Glendale Heights man charged in 2020 murder on Lower West Side
Angel Avelar, 22 of Glendale Heights was arrested by members of the Chicago Police Department and the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force on Thursday at his home.
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Angel Avelar, 22 of Glendale Heights was arrested by members of the Chicago Police Department and the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force on Thursday at his home.
"He was targeted because of his faith, because he was Muslim, and that is something we must confront as a society. Islamophobia and hatred towards Muslims and Palestinians has no place in our community," Wadee Alfayoumi's father said.
Kenneth Brown, 44, is charged with first-degree murder after police say he shot and killed Maria Roque, 34 on Dec. 13.
Maria Roque's family says she was killed in front of her home near Long Avenue and Kinzie while her 8-year-old daughter was in the car nearby.
Jason Eady, 21, was charged with the murder of Alejandro Trujillo in connection with a Dec. 26 shooting.
Police believe Kenneth Brown, 44, shot Roque several times before fleeing on foot heading eastbound on Ohio from Long Avenue.
Police believe 44-year-old Kenneth Brown killed 34-year-old Maria Roque on Dec. 13.
The house on King Road in Moscow, Idaho, was the site of the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students.
Both parents face multiple decades in prison if convicted after the death of the baby this month.
Kendall Yarborough, 28, of Palm Harbor, is facing two counts of first-degree murder.
Harris was convicted largely on the testimony of a witness who turned out to be legally blind.
A search of Joshua Williams' phone revealed 50 google searches related to strangulation, the victim's name, the death penalty, murder, how to explain an asphyxiation death, the penalty for murder and overdosing on medication, and other "inculpatory" web searches.
Harris' conviction was based on the testimony of a blind witness. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
John Evans, 58, was arrested on arrested on Thursday, in the 8500 block of South Wallace Street.
Because of his plea, the Lake County State's Attorney said Karels would be sentenced to natural life in prison without parole.
The 36-year-old man accused of killing his three young children pleaded "guilty but mentally ill." Jason Karels was charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the 2022 drowning deaths of children ages 2, 3, and 5.
Two cousins who have been incarcerated for more than 40 years were expected to be freed after a judge exonerated them on Thursday for two 1981 murders. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray went to the Cook County Jail, where one of the men was set to be released. After the judge exonerated James Soto, 62, and David Ayala, 60, there were tears of joy from family members.
Romeoville police said Ermalinda Palomo knew about Nathaniel Huey's intent to kill the family and drove the car to the scene of the crime.
The girlfriend of the man accused of killing a family of four in southwest suburban Romeoville was involved in the crime, police said.
An autopsy determined Myrtle Simmons-Brown died from blunt force trauma. Prosecutors said Brown's DNA was found under her nails.
Latrice Phillips, 51, is charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of 33-year-old Calvin Truitt.
Daeshawn Hill, 21, of Chicago, was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder.
Prosecutors said their landlord, Joseph Czuba attacked them over their Muslim faith.
Wadea al Fayoume and his mother were stabbed repeatedly in their home last month. Prosecutors said their landlord, Joseph Czuba attacked them over their Muslim faith. He's pleaded not guilty.
Cairo Ammar Jordan's mother also is wanted in connection with his murder, but she remains at large.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Thornton Fractional North High School varsity coach was found fatally shot inside a home in Auburn Gresham Wednesday morning.
While this is the highlight of the summer for so many, there are some important tips to keep in mind ahead of the big four-day weekend.
St. Louis snapped a three-game losing streak. It had lost nine of its last 11 games entering play Wednesday.
Two rounds of storms impacted all of the Chicago area and parts of northwest Indiana on Monday afternoon.
John Kelly, who lobbied for the Chicago White Sox, Bally's and the United Center, is the latest name to join the list of candidates to become the city's next mayor
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' bill to crack down on rogue tow truck companies and strengthen oversight has been sent to the desk of Gov. JB Pritzker.
Iowa Democrat Josh Turek got an assist Wednesday from former President Barack Obama, who endorsed his bid to flip a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat in a video of the two shooting hoops.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday signed an executive order to toughen standards for where city departments and sister agencies buy guns, firearm accessories, and ammunition.
Hong's rise in the Wisconsin Democratic primary has exposed a sharp divide, with some voters saying they would cross party lines in November rather than support a DSA-aligned candidate.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
East Chicago, Indiana is being placed on a precautionary boil water advisory starting Monday morning for planned installations that could affect water safety.
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Chicago just barely made the top 20 in the American College of Sports Medicine's 2026 ranking of the country's fittest cities.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
A Wisconsin appeals court reversed a lower court ruling that had declared Act 10 unconstitutional, keeping the 2011 law limiting public workers' collective bargaining rights in place as unions prepare to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
The changing developments at 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. represent a microcosm of 40 years of changing development priorities on the Clybourn Corridor as a whole, and in Chicago and beyond.
The food deserts on Chicago's South and West sides could spread even wider if seven Save A Lot grocery stores close.
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that requires the company to let farmers and independent shops fix their own equipment.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Iowa announced a fall exhibition game against Kansas at the Field of Dreams ballpark, where major and minor league games have been played since 2021.
A federal appeals court upheld Madigan’s conviction on bribery and other corruption charges back in April.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest in First Alert Weather.
They say high-end vehicles are cruising a five-block stretch of Cicero Avenue near Midway Airport, picking up sex workers.
Tim Bankston, a well-known basketball coach who mentored students for decades, was found shot and killed in an Auburn Gresham home on the morning of Wednesday, July 29.
Over 100,000 people are expected at Grant Park every day and security preps are already in place.
The Thornton Fractional North High School varsity coach was found fatally shot inside a home in Auburn Gresham Wednesday morning.
The sister of a woman killed in a high-speed boat crash this past weekend on the Fox River said the victim always put others first.
Shavonne Worthy said she visited her mother's grave at Oakridge-Glen Oaks Cemetery in Hillside and found an empty hole where the headstone had stood for nearly 10 years — and the cemetery's new owner told her it was removed intentionally.
Lollapalooza 2026 takes over Grant Park Thursday with headlining performances from Lorde, Charli XCX, the Smashing Pumpkins, Olivia Dean, Tate McRae and more.
Two rounds of storms impacted all of the Chicago area and parts of northwest Indiana on Monday afternoon.
Shavonne Worthy said she visited her mother's grave at Oakridge-Glen Oaks Cemetery in Hillside and found an empty hole where the headstone had stood for nearly 10 years — and the cemetery's new owner told her it was removed intentionally.
Earlier this month, charges were dropped in one case against Weinstein, but he still faces charges in New York and California.
The summer camp serves about 75 kids every year, with the mission to help them heal from a violent loss.
While Mayor Brandon Johnson hasn't announced if he will run for re-election next year, he's boasting about lower vacancy rates for Mag Mile buildings and taking credit for the positive changes.
A Lockport foster parent said he lost his kids, job and home for months after a mix-up that landed his name on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
St. Louis snapped a three-game losing streak. It had lost nine of its last 11 games entering play Wednesday.
A fired-up Dennis Allen wants more from his defense, saying despite all the takeaways last year, they weren't good enough in any fashion, and when it comes to the pass rush, it's on the whole unit.
Iowa Democrat Josh Turek got an assist Wednesday from former President Barack Obama, who endorsed his bid to flip a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat in a video of the two shooting hoops.
Happ punctuated an 11-pitch at-bat with a two-run double to get the Cubs' scoring started.
Shavonne Worthy said she visited her mother's grave at Oakridge-Glen Oaks Cemetery in Hillside and found an empty hole where the headstone had stood for nearly 10 years — and the cemetery's new owner told her it was removed intentionally.
A man stood charged Wednesday with firing a gun at a car and going on to lead Illinois State Police on a chase on I-57 this week.
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a film producer on charges that he defrauded clients out of more than $100 million.
Chicago police were searching Wednesday for two men in connection with a shooting that left a man wounded in the Northwest Side's Hermosa neighborhood.
Chicago police on Tuesday warned of a pattern of car thefts from parking garages at O'Hare International Airport.
