Man sues over violent arrest in Riverdale, Illinois
Abraham Carmichael says his life is forever changed by his arrest by Riverdale police, and he says he was doing nothing wrong at the time. Sabrina Franza reports.
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Abraham Carmichael says his life is forever changed by his arrest by Riverdale police, and he says he was doing nothing wrong at the time. Sabrina Franza reports.
Abraham Carmichael claims one member of the Riverdale Police Department elbowed him in the head, kneed him in the ribs, and punched him in the face—while his colleague, another officer, watched. Sabrina Franza reports.
Abraham Carmichael claims one member of the Riverdale Police Department elbowed him in the head, kneed him in the ribs, and punched him in the face.
Meanwhile, multiple other people bailed from the stolen car and crossed into Harvey, police said. Two people were arrested on the spot, while police searched for the others.
Her story reveals the danger of such medication falling into the wrong hands amid a national opioid epidemic.
There is no requirement to show a photo ID in Illinois when it comes to picking up some highly addictive narcotics from pharmacies. Doris Jones tells CBS 2's Marie Saavedra she fears her pills are in the wrong hands.
The car that crashed in Englewood had been wanted out of south suburban Riverdale for more than a day. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The woman was found stabbed to death and burned in an alley in Riverdale, and one of the only clues police have is her Guess watch. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
One of the only things the officers know about the woman is what she was wearing on her wrist.
Lawrence Jackson, 49, was indicted last week related to allegations that he received secret payments from a garbage and recycling company.
Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson has been indicted on perjury and obstruction of justice charges. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Lawrence Jackson, 49, has been mayor of Riverdale for 10 years.
Both were opened to help people following this summer's severe storms and flooding.
For those still in need of help, a number of other recovery centers throughout Cook County will continue to operate.
CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports it is not a hazmat situation. Currently, cranes are working to get the train cars off the tracks.
Specifics about injuries were not immediately available, at least one ambulance remained at the scene as of 4:45 p.m.
Specifics about injuries were not immediately available, at least one ambulance remained at the scene as of 4:45 p.m. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
In each robbery, as soon as the rideshare driver took the carjacker to his destination, he pointed a gun, demanding their belongings and/or car.
The robberies all happened on Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Far South Side's West Pullman and Riverdale neighborhoods.
A spokeswoman confirmed the FBI had "engaged in court-authorized law enforcement activity" in Riverdale on Tuesday, but had no further information.
A spokeswoman confirmed the FBI had "engaged in court-authorized law enforcement activity" in Riverdale on Tuesday, but had no further information.
A man was seriously injured, and a woman was also wounded after being shot in the Eden Green neighborhood Saturday night.
Kiernan Shipka talks about her guest appearance as Sabrina Spellman in a bewitching crossover episode of Riverdale.
A building owner in south suburban Riverdale owes the village thousands of dollars, and now, the village may be going after the building's tenants – with what had been plans to shut off their water Wednesday because of their landlord's mistake.
There is now a multimillion-dollar plan to upgrade every home at a troubled low-income apartment complex on the city's Far South Side.
Joel Edmundson fired from deep in the Kings' zone and scored into an empty net with 19 seconds left to seal the win.
London's Heathrow Airport will be closed Friday after experiencing a "significant power outage" due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport.
Denzel Hawthorne, who was associated with both residences, is being held on charges of possession to deliver cocaine and heroin and other drug and gun charges.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
The city is focused on water loss because of what the city stands to gain. It needs to reduce the amount of water lost before switching from wells to Lake Michigan water.
Tense negotiations have been going on for months over pension payments for Chicago Public Schools employees and raises for teachers.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood are in Romeoville Thursday to discuss attacks by the Trump Administration on Social Security.
Police had to shut down a town hall with U.S. Rep. Sean Casten in Downers Grove Wednesday evening after disruptions from pro-Palestinian protesters.
Madigan was convicted Feb. 12 of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
We're looking for Chicago's Top Dog, and we need your help. Nominate your favorite Chicago institution serving up Chicago-style hot dogs, and it might show up in our brackets.
A couple in DuPage County are opening a co-op grocery store they hope can address the strain of ever-rising food costs.
Rosemont, Illinois, is putting the brakes on installing electric vehicle chargers inside parking structures, more than a year after an EV caught fire.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
The U.S. has seen the most measles cases in a single year since 2019, with the vast majority of cases confirmed from an outbreak in Texas and neighboring New Mexico.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
A musician from Chatham has written a song to help find a kidney donor, a musical plea to end his yearslong wait for a transplant.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
CBS News Chicago checked in with Momentum Coffee owner Nikki Bravo on Wednesday to see how she was doing with the uncertainty in the market.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Under the city ordinance, fur retailers in Chicago could no longer sell real fur coats. They could only sell those made with synthetic materials.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
The Illinois-Xavier game is set for 8:45 p.m. Friday, and will be shown on CBS. Ryan Baker reports from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
The haul came from two homes after a monthslong investigation.
The fire broke out at an an electrical substation supplying the airport.
A 5-year-old boy also suffered a graze wound when the gunshots were fired in a home in the Grand Crossing neighborhood. Jermont Terry reports.
While property damage and power outages were widespread after three tornadoes touched down in Gary Wednesday night, there were no fatalities or major injuries reported. Andrew Ramos reports.
The older boy suffered a gunshot wound to his head and was taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital, where he died.
Tense negotiations have been going on for months over pension payments for Chicago Public Schools employees and raises for teachers.
A man has died after a police shooting on Chicago's South Side on Thursday morning.
Part of the roof at Frankie Woods McCullough Academy in Gary, Indiana was torn off, damaging the gymnasium and several classrooms.
Joel Edmundson fired from deep in the Kings' zone and scored into an empty net with 19 seconds left to seal the win.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Mendoza's office has suspended Heights Crematory and has also filed a complaint to revoke the license permanently.
A mother has filed a lawsuit against the State of Illinois and others her son's death by suicide. Internal documents and emails show missteps that may have led to her son's death.
Cook County Crime Stoppers are now offering a new $1,000 reward for information leading to an indictment or arrest in the murder of Rosa Chacon.
Joel Edmundson fired from deep in the Kings' zone and scored into an empty net with 19 seconds left to seal the win.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday hosted student athletes from Hope Academy, as well as the Class 2A state champs Walter H. Dyett High School for the Arts.
The Badgers pulled away for their first March Madness win in three years.
Xavier is also an older team — with some players well into their 20s — and an experienced team.
Rose also threw out the first pitch for the White Sox at a game in June 2008 after he was drafted No. 1 overall by the Bulls.
Denzel Hawthorne, who was associated with both residences, is being held on charges of possession to deliver cocaine and heroin and other drug and gun charges.
The older boy suffered a gunshot wound to his head and was taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital, where he died.
A man has died after a police shooting on Chicago's South Side on Thursday morning.
The suspect was taken into police custody, but no charges had been reported in the case late Wednesday.
Investigators found the vehicle using the city's automated license plate readers.
