Police warn of more than two dozen armed robberies on Northwest Side
During one incident in Wicker Park, a man was shot while trying to stop a robbery outside of a popular bar.
During one incident in Wicker Park, a man was shot while trying to stop a robbery outside of a popular bar.
"Cute, funny, wacky. Chicago, right?"
CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports from Roscoe Village, where the imprint of a rat (or squirrel) in cement drew many visitors, but the city took it away.
The rat hole became an internet sensation and a tourist attraction in Roscoe Village this year.
The rat hole had been there for several years—some estimate around 20—but gained fame on social media just this year.
The so-called “rat hole” on a sidewalk in Roscoe Village has become a nationally-known icon – to the point where it has been the site for a marriage proposal and even a wedding. But neighbors on the residential block where it's located have had it. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
A resident wrote on Reddit that they were glad the rat hole has brought people joy, but added "we need you all to chill out. Please."
For the last few weeks, Chicagoans and visitors from across the world have come to visit the rat hole – on the sidewalk on the south side of Roscoe Street just west of Wolcott Avenue.
Fans covered the again-exposed rat hole on Roscoe Street with spare change.
Just last week, the rat hole became famous well beyond the residential block where it marks the sidewalk.
The rat-shaped hole is found in the 1900 block of West Roscoe Street in Roscoe Village.
Neighbors said the situation was very scary because, at the time of the incident, there were five kids sleeping inside the home.
In all four robberies, they were in a white sedan and used rifles.
One of the robberies happened right outside the Four Moon Tavern in Roscoe Village and was caught on camera. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The robberies took place in Lakeview, North Center, and right outside the Four Moon Tavern in Roscoe Village. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
"We wanted to take this opportunity to really highlight local female artists, and also kind of highlight some of our vacancies in the neighborhood," said Nicole McLellan, community development director for the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce.
Head over to Roscoe Village right now, and you'll find a celebration of art and women. Unique art installations can be found along Belmont Avenue between Western and Ravenswood; all to bring some color and life to vacant store fronts.
The woman was struck in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she died.
Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free?
A shot of dry, cool air moves into our area with the passage of a weak front later.
One of the thieves implied he had a weapon, but the victim did not see one.
They say they were on the way to the top when the elevator suddenly stopped.
Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019.
Over the weekend or on Monday, the defense will reveal whether Hunter Biden will take the stand.
Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
Chicago police said they're looking to keep the peace by keeping the demonstrators at a safe distance from the convention site at the United Center.
Isabella Keating was sitting in her Jeep at a stop light in Streeterville on Feb. 25, 2020, when a rusted light pole came crashing down on her windshield, causing her a serious concussion.
A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating.
Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days.
"I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow.
Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are asking for a preliminary injunction expanding the medical exemptions and blocking the hospital-only requirement.
The observatory said plans for the 30,000 square-foot space have yet to be finalized – but a restaurant will not be back.
Instead of a chance to prove himself, he got another email saying his account had been removed and that he wouldn't be able to book reservations.
Chicago-based Foxtrot has announced plans to reopen a number of locations following the grocery chain's abrupt closures earlier this spring.
Earlier this month, Chuck E. Cheese President and Chief Executive Officer David McKillips told CBS News the company needed to keep up with the times and the interests of today's kids.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
The Blues Festival carries on a tradition that has carried on for all but two of the last 40 years.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.
The Chicago Blues Festival, which will run from June 6 to June 9 at Millennium Park, will feature a performance by the legendary Buddy Guy.
The main 740-seat auditorium will be closed from Monday, Aug. 12, until Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Harold Terens is a 100-year-old World War II veteran, while his bride, Jeanne Swerlin, is a youngster of just 96.
From an eye-catching dragonfly to clouds creating somewhat of a staircase in the sky. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Mary Kay Kleist's eye this week.
The race starts and finishes in Garfield Park and takes runners through some scenic loops through our Douglass and Humbolt Park.
Gusty northwest winds for the afternoon, and then heading into the sunset, winds turn off the lake, and waves build.
People in the LGBTQ+ community and allies are coming together for the fourth annual Lake County Pride Fest! The free, family-friendly event is being held at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center near Civic Center Way and Hook Road. Kristal Larson, the executive director of the LGBTQ+ center for Lake County, explains what guests can expect.
Chicago police said the victims, 31 and 40, were inside when someone fired multiple shots into the restaurant.
Organizers say they keep the focus on community over-commercialization.
The woman was struck in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she died.
Organizers said they had planned the encampment in response to violence Saturday in the Gaza Strip.
Hopkins confirmed that the plan will introduce a curfew time of 8 p.m. for teens under the age of 18.
There are also additional needs this year with months of massive events on the schedule, notably including the Democratic National Convention in August.
At the time of the crash, the city had a strict police policy about when an officer can chase a fleeing vehicle.
A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's.
One man who worked at Aunt Martha's through a third-party security firm was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse against a 14-year-old girl.
Meanwhile, Target was just hit with a class-action lawsuit from Illinois shoppers, who say the retail giant used high-tech cameras to collect face scans of its customers.
Gavin Sheets hit his first career grand slam, and the Chicago White Sox won their second straight after a franchise-record 14-game losing streak, beating the Boston Red Sox 6-1 on Saturday.
TJ Friedl homered and drove in three runs, Andrew Abbott pitched five effective innings and the Cincinnati Reds won their seventh straight, 4-3 over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
McMichael has been battling ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, since 2021.
Garrett Crochet struck out 10 in six innings as Chicago posted its first win since a 5-0 victory at Toronto on May 21.
Nick Lodolo allowed one run through six innings and Tyler Stephenson had a two-run double as the surging Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 for their sixth straight victory.
The Mecher family was on the main floor of their house when the bullet entered through the second story.
Video posted to Citizen app documented the gunshots, followed by people running away.
Police have not said whether the burglaries are connected.
The resident gave chase to the group of people trying to break into cars and homes and got into a shootout with them before being shot twice.
Wilson Barreno, 25, was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery in connection with the stabbing.