Attorneys for Heather Mack seek release ahead of murder trial
She's charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice in the murder of her mother.
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She's charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice in the murder of her mother.
A Louisiana man is charged in the shooting death of a man in the Englewood neighborhood back in March. On Wednesday, police arrested Marnell Briggs, 20, in the 10000 block of West O'Hare Street.
Attorneys for Richard Allen, the man charged with the murder of two girls in Delphi, Indiana in 2017, are disputing claims made by prosecutors in a probable cause affidavit released this week.
Police were called to the home in the 2800 block of Acacia Terrace, near Port Clinton Road for a wellbeing check on a woman. When officers arrived, they were unable to make contact with anyone inside and forced their way in – only to find five people dead from an apparent quadruple murder suicide.
A bullet found at the scene where two girls were found killed in Delphi, Indiana in 2017 match marks made by a gun owned by the man police say committed the crime, according to prosecutors.
In a new court filing, attorneys for Sandra Kolalou, 36, argued the current judge was "prejudiced" against her and that she will not receive a fair trial.
A bail hearing was granted for Richard Allen, 50.
The ceremony was attended by Wilson's family, several formers teammates and community leaders including 6th Ward Alderman Roderick Sawyer.
Heather Mack, the Oak Park woman who is facing federal charges in the 2014 murder of her mother, after already serving 7 years in an Indonesian prison for her role in the killing, is asking a federal judge to release her from jail as she awaits trial.
Andre Nelson is charged with fatally shooting two men outside Windy City Ribs & Whiskey on Sept. 10.
The assailants stepped right around the security guard and went on with the heist. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
It's been three years since a little village nurse was shot and killed outside of his family's home.
A man is charged after shooting two people, killing one in South Chicago back in July.
The man accused of murdering two girls in Delphi, Indiana is asking the courts for a public defender in the case.
The man accused of murdering two girls in Delphi, Indiana is asking the courts for a public defender in the case. In a hand-written letter to the court, Richard Allen, 50, is requesting legal assistance after he asked to find his own representation during his initial hearing.
A man has been charged with first degree murder after a dismembered body was found in the Austin neighborhood. According to police, Judson Taylor, 56, was identified as the offender who killed a 37-year-old man in the 5000 block of West Washington Boulevard.
On Feb. 4, 2016, six people – including two children – were murdered in their family home in Gage Park.
A Chicago man is arrested and charged with the murder of a woman in the North Lawndale neighborhood back in May.
Yaer Shen, 46, is charged with first-degree murder, intentional homicide of an unborn child, and concealing a homicide.
Richard Allen will be moved to state custody for his own safety.
Bilian Fang's body was found on the grounds of the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant in Cicero, and Yaer Shen is now charged in her death and that of her unborn baby. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Allen is now charged officially in the 2017 murders of two teenage best friends -- Abby Williams and Libby German. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The bodies of Abigail J. "Abby" Williams, 13, and Liberty Rose Lynn "Libby" German, 14 were found in February 2017. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Abigail J. "Abby" Williams and Liberty Rose Lynn "Libby" German disappeared while they were hiking on the Monon High Bridge Trail near Delphi in February 2017. CB 2's Tara Molina reports from Delphi.
The 44-year-old suspect is accused of strangling his wife during an argument turned physical Wednesday.
Two men were killed in a shooting in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on Tuesday night.
Two men were stabbed in the neck during a fight on a CTA Red Line train early Wednesday morning.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
Parents are stepping up, launching fundraising efforts to make sure those students don't miss out on the same opportunities as other bands.
The new requirements are not for the four existing centers and the five in the works.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday said he was not aware of a hostile work environment complaint two of his top aides filed months before he fired them last week.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
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.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
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.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
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.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
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.
Two men were stabbed in the neck during fight on a CTA Red Line train early Wednesday morning.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking warm conditions on Wednesday in Chicago.
The limited-edition totes cost just a few bucks but are often resold on sites like eBay for much more.
United’s “Relax Row" will be located between economy and premium plus and feature seats that can transform into a couch, like a budget version of lay flat seats.
Temperatures build each day until a cold front passes late week, which will bring a threat for strong to severe storms Thursday. Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest.
Two men were stabbed in the neck during fight on a CTA Red Line train early Wednesday morning.
The robot belonging to Coco Robotics was spotted by a CBS News Chicago viewer near North Avenue and Halsted Street in Old Town on Tuesday afternoon.
The new requirements are not for the four existing centers and the five in the works.
The supercell produced 10 tornadoes that occurred in Illinois, and two others in northern Indiana on March 10.
Two men were killed in a shooting in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on Tuesday night.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
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
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The Bulls (29-42) led by as many as 22 points after scoring a season-high 41 points in the first quarter.
Tickets to a pair of Blackhawks games in Germany next season will go on sale on Friday.
Chicago's win was the team's first of the season after losing 4-0 to Angel City FC last weekend.
A 67-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting on Chicago's Near West Side.
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 was detained until trial Monday on charges in the death of a Chicago firefighter who died fighting a blaze in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood.
The man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman last week missed his first court appearance on Monday, because he was being treated for tuberculosis, prosecutors said.
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
