Person shot, killed by police officer in Waukegan prompts investigation
Waukegan police said more information will be released after the investigation is complete.
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Waukegan police said more information will be released after the investigation is complete.
A Chicago police officer fired shots at a shooting suspect during a foot chase Friday afternoon in the South Shore neighborhood.
CPD said a second crime scene was discovered at an assisted living facility where officers shot an armed man early this morning, but it was unclear if they're connected.
Officers were responding to a call of a knife-wielding man chasing another person in the Eggers Grove Forest Preserve near 114th and Avenue G.
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office said they were assisting the Plano Police Department with reports of shots fired just before 7 p.m. Friday on Pratt Street—a residential area in Plano.
Chicago police say just before 6 p.m. Friday; officers tried to stop a vehicle wanted in connection to a homicide.
There are many questions about why Sean Grayson, now charged with murder in the shooting that killed Sonya Massey, was hired in the first place after multiple misconduct complaints.
Sheriff Jack Campbell said his department did not do their jobs the night Massey was shot and killed by Grayson.
On Monday, body camera video was released that shows the moments Sean Grayson shot and killed Sonya Massey after instructing her to remove a boiling pot of water from the stove.
All five of the officers involved in the shooting are now on administrative leave while state police continue their investigation.
The Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office said officers encountered the resident at the door of his apartment who had a knife and a boxcutter in his hands.
Police Supt. Larry Snelling said the fact that officers are being targeted is a symptom of a crisis of violence in the city.
Police say the incident happened in the 7300 block of South Hoyne, and no officers were injured.
"Wow. This is not Chicago. I've never experienced anything like this."
Police say when they got there, they saw a man actively firing a gun.
DuSable Lake Shore Drive was closed between Balbo Drive and 18th Street in both directions following the incident.
Police say the man was armed with multiple knives and charged an officer, who then shot him.
The suspect was shot and wounded by police after stabbing one officer in the head and shoulder. A second officer was also hospitalized.
Four people were injured after a shooting in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood on Friday morning.
Back to school season is a particularly expensive one, with spending on school supplies for K-12 students expected to hit the $43 billion range. As a result, parents are going into debt or being driven to risky behaviors like gambling.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
A massive fire ripped through an abandoned building in South Shore, drawing a large Chicago Fire Department Response.
Heavy rain and flooding continue into the weekend as communities across Illinois and Northwest Indiana deal with power outages and storm damage.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Chicago mayoral candidate John Kelly on Wednesday said the city has had enough of career politicians, and took some of his opponents to task for running for two offices at once.
David Crowley unexpectedly beat a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, and will face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany on the ballot in November.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
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.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
With the cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce growing and consumers wary of the products on grocery shelves, many in Chicago are turning to local farmers market for fresh and safe greens.
East Chicago, Indiana is being placed on a precautionary boil water advisory starting Monday morning for planned installations that could affect water safety.
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
Chicago's Wishbone Restaurant will soon be closing after 36 years in business.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
If weather forces an evacuation, shelter sites are located at Grant Park North, Grant Park South, and Millennium Lakeside Garages, accessible through the vehicle entrance on Michigan Avenue.
Grant Park was filled with tens of thousands of people Thursday for the start of Lollapalooza, as warm weather greeted festivalgoers on day one of the four-day music festival.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Chicago police said four people were hurt, two of them critically, in a shooting in South Austin. Police said two people were injured at the scene near a park, and two other victims were later identified after they took themselves to the hospital.
Jackie Kostek jumpstarts your day from Little City's Bell Family Arts Center, where children and adults with developmental disabilities are empowered to explore the arts.
A massive fire ripped through an abandoned building in South Shore, drawing a large Chicago Fire Department Response.
Back to school time is here and with inflation, higher prices and economic pressures, many parents may be taking drastic measures like payday loans and gambling to afford school supplies. Dr. Erika Rasure from Beyond Finance breaks down what's driving these risky strategies and what parents can do to ease their financial burden.
A new school year means new shoes. Here’s how families in need can get involved.
Four people were injured in a shooting in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood on Friday morning.
High-flying pilots are practicing for the 2026 Chicago Air & Water Show but a continued weather threat hangs over the weekend.
Heavy rain and flooding continue into the weekend as communities across Illinois and Northwest Indiana deal with power outages and storm damage.
Back to school season is a particularly expensive one, with spending on school supplies for K-12 students expected to hit the $43 billion range. As a result, parents are going into debt or being driven to risky behaviors like gambling.
Police in south suburban Harvey are expanding their surveillance technology with new Flock Safety drones, even as some other cities are cancelling contracts with the technology company.
More violations at Chicago's Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium have surfaced, which is now under investigation for its role in mishandling bodies connected to the family that ran South Chicago Chapel.
Many unanswered questions remain after 56 decomposing bodies were found inside a Chicago funeral home last week.
A lawsuit on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by police in Humboldt Park in March claims a CPD officer fired deadly shots just after arriving at a controlled scene instead of de-escalating.
Neighbors of a South Side animal feed plant have complained about the noxious smell and air quality for years. Now the city of Chicago and state of Illinois are suing Pullman Innovations to clean up the air, as well as for alleged illegal work and permit violations.
The owners of a Far South Side funeral home where dozens of decomposing bodies were found earlier this week have run into trouble with state regulators before over their handling of bodies at a crematory in the south suburbs.
Cade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Sal Stewart, Eugenio Suárez and Tyler Stephenson homered and the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago White Sox for a 9-8 victory.
The Chicago White Sox announced they're moving their Thursday game at Rate Field against the Cincinnati Reds to an earlier time due to the weather.
Chicago Bears chief executive officer Kevin Warren said Thursday that while team representatives have still been meeting with Illinois officials, the team's "sole focus" is now building a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
Kamilla Cardoso scored 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting as Chicago lost for the fourth time in five games.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
A year-long investigation has led to an arrest in a fatal shooting in northwest suburban Des Plaines.
A man was due in court Thursday on charges of stabbing a woman to death in Chicago's Avondale community this week.
A man was set for a detention hearing Thursday in a shootout on Chicago's Near North Side.
Police released a video showing the packages spilling out from the truck's false bottom, with the stickers of Norway's soccer star Erling Haaland.
