Three People Robbed Within An Hour In Pilsen
One minute they're minding their own business, the next minute a gun is in their face; three people were robbed in the Pilsen neighborhood early Tuesday.
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One minute they're minding their own business, the next minute a gun is in their face; three people were robbed in the Pilsen neighborhood early Tuesday.
Three children were seen being taken away from the car after police and paramedics arrived, but they were not hurt.
Forbes magazine named Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood one of the world's 12 hippest destinations.
Fans could not take their eyes of the game and in the end, getting up early was well worth it for the fans.
Ellis Davis, 21, is charged with criminal sexual assault for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a Juarez High School student.
About 2 a.m., the semi was traveling east on Canalport Avenue when it began turning onto the eastbound Interstate 90/94 ramp and rolled over, according to Illinois State Police. Speed may have been a factor in the crash.
Sheriff's officers brought coffee, donuts, warm socks, blankets, and more to those who call the tents at 18th and Canalport home.
While the organization is known for helping victims of domestic violence, their youth program is a staple on the city's South Side. And it's in trouble due to lack of funding.
Luis Mercarder went missing Wednesday from the 1800 block of West 21st Place, according to a missing person alert from Chicago Police.
The day's latest shooting happened at 9:54 p.m. in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
A 67-year-old man and 50-year-old woman were wounded when they were caught in crossfire between two vehicles Monday afternoon in Pilsen on the Near West Side.
Two upscale restaurants in Pilsen have been hit by vandals with graffiti that tells them to leave the neighborhood.
Discussed were components of what could be a New Quality of Life plan for Pilsen, placing emphasis on education, health, jobs, young people and their activities, and affordable housing.
A man shot dead Friday evening was the 500th person to be killed in city gun violence since the start of the year.
Two attempted abductions were reported minutes and about one mile apart Sunday night in the Pilsen and Armour Square neighborhoods.
The suspect walked up to the woman from behind at 7:55 p.m. as she was walking east on the sidewalk in the 1000 block of West 18th Street.
The day's latest shooting happened at 11:44 p.m. in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side.
The day's latest fatal shooting happened about 10 a.m. in the South Shore neighborhood.
The weekend's first fatal shooting happened about 10:40 p.m. Saturday in the South Side Englewood neighborhood.
CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports that both incidents involved teenage victims, and at least one did not make it.
A developer's decision to paint over murals on the outer walls of the former Casa Aztlan community center struck a nerve with many in Pilsen
Some in the neighborhood do not welcome the fast-food giant to the area. CBS 2's Audrina Bigos reports.
Police are warning that three businesses were burglarized within an hour last month on the Lower West and Near West sides.
Despite the crimes, the owners are feeling some love. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
A man was arrested early Monday after running from the scene of a two-vehicle crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway in the Pilsen neighborhood.
It's also the first time in more than two decades that the city had four years in a row of declining gun violence.
The 32-year-old victim was shot by a known person in a parking lot in the Washington Heights neighborhood, police said.
Prosecutors said the chase started after a patrolling officer in Hinsdale spotted a 2013 Ford Fiesta driving without a rear license plate.
For the first time, Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson is speaking out about House Speaker Mike Johnson's decision denying the request for Jackson's late father, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr., to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol.
Three people were displaced by a house fire in Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
For the first time, Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson is speaking out about House Speaker Mike Johnson's decision denying the request for Jackson's late father, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr., to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol.
A grand jury refused to return an indictment against the six Democratic lawmakers earlier this month.
Some House Republicans have rebuked Mr. Trump on tariffs, war powers and the Epstein files, and defections could grow as the midterms approach.
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
At least six Illinois Democratic lawmakers are planning to boycott President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
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.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
Lizard's Liquid Lounge announced recently that it will be closing for good in April after 18 years on Chicago's Northwest Side.
BP refinery workers in Northwest Indiana hit the picket line this past weekend as they escalate their fight for a contract.
Funkytown has now received a $3.7 million grant from the City of Chicago. The money will be used to create a new brewery and tap room on the Near West Side.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Garth Brooks, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone and Jelly Roll are among the artists headlining in the 2026 SummerFest in Milwaukee this summer.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Mayor Brandon Johnson said the gathering was about acknowledging their groundwork. He said it's not a victory lap, but seeing what works and continuing those efforts.
For the first time, Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson is speaking out about House Speaker Mike Johnson's decision denying the request for Jackson's late father, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr., to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol.
A suspect police dubbed “Oscar the Grouch” was found hiding in a trash can after fleeing from an earlier traffic stop in Ohio.
Palestinian Americans in the Chicago area joined with Christian and Jewish supporters on Tuesday to call for an end to ongoing violence in Gaza.
Jessica Murillo, 36, of Morton Grove, and Izabella Thompson, 23, of Chicago — both employees of A Mother's Touch Daycare — were charged in connection with incidents that occurred between Nov. 3 and Nov. 19 last year, according to Des Plaines police.
A person of interest was in custody on Tuesday, a day after an Uber Eats delivery driver was found dead in the street on the West Side of Chicago near Loretto Hospital.
Two employees of a Des Plaines, Illinois daycare center stood charged Tuesday with battering children.
Some flights between western Mexico and Chicago have begun operating again, with the first travelers arriving Monday night.
A Cook County judge has ruled the city of Chicago "systematically overcharged" drivers for parking tickets and other violations for a decade, meaning the city now owes more than $100 million in refunds.
It's also the first time in more than two decades that the city had four years in a row of declining gun violence.
A family-owned toy company in north suburban Vernon Hills played a pivotal role in the surprise Supreme Court ruling Friday that struck down most of President Trump's tariffs.
The city of Chicago is about to write some big checks to thousands of vehicle owners who had their cars, vans, or trucks towed by the city without the proper warning.
Gary residents hoped the new partnership between U.S. Steel and Japanese company Nippon Steel would mean changes to how much coal is being used and how much emissions are being released, but that's not what's in the works.
Chef Art Smith said the carjacking and fatal shooting of his employee, Darwin Tirado, 22, was devastating not only to his family but also to the larger community.
A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.
Eight Cubs players and four White Sox players will be leaving spring training to play in the World Baseball Classic.
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
The Bulls played without injured guards Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons, both acquired at the trade deadline.
Consistency is key for Busch, which is something he learned from his game last season.
Two employees of a Des Plaines, Illinois daycare center stood charged Tuesday with battering children.
A person of interest was in custody on Tuesday, a day after an Uber Eats delivery driver was found dead in the street on the West Side of Chicago near Loretto Hospital.
Chicago police on Tuesday morning were searching for the person who shot a man and his dog in the West Pullman neighborhood.
Two teenage boys have been charged in three armed robberies that happened within 45 minutes Monday night.
Savannah Guthrie said in a new video that the family is offering an additional reward of up to $1 million for information about their mother Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts.
