Store clerk pistol-whipped during armed robbery in Albany Park
Police say three robbers pistol-whipped a clerk at a business near Montrose and Francisco.
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Police say three robbers pistol-whipped a clerk at a business near Montrose and Francisco.
Chicago police are warning businesses of recent armed robberies on the city's Northwest Side.
Police are asking for help finding three men wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the Garfield stop on the Red Line.
Mass Transit detectives are looking to identify a man wanted for a strong arm robbery on the Central Park Green Line stop Tuesday.
Police said a man was dragged out of his car on Riverside Drive early Friday morning.
Police say early Friday morning a man was dragged out of his car, beaten and robbed of his wallet and car keys on Riverside Drive.
Meanwhile, the man behind that ad stands by it. As CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports, the ad shows a woman screaming during a robbery recently.
The suspect allegedly knocked the victim to the ground, took her personal property and fled.
The suspects are all believed to be 18 to 25 years old, police said.
Two men are now charged with the murder of a 31-year-old man.
A man is recovering after being stabbed during a robbery on the CTA Red Line platform Sunday morning.
Investigators said a man was wearing a gray "Live United" t-shirt wearing a dark baseball cap, gray neck gator blue jeans and a bandage around his right hand.
Police said the suspects took the victim's belongings and struck him to the point he needed stiches for face injuries.
Twelve Binny's stores have been hit in the last nine months.
The suspect took $100 from the victim.
Chicago Transit Authority Vice President of Security Kevin Ryan does not recommend the kind of self-defense seen in this incident. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Another violent attack on public transit in Chicago early Monday left one person dead – and of the second time in three days, a victim decided to fight back against the people who were robbing him. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Mass Transit Detectives are looking for two suspects in connection to a robbery on the CTA Red Line Monroe stop last week.
Police said a group of six people began attacking a CTA passenger with a knife and a broken bottle, when the victim pulled out his own knife. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Police on Wednesday would only say detectives are still actively investigating the armed robberies.
Mass Transit detectives is asking the public's help in identifying a man who robbed a woman on the Racine CTA Blue Line stop Friday.
The suspect fled on foot and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Three masked men armed with handguns entered the store and stole an undisclosed amount of cash and tobacco products.
In each incident, an offender would approach the victims on the street and forcefully take their property.
The suspect took the purse of an 80-year-old woman, police said.
The officer was taken to an area hospital for multiple cuts and is expected to recover.
It's not just those two trucks. Others are also said to be on the verge of breaking down.
A spokesperson for the Chicago Blackhawks confirmed the team received word of Hall's death from his family.
Isaiah Stewart scored a career-high 31 points to help the short-handed Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls 108-93 on Wednesday night.
A Metra police officer was taken to Rush Oak Park as a precaution and has since been discharged and is back on duty.
Are there layoffs coming to the city of Chicago? Mayor Brandon Johnson floated the possibility for the first time on Wednesday, after a coalition of rival aldermen passed a budget he argues isn't truly balanced.
The Chicago City Council Public Safety Committee on Wednesday advanced a bid to so-called "teen takeovers" by authorizing the police to impose temporary curfews with at least 12 hours' notice.
Retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has formally endorsed Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss to succeed her in Congress.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D-Westchester) said this week that lawmakers in Springfield are focusing on affordability during the Illinois General Assembly's spring session for 2026.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
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The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
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Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
In a social media post, the president said he is immediately taking steps to place restrictions on institutional investors.
The creator said the feature can securely connect to your electronic medical records and analyze test results.
Rain is expected to move in after lunchtime on Thursday. Light at first, then heavier as the evening wears on.
The committee advanced the plan on Wednesday, letting police impose temporary curfews on what they call, teen takeovers.
The department said the crash happened around 6 p.m. when the suspect's vehicle was headed northbound at a high rate of speed, hitting the officer's patrol vehicle head-on on 9th Avenue.
The deadly Minneapolis shooting by an ICE agent recalls shootings by federal immigration agents in Chicago during the height of Operation Midway Blitz.
Severe flu season is sending many people to local emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
The car belonging to a Chicago Public Schools teacher has been found, according to her husband, but she is still missing.
The officer was taken to an area hospital for multiple cuts and is expected to recover.
An ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday morning, DHS officials said.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
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Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
A spokesperson for the Chicago Blackhawks confirmed the team received word of Hall's death from his family.
Isaiah Stewart scored a career-high 31 points to help the short-handed Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls 108-93 on Wednesday night.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move.
The Bears held their first practice of playoff week, and it appeared wide receiver Rome Odunze and nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon both are in line to play against the Packers on Saturday night.
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A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
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Chicago showed signs of progress in the city's fight against crime in 2025, as police data showed homicides were down more than 29%, shooting incidents fell by 35%, shooting victims fell by 34%, and robberies dropped by 36%.
A person was in custody after a man was stabbed in a fight in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood Monday.
Chicago police early Tuesday were searching for the attacker who stabbed two people on a CTA Red Line station platform on the city's South Side.
