Two Purported Gang Members Charged In 2015 Garfield Ridge Murder
Carlos Cregan, 30, was ordered held without bond on Tuesday on a single count of first-degree murder.
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Carlos Cregan, 30, was ordered held without bond on Tuesday on a single count of first-degree murder.
Cook County prosecutors allege the gang was behind a multimillion-dollar drug business and at least six murders.
Kenneth Cooper faces a felony count of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of 34-year-old Gregory Petty, police said.
Deshawn Garrett, 20, was charged with first-degree murder in connection to the Sept. 20 shooting that left 25-year-old Eric Banks dead.
Elzbieta Plackowska, 45, murdered her 7-year-old son and a 5-year-old girl she was babysitting in 2012.
Police said Daniel Barraza confessed to stabbing 31-year-old Miriam Cruz Hurtado and 4-year-old Corbin Dallas Barraza to death.
Gervase Pruett, 23, faces felony counts of first-degree murder and aggravated battery of a peace officer, according to Chicago Police.
A fast-food worker is now accused of killing his manager at an Arby's in southwest suburban Hickory Hills.
Michael A. Giacomino, 31, faces a first-degree murder charge in the stabbing death of 36-year-old Bayron Cruz-Garcia, police said.
Labar "Bro Man" Spann is accused of participating in all six slayings, including the 2003 murder of Latin Kings gangster Rudy "Kato" Rangel.
Officers found Tyrone Anthony with a gunshot wound to the chest at 1:13 p.m. Saturday in an open lot on the corner of 15th and Wallace.
Eugene Jones -- son of CHA CEO Eugene Jones Jr. -- is accused of fatally shooting an 18-year-old man over the weekend in Indianapolis.
Delton Bates, 42, was charged with first-degree murder for the shooting in a driveway in the 9700 block of South Merrion.
A man arrested in Mexico has been returned to the United States and charged with the murder of his ex-wife in 2011 in west suburban Glen Ellyn.
Raymond Boyle and John Dalton Stropes were charged with Escamilla's murder because she was killed while they were committing felonies.
Grant Nelson's mother is hoping a piece of plastic could prevent a future tragedy and keep rideshare drivers safe.
An attorney is helping the family of a west suburban woman murdered keep her killer locked up, after the announcement of an early parole.
Tororicius Berry, 25, is charged with first-degree murder after being identified as the shooter in the slaying of 16-year-old Kejuan Thomas.
Aaron Gordon was struck by a stray bullet as he shielded his girlfriend from gunfire aimed at another man during a fight on July Fourth.
Three men from the Aurora area were fatally shot at the Great Lakes Dragway, in Union Grove, Wis. on Aug. 13.
Autopsies were performed Tuesday on twins Addison and Makayla Henning, 5, and their mother, 41-year-old Celisa Henning.
Luis Macedo, who fled to Mexico, will face charges in the beating death of 15-year-old Alex Arellano.
A juvenile stands accused of a series of violent crimes in Hammond, in a case cracked by DNA evidence.
One of FBI's "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" is in custody after eight years on the run.
Rogelio Arroyo and Thomas Ocasio were both charged with a felony count of first-degree murder in connection to the man's death, police said.
A Wisconsin woman died after falling off a boat in Lake Geneva near Fontana Thursday night, officials said.
A 22-year-old man riding his bicycle was hurt when he was struck by a speeding SUV in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood Thursday night.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video Friday of the deadly shooting that killed Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera in 2025.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
The City of Chicago on Thursday kicked off bus tours as part of its new reparations initiative.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
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.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
The federal government is suing Illinois, Connecticut and Arizona over efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Mozart's "Don Giovanni," the local premiere of the 2022 opera "Omar," and a fresh production of "Guys and Dolls" are among the highlights of the 2026-2027 season for Chicago's Lyric Opera.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video Friday of the deadly shooting that killed Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera.
Grab your ticket and get ready to laugh. Check out "The Angel Next Door" at the Northlight Theatre.
Sunny and warm with highs near 80 Friday before the forecast gives way to severe storms at night.
The family of Adam Toledo, the 13-year-old shot and killed by Chicago police in Little Village in 2021, has moved to voluntarily dismiss their wrongful death lawsuit.
The Archdiocese of Chicago said Chicago Public Schools is restoring funding for students with disabilities in Catholic schools starting Monday.
A tornado watch has been expanded to the entire Chicago area as two rounds of severe storms, some with wind up to 90 miles per hour, approach Friday evening.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video Friday of the deadly shooting that killed Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera in 2025.
A Wisconsin woman died after falling off a boat in Lake Geneva near Fontana Thursday night, officials said.
Friday's incidents mark the sixth ATM burglary reported at a Chicago business this week.
A 22-year-old man riding his bicycle was hurt when he was struck by a speeding SUV in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood Thursday night.
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
Some parents in southwest suburban Oswego are fired up, saying the school district invited all non-white students to participate in summer remedial programming, regardless of how they're doing in school.
New proposed Illinois legislation would allow renters or people who can't install massive rooftop panels to also harness the power of the sun.
When a rusty light pole snapped and fell on a woman's car in Bucktown, causing thousands of dollars in damage, she thought the city would pay for it. She was wrong.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Rays scored twice on bases-loaded walks in the ninth inning, rallying for a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
The Blackhawks won four of their last 15 games and three of their last 11 home games, but finished with 72 points, 11 more than last season.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz had an uneven major league debut in a start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night after being recalled from Triple-A Charlotte.
A well-known café and newsstand in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood was damaged early Thursday morning when a stolen car that police were pursuing crashed into it.
Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault in the Feb. 5 incident.
Members of the Cook County State's Attorney's office visited CTA train stations across Chicago on Thursday.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Chicago police on Wednesday issued an expanded community alert about a rash of incidents in which thieves broke into vehicles and stole construction equipment in and around downtown Chicago.
