Oxford High School shooter will get life in prison, no parole, for killing 4 students, judge rules
A teenager who killed four students at Michigan's Oxford High School will be sentenced to life in prison.
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A teenager who killed four students at Michigan's Oxford High School will be sentenced to life in prison.
Prison escapes have made headlines in recent weeks, but how common are they? CBS News dug into the data to find out.
"I will still come home to this. It will still be our reality."
"You understand when I say that I can't do an interview, which means that I can't answer any questions," Whelan told a Russia Today reporter.
He is serving a sentence of more than 30 years.
Gasi Pitter was convicted of murder more than 20 years ago. On Wednesday, a clemency hearing was held. Pitter's daughter Lexi said he has been rehabilitated.
This fall, the program expands to include a downstate women's prison.
Family and friends greeted the brothers as they were released after 25 years in prison.
"Being from Chicago is one of the greatest gifts and assets to me in my career and my life."
An Illinois man is fighting against so-called psychological torture – after a minor probation violation first sent him to prison for seven years, and then a fight behind bars led to a 22-year nightmare in solitary confinement. Now out, Anthony Gay told CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov why he is fighting for a law to keep others from enduring the same fate.
Marcus Boggs, a financial advisory for Chicago is heading to prison for stealing $3 million from clients.
And as cases of COVID-19 spread through prisons, medical resources you or a loved one might need at your local hospitals will be up for grabs.
"I appreciate everything that everyone's done for me to try to get me out of here."
For nearly two years, the wife of disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich made Trump's own travails the centerpiece of the strategy to free her husband.
"Through all channels, through all connections, that anyone had, we just could not get answers to those petitions."
When all else failed, he and his wife Patti Blagojevich began what some call a direct, public plea to President Trump, hoping he'd sympathize and set Blagojevich free.
President Trump mentioned he was considering commuting Blagojevich's prison sentence back in August.
Prosecutors say as part of the scheme, Osborne told the minors they would have to have sex with a producer named "Trey" to make sure they were suitable for filming.
For a man who once lived for the spotlight , Simpson has generally kept a low profile since his release from prison in October 2017 after serving nine years for a robbery and kidnapping conviction in Las Vegas. He insisted his conviction and sentence for trying to steal back his own memorabilia were unfair but said: "I believe in the legal system and I honored it. I served my time."
Camic says the 37-year-old Franzen has stage 4 cancer and was using the chocolates to relieve himself from symptoms, such as nausea.
Without his cooperation against more than 100 cartel figures, he likely would have received a life sentence.
Actor Hill Harper said he and former President Barack Obama played basketball at a prison while they were both students at Harvard Law School.
The $150 million center will be 180,000 square feet (16,700 square meters) and serve both men and women. It will employ more than 400 people including physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists and correctional treatment officers.
A Glen Ellyn man who pleaded guilty to supplying a fatal dose of heroin to someone he knew in 2017 has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.
A jury last year convicted Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home in 2004. He is appealing the conviction.
Chicago police said the victim was standing outside when an SUV approached, and an unknown male got out, displayed a firearm, and demanded the victim's property.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition with a stab wound to the back.
Evidence markers were placed on the sidewalk where the victim, only described as a male, was walking along with a car with shot-out windows.
Police say four men were caught in the rail yard near the Stevenson Expressway and Pulaski.
The shooting happened Wednesday morning on the train near the Argyle stop.
While Nov. 5 is Election Day, voters in Illinois have the option of voting early and in person or by mail beforehand.
Trump on Thursday will hold a rally in Saginaw County, a bellwether in the center of the state.
With the election only days away, this gives neighbors an option to cast their ballot ahead of time to avoid long election day lines.
The mayor did not provide any specifics about what new ideas he would consider for the Chicago Transit Authority, and he refused to discuss whether a change in leadership was necessary going forward.
While time is running out to register to vote by mail or online, Illinois voters can register in person on the same day they vote.
A federal judge in Georgia made a ruling that would allow for the Biden administration's sweeping relief that affects tens of millions of American borrowers.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Anyone who has not had a COVID-19 vaccination n two months or more should get the new updated vaccine right away, the city said.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Food and Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
The restaurant will begin with dinner service from 4 p.m. to midnight, with plans to extend hours in the future.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
One person was killed and another was wounded Thursday night in a shooting at a liquor store in Hammond, Indiana.
Pumpkins are taking over Highwood as the town tries to break records for the most pumpkin pies and lit jack-o-lanterns. Eric Falberg, founder of the Pumpkin Fest, explains how they will attempt the records in addition to the planned activities.
The deal comes less than a week after the walk-offs started. The International Longshoremen's Association agreed to extend its contract with the Maritime Alliance to Jan. 15.
The victim was hit in his left leg and was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in good condition.
According to the Sussex kitchen, the Swedes claim the cinnamon bun was born in their country in the 1920s. However, people in pretty much every other Nordic nation will likely say their country was the birthplace.
Officers were trying to take the handgun from the teen's waistband, and the gun discharged.
It was a partial victory but Phil Kenny said his employer, the State of Illinois, owes him thousands of dollars in wages.
The shooting happened Wednesday morning on the train near the Argyle stop.
A federal judge in Georgia made a ruling that would allow for the Biden administration's sweeping relief that affects tens of millions of American borrowers.
Chicago police said the victim was standing outside when an SUV approached, and an unknown male got out, displayed a firearm, and demanded the victim's property.
Beachgoers notice a much wider beach, and 22 stone breakwater structures to protect against erosion.
The complaint alleges "a pattern of discrimination that has caused an increasingly hostile environment at UChicago for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students and students associated with them."
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Car break-ins were the source of a whopping 40% of gun thefts last year.
The sum was less than attorneys were seeking.
Northwestern is coming off back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time in program history.
Charlotte (12-11-9) has beaten Chicago (7-17-9) in five straight matches.
Caleb Williams and receiver DJ Moore also discussed their efforts to correct mishaps during last Sunday's game.
Hoyer also believes Craig Counsell's five-year, $40 million contract is money well-spent.
Williams' foot was feeling good at the start of training camp after undergoing season-ending surgery last February.
An ambulance was seen taking a man with his head wrapped away from the scene.
Officers were trying to take the handgun from the teen's waistband, and the gun discharged.
So far, police have not made any arrests in the case.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office later said the woman's death was a suicide.
One victim was taken to an area hospital with injuries, though police did not specify what those injuries were.
