Second Suspect Charged With Gage Park Murder
Martin Bendik is charged with first-degree murder for the death of 30-year-old Jose Ernesto Martinez.
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Martin Bendik is charged with first-degree murder for the death of 30-year-old Jose Ernesto Martinez.
A 14-year-old South Carolina boy was charged Friday as a juvenile with murder and three counts of attempted murder after authorities say he killed his father and opened fire on students at a school playground, wounding three people.
A Lake County judge has denied Melissa Calusinski's bid for a new trial in the 2011 death of a toddler at a daycare center.
The 18-year-old man wanted for a fatal shooting near the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus on Sunday has turned himself in to police.
Judge Vincent Gaughan hasn't decided whether Jason Van Dyke's defense team will see the files when he receives them. He said he will first analyze them himself to see if they are relevant for the officer's pending trial.
A reputed member of a faction of the Gangster Disciples street gang, Khalil Yameen, has been charged in a deadly gang-related shooting that led to the execution-stye murder of 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee, Cook County prosecutors said Thursday.
A southwest suburban man was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for shooting a man to death during a drug deal in Aurora in 2014.
A reputed member of Gangster Disciples street gang has been charged in a deadly gang-related shooting that led to the murder of Tyshawn Lee, Cook County prosecutors said Thursday.
Champaign police said a preliminary identification has identified 18-year-old Robbie M. Patton as the person responsible for the shooting.
A convicted killer was charged Tuesday with the 1992 murder of a 6-year-old boy after prosecutors moved to vacate the conviction of a man who wrongfully served more than two decades for the crime.
A mother has been arrested on two counts of murder after her son and daughter were found dead in a vehicle in northern Indiana, and early Tuesday police found the body of a man who they believe was an acquaintance of the woman.
Police said Paul Pagan, a convicted gun offender and gang member, has been charged with murder in the death of 54-year-old Peter Fabbri.
Marquise Hollerway, 22, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the shooting on the morning of Feb. 1.
The federal attorney general's office said Thursday that Fidel Urbina was detained on a U.S. extradition warrant in a tiny hamlet named "El Polvo" in a remote part of the border state of Chihuahua.
A south suburban state lawmaker appears to have played a role in the capture of three murder suspects from Georgia after being the victim of a mugging earlier this month.
Julio Servin, 22, was shot to death in the 5500 block of West Cermak about 3:20 a.m. Aug. 21, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.
Aloysius Alexander was convicted of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
A South Side man whose street name was referred to in lyrics by several Chicago rappers was found guilty of the 2014 fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy in the Woodlawn neighborhood on the South Side.
The Hobos have been described as a "conglomerate" of Gangster Disciples and Black Disciples — an elite and exclusive "all-star team" forged in the Robert Taylor Homes on the South Side. Six alleged Hobo leaders are on trial at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, tied to nine murders by federal prosecutors.
Grant Muren, 24, was found guilty of killing 25-year-old Charles Clark of Vail Court, Naperville, according to a statement from the DuPage County state's attorney's office. He was convicted of second-degree murder, aggravated arson and residential arson.
The biggest street-gang trial in recent Chicago history starts in earnest Wednesday, with months of testimony expected to provide a rare look inside the gangland activity fueling deadly gun violence in the nation's third-largest city.
A 51-year-old man has been charged with setting a fire that killed three children and a man last month, allegedly because a woman who lives in the building refused to have sex with him for $10.
Samuel Gayden, 35, was previously found guilty of two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.
Victor Willis, 25; and his cousin Jamal Davis, 24, were previously convicted of the shooting death of 25-year-old John Wallace, according to a statement from the Cook County state's attorney's office.
Federal prosecutors putting alleged leaders of an ultraviolent street gang on trial want to stop defense attorneys from asking a Chicago police veteran about the notorious Homan Square police facility.
Serve Robotics said that while they figure out how this happened, they will cover the cost of the already-repaired glass, calling the crash landing extremely rare.
Violet Harris, 15, was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding an e-scooter in the South Shore neighborhood over the weekend.
The Bulls (29-42) led by as many as 22 points after scoring a season-high 41 points in the first quarter.
Hobart Fire Department said around noon that they responded to a mutual aid request for a report of a vehicle that was overturned on its roof in the river.
Service on the Metra Union Pacific-West line was halted during the Monday evening rush after a train hit a semi-trailer truck near west suburban Berkeley.
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
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.
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.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Bystanders captured the seven dogs walking along a busy highway. Animal rescue volunteers said the dogs somehow escaped after they were stolen by dog meat traders and were trying to get back home.
The state health department warns against drinking unpasteurized milk because it can make people sick.
Scientists at the University of Texas at El Paso gave fruit flies caffeine at night. The flies were more likely to fly recklessly if they were caffeinated in the evening hours. Female flies felt stronger effects.
The effect is when stress or a period of heightened tension triggers a headache or a migraine once you've finally relaxed.
Serve Robotics said that while they figure out how this happened, they will cover the cost of the already-repaired glass, calling the crash landing extremely rare.
Violet Harris, 15, was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding an e-scooter in the South Shore neighborhood over the weekend.
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.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived at O'Hare International Airport Monday morning, CBS News Chicago confirmed.
The man charged in the murder of Sheridan Gorman missed his first court appearance because he was being treated for tuberculosis, prosecutors said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
