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Former Riverside police Chief Tom Weitzel is appealing to the incoming Trump administration to get federal authorities involved next time a person kills any law enforcement officer.
Former Riverside police Chief Tom Weitzel is hoping President-elect Donald Trump will support his initiative to turn killing any on-duty law enforcement officer into a federal offense. Jermont Terry reports.
No one was hurt but the fire burned a charred area on the outside of the mall.
The charges are related to a police search warrant executed in Lisle on Wednesday.
We're told he was watching TV when the tree came crashing down.
Members of the Lions Club in west suburban Riverside collected donations Sunday including diapers, food, toiletries, tarps and extension cords.
Carl Curry is accused of shooting and killing 38-year-old Jeremy Lane and 31-year-old Tiata Johnson in an apartment at 63 Forest Ave. in Riverside on Nov. 13.
Police are searching for a killer after two people were shot and killed in west suburban Riverside.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment in Riverside Saturday afternoon.
Police said, around 12:45 p.m., a pedestrian was struck by a freight train at the Cowley Road crossing on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The UCLA Bruins are a big reason why many people have long had their NCAA Tournament brackets busted. But that is not the case for 13-year-old Sam Tomas of suburban Riverside.
Police warn against ever opening up a door for a contractor you haven't called.
Illinois State Police are investigating a police-involved shooting in Riverside.
La Shere Beason literally spun her wheels gathering evidence as she waits on the results of her fight against a common Chicago area frustration.
Overnight parking bans in Chicago's suburbs are hardly a new trend, but the rules still catch drivers by surprise.
Police in west suburban Riverside are warning dog owners to be on the lookout for so-called "zombie raccoons," which have been infected with canine distemper virus, and could pose a danger to pets.
Police said the babysitter left the toddler alone after midnight after she became frustrated and went home.
A masked man went into a Riverside apartment Friday and was scared away by a 13-year-old inside who threw pots and pans at him, Riverside police say.
Three people broke into a home in west suburban Riverside early Friday, kidnapped a man in front of his mother and sister, and threw him out of a car as they fled from police.
A North Riverside man was arrested early Thursday morning for DUI after police saw his car stopped in the middle of the road--with only three tires.
Home surveillance video shows a man creeping into view and checking out the homeowner's mailbox around 4:45 a.m.
Around 9:35 p.m., a worker was servicing the ATM at the Bank of America branch at Harlem and Burlington, when he was confronted by armed robbers, according to Riverside police.
It's the perfect weather for a parade and the Chicago area has plenty of them with bands, politicians, families and fun.
Police said authorities in Minnesota took Tasha Lynn Schleicher's 11 children away last year, after she was found driving drunk with five kids in the car.
After the man offered to buy them candy, the girls declined, took a photo of the man on a cellphone and then alerted their parents who contacted authorities, police said.
PAWS Chicago, Chicago Animal Care and Control, and five other animal shelters are teaming up this weekend for "Rescue Together," a marathon adoption event to help dozens of pets find permanent homes.
The office of the Chicago City Clerk is calling next month Amnesty April.
Saul A. Alba, 42, of Carpentersville, is facing multiple aggravated DUI charges, including being under the influence of alcohol involving death and driving on a revoked driver's license, among other traffic offenses.
Mayor Johnson and the developers selected for the project will break ground at 79 W. Monroe St. and share more on what they're calling the "LaSalle Street Revitalization Initiative."
At least five people were taken to multiple hospitals in fair to critical condition. The victims range in age from 17 years old to 32 years old.
Five community groups joined together in Federal Plaza Wednesday to speak out against the anticipated reintroduction of a travel ban by the Trump administration.
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, to the chat.
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe returned to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Intelligence Committee.
The Lynwood Village Board meeting was packed Tuesday night, and many in attendance said Curry deserves every penny of that salary.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
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.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
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.
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.
President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars starting on April 2.
PAWS Chicago, Chicago Animal Care and Control, and five other animal shelters are teaming up this weekend for "Rescue Together," a marathon adoption event to help dozens of pets find permanent homes.
The city of Chicago is giving anyone who doesn't have a city vehicle sticker a break for the entire month of April.
Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish national and doctoral student at Tufts University. was detained by U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents without explanation, her lawyer said Wednesday.
CTA, Metra, and Pace all say they're approaching a fiscal cliff and are asking Springfield for financial help. Their umbrella organization, the Regional Transportation Authority, says it needs $1.5 billion.
The thief drops off empty packages and steals what was already on people's stoops.
Elgin police said they had no idea about what the dive team did until Tuesday.
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, to the chat.
The problem involved a metal plate outside the entrance to Wolf Point East apartments.
All before he could even read yet, Alexander Brown had brain surgery, radiation, and two rounds of chemotherapy.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
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.
The Redbirds closed the season with a 22-14 record, the program's first time reaching the 20-win plateau since the 2016-17 season.
Tyler Bertuzzi, Ilya Mikheyev and Frank Nazar scored for the 'Hawks, who have lost eight of the last 10 games.
Loyola Chicago will play Chattanooga in the semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
The Chicago White Sox can finally put last year's hellish 121 losses behind them Thursday.
The Chicago Cubs kicked off the regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday and Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan.
The thief drops off empty packages and steals what was already on people's stoops.
Irvin Ivan Saucedo-Guardado, 20, of Racine, Wisconsin, is also charged with grooming and criminal sexual abuse.
Jamari Dunbar, 18, and two juveniles – a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy – each have been charged with one count of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
Police said she robbed victims at the Lake, Monroe, and Garfield stops on the Red Line.
Selena Quintanilla-Perez was killed by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar, in 1995.
