Mass shooting in Lawndale leaves 6 hurt, 3 critically
Chicago police say a group of men was hanging out on the street when three offenders, according to a police scanner, fired shots from a distance.
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Chicago police say a group of men was hanging out on the street when three offenders, according to a police scanner, fired shots from a distance.
Deborah Cotton, nicknamed Big Red made international headlines, as well as the brothers Shawn and Akein Scott, who are still in prison. She died in 2017 after succumbing to her injuries, four years after the shooting. Author Mark Hertsgaard shares her life story in the new book, "Big Red's Mercy: The Shooting of Deborah Cotton and a Story of Race in America."
It happened in Littleton, Colorado, where 12 students and one teacher were killed when a pair of students opened fire in one of the most high-profile mass shootings in American history.
The shooting at a family gathering at a house on 52nd Street near Damen Avenue this past Saturday night left 9-year-old Arianna Molina dead and 10 others wounded.
Chicago Police and other organizations on Wednesday opened an emergency assistance center at Richard J. Daley Elementary Academy, 5024 S. Wolcott Ave., to help survivors of the mass shooting in Back of the Yards.
"We're there to provide the advocacy, the emotional support. When we assess those needs, we know how to help them and be there as much as they want us to."
Pedro Gonzalez, with the group Chicago Survivors, is talking about the deadly mass shooting that killed 9-year-old Ariana Molina and injured 10 other family members. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray has the story
A 1-year-old boy and a 7-year-old boy were also each shot multiple times. A 9-year-old boy suffered a graze wound.
Ariana Molina was killed, and 10 other people including her mother were wounded, in the mass shooting in Back of the Yards this past weekend. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Ariana Molina, 9, was killed in a mass shooting in Back of the Yards that also left 10 others wounded. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Ten other people were wounded in the shooting in Back of the Yards, which happened when the victims were all at a family gathering. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Ariana Molina, 9, was killed and 10 other people -- including three other children -- were injured in the shooting Saturday night in Back of the Yards. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Chicago police are investigating a mass shooting in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. A total of 11 people were shot, including a 9-year-old girl who died.
A shooting that left a 9-year-old girl dead and 10 other people injured in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood is the ninth mass shooting in the area this year.
According to the online database Gun Violence Archive, in those nine mass shootings, 21 people were killed and 31 others wounded.
A 1-year-old boy and an 8-year-old boy were each shot multiple times and were in critical condition Saturday night.
A girl is dead and 10 other people, including three other children, are wounded following a mass shooting Saturday night in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.
Ariana Murphy, 19, was killed, and three other female victims – ages 17, 19, and 20 – were rushed to emergency rooms with gunshot wounds.
The shooting happened on Madison Street on the city's West Side.
The boy's name has not been released, but a police news release indicated that he appeared for a detention hearing in adult court rather than juvenile court.
The community came together because they can't allow two mass shootings to happen hours apart and accept it as the norm.
The community came together because they can’t allow two mass shootings to happen hours apart and accept it as the norm. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Chicago police said a group of people were inside the business when an unknown person fired multiple shots at them before fleeing the scene.
It was a violent start to the Easter holiday, and neighbors say they are tired of seeing blood in the streets.
The shooting happened inside Poppy’s Chat Room just after 1 a.m. in the 5300 block of West Madison Street.
A federal trial was set to begin Monday to decide if Chicago police officers violated a man's civil rights when they shot him at the Grand Avenue CTA Red Line station in 2020.
One woman was killed and another hospitalized when a car lost control and crashed in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood early Monday morning.
Despite Sunday's loss and losing the top spot in the NFC North, fans said they're confident the Bears will bounce back.
More accumulating snow is expected in the Chicago area during the workweek.
Leo Carlsson scored two goals and rookie Beckett Sennecke had a goal and an assist in the Anaheim Ducks' 7-1 victory over the road-weary Chicago Blackhawks.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
Former Chicago Tribune publisher and editor-in-chief R. Bruce Dold passed away this week.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Starting Wednesday, riders on the Chicago Transit Authority system will hear a recognizable Chicago voice during their commutes.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
Joe Colborn, better known as Joe "JoBo" Bohannon on Chicago radio, died this week.
The documents date back to the late 19th century. Officials say workers are drying them one page at a time.
When a child has a meltdown, it’s hard for parents and caregivers to regulate their own emotions so everyone doesn’t end up mad. Dr. Debra Kissen, CEO and founder of Light on Anxiety, talks with Marie Saavedra about the power of a pause when kids are acting out, in this week's Mental Health Minute.
The Federal Reserve is meeting to discuss a potential interest rate cut, with policymakers divided on the path ahead. As Lisa Rozner reports, this is happening as many Americans struggle to keep up financially.
Little Nero’s is the fictional restaurant from “Home Alone” that the McCallister family loved. Prince St. Pizza has a Chicago location in Fulton Market.
Elgin police said the chain of events Saturday all stemmed from a car crash involving federal agents and escalated quickly. Darius Johnson reports.
One woman was killed and another hospitalized when a car lost control and crashed in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood early Monday morning.
Chicago police said that Deparris Slaughter, 32, was identified as the suspect who shot and partially dismembered a 68-year-old man before setting a residence on fire on March 7.
Elgin police officers were told by the agent that the crash occurred while they were conducting an enforcement activity.
A federal trial was set to begin Monday to decide if Chicago police officers violated a man's civil rights when they shot him at the Grand Avenue CTA Red Line station in 2020.
Despite Sunday's loss and losing the top spot in the NFC North, fans said they're confident the Bears will bounce back.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
Despite Sunday's loss and losing the top spot in the NFC North, fans said they're confident the Bears will bounce back.
Leo Carlsson scored two goals and rookie Beckett Sennecke had a goal and an assist in the Anaheim Ducks' 7-1 victory over the road-weary Chicago Blackhawks.
The Bulls have lost seven in a row, their most since an eight-game skid in the 2019-20 season.
Chicago faced third-and-1 from the 14 when Kingsley Enagbare stuffed Kyle Monangai for no gain. That set up the game-sealing interception.
The ninth-ranked Fighting Irish responded to getting dropped in the CFP rankings for the second consecutive week by turning down an invitation to play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Florida.
At least two people were killed, and 11 others were hurt, in shootings across Chicago this weekend, according to CPD.
A Chicago police officer was shot in the protective vest in the city's Morgan Park neighborhood, while officers also shot a suspected gunman, and police said a teen was shot twice.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A woman from Chicago's northwest suburbs appeared in court Thursday for a shooting that killed another woman in the South Loop in September.
