Man sought in 2 suburban bank robberies
The suspect first robbed the Old National Bank on Dixie Highway in Chicago Heights, then, about an hour later, the Fifth Third Bank on Cicero Avenue in Oak Forest.
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The suspect first robbed the Old National Bank on Dixie Highway in Chicago Heights, then, about an hour later, the Fifth Third Bank on Cicero Avenue in Oak Forest.
Oak Forest police are charging a Chicago man, 28-year-old Israel Vargas, accused of starting a fire outside a home, saying he poured liquid on fireworks and then set them off near the home in the south suburbs.
The resident gave chase to the group of people trying to break into cars and homes and got into a shootout with them before being shot twice.
A resident of south suburban Oak Forest was shot early Friday morning during an exchange of gunfire while chasing a group of people who had been trying to break into local cars and homes.
A resident of south suburban Oak Forest was shot early Friday morning during an exchange of gunfire while chasing a group of people who had been trying to break into local cars and homes.
Omar Zegar, 37, of Orland Park, was charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon with a revoked FOID card.
Omar Zegar, 37, of Orland Park, was charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon with a revoked FOID in the shooting in Oak Forest.
A 12-year-old girl was shot while standing in the neighboring driveway.
At least one of the victims was a child.
Several Chicago suburbs were also hit with hail and falling trees during the storms Tuesday night. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Officers responded to the 15700 block of Lake Drive for shots fired just before 3 a.m.
Police found Lauren Pikor, 30, stabbed to death at a residence.
Oak Forest police took a suspect into custody in connection with a fatal stabbing of a woman. Chad Oster was arrested after a "lengthy standoff" in Tinley Park on Saturday related to the death.
Officers took Johnny McCaskill, 40, into custody after officers conducted a traffic stop.
Two people were injured in an explosion at an apartment complex in south suburban Oak Forest Tuesday night. Police and fire departments responded to a fire at a one-story complex, in the 5100 block of 160th Street, just after 7 p.m.
Two people were injured in an explosion at an apartment complex in south suburban Oak Forest Tuesday night. Police and fire departments responded to a fire at a one-story complex, in the 5100 block of 160th Street, just after 7 p.m.
The three-alarm fire started around 2:30 a.m. at the Oak Forest Bowling Center, located at 15240 S. Cicero Ave.
The three-alarm fire started around 2:30 a.m. at the Oak Forest Bowling Center, located at 15240 S. Cicero Ave.
The three-alarm fire started around 2:30 a.m. at the Oak Forest Bowling Center, located at 15240 S. Cicero Ave.
The ticket matched all six winning numbers: 25-27-28-36-38-44.
A good Samaritan pulled over and helped rescue the driver from the sinking car and onto the shoreline.
Police say a car went into the Midlothian Creek reservoir near 167th and Cicero.
"I'm still having trouble believing it because I really chalked it up to something that was never going to happen for her."
The Oak Forest girl has a rare condition that limits her in many ways, but seeing the singer won't be one of them. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray tells us how some friends pulled some strings.
A south suburban school is celebrating diversity and culture with a very unique fair that has been around for over a decade.
If you want to see the Joliet Slammers play some Big House Ball, tickets are now on sale for their game inside the Old Joliet Prison.
A group of parents in Chicago's northwest suburbs is appealing directly to the Vatican to try to keep their Catholic school open.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
A woman died after being hit by a vehicle that went on to take off in the South Chicago neighborhood on Chicago's South Side Tuesday night.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has scheduled a special City Council meeting on Wednesday to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson and vote on an ordinance aimed at providing new protections at Chicago polling places.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is making the rounds on different podcasts, and this past weekend, he brought the podcasters to the West Side.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
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.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
There's no relief in sight for drivers at the pump as the war in Iran is directly driving up the cost of gas. Analysts expect more of the same unless something changes soon.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
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.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
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."
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.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Jennifer Runyon, a Chicago native who became famous as an actress appearing in "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died last week.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
A group of parents in Chicago's northwest suburbs is appealing directly to the Vatican to try to keep their Catholic school open.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
A woman died after being hit by a vehicle that went on to take off in the South Chicago neighborhood on Chicago's South Side Tuesday night.
New details were released about the woman charged with attempted murder after police said she fired shots at Rihanna's home.
It’s tax season, and the IRS is sending out a warning about scam artists once again. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger has some advice on avoiding scams.
At least four suspected tornadoes touched down in Illinois and Northwest Indiana Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
The city of Chicago and immediate surrounding area were not affected by destructive and deadly tornadoes Tuesday night, but heavy and noisy storms did leave several areas flooded.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
If you want to see the Joliet Slammers play some Big House Ball, tickets are now on sale for their game inside the Old Joliet Prison.
A group of parents in Chicago's northwest suburbs is appealing directly to the Vatican to try to keep their Catholic school open.
A Chicago senior citizen said his phone has been ringing off the hook with hundreds of unwanted spam calls that have made his beloved landline virtually unusable. New efforts in Springfield could bring real relief.
A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.
The three women said they are working to make their way back home, but without any help from the U.S. State Department.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Chicago's Jalen Smith converted two free throws with 1.4 seconds left in regulation to send the game into OT, and Tre Jones contributed 22 points for the Bulls
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
Chicago, which had lost three in a row, including a 4-3 setback to Dallas on Sunday night, has now won all three meetings with Utah this season, with the teams' fourth and final game of the season scheduled for Thursday night.
The Chicago Bears have been busy bolstering their defense on the first day of free agency, signing linebacker Devin Bush Jr., safety Coby Bryant, and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, according to reports.
Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.
A Lake County judge ordered a Fox Lake woman to remain behind bars on Tuesday, following her arrest on charges accusing her of abusing her 11-year-old son for years.
A 75-year-old man was due for a detention hearing Tuesday in a shooting that killed two women, ages 68 and 71, on Chicago's Far South Side this past weekend.
Chicago police said they apprehended two women early Tuesday morning after the women broke into a grocery store in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood and stole some merchandise.
The suspect was taken to Mt. Sinai with multiple gunshots to the upper body and was pronounced dead, CPD said in an update on Monday night.
The man charged with the execution-style murder of a bar owner last month in far south suburban Momence has pleaded not guilty.
