Oak Brook police drone up and flying, and helping police fight crime
The Oak Brook police drone serves as an eye in the sky before police can get to a scene, and has already helped police crack down on crimes.
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The Oak Brook police drone serves as an eye in the sky before police can get to a scene, and has already helped police crack down on crimes.
The Oak Brook police drone serves as an eye in the sky before police can get to a scene, and has already helped police crack down on crimes. Tara Molina reports.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
Ald. Brian Hopkins (26th), the head of the City Council Public Safety Committee, said StarChase technology could save the city money by preventing chases that lead to lawsuits.
The dart technology that made the assist in stopping the suspects is called StarChase. CBS News Chicago was first to report on it last year.
Oak Brook police, who assisted Elmhurst police in the pursuit of some armed burglary suspects down the Eisenhower Expressway Thursday morning, have been using the darts for years. Tara Molina reports.
Following an extensive search of the hotel, one person of interest was taken into custody.
The Oak Brook Police Department started using StarChase GPS dart technology a few years ago - and hasn’t looked back. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
GPS darts can be deployed from the front grille of a police cruiser, or from a handheld launcher.
Bond was set at $350,000 for two of the defendants, and $150,000 for the third.
The Oak Brook Mall reopens as the manhunt continues for a man suspected of being one of two shooters who opened fire outside of the mall Thursday evening. Three women were also shot when they were caught in the crossfire.
The police officer son of Drew Peterson should learn tonight if he will remain on the Oak Brook Police Department.
Accusations are made on both sides at hearing where Stephen Peterson's police job is on the line. Chief says about guns, "if it was a toaster, it's a piece of evidence and he should have cooperated with state police."
The Oak Brook Police Board will decide tonight whether to fire Drew Peterson's son from the force.
The oldest son of Drew Peterson could learn Tuesday night if he will keep his job with the Oak Brook police department.
Drew Peterson's son has been suspended from the Oak Brook police force for the past couple of months, but he is still collecting a paycheck.
Oak Brook police chief is looking to fire him for removing guns before Drew Peterson's house was searched.
Three people died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday. A source told CBS News Chicago the fatalities were children.
Five kayakers were rescued from the DuPage River in Bolingbrook Friday morning, officials said.
Two people are dead, and one is injured after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday.
Multiple Fourth of July fireworks displays planned for Friday night in the Chicago area have been canceled or rescheduled because of strong thunderstorms moving through the area.
A man was found dead after he was attacked by a dog in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on Thursday night.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the health agency, said the spread of misinformation impacted lives.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is making moves to remove state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) from office.
Special Agent-in-Charge Douglas DePodesta, who has led FBI Chicago for the past three years, is leaving his post on July 6.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
Renowned singer-songwriter and Chicago-area native John Prine will be honored with a mural at the Old Town School of Folk Music in the Lincoln Square community.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
Some events were canceled outright and others had to be paused as rounds of strong storms put a pause on the start of Fourth of July festivities Friday.
Walworth County Undersheriff Tom Hausner gave an update on three deaths from a boat that capsized on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin Friday during sudden severe storms.
Two people are dead, and one is injured after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday afternoon, police said.
Five kayakers were rescued from the DuPage River in Bolingbrook Friday morning, officials said.
Rounds of thunderstorms that could become severe have been moving through the Chicago area and will continue into Saturday morning. Three people were hurt in Evanston when afternoon storms brought a tree down on their car.
Three people died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday.
Rounds of severe thunderstorms moving through the Chicago area have produced wind gusts over 70mph and huge amounts of lightning.
Multiple Fourth of July fireworks displays planned for Friday night in the Chicago area have been canceled or rescheduled because of strong thunderstorms moving through the area.
July 4th fireworks and celebrations in 2026 will mark the United States' 250th birthday. Here's where to see Independence Day fireworks in Chicago, surrounding suburbs and in Northwest Indiana.
Five kayakers were rescued from the DuPage River in Bolingbrook Friday morning, officials said.
A new AI-powered tool being used by some police departments claims to turn a shell casing into an investigative lead in under 24 minutes.
University of Illinois - Chicago scientists took their lab work to the streets of the South Side during this week's heat wave, checking on tree cover and tree health in some of Chicago's more vulnerable neighborhoods.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in the AL Central.
The Cubs (49-38) have won five straight after sweeping the Padres (43-42), who have lost five in a row.
Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Alex Bregman, Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong added homers to help the Cubs win for the 10th time in 12 games.
Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago's seven-run third inning and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.
Two people are dead, and one is injured after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday.
A man was ordered detained Thursday after the shooting death of an employee at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, earlier this week.
A man is charged for sexually assaulting a woman while she was jogging on the 606 Trail in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood over the weekend.
Burglars crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Loop early Thursday morning.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were ordered detained until trial on Thursday.
