Chicago man charged with stealing vehicle, gun possession in Villa Park; 1 suspect remains loose
A Chicago man is charged for stealing a vehicle in Elmhurst on Tuesday.
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Friends describe horror of being carjacked at Homewood gas station
Afterward, the suspects took police on a high-speed chase through Northwest Indiana before one of them jumped off a bridge just to get away. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Investigation continues after police chase that ended with two suspects dead after jumping into Little Calumet River
The two suspects who died have been identified. Three others who were taken into custody have not been identified.
Two die in crash while fleeing in high speed chase, East Chicago Police say
Both were thrown from the vehicle and pronounced dead on scene.
Police watchdog agency completes investigation of fatal shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo
The completion of COPA's investigation comes one month after Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced Officer Eric Stillman would not face any criminal charges for shooting Adam.
Aldermen Approve $1.4 Million Settlement For Mother Of Toddler Killed During High-Speed Police Chase; $1.2 Million Payment To Two Innocent Men Shot At By Off-Duty Cop Now Facing Felony Charges
13-month-old Dillan Harris was sitting in a stroller as he and his mother waited at a bus stop near 63rd Street and Ellis Avenue on July 11, 2015, when 21-year-old Antoine Watkins jumped the curb while fleeing police, and ran over the toddler.
Northwest Indiana Police Chase Ends On Chicago's South Side
Gary police said the driver ditched his car on someone's front lawn then took off on foot.
'I Felt A Leg And I Pulled Her Out:' St. John, Indiana Police Officer Recounts Rescuing Submerged Baby After Car Went Into Water
A baby was left submerged in a sinking car following a police chase in Northwest Indiana over the weekend. The 8-month-old was pulled from the water with a toddler, and the officer who made the lifesaving rescue spoke out on CBS 2 Monday night.
2 Teenage Carjacking Suspects Arrested In Englewood After Wild Police Chase
Two teenage carjacking suspects were arrested in Englewood overnight Monday into Tuesday following a wild police chase.
Police Officer, Woman Injured After Wild Chase, Crash In Northwest Indiana
A police officer is seriously injured after a wild crash and chase in Northwest Indiana Saturday night.
Chicago Carjacking Suspects Arrested In Oak Lawn After Being Pursued 33 Miles From Gary
A carjacking suspect was arrested in Oak Lawn after leading police on a chase all the way from Gary, Indiana Monday afternoon.
3 Women Arrested After Wicker Park Carjacking Leads To Police Chase On Expressway
Three women were arrested after a carjacking in Wicker Park led to a police chase on the expressway Monday night.
Des Plaines Police Officer Who Accidentally Shot Teen During Chase Of Bank Robber Won't Face Charges
Chicago Police Board Fires Officer Jamie Jawor For 2017 Crash That Killed Off-Duty Cop, Second Driver
The Chicago Police Board on Thursday voted to fire a veteran officer for a crash in 2017 that killed an off-duty cop and another driver.
16-Year-Old Girl Charged In March Carjacking Of Rideshare Driver
A 16-year-old girl has been charged as one of the people who carjacked a rideshare driver last month in Roseland, and led police on a chase into northwest Indiana.
Seven Injured In West Town Police Chase
Seven people were injured Saturday night after a Chicago police chase that ended in the 2000 block of West Grand.
At Least One Suspect Captured After Police Are Led On Pursuit From Far South Side To Dolton
A suspect was captured Tuesday night after a wild police chase through Chicago and into the south suburbs.
Police Chase Through Northwest Side, Several Suburbs End In Crash; Suspect May Have Been Wanted In Homicide
A police chase through several neighborhoods on the Northwest Side ended in a crash Monday night.
Man In Custody After Shooting Gun During Police Chase In Lawndale
Police are looking for evidence after a man fired shots during a chase in Lawndale.
Three Teens Under 16 Arrested After Carjacking, Police Pursuit From Chicago To Indiana
Illinois State Police arrested three suspected teenage carjackers after a chase that stretched from Chicago to Indiana.
Chicago Man Accused Of Driving Over 100 Miles Per Hour With No License Arrested After Indiana Police Pursuit
An Illinois man is facing charges after Indiana State Police say he drove 111 mph in a 60 mph zone without a license and then led police on a chase.
Suburban Police Pursuit Ends With Crash, Shooting In Chicago
A suspect who led suburban police officers on a car chase and shot at them is in police custody.
Indiana Troopers Shoot At Car To End I-80 Chase After Suspect Rams Police Vehicles
Indiana State Police fired shots at a car they were chasing on Interstate 80 and then arrested the suspect in Gary Friday night.
Two Minors Arrested After Police Chase, Dolton Carjacking
Two minors have been arrested after a police chase following a carjacking in Dolton, Illinois, Sunday morning.
Overnight Police Chase From East Chicago To South Side Ends In Gunfire
An early morning police chase ended in gunshots on a dead end road in Chicago's Jeffery Manor neighborhood Saturday.
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Campaign 2022: Illinois decides in midterm primary elections
The polls closed at 7 p.m. in Illinois, and results will soon be coming in for the primary elections in several state and federal races.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
CPD vehicle damaged as large crowd of teens gathered on street in Lakeview
Crowds were dancing on buses and jumping rope in the street on Belmont Avenue near the Red Line station.
Six suburban Cook County voting precincts to stay open late
The Cook County Clerk's office sought and received a court order to keep the precincts open late.
Shots fired at CPD officers near Trumbull Park on South Side; no injuries
Around 3 p.m., bike officers were on patrol near 105th Street and Oglesby Avenue, near Trumbull Park, when someone fired shots in their direction., police said.
Who will face off against Gov. JB Pritzker in November? GOP race coming to a close
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin had been considered the frontrunner in the race for the GOP nomination for governor for months, until recent weeks, when polls showed Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey, of Xenia, taking a double-digit lead in the race.
Chicago sees nearly 12% voter turnout rate as of noon on Election Day
A total of 220,019 ballots have been counted in the city as of 3 p.m. on Election Day.
Frustrated voters show up at polling sites to find absentee judges, machines not working
"I'm very frustrated because it should be such an easy process. They've done this before. The election is important to everybody."
Incumbent Reps. Sean Casten, Marie Newman pitted against each other in 3rd District Democratic primary
Two incumbent members of Congress are running against each other in the 6th Congressional District Democratic primary.
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Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
CPD vehicle damaged as large crowd of teens gathered on street in Lakeview
Crowds were dancing on buses and jumping rope in the street on Belmont Avenue near the Red Line station.
Six suburban Cook County voting precincts to stay open late
The Cook County Clerk's office sought and received a court order to keep the precincts open late.
Shots fired at CPD officers near Trumbull Park on South Side; no injuries
Around 3 p.m., bike officers were on patrol near 105th Street and Oglesby Avenue, near Trumbull Park, when someone fired shots in their direction., police said.
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
Ald. Anthony Beale hopes for vote on proposal to repeal lower 6mph threshold for speed camera tickets
One Chicago alderman is hoping the fourth time is the charm when it comes to changing Chicago's speed camera tickets and fines.
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Who will face off against Gov. JB Pritzker in November? GOP race coming to a close
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin had been considered the frontrunner in the race for the GOP nomination for governor for months, until recent weeks, when polls showed Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey, of Xenia, taking a double-digit lead in the race.
Incumbent Reps. Sean Casten, Marie Newman pitted against each other in 3rd District Democratic primary
Two incumbent members of Congress are running against each other in the 6th Congressional District Democratic primary.
Six suburban Cook County voting precincts to stay open late
The Cook County Clerk's office sought and received a court order to keep the precincts open late.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Campaign 2022: Illinois decides in midterm primary elections
Results will soon be coming in for the primary elections in several state and federal races.
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After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
How does a City of Chicago water bill for $70 turn into a $10,000 tab from one bill to the next?
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
Richardson, 53, replaces interim head coach Derek King.
Bulls introduce draft pick Dalen Terry, focus on keeping Zach LaVine
Terry played for the University of Arizona, and is known for his energy, competitive drive, and defensive playmaking.
Up and coming sportscaster Jason Ross Jr. already making a name for himself on Chicago airwaves
The moment Ross hits the airwaves, you know he's doing exactly what he was meant to do.
Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 5 to win Calder Cup
The Chicago Wolves are now the first American Hockey League team in 22 years to achieve two shutouts in the finals.
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
After successful inaugural event, organizers hope to make Sueños Music Festival into a Chicago tradition
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
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Sheetz gas stations drop prices for 4th of July holiday
Unfortunately, you will not find any Sheetz gas stations in the Chicago area.
Shots fired in direction of CPD officers near Trumbull Park
Police are investigating after someone fired shots at bicycle patrol officers Tuesday afternoon near Trumbull Park on the South Side.
Dr. Allison Arwady: More than 200 locations to offer COVID-19 shots for young children
The city is also offering pop-up vaccination clinics for kids at farmer's markets and block parties. Vaccines are available for anyone free of charge.
Reps. Sean Casten, Marie Newman pitted against each other in primary
The two incumbents are running against each other in the redrawn 6th Congressional District, which includes several west and southwest suburbs. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports from Orland Park.
Englewood voters discuss their top priorities for the 2022 primary election
CBS 2's Steven Graves spoke to voters on Tuesday in Englewood about their top concerns during this election cycle.
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