95-year-old axe wielding man faces disorderly conduct charges
It happened Tuesday in northwest suburban Park Ridge. Police said 95-year-old Robert Horn was upset that students were being let off the bus after school on his lawn.
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It happened Tuesday in northwest suburban Park Ridge. Police said 95-year-old Robert Horn was upset that students were being let off the bus after school on his lawn.
The future of the Pickwick, which dates back to 1928, had been in limbo after the last owner retired.
Police used the stolen vehicle's OnStar system to locate the man after he fled.
Police used the stolen vehicle's OnStar system to locate the man after he fled.
The armed robbers got away with two cash register drawers in a black BMW X5, a gas station clerk told police.
James Tripi, 38, of Streamwood, is now charged with two counts each of false impersonation of a police officer, unlawful restraint, and aggravated battery, police said.
James Tripi, 38, of Streamwood, is now charged with multiple felony counts.
Tuesday, the teen's family will announce a lawsuit against both Vitellaro and the City of Chicago.
The man asked two pairs of girls if they knew they were out past curfew, and grabbed one of each of their buttocks.
The real police say the man has been going up to teenage girls and groping them.
Vitellaro faced charges of misconduct and aggravated battery.
Attorneys for Joshua Nieves said the teen was seen in this video being pinned down by CPD sergeant Michael Vitellaro after he thought Nieves stole his son's bicycle.
Attorneys for Joshua Nieves say the teen was seen in this video being pinned down by CPD sergeant Michael Vitellaro after he thought Nieves stole his son's bicycle.
Attorneys for Joshua Nieves say the teen was seen in this video being pinned down by CPD sergeant Michael Vitellaro after he thought Nieves stole his son's bicycle.
The victims related that after exiting the CVS store a man approached, displayed a handgun tucked into his waistband, and then proceeded to a purse from one of the women.
In a video from last July, Michael Vitellaro was seen holding down the teen near a Starbucks in Park Ridge.
He accused the boy of stealing his son's bike, but it was there before the teen and his friends arrived.
Park Ridge is one of at least 50 cities participating in the event.
The National Eating Disorders Association is hosting its annual walk to spread awareness and show support.
Joey Clark, 13, is a huge Cubs fan from Park Ridge who recently overcame a lengthy battle with lymphoma.
Arriving officers located the victim, a 25-year-old man, with multiple stab wounds.
Workers apparently tried to use boxes to keep some of the water out of the aisles.
Five days after the most recent incident, many are still uncomfortable at the Cumberland Avenue Mariano's.
The was a huge show of force Friday night as Park Ridge police and Cook County Sheriff’s deputies gathered in the parking lot of the Mariano’s at 1900 S. Cumberland Ave. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The victim says someone in a silver sedan started shooting near the intersection of Cumberland and Talcott just before 4 p.m.
A man was left in critical condition after being shot while walking in Chicago's River North district early Sunday morning.
A woman was killed and two men were injured in a head-on crash in Chicago's Jackson Park early Sunday morning.
Hundreds of thousands of people will line Halsted Street, Belmont Avenue, Broadway, and Diversey Parkway on Sunday for the 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade.
Seiya Suzuki and Michael Conforto also homered for the Cubs, who moved 6 1/2 games behind the NL Central-leading Brewers, who had won the first four meetings between the teams this season.
A lot of the work to make the new stadium iconic has already been completed or is well in progress, from the giant video board to the loads of food and drink options.
Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1, 2026.
Prediction market Kalshi sued Illinois on Tuesday, seeking to block new taxes and license requirements set to take effect July 1.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
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.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
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 Department of Public Health issued a warning Tuesday about a possible measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport.
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.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A man was left in critical condition after being shot while walking in Chicago’s River North district early Sunday morning.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 6 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, June 28, 2026.
A woman was killed and two men were injured in a head-on crash in Chicago's Jackson Park early Sunday morning.
While the parade makes its way south and east through Chicago’s vibrant and historic LGBTQ+ community, temperatures will already be climbing to 80 degrees with feels-like temperatures in the 90s. Jackie Kostek reports on warnings to be prepared for the heat.
The hospital celebrated a century of caring for patients with a carnival on its campus on the Northwest Side.
Hundreds of thousands will line Halsted Street, Belmont Avenue, Broadway, and Diversey Parkway on Sunday for the Chicago Pride Parade.
Chicago's 2026 Pride Parade steps off Sunday on the North Side. Before heading to the parade, here's what you need to know.
A woman was killed and two men were injured in a head-on crash in Chicago's Jackson Park early Sunday morning.
A man was left in critical condition after being shot while walking in Chicago's River North district early Sunday morning.
Parade organizers have warned attendees to take steps to stay cool, as temperatures on Sunday will feel like the 90s.
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.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
After a violent holiday weekend, Chicago city leaders are expected to announce new support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention.
Seiya Suzuki and Michael Conforto also homered for the Cubs, who moved 6 1/2 games behind the NL Central-leading Brewers, who had won the first four meetings between the teams this season.
A lot of the work to make the new stadium iconic has already been completed or is well in progress, from the giant video board to the loads of food and drink options.
The White Sox earned their 17th one-run victory this season.
The Sky also surpassed the franchise record for points in a game of 114, with Jacy Sheldon's fourth-quarter layup breaking the mark.
A Chicago teacher is hard at work on his quest to visit every NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision stadium in America, while also strengthening bonds between the sports world and the LGBTQ+ community.
A man was left in critical condition after being shot while walking in Chicago's River North district early Sunday morning.
A 20-year-old Chicago man is accused of being the administrator of a Signal messaging group that was allegedly planning a terrorist attack on the UFC event at the White House.
Two people are dead after they were found shot behind a residential building in the Dunning community on Chicago's Northwest Side Thursday afternoon.
A registered sex offender was ordered detained until trial Thursday on charges that he sexually abused a 6-year-old girl at a bus stop in Chicago's Chatham community last weekend.
A man was shot and critically wounded in broad daylight on Chicago's Near West Side Thursday afternoon.
