the number of background checks prior to purchasing a gun.
The assailant had been receiving treatment for an "emotional disorder," Nashville's police chief said.
Two sets of body camera footage show officers search the school before confronting the shooter.
Body camera footage shows police officers running past hallways lined with cubbies as they responded to Monday's deadly school shooting at a Nashville private school.
Three 9-year-old students and three staffers were killed in the rampage at The Covenant School, a private Christian grade school. Police say they shot and killed the shooter.
Police say a woman had two assault-style rifles and a pistol when she showed up at a private Christian school and opened fire. The heavily-armed woman is also dead. CBS 2’s Joe Donlon reports.
The shooting left three dead and five others wounded after a gunman went onto campus and opened fire.
One student remains hospitalized weeks following the mass shooting at Michigan State University that left three dead and five others wounded last month.
The gunman, identified only as Phillip F., legally owned the pistol used in the attack, and police say he was also found dead at the scene.
It has been four years since the deadly mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora – after which it was discovered that the gunman’s Firearm Owners Identification Card had been revoked, but he still had a gun. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports on a program that seeks to prevent such a situation.
Eight people died in the shooting in Hamburg, including the shooter. As CBS News' Tina Kraus reports, the gunman was a former member of the congregation.
Anthony McRae, 43, also wrote "I'm tired of being rejected," in the note, which was dated the day before the Feb. 13 shooting and released Friday by police.
The feds say Robert Crimo III told investigators he had considered planting explosives as part of his deadly attack on the parade in Highland Park, but didn't.
Federal agents found "bomb-making materials" in the home of Highland Park mass shooting suspect Robert Crimo III just hours after seven people were killed and dozens more were wounded during last year's July 4th parade.
It could take a couple years before a plan is approved.
No decision has been made yet. The city council and the mayor want to continue to hear the community's input. It could take a couple years before a plan is approved.
Three people were killed and two others wounded in a series of shootings, authorities said.
Three people were killed – 1-year-old A-mara Hall, 13-year-old William Smith, and 19-year-old Nasir Hall – according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
A 1-year-old girl and two teenagers were killed – and three others were injured – after the mass shooting on I-57 near 111th Street Sunday night. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Five people were injured and one succumbed to his wounds, police said, adding that one person was detained at the scene in connection with the gunfire.
The victims are identified as 1-year-old A-mara Hall, 13-year-old William Smith, and 19-year-old Nasir Hall – according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The Michigan State Alumni Club of Chicago plans to gather for a candlelight vigil later today.
The father of the accused gunman in the Highland Park July 4th parade massacre pleaded not guilty on Thursday to felony charges that he recklessly helped his son obtain a gun license.
Officers discovered two pages of notes in the suspect's wallet after he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the massacre.
"Parents who are reckless when they help their kids get weapons of war are morally and legally responsible for the harm that follows," Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said.
Chicago has now lost four in a row after losing to the Jets on Tuesday night.
The journey to his doctorate is coming to an end, and now, an unexpected hurdle could mean a forced exit from the United States.
Cell phone video shows Monday's takeover as it turned destructive, with teens filling the streets and running on top of cars.
Experts said some of the most severe damage may not be visible to the naked eye.
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon gave up two hits over 4 2/3 innings in his season debut.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
The ten puppies, made up of five males and five females, are already showing off their unique markings and energetic personalities under the watch of their parents.
From smoothies to toast and other unexpected recipes, cottage cheese has become a star ingredient in recipes all over social media.
A native of Brazil, Barbosa came to the city in 2022 to get his clinical doctorate in psychology at Roosevelt University. Now, an unexpected hurdle could mean a forced exit from the United States.
Wednesday’s highs return to the 40s, below average with showers remaining in the forecast. Meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest.
Despite the large number of teens in Hyde Park for that takeover, Chicago police said they issued just three curfew violations and charged a 16-year-old girl for unlawful possession of a weapon.
Cell phone video shows Monday's takeover as it turned destructive, with teens filling the streets and running on top of cars.
The journey to his doctorate is coming to an end, and now, an unexpected hurdle could mean a forced exit from the United States.
Preliminary information indicated that the victim, a 55-year-old man, was attempting to load a large metal spool onto a flatbed truck using an overhead crane when it gave way.
Experts said some of the most severe damage may not be visible to the naked eye.
Fallen Chicago firefighter/EMT Michael Altman was laid to rest Tuesday. The service was small and private, unlike the original plan.
Johnson said the position was temporary, but when the chief homelessness officer was first appointed, she told CBS News Chicago that her role was funded for three years, not two.
A former stand-out college football star with a criminal history has been convicted of sexually abusing foster children who were in the care of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
Chicago has now lost four in a row after losing to the Jets on Tuesday night.
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon gave up two hits over 4 2/3 innings in his season debut.
Munetaka Murakami singled to drive in Edgar Quero, and Andrew Benintendi hit a line drive to right field to bring Acuña home and give the White Sox a 2-0 lead in the second.
For the first time ever, Wrigley Field will host two matches for Big Ten women's volleyball later this year.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced Tuesday that it was offering a reward of $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of each of three accomplices in numerous mail thefts in Chicago.
A St. Charles, Illinois, man was being held on multiple felony counts Tuesday on allegations that he took upskirt videos of 33 women and two minor girls.
Charges were pending Tuesday morning against a man accused of shooting and killing a man and woman in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A shooting investigation led to the brief overnight closure of the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
