Heather Mack to plead guilty in mother's murder in Indonesia
Federal prosecutors confirmed Thursday that they have made significant progress in plea negotiations with Mack and her attorneys.
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Federal prosecutors confirmed Thursday that they have made significant progress in plea negotiations with Mack and her attorneys.
"You know, they didn't steal a candy bar. They didn't throw a bottle at his head. They walked up behind him, pushed him in an alley and put a gun right up to his neck, and killed him and ran off," Ryan's mother said.
Violence hit close to home for Chicago's new mayor, Brandon Johnson. A man who lives across the street from him was charged with murder in connection with this past weekend's deadly stabbing of a woman in the South Austin neighborhood. Arnel Smith, 61, was charged with murder in Kelly Seebruch's, 41, death.
Asha Green, 26, was arrested Friday by Chicago police in the 1300 block of West 82nd Street.
"It's not fair that I'm crying. I'm still grieving, like it was today."
In a story you'll see Only on 2, Suzanne Le Mignot speaks to the victim's mother about her quest for justice.
Investigators say Arnoldo Jimenez, 41, from Chicago stabbed and killed his wife just hours after their wedding in 2019.
The FBI is now increasing its reward from $100,000 to $250,000 for any information leading to an arrest and conviction.
An unsolved murder in the south suburbs may be closed thanks in part to a 3-year-old boy. It was a near tragedy that police said led them to their murder suspect.
Police say Victor Terell was identified as the suspect who participated in the arson and death of 34-year-old Stephanie Hayes, in the 5000 block of West Gladys Avenue.
Crime Stoppers is offering up to $15,000 for information that leads to a conviction.
Crimestoppers is offering a new $15,000 reward related to the August 2021 murder of a mother in the Chatham neighborhood.
The indictment allows prosecutors to bypass a week-long preliminary hearing that was scheduled to start on June 26.
Van der Sloot, a Dutch national from Aruba, is currently serving a 28-year sentence in Peru for the murder of a different woman.
The Chicago Police Department announced charges against four people in connection to the shooting death of Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston.
The Chicago Police Department announced charges against four people in connection to the shooting death of Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston.
Kevin Clewer was brutally stabbed to death in 2004 in a murder that shocked Chicago. His brother now says a Facebook message has turned out to be a legitimate lead. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
A Facebook post may be the break in a nearly 20-year-cold case murder in Chicago’s East Lakeview community.
Police said a doctor ruled the death a homicide due to blunt force trauma. The baby was also malnourished with a low body weight.
Ettore Lacchei, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting that killed his next-door neighbor, William Martys, 59.
He was identified as the second suspect who shot and killed the victim on Jan. 22, in the 8400 block of South Holland Road.
Steven Hawthorn, 55, of Chicago was arrested on Sunday in the 2200 block of East 83rd Street.
Police said the couple lured the victim from a restaurant in the 2021 incident.
Steven Montano, 18, appeared for arraignment Wednesday morning, after he was formally indicted in late March on 30 felony counts.
The man charged with killing Chicago Police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges on Wednesday.
A memorial mass was held Monday morning for the Elmhurst, Illinois native who died in Spain last week.
Chicago-based United Airlines is cutting back some of its flights temporarily due to rising jet fuel costs amid the U.S. war with Iran.
Three people are dead in what appears to be a triple homicide in Crete Township, Illinois, the Will County Sheriff's Department said Monday morning.
Burglars crashed into the renowned Golden Apple Grille and Breakfast House in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood early Monday morning, while the 24-hour restaurant was open.
Rahm Emanuel is proposing a far-reaching measure to crack down on betting in predictive markets in Washington as part of an effort to call attention to what he sees as a culture of corruption gripping the nation's politics.
Rahm Emanuel is proposing a far-reaching measure to crack down on betting in predictive markets in Washington as part of an effort to call attention to what he sees as a culture of corruption gripping the nation's politics.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Chicago's public safety plan is in flux after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired his deputy mayor of community safety, Garien Gatewood.
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.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
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.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
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.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
The new baking and pastry kitchen at Kendall College opened a few weeks ago. Dean Leigh Uhler and pastry chef instructor Heidi Hedecker joined us this morning.
United Airlines has cut down of its flights temporarily due to rising jet fuel costs amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.
There are reports of at least one ICE agent being spotted at Chicago O'Hare International Airport Monday morning amid a partial government shutdown that's causing long TSA wait times at some airports.
Rap J has performed at all kinds of venues, including last year’s Summerfest in Milwaukee. He was born with cerebral palsy, and says music has been an outlet for self-expression and overcoming challenges. Rap J joins Jackie Kostek.
Chicago police on Sunday announced charges against Jose Medina, 25, after Gorman, 18, was shot and killed last week in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood. Darius Johnson reports.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived at O'Hare International Airport Monday morning, CBS News Chicago confirmed.
Three people are dead in what appears to be a triple homicide in Crete Township, Illinois, the Will County Sheriff's Department said Monday morning.
A defendant was set to appear in court Monday, charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman last week.
A man is expected to appear in court for a detention on charges in the death of a Chicago firefighter who died fighting a blaze in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood.
A memorial mass was held Monday morning for the Elmhurst, Illinois native who died in Spain last week.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
Chicago's win was the team's first of the season after losing 4-0 to Angel City FC last weekend.
Bedard scored his team-leading 29th goal, and Nick Lardis connected as the Blackhawks lost their second straight.
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
Illinois will now go on to face Houston on Thursday, March 26, at the Toyota Center.
Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
Burglars crashed into the renowned Golden Apple Grille and Breakfast House in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood early Monday morning, while the 24-hour restaurant was open.
A man is expected to appear in court for a detention on charges in the death of a Chicago firefighter who died fighting a blaze in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood.
A defendant was set to appear in court Monday, charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman last week.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
Two Illinois State University students were among six people wounded in a mass shooting in downstate Normal, Illinois, early Sunday.