2 suspects now charged in armed robbery of jogger in Wilmette
On Thursday, a second suspect – Samnang Toem, 18, of Skokie – was indicted on one felony count each of armed robbery and aggravated unlawful restraint.
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On Thursday, a second suspect – Samnang Toem, 18, of Skokie – was indicted on one felony count each of armed robbery and aggravated unlawful restraint.
Police said both juveniles robbed a man at the Lake station on the Red Line on May 23. The girl is also accused of robbing a man at the Clark/Division stop earlier the same day.
Two men have been charged in the shooting death of a 24-year-old Chicago father who was robbed and killed on his way to work last month.
Chicago police said he was taken into custody on Friday by members of the Bureau of Counter Terrorism Mass Transit Team in the 1400 block of West 63rd Street.
Members of the Public Transportation Section arrested the 15-year-old on Tuesday in the 8500 block of South Lafayette Avenue in the Chatham neighborhood.
The robbery happened just before 7 p.m. at the Grand Street stop in the 500 block of North State Street.
In both incidents, a passenger on the train was approached by the suspects and had their belongings taken by force.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Illinois, the crimes resulted in a total loss of around $3.8 million.
Police said the teen, whose name was not released, has been charged with 25 counts of armed robbery with a firearm and two counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
Mass Transit detectives said the robbery happened on May 9 just after 2 p.m. at the 69th Street stop.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man was chased before falling to the ground.
A man was critically injured after he was shot during a robbery at a gas station in Washington Park.
A man was critically injured after he was shot during a robbery at a gas station in Washington Park. Around 1:40 a.m., a 28-year-old man was standing near an SUV at a Super Save gas station pump with another man in the 0-100 block of East Garfield Boulevard when a white Lexus pulled up beside them.
Two boys, 14 and 17, and two girls, 14 and 15, were arrested in the 0-100 block of West 95th Street just before 2:30 p.m.
Police believe the shooting is connected to robberies in the area. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
A group of men has broken into businesses and work vehicles by smashing windows and doors.
The three are due for a detention hearing on Tuesday.
Chicago Police are searching for six girls they say robbed and beat several female passengers on the CTA Red Line.
Armed robbers targeted at least two liquor stores in Chicago Tuesday night – and business owners believe the same crew might be involved in several other incidents. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The Irish Nobleman Pub has had four people quit since Saturday, saying they don't feel safe working there anymore.
Declan Morgan, the owner of the Irish Nobleman Pub in West Town, said four of his staff have quit since the robbery this past weekend because they no longer feel safe. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
In the robbery early Saturday morning, the owner of the Irish Nobleman Pub, 1367 W. Erie St., narrowly escaped getting hurt. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
There were four different robberies of this variety with five victims within a period of less than half an hour in Bucktown Thursday morning. One of them was caught on video.
Several people in Bucktown were forced to unlock their phones and banking apps at gunpoint in the past 24 hours – and one case was caught on camera. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The incident happened just after 10 p.m. on April 24 on the 95th Street Dan Ryan platform.
A man was shot and critically wounded in broad daylight on Chicago's Near West Side Thursday afternoon.
A tornado was confirmed near Huntley, Illinois, during the severe storms that pounded the Chicago area Wednesday night.
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No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
A boil order was issued for much of Plainfield, Illinois, due to a water main break.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at reducing gun violence in Chicago.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
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As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
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Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
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The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a warning Tuesday about a possible measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
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A tornado was confirmed near Huntley, Illinois, during the severe storms that pounded the Chicago area Wednesday night.
Train service on the South Shore Line was suspended after a derailment, leaving riders scrambling for another way to get to work.
Storms overnight have left thousands without power on Thursday morning.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A man was shot and critically wounded in broad daylight on Chicago's Near West Side Thursday afternoon.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
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No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
The Bulls, now led by Executive Vice President Bryson Graham and new head coach Tiago Splitter, reportedly made two trades in the second round of the draft just before it began on Wednesday night.
The Chicago Cubs swept the reeling New York Mets with a 10-5 victory Wednesday night.
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A man was shot and critically wounded in broad daylight on Chicago's Near West Side Thursday afternoon.
Chicago police on Thursday issued a community alert about a rash of burglaries on the city's Far South Side.
A man was facing charges Wednesday in connection with a violent attack on a CTA Blue Line train earlier this month.
The man charged with murder and arson connected to a Chicago fire captain's death was back in court Wednesday.
A woman was shot and wounded early Tuesday morning in Chicago's West Ridge community.
