Family demands answers and justice in murder of baby on Chicago's South Side
As detectives continue their investigation, the community is stepping in to find an abuse suspect.
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As detectives continue their investigation, the community is stepping in to find an abuse suspect.
Michael Protho, now charged with killing a 53 year old man in Oak Forest, has a history of violence that includes an attack on a military veteran. Tara Molina reports.
Sade Robinson, 19, was murdered in April of last year. Maxwell Anderson, 33, is charged with her murder and is now going on trial.
Sade Robinson, 19, was murdered in April of last year. Her dismembered body parts were found in the Milwaukee Area, and her arm was found at a Waukegan beach. Maxwell Anderson, 33, is charged with her murder and is now going on trial.
Michael Protho, the man charged with beating and killing a man in the south Chicago suburb of Oak Forest last week, appeared in court for the first time on Tuesday. As Tara Molina reports, it also turns out that CBS News Chicago interviewed a victim of Prothi’s in the past.
As detectives continue their investigation, the community is stepping in to find an abuse suspect. A $5,000 reward is now being offered by the Roseland Christian Ministries and baby Kayson's grieving family.
Police said 38-year-old Israel Guzman was shot and killed inside "The Levee" bar in the Hermosa neighborhood on Dec. 12.
Elias Rodriguez, who is charged with the murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., lived in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood — while his mother lived in Franklin Park. Marissa Sulek reports.
Charles Green, 44, has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated arson in the garage fire that killed Meyer on the West Side last month.
An Indiana man convicted in the 2000 fatal shooting of a police officer is set to receive a lethal injection this week in the state's second execution in 15 years.
Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were both shot on their first date. Only Smith survived.
A man was charged with murder in a deadly shooting at a gas station on Chicago's South Side on Wednesday.
Grayson, 30, is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery, and official misconduct in the July 6, 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey in Springfield.
Brand, 39, is charged with 17 felony counts including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery, home invasion and domestic battery in the March 13, 2024, incident. Tara Molina reports.
Victor Martinez, 27, was arrested Thursday by the U.S. Marshals Service at Midway International Airport in the 2016 shooting death of 22-year-old Julio Servin.
The 17-year-old was arrested on Friday in the 1500 block of South Loomis Street by members of the Area 1 Homicide Investigative Support Team.
A Plainfield landlord has been sentenced to 53 years in prison for the Islamophobic hate crime murder of a Palestinian-American boy and the stabbing of the boy's mother.
Charles Green, 44, is charged with two counts of murder and one count of aggravated arson.
The man charged with murder in the death of Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer was ordered held at Cook County Jail while he awaits trial, after a judge deemed him a danger to the public.
Chicago police announced murder and arson charges on Friday in the death of veteran Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer. Police said 44-year-old Charles Green intentionally started the fire that led to Meyer's death on Wednesday.
Two days after Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer was killed in a fire on the West Side, a man has been charged with murder and arson, accused of setting the fire that led to Meyer's death.
Judge Victoria Rossetti gave Robert Crimo III seven consecutive life sentences for the murder convictions, plus 50 years for each of the 48 attempted murder charges.
Kevin Patel was shot and killed on the sidewalk last week in the 800 block of West Lill Avenue. Shardaa Gray reports.
Former deputy Sean Grayson's trial has been moved to Peoria County, after his defense attorney argued publicity from the trial made it impossible to find an impartial jury in Sangamon County.
Two other men also have been sentenced to prison for their roles in Officer Rivera's murder.
Chicago police on Sunday morning were investigating a deadly mass shooting in the city's River North district.
The Bears have the potential to become the NFC's No. 1 seed with victories over the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions and one loss by the Seattle Seahawks.
Rookie Nick Lardis scored in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 win over the Dallas Stars.
Some 4.8 million passengers were expected between O'Hare and Midway between Dec. 19 and Jan. 5
Up 95-94 with about five minutes to play, Milwaukee got 3-pointers from Rollins and AJ Green during an 8-0 run that gave it some breathing room. The Bulls never got closer than three the rest of the night.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Brigitte Bardot, the 1960s sex symbol turned activist, died in her home in southern France.
Chicago police on Sunday morning were investigating a deadly mass shooting in the city's River North district. Asal Rezaei reports.
Millions of Americans are dealing with wintry weather and the home heating bills that go with it.
The government is warning people of possible aftershocks over the next few days.
Rexing companies, an Indiana-based freight brokerage, said the load was stolen after pickup in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Chicago police on Sunday morning were investigating a deadly mass shooting in the city's River North district.
A community is coming together on Saturday morning to celebrate the life of Park Forest, Illinois, police Detective Tim Jones.
The Bears have the potential to become the NFC's No. 1 seed with victories over the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions and one loss by the Seattle Seahawks.
Rookie Nick Lardis scored in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 win over the Dallas Stars.
Some 4.8 million passengers were expected between O'Hare and Midway between Dec. 19 and Jan. 5
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
The Bears have the potential to become the NFC's No. 1 seed with victories over the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions and one loss by the Seattle Seahawks.
Up 95-94 with about five minutes to play, Milwaukee got 3-pointers from Rollins and AJ Green during an 8-0 run that gave it some breathing room. The Bulls never got closer than three the rest of the night.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
One year ago, the Chicago Bears were fighting for draft positioning. Now they've clinched a playoff spot in the first year of a new coaching regime.
As the 11-4 Chicago Bears prepare for their Sunday night matchup with the 11-4 San Francisco 49ers, one player earned an extra Christmas present from the league thanks to his impressive performance against the Green Bay Packers.
Chicago police on Sunday morning were investigating a deadly mass shooting in the city's River North district.
Three women were wounded in a shooting on Christmas night on Thursday in west suburban Aurora.
A woman was released on electronic monitoring Wednesday after authorities said she drove drunk and caused a crash that injured a family of four in Lombard, Illinois.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Four women have been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase after stealing from a retail store in the west Chicago suburb of Villa Park.
