Man charged in rape and murder of woman found dead in forest preserve in 2020
Dakota Petrey, 30, has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated criminal sexual assault in the death of Vanessa Ceja Ramirez.
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Dakota Petrey, 30, has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated criminal sexual assault in the death of Vanessa Ceja Ramirez.
Detectives were seen investigating a house near 147th and Cicero in Midlothian. Some reported two young people, possibly 17 or 18 years old, were shot and stabbed during a birthday party.
Both suspects were ordered to be detained by a judge after prosecutors detailed the ordeal in court on Friday.
Prosecutors revealed new details about a violent robbery in the south suburbs that took place last Wednesday. Employees and customers were held at gunpoint inside a liquor store until SWAT teams got involved. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot was in court as two of the three men who were charged faced a judge for the first time.
Three suspects were arrested and charged after an armed robbery and SWAT response at a liquor store in south suburban Midlothian and a police chase into Chicago on Wednesday.
Three suspects were arrested after an armed robbery and SWAT response at a liquor store in south suburban Midlothian and a police chase into Chicago on Wednesday. Police said they were called to the scene around 10:15 a.m. for the armed robbery in progress. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot went to the scene at Emporium Liquors in Midlothian near 147th and Springfield Avenue, where the SWAT team used smoke grenades to get the suspected robbers out of the store.
Two suspects were barricaded before surrendering to police and a third suspect fled and was arrested after a police chase.
Three suspects were arrested after an armed robbery and SWAT response at a liquor store in south suburban Midlothian on Wednesday. Police said they were called to the scene around 10:15 a.m. for the armed robbery in progress. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot went to the scene at Emporium Liquors in Midlothian near 147th and Springfield Avenue, where the SWAT team used smoke grenades to get the suspected robbers out of the store.
A popular display in the southwest suburbs is doing more than just spreading holiday cheer – they’re giving both Christmas joy and food to those in need. Dylan Gluszek talks to CBS 2 about the drive he started and operated since 2017.
"The person that shot and murdered my son – he needs to be in jail," said Roberson's mother, Beatrice Roberson.
An elderly brother and sister were killed Wednesday afternoon when a driver who was also elderly struck two pedestrians in a parking lot in south suburban Midlothian, and then crashed into an Illinois Secretary of State's Office driver's service facility.
One woman is dead and another was hospitalized Sunday after a shooting in the parking lot of a bar in south suburban Midlothian.
Midlothian police are asking for help searching for two missing special needs teens who have been missing since Saturday afternoon.
It's an astounding number – more than 1 million people are driving with expired licenses or using expired IDs in Illinois right now. Making the problem worse in the Chicago area is that almost a half dozen Illinois Secretary of State's driver's license facilities are closed.
The Illinois Secretary of State's Driver Services Facility in south suburban Midlothian is closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Alan Krygowski found problems with a village map that might be a wakeup call for some property owners; like a stretch of homes marked down as businesses.
Some people are not dreading the snow. In fact, they welcome it.
A search continued Friday night for the killer who attacked and killed a woman in a south suburban Cook County forest preserve.
A woman was caught on camera stealing a Halloween display from a family's yard.
"While this conclusion may not be the result that many have hoped for, I can assure you that this investigation was conducted with the highest level of scrutiny," Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said.
On Thursday night, generators continued buzzing in neighborhoods across the area, as some ComEd customers entered a fifth day without electricity.
Two Illinois men have been sentenced to federal prison for transporting and possessing hundreds of stolen firearms.
The Illinois Department of Labor became involved after a young boy suffered an injury at a church festival in Midlothian on Thursday and after a woman fell off a ride at a carnival in Plainfield.
"There was a kid on the ground bleeding. And then the mom was screaming."
At a Martin Luther King Day showcase, 15 athletes from Chicago Public Schools were able to put their talents on tape to use for college application videos.
Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight victory.
Firefighters spent hours battling the flames at a 3-story apartment building in the 10500 block of Brooks Lane.
Police said 25-year-old Adrian Sanchez has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Police said a group of four men surrounded two women in the Pedway connecting the Red and Blue lines, stole one woman's purse, punched her, and threw her into a wall.
Activist groups argued planned immigration raids are retaliatory in nature because of Chicago's sanctuary city status.
The protest comes as the president rounds off his first week back in office.
Federal law requires the White House to give Congress a full month of warning and case-specific details before firing a federal inspector general.
Some of the resources Johnson highlighted include phone numbers for anyone "witnessing ICE activity," with recommended steps to take if an "officer knocks on your door at home."
Sources said the Secret Service was investigating an online threat that a Hamline student made against President Trump following the U.S. ban on TikTok.
Insurance experts and watchdogs said the industry was among the first to take notice of climate change — and the rate increase could just be the start.
Mail thefts spike in January for clear reasons; so scam artists can get tax information to fill out fake tax returns to get refund checks.
There is a plumber shortage that is only getting worse—so not only will it take longer to get repairs done, but it is going to be a lot more expensive.
The BBB said the scammers invite shoppers to redeem fake reward points at stores that appear to be legitimate and familiar.
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
None of the clinics that are closing provided abortion services.
The facility is known for providing treatment to women and girls struggling with everything from eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, mood disorders, and sexual abuse.
A new report found that more women and young adults are having cancer, a shift.
The $30 million facility from Humboldt Park Health was years in the making in an effort to provide more health equity on the West Side.
Officials have blamed a new strain for this winter's surge in norovirus cases.
Stellantis' Belvidere Assembly Plant, was indefinitely idled at the end of February 2023. More than 1,000 people were put out of work.
The Chicago Hard Rock Café at 63 W. Ontario St. opened in June 1986.
TikTok could shut down the social media site in the U.S. by Sunday, Jan. 19.
A total of five Chicago Walgreens stores will close between Monday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 27.
Neighbors stepped up to put food back on the shelves—and kept Hyde Park Produce afloat when so many Chicago businesses have struggled and have even been forced to close.
Tickets will be available on the band's website starting Jan. 29 at noon.
This year's Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees include iconic artists and producers like The Doobie Brothers, George Clinton and Ashley Gorley, among others.
Jeremy Piven characterized his mother as a passionate teacher who "genuinely enjoyed the evolution of her students.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
Former Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward continues to make an impact in the community. This week, the 2016 World Series champion put on a free showcase at his baseball academy on the West Side in the Austin neighborhood.
When the fires in Los Angeles broke out, our network, CBS, asked for help covering the story. We sent reporter Charlie De Mar, who you would recognize because he's on air. We also sent Alfredo Roman, one our photojournalists who report from behind the camera. What you're about to see is the power of the lens and Alfredo's ability to capture the sights and sounds of the wildfires.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
Police are asking for help identifying four men who ripped a purse away from two women in the Pedway tunnel between the Blue and Red lines on the CTA on Friday.
A fire ripped through an apartment complex Saturday evening in southwest suburban Chicago Ridge.
Activist groups argued planned immigration raids are retaliatory in nature because of Chicago's sanctuary city status.
The protest comes as the president rounds off his first week back in office.
Firefighters spent hours battling the flames at a 3-story apartment building in the 10500 block of Brooks Lane.
At a Martin Luther King Day showcase, 15 athletes from Chicago Public Schools were able to put their talents on tape to use for college application videos.
Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight victory.
"What happens in the Arctic doesn't stay in the Arctic," said atmospheric scientist Scott Collis.
The lessons being taught to victim advocates are aimed at interrupting cycles of violence by training them on the best ways they can lend a helping hand.
Insurance experts and watchdogs said the industry was among the first to take notice of climate change — and the rate increase could just be the start.
The dog's owner, Kent Maynard, said his case was treated differently from the start.
Illinois is the only state in the country that requires seniors to have their driving skills tested on a regular basis.
At a Martin Luther King Day showcase, 15 athletes from Chicago Public Schools were able to put their talents on tape to use for college application videos.
Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight victory.
Fans got a chance to meet current players and top prospects who are eager to compete to be a part of a team that can start to make change in the form of more wins under first-year manager Will Venable.
Nikita Kucherov scored 58 seconds into overtime and had two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3.
Getting a 3rd round pick from the Hurricanes gives the Blackhawks nine total selections in the upcoming draft.
Police said 25-year-old Adrian Sanchez has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Police said a group of four men surrounded two women in the Pedway connecting the Red and Blue lines, stole one woman's purse, punched her, and threw her into a wall.
An autopsy determined 7-day-old Jesus Castrejon died of complications of prematurity after his mother was shot in the chest.
In each incident, a burglar has broken the front window or glass door of a business and stormed inside, taking money from cash registers.
One container seemed to contain giant rolls of carpet, some of which were spilling out onto the tracks.
