Downtown Protesters Disrupted Police Radio Communications, Source Says
Protesters in downtown Chicago on Saturday were able to disrupt police communications so as to prevent police from responding properly, a source said.
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Protesters in downtown Chicago on Saturday were able to disrupt police communications so as to prevent police from responding properly, a source said.
As protests over the death of George Floyd turned violent Saturday night, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a curfew in Chicago from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. until further notice.
Protesters started an unmarked squad car on fire downtown Saturday evening in the wake of the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.
All Chicago Transit Authority bus and train service has been halted in the downtown Chicago area due to protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Protesters turned in large numbers around downtown Chicago Saturday afternoon in the wake of the death of George Floyd as he was being arrested by Minneapolis police.
More protests are scheduled for Saturday after a night of violence as protesters marched through the streets of Chicago overnight demanding justice for George Floyd.
Protesters were still on the streets of downtown Chicago at 10 p.m. Friday night, demanding justice in the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd.
People protested in Chicago on Tuesday evening following the death of an unarmed black man who was being arrested by police in Minneapolis.
Organizers said they want to send a message to lawmakers and businesses that something needs to be done to address the climate crisis.
Calls for his resignation erupted after a series of controversial and crude texts between Roselló and his inner circle were leaked. Some of those messages included homophobic comments and jokes about victims of Hurricane Maria.
Registered nurses are protesting at the University of Chicago Medical Center, claiming poor working conditions prevent them from providing patients with the best possible care.
"We are not going to be quiet when someone is being crucified and they're crucifying Kim Foxx unjustly."
While some publicly criticize Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and her handling of the Jussie Smollett case, Rev. Jesse Jackson is set to rally in support.
White said the article of clothing "makes it difficult for young guys to ignore them." She said she wants the young women to think about "the mothers of sons and to instead choose jeans next time."
Lawmakers and community leaders are planning a protest Monday hoping to stop the planned closure of Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park.
Demonstrators held signs calling Kavanaugh a bad nominee because of sexual assault allegations against him and saying the selection process seemed to be biased against women.
The final vote was 50-48 and interrupted several times by protesters as senators sat silent at their desks for the formal roll call vote.
Judge Brett Kavanaugh will get a final floor vote, after enough senators voted 51-49 to advance his nomination Friday.
Chicago police, city officials, and local businesses remain on high alert as they brace for the possibility of mass protests and demonstrations after the jury in the Jason Van Dyke murder trial reaches its verdict.
He was greeted by cheers, laughs and eventually, what appeared to be, a standing ovation from his congregation.
The company announced that the unsigned free agent, who is known for kneeling during the national anthem to bring attention to racial injustices, would join the company's signature campaign.
The Reverend Gregory Livingston, who organized a shutdown of Lake Shore Drive last month, plans to lead the march.
Numerous anniversary events took place this weekend in and around Charlottesville against the backdrop of a heavy police presence.
The league and the players' union have yet to announce a policy for this season regarding demonstrations during the anthem.
After 8-8-88, the quaint, intimate ballpark and neighborhood would never be the same.
Police are investigating a shooting and crash that left two people injured on Chicago's Near North Side.
At one point, a man can be seen in the video leaning on the chains of the last train car, and it's the only thing holding him up as the train moves down the track.
Antwan Washington, 45, leaves behind five children, and his fiancée said he was simply relaxing in the living room when their home was shot into.
From photos to stuffed animals, and even a wedding veil, once lost, have since been found.
Vargas' slam in the fourth gave the White Sox an 8-0 cushion.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate, which approved its own funding plan, is on recess.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
NASA's Artemis II test flight will carry four astronauts around the Moon, marking the first such journey in more than half a century.
A shooting and crash in downtown Chicago left a bystander shot and another person hit by a car.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking a wet weather pattern that is expected to continue through Saturday with 2 to 4 inches of rain in total likely across the area.
The sheriff's office said police were back in the area for several hours in the same location where the remains of 35-year-old Terhan F. Gordon were located.
Police are investigating a shooting and crash that left two people injured on Chicago's Near North Side.
Prosecutors have asked a judge to hold an Indiana woman on charges that she shot and killed the father of her children, his mother, and his stepfather.
The person who bought Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan's former mansion in Highland Park, Illinois, wants to turn it into a museum.
At one point, a man can be seen in the video leaning on the chains of the last train car, and it's the only thing holding him up as the train moves down the track.
Antwan Washington, 45, leaves behind five children, and his fiancée said he was simply relaxing in the living room when their home was shot into.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Vargas' slam in the fourth gave the White Sox an 8-0 cushion.
The Bulls took the court two hours after waiving Jaden Ivey for "conduct detrimental to the team." Ivey, who is injured, did not travel with the team during its four-game road trip.
Happ extended his homer streak to three games, and Ballesteros grounded a two-run single into right field.
Coach Billy Donovan said the Bulls have employees from "all different walks of life" and Ivey's comments don't reflect the values of the organization.
The Chicago Blackhawks are planning to honor the late Troy Murray next month.
Police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, arrested a man in Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday in connection with a 1977 homicide.
Prosecutors have asked a judge to hold a woman in custody until trial on charges that she shot and killed the father of her children, his mother, and his stepfather at a home in unincorporated Crete in Chicago's far south suburbs.
Cook County Sheriff's police detectives were searching for a person of interest Monday after a teenager was shot and killed in the apartment where she lived in unincorporated Glenview over the weekend.
Three people were shot, and one of them was killed, at a party in Will County south of Chicago early Sunday morning.
Chicago police on Sunday were looking for a man they say attacked a senior at the Belmont Red-Brown-Purple Line 'L' stop earlier this month.
