Arrest made in connection with April fatal shooting near Bronzeville store
The arrest came more than three months after the shooting death of Damonte Robinson, 23.
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Man charged in murder of Evanston father killed in front of daughter while playing Pokemon Go
A 20-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder.
Aurora man charged with first degree murder in death of his mother
Police got a call from a man saying his brother told him he had "done something bad" to their mother.
Siblings charged in connection with Oak Park shooting death
The two are facing murder charges in the death of Jailyn Logan-Bledsoe
Two men set to be released from prison with sentences vacated in 1986 arson, murder
The men – Arthur Almendarez and John Galvan – had their prison sentences vacated by an Illinois Appellate Court panel. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Police release video of vehicle wanted in murder of 5-month-old girl
Chicago police released video of the vehicle wanted in connection to the murder of a 5-month-old girl last month.
Father charged with drowning three children in Round Lake Beach pleads not guilty
Jason Karels is facing nine counts of murder, prosecutors said.
Deerfield man sentenced to 65 years in prison for fatal stabbing of wife
Kamen admitted to police in September of 2018 that he held his wife hostage for several hours in their home and stabbed her.
Mother begs for justice after no answers in shooting that killed her 5-month-old daughter
"That's my child. I felt every kick."
Robberies, carjackings up in May and June compared with same time last year
With the start of the summer months, data show some types of crimes are on the rise, while some have decreased. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Heather Mack back in court for conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges in mother's murder
She was released from an Indonesian prison in 2021 and immediately arrested again when she returned to Chicago.
Father of 8-year-old Amaria Osby says DCFS dropped ball before his daughter was killed
DeMarcus Osby spoke out only to CBS 2’s Chris Tye about the child welfare system that he says failed his daughter.
CBS 2 Vault: Investigating the 1993 murder of Marshall Morgan Jr.
Marshall Morgan Jr. was found shot dead in his mother's car on May 17, 1993, after being reported missing. CBS 2's John Davis has this report from the following day on the investigation.
CBS 2 Vault: Honor student Marshall Morgan Jr. found dead in car
Marshall Morgan Jr. was an honor student and IIT basketball team co-captain when he was found murdered in the back seat of a car at 57th Street and Michigan Avenue. CBS 2’s Mike Parker reports in this archive video from May 17, 1993.
8-year-old girl pleaded "momma, stop!" as mother smothered her with plastic bag, prosecutors say
Why did Andreal Hagler allegedly kill her daughter on her 8th birthday? "She felt it was their time to go, because they were both born on the 24th," prosecutors said.
Authorities: Girl pleaded 'momma, stop!' as mother smothered her
An Uptown woman smothered her daughter with a plastic bag on her 8th birthday as the girl screamed "Momma, stop!" because she believed her daughter didn't love her anymore, prosecutors said Friday. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Police say they've identified a suspect in brutal 2004 murder of Kevin Clewer, but they need more information
It was more than 18 years ago when Kevin Clewer was found stabbed to death in his East Lakeview apartment – and Chicago Police once again are asking for your help in the investigation.
Police say they've identified suspect in murder of Kevin Clewer, but need more information
Clewer's murder rocked Chicago's LGBTQ community back in 2004, and while a person of interest named 'Fernando' was named months later, the case has been cold for 18 years now. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
Gas station owner frustrated with list of rules for reopening after murder nearby
Weeks after a violent murder outside a West Side gas station, the gas station in question is back open -- but with a list of rules. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports.
Judge to take another look at innocence claims for James Bannister in murder he says he didn't commit
A man who has spent three decades behind bars for a murder he says he didn't commit is now getting one more shot to prove he didn't do it.
Judge to take another look at innocence claims for James Bannister
Bannister has spent three decades behind bars for a murder he says he didn't commit, and he is now getting one more shot to prove he didn't do it.
Police release photo of gunman wanted in Albany Park murder
Police on Thursday also released photos of a car that is believed to be involved in a shooting that left a man dead in Albany Park last week.
Tinley Park father charged with beating his daughter to death
A Tinley Park man has been charged with killing his teenage daughter, Mia Maro, at their home over the weekend. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Push on to throw out evidence in 50-year-old Naperville murder case
Julie Ann Hanson, 15, was reported missing on July 8, 1972 – coming up on 50 years ago. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Woman shot, killed in Edgewater building, man found dead there next day
A 23-year-old woman was days from graduating from college when she was ambushed outside an elevator in her own Edgewater apartment building and shot and killed this week. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
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Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
"Nothing like this has ever happened to a President of the United States before," Trump said in a statement.
Police seek to identify Red Line homicide suspects
Chicago police released surveillance video of the two suspects on the train on Saturday.
Man shot, wounded trying to stop catalytic converter theft in West Rogers Park
Police do not have anyone in custody.
Chicago Police promise increased CTA patrols, but riders don't see more officers
Police Supt. David Brown said there is a reason some riders are not seeing officers.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Police investigate homicide in Roseland after body found in garbage can
Police said the female victim was of unknown age.
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Mexico City-bound passengers get off plane on runway at O'Hare due to mechanical issue
No one was injured.
'I really did miss school': Chicago charter students excited to be back weeks earlier than other kids
"While we're in school early and thinking about high school, most kids are not. They're at home playing the game, eating food, watching TV, while we're actually working and trying to get into the high schools that we want to get into."
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Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
"Nothing like this has ever happened to a President of the United States before," Trump said in a statement.
Police seek to identify Red Line homicide suspects
Chicago police released surveillance video of the two suspects on the train on Saturday.
Man shot, wounded trying to stop catalytic converter theft in West Rogers Park
Police do not have anyone in custody.
Chicago Police promise increased CTA patrols, but riders don't see more officers
Police Supt. David Brown said there is a reason some riders are not seeing officers.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
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$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
Getting Hosed: North Lawndale landlord's water bill jumps from $200 to $20,000 for one month
Yasser Almanaseer said he has had no luck in getting it fixed.
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Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
Mayor Lightfoot announces plan to switch city facilities to 100% renewable energy by 2025
"The 2022 climate action plan deepens our city's longstanding commitment to climate action, and sets a goal of reducing emissions in Chicago by 62% by 2040," Lightfoot said.
Indiana becomes 1st to approve abortion ban post Roe
The Indiana Legislature on Friday approved the near-total abortion ban with some exceptions, including in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.
Illinois abortion clinics have been flooded with patients since Roe overturning; new Indiana law could mean even more
More than a month after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a better idea is emerging of how big the impact has been on Illinois clinics.
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Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
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Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
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Cubs pick up Guardians outfielder Franmil Reyes off waivers
Reyes hit 30 home runs in 115 games last year.
Former Northwestern softball standout Rachel Lewis now taking her swings for player-run league Athletes Unlimited
The professional league is player run, features a redraft of teams every week, and is where former Northwestern Wildcats standout Rachel Lewis is continuing her career.
Dunning blanks old team, García 5 RBIs as Texas routs ChiSox
Dane Dunning allowed one hit in seven dominant innings against his former team for his first win since April, and Adolis García drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers shut out the Chicago White Sox 8-0 on Saturday night.
Smyly finally wins at home as Cubs beat Marlins 4-0
Drew Smyly tossed shutout ball into the seventh inning for his first win at Wrigley Field for the Cubs, leading Chicago past the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Saturday.
Dylan Cease pitches 6 strong innings, White Sox beat Rangers
Dylan Cease pitched six strong innings, Eloy Jimenez hit a tiebreaking solo home run and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
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Chicago charter students excited to be back weeks earlier than other kids
It's weeks earlier than many schools. But for students at several "learn charter" campuses, including North Lawndale, it's a day they said they've waited for all summer long. CBS 2's Joe Donlon has the story.
Plans for gun range bring controversy to Long Grove
The proposed gun range that would sell assault-style weapons could be built near a kids’ soccer field and across the street from a preschool. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Catalytic converter thieves shoot West Rogers Park car owner
CBS 2’s Tara Molina talked with people who woke up to gunfire Monday morning. The shots were fired feet from their bedrooms.
One wounded in shootout near 79th Street Red Line station
Red Line trains are bypassing the station as police investigate.
Police Supt. David Brown says more police resources are coming to CTA
Police on Monday also released surveillance video of two men wanted in a shooting that left a man dead on a Red Line train on the South Side over the weekend. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
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