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Jemel Roberson's family has sued Officer Ian Covey and the village of Midlothian, calling the shooting unreasonable, unprovoked and unjustified.
Two teen girls were shot Thursday afternoon in Waukegan, police said.
Two men were killed, and another was critically wounded in a shooting Wednesday morning in the East Garfield Park neighborhood.
Four Chicago police officers accused of covering up the circumstances of the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald face possible firing, as the Chicago Police Board begins a hearing on their case on Wednesday.
A 78-year-old man turned the tables on would-be robbers in the Belmont Central neighborhood Monday evening, shooting one of three men who tried to break into his home with a crowbar.
An Indianapolis man has been charged with killing a 35-year-old woman and her 13-year-old son last month in Gary, Indiana.
A 14-year-old girl was seriously wounded when she was struck by a stray bullet Monday night in the South Commons neighborhood.
According to the Secretary of State's office, the offender walked up to the man, shot him and then fled on foot.
Six people were injured, including two children. All were stable and recovering Sunday night except 8-year-old Mekhi McGruder, who was still at Comer Children's Hospital in serious condition.
More than 30 people in Chicago were shot over the weekend, three of them fatally, as Chicago had its warmest weekend in six months.
Six people, including two children, were wounded in an Englewood mass shooting Saturday evening, Chicago police said.
A 29-year-old Chicago man was arrested for killing a 27-year-old man at a Berwyn Airbnb last month, police said.
Julius Glover, of the 200 block of Klein Creek Court in Carol Stream, has been identified as the man who was fatally shot by Bloomingdale police after he stole a car and threatened police with a knife Friday night.
Jaquan Washington, 22, has been charged in the murder of off-duty Chicago police officer John Rivera.
Police said the victims were sitting in a parked car near 77th and Eggleston around 11:30 p.m., when three men got out of a blue sedan, and started shooting into their vehicle.
A 17-year-old girl was shot in a park in the Logan Square neighborhood Monday evening, according to Chicago police.
One person died and four others were injured during a shooting in East Garfield Park early Sunday morning.
Hundreds of family, friends, and fellow officers turned out Friday morning for the funeral for slain Officer John Rivera, killed while off-duty last weekend in the River North neighborhood.
A mayoral candidate is asking the Cook County Sheriff for help because he is concerned staffing prevents the police department from handling a recent spike in violence.
Chicago police say a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in the Fuller Park neighborhood Tuesday night, just two doors down from his own home.
A 10-year-old boy is in intensive care after he was shot Saturday afternoon in Harvey, police said.
The two men charged with the murder of officer John Rivera both have past criminal records, according to Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson.
Menelik Jackson 24, and Jovan Battle 32, both were charged with one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder. Jackson also was charged with one count of resisting/obstructing a police officer.
A 33-year-old woman was killed, her 34-year-old husband was critically wounded, and their 1-year-old boy was shot in the knee, when someone shot up their car in the West Pullman neighborhood early Monday morning.
Chicago Police Supt. Supt. Eddie Johnson addressed the media Saturday after off-duty officer John Rivera was fatally shot in River North.
The tree ended up through the windshield, just centimeters from the passenger's face.
Police released a photo of the suspect they said killed one man and injured two others in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on June 29.
Park Ridge police said the worker was caught on surveillance video hitting the child in the chest and stomach while the child was lying on the floor.
Joliet police said officers assigned to the fireworks display at the park responded to reports of a group of juveniles causing a disturbance at the playground near Bluff Street, south of Jefferson Street Friday night.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 54.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the health agency, said the spread of misinformation impacted lives.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is making moves to remove state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) from office.
Special Agent-in-Charge Douglas DePodesta, who has led FBI Chicago for the past three years, is leaving his post on July 6.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
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.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
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.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Renowned singer-songwriter and Chicago-area native John Prine will be honored with a mural at the Old Town School of Folk Music in the Lincoln Square community.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
For the first time since the deadly parade shooting in 2022, there was no public remembrance planned. City and park district officials said they are focusing on developing new traditions.
Tens of thousands are expected to fill the National Mall this evening, ahead of President Trump's speech and a record-setting fireworks display, but the triple-digit heat has been having an impact on some of the festivities, forcing the cancellation of the National Independence Day Parade.
Everything you need to know before heading out what is expected to be its longest show in celebration of America's 250th birthday.
During strong Friday afternoon storms, a mom, daughter, and one other person were inside this blue sports-utility vehicle when an entire tree slammed down on it.
Park Ridge police say Olivia Cepeda, 29, was caught on surveillance video hitting a 4-year-old child in the chest and stomach while the child was lying on the floor.
Frequent lightning, damaging winds and torrential downpours may accompany the strongest storms.
Two Chicago police officers were shot on the city's South Side Friday evening during a struggle after a traffic stop. The driver was also shot and critically injured.
It is unclear how the fire started and whether there were any displacements.
The tree ended up through the windshield, just centimeters from the passenger's face.
Three children died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday, Lake Geneva police said.
About 13,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries in 2025, and with America's 250 birthday celebration about to start, doctors worry even more people could get hurt this year.
A new AI-powered tool being used by some police departments claims to turn a shell casing into an investigative lead in under 24 minutes.
University of Illinois - Chicago scientists took their lab work to the streets of the South Side during this week's heat wave, checking on tree cover and tree health in some of Chicago's more vulnerable neighborhoods.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
Nathan Church and Masyn Winn hit three-run homers and the St. Louis Cardinals had 17 hits overall to beat the Chicago Cubs 17-1.
Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in the AL Central.
The Cubs (49-38) have won five straight after sweeping the Padres (43-42), who have lost five in a row.
Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Alex Bregman, Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong added homers to help the Cubs win for the 10th time in 12 games.
Chicago police are looking for three men who targeted four businesses in Bridgeport and Bronzeville overnight, on the hunt for ATMs and cash registers.
Two people are dead, and one is injured after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday.
A man was ordered detained Thursday after the shooting death of an employee at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, earlier this week.
A man is charged for sexually assaulting a woman while she was jogging on the 606 Trail in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood over the weekend.
Burglars crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Loop early Thursday morning.
