3 robbed after fighting armed group in Hermosa, police say
Chicago police said four armed males exited a black-in-color sedan and approached the victims, a woman, 64, and two men, 54 and 44, who were outside.
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Chicago police said four armed males exited a black-in-color sedan and approached the victims, a woman, 64, and two men, 54 and 44, who were outside.
The 15-year-old was arrested in the 1100 block of South Hamilton Avenue on Tuesday.
A bicyclist was hit by a Jeep that kept going in Portage Park. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The victim was struck just before 6 p.m. by a black two-door Jeep Wrangler in the 3800 block of North Long Avenue.
Tyrese Green, 18, was arrested on Thursday around 5:30 p.m. in the 3900 block of West Barry Avenue.
The offenders took cash and items from the businesses, according to police.
One of the offenders fled the scene in the victim's car. The other three left in a dark-colored sedan.
The victim was sitting in her parked car when four armed males approached and forced her out of the car, police said.
The robberies were reported in the Irving Park and Logan Square neighborhoods just a minute apart.
A chaotic scene on Chicago's Northwest Side led police to tase a man who they say was attacking people late Saturday night in Norwood Park.
Police responded to a battery Saturday just before midnight in the 7300 block of West Summerdale Avenue in Oriole Park where the offender was physically attacking multiple people.
An unknown male fired shots at the victim – striking him in the back of the head, police said.
The victim crashed into multiple vehicles and came to a stop after striking a tree in the 3900 block of North Whipple Avenue in the Irving Park neighborhood.
A mass vow renewal will be held on Feb. 17 at St. Edwards on the Northwest Side. The ceremony will be followed by a champagne reception complete with a wedding cake at Unity Hall.
One of the robbers struck the man in the face, police said.
Chicago police said the pair, both in their 20s, were using an ATM when they were robbed by two men with guns.
Police said there are two to three men involved in the thefts, wearing dark clothing and face coverings.
Rajuan Barnes-Harvey, 18, of Chicago was arrested on Tuesday in the 1900 block of West 51st Street in Cicero.
She escaped by running around him to a crowd of parents at a nearby elementary school. The offender attempted to run after her before leaving the area.
The 14-year-old was near Pensacola and long when a man roughly in his 40s, wearing a professional camera tried to say "hi" to her multiple times, according to police.
A 28-year-old man was traveling in his car when he was involved in an argument with another driver while in traffic.
Derrick Bearden, 19, of Cicero was arrested by Chicago police on Tuesday, in the 2600 block of South Carolina Avenue.
Several messages were spray-painted on the church.
Two officers in the marked CPD car were traveling southbound on Pulaski Road with their emergency equipment activated when they struck a Lexus SUV waiting at a red light on Montrose Avenue, police said.
The fire was struck out minutes later with crews chasing hot spots.
This weekend is the last call for one of America's most iconic beer brands. Schlitz, known as "the beer that made Milwaukee famous," also has deep ties to Chicago history and its architecture.
With this upcoming Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start to summer, water safety is top of mind for swimmers and boaters alike as Chicago's beaches prepare to open for the season on Friday.
This year, the road to the Final Four was literally short for Northwestern women's lacrosse. This weekend's NCAA semifinals and national championship game are being held on the Wildcats' turf along the lakefront.
The Bears are throwing cold water on Mayor Brandon Johnson's bid to keep them in Chicago as the team seeks a new stadium.
The mayor of south suburban Robbins was arrested after a traffic stop last week in nearby Calumet Park, and he claims officers violated his civil rights.
Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that a major gun rights organization says would effectively ban one of the nation's most popular types of firearms.
Federal prosecutors have dismissed all charges against the four remaining members of the so-called "Broadview Six," a group of protesters who were arrested outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview last fall.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
There's a new push in Springfield to get gun manufacturers to foot some of the bills for the costs of gun crime; expenses like ambulances, funerals, lost wages, and more.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
A person suspected of having hantavirus in Winnebago County, Illinois, turned out to be a false alarm, officials said Monday.
The DuPage County Health Department has confirmed its first positive tests for West Nile virus in pools of mosquitoes this year.
The Kane County Health Department was set Monday to offer a free mental health awareness webinar.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a wireless polygraph to detect stress.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
The Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago already has one of Stephen Colbert's old desks, and now it will receive the whole "Late Show" set.
A new internet tool developed with the help of the University of Chicago is making it possible for music listeners to identify songs that were created using artificial intelligence.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bill Pullinsi, a Chicago-area stage director and producer widely called the "father of dinner theater," has died.
This year, the road to the Final Four was literally short for Northwestern women's lacrosse. This weekend's NCAA semifinals and national championship game are being held on the Wildcats' turf along the lakefront.
The Bears are throwing cold water on Mayor Brandon Johnson's bid to keep them in Chicago as the team seeks a new stadium.
Federal prosecutors have dismissed all charges against the four remaining members of the so-called “Broadview Six,” a group of protesters who were arrested outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview last fall. Defense attorneys said prosecutors were forced to drop the case because of “significant errors” in the grand jury process.
Stephen Colbert signs off from "The Late Show" on CBS for the last time on Thursday after more than a decade as host. The network is ending the program after a 30-year run that started with David Letterman.
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died after he was hospitalized with a severe illness.
As Chicago police continue to investigate who intentionally set a house fire that killed four people in West Englewood, the son of the woman who died is remembering his late mother's dedication to her foster children.
A brother and sister have been charged with attacking a Chicago police officer with brass knuckles after he tried to give them a ticket Tuesday night in McKinley Park.
All remaining charges against the "Broadview Six" defendants have been dismissed by U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros Thursday afternoon.
Production of Schlitz beer will soon go on indefinite hiatus, but its belted globe logo will live on etched in stone at what were once tied houses across Chicago.
This weekend is the last call for one of America's most iconic beer brands. Schlitz, known as "the beer that made Milwaukee famous," also has deep ties to Chicago history and its architecture.
Many Metra riders with disabilities have been forced to reroute their trips due to Monday's closure of the only elevator providing access to the Electric Line at Millennium Station in downtown Chicago.
Pothole complaints continue everywhere, but especially on one street in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
People in Lincoln Park and Lakeview have rallied against a plan to build a new industrial ComEd electrical substation in their neighborhoods, pushing local and state leaders to get involved.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
This year, the road to the Final Four was literally short for Northwestern women's lacrosse. This weekend's NCAA semifinals and national championship game are being held on the Wildcats' turf along the lakefront.
The Bears are throwing cold water on Mayor Brandon Johnson's bid to keep them in Chicago as the team seeks a new stadium.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Kyle Harrison struck out 11 in seven dominant innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs 5-0 to sweep the first series this season between the NL Central rivals.
Jhonny Pereda hit his first MLB homer, Randy Arozarena also went deep and scored three runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4.
Federal prosecutors have dismissed all charges against the four remaining members of the so-called "Broadview Six," a group of protesters who were arrested outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview last fall.
Burglars broke into Salerno's on Tap in Chicago's West Town community early Thursday morning.
A former volleyball coach from Elburn, Illinois, has been charged in a sexual assault case dating back more than 25 years.
Chicago police on Wednesday were searching for seven people in connection with an armed robbery at the Thorndale CTA Red Line stop earlier this month.
A man was shot in the legs early Wednesday morning in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood.
