Halloween In Rogers Park; With Killer Still On The Loose, 'A Lot Of People Are Scared'
Several parents in the Rogers Park neighborhood are on edge this Halloween, knowing their children will be trick-or-treating while a killer is still on the loose.
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Several parents in the Rogers Park neighborhood are on edge this Halloween, knowing their children will be trick-or-treating while a killer is still on the loose.
Community activists in Rogers Park are asking the Guardian Angels to help kids safe while trick-or-treating on Halloween, as police search for the killer in two unsolved murders.
A shooting on the Dan Ryan expressway closed the inbound lanes early Monday morning.
A home in southwest suburban Bolingbrook became the center of a crime scene Monday morning after it was shot up.
The North Lawndale organization showcases anti-violence activities funded through 15 small grants from the MacArthur Foundation.
Chicago police said they are closely monitoring the situation and are providing what they call "special attention" to synagogues throughout the city.
Three people were shot and wounded, one of them critically, early Sunday morning on Chicago's South Side.
A 22-year-old man was shot early Sunday morning as he walked along Lake Shore Drive with a group of people.
Two people were shot in a drive-by shooting early Sunday morning near the University of Illinois South Loop campus.
A hospital building on Chicago's northwest side is riddled with bullets after being inadvertently struck by gunfire early Sunday morning.
A 21-year-old man was shot in the arm at Monroe and Wabash.
Friends say Peter Rim was dedicated to his job. He owned two restaurants in Lake In The Hills, called Bistro Wasabi and El Cochino.
"I want justice for my son. I want justice for the community. I want peace."
Two men were killed and another was wounded in a shooting that prompted police to shut down the northbound lanes of Interstate 57 for approximately five hours overnight.
More than 50 shots were fired today at the funeral for a rapper known as Vantrease Criss, or "Dooksie Da Man."
Alexander Varela has been charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of attempted murder, and one count of aggravated battery.
As police search for the Rogers Park killer, some residents say the fear there is taking its toll on the neighborhood.
A man and a woman are dead after a shooting Sunday morning in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side, according to Chicago police.
Illinois State Police said, around 1:45 a.m., troopers responded to a call of a vehicle hit by gunfire in the northbound lanes of I-57 near 119th Street.
Police said a 27-year-old man was trying to break into a house near 87th and Euclid around 10:45 a.m. A 71-year-old man shot the suspect in the hand, and the intruder was arrested a short time later when police arrived.
Police said a 25-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were walking near 95th and Bennett around 2:30 a.m., when a gunman walked up from behind and shot both of them.
Michael Zachery, 23, is charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery.
Two Will County Sheriff's deputies were shot Tuesday night, while attempting to serve a search warrant at a house in Joliet.
Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson determined earlier this year that the officers shouldn't have opened fire on the stolen Jaguar during a chase that ended with the 18-year-old unarmed driver being shot in the back by another officer after he jumped from the vehicle and ran.
According to prosecutors, Weathers called for a Flash Cab at a North Side McDonald's. He directed the driver to the Lincoln Square neighborhood, where he shot the 58-year-old man in the back of the head.
A tornado blasted through Chicago's south suburbs during the midday hours Tuesday.
The executive order tightens air and noise pollution rules for data centers and creates a task force to develop a long-term strategy.
Jahmal Cole founded his nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City with the goal of taking Chicago kids out of their neighborhoods to explore all the city has to offer, and now he is doing it himself.
Police early Tuesday were investigating a crash-and-grab burglary at a minimart in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood.
Two men were critically wounded Monday night in a shootout on Chicago's Near North Side.
The executive order tightens air and noise pollution rules for data centers and creates a task force to develop a long-term strategy.
South Carolina Republicans will be choosing a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, and Minnesota's Senate primary is another battle between moderate and progressive Democrats.
President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
Liam Stanton, one of the 10 candidates for mayor of Chicago, announced Monday morning that he was withdrawing from the race and endorsing Alexi Giannoulias.
A group of activists and elected officials filed reports with the Chicago Police Department on Monday, alleging crimes committed by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz last fall.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
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.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
With the cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce growing and consumers wary of the products on grocery shelves, many in Chicago are turning to local farmers market for fresh and safe greens.
East Chicago, Indiana is being placed on a precautionary boil water advisory starting Monday morning for planned installations that could affect water safety.
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
Chicago's Wishbone Restaurant will soon be closing after 36 years in business.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
If weather forces an evacuation, shelter sites are located at Grant Park North, Grant Park South, and Millennium Lakeside Garages, accessible through the vehicle entrance on Michigan Avenue.
Grant Park was filled with tens of thousands of people Thursday for the start of Lollapalooza, as warm weather greeted festivalgoers on day one of the four-day music festival.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Severe storms are hitting Aurora, Illinois, with heavy rain causing flooding and damaging winds.
CBS meteorologists are tracking severe weather moving into the Chicago area.
CNN recently detailed the story of Sam Tunick, an activist headed home from the Dominican Republic when he was pulled aside by Border Patrol in Atlanta. He refused to answer questions, so officers asked for the passcode on his phone. Instead, prosecutors said he gave them a password that effectively wiped his phone, and now he faces charges. Travel Editor Peter Greenberg explains what happened.
Jahmal Cole founded his nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City with the goal of taking Chicago kids out of their neighborhoods to explore all the city has to offer, and now he is doing it himself with his Live 77 project. Cole joins Dana Kozlov and Audrina Sinclair.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued as a line of severe storms barrels its way into the Chicago area.
Multiple Chicago-area counties are under tornado warnings Tuesday morning as a line of very destructive storms barrels through.
Another round of severe weather hit the Chicago area during the day Tuesday, prompting tornado warnings and causing what were expected to be widespread severe tree damage and power outages.
A tornado blasted through Chicago's south suburbs during the midday hours Tuesday.
The executive order tightens air and noise pollution rules for data centers and creates a task force to develop a long-term strategy.
Jahmal Cole founded his nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City with the goal of taking Chicago kids out of their neighborhoods to explore all the city has to offer, and now he is doing it himself.
Many unanswered questions remain after 56 decomposing bodies were found inside a Chicago funeral home last week.
A lawsuit on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by police in Humboldt Park in March claims a CPD officer fired deadly shots just after arriving at a controlled scene instead of de-escalating.
Neighbors of a South Side animal feed plant have complained about the noxious smell and air quality for years. Now the city of Chicago and state of Illinois are suing Pullman Innovations to clean up the air, as well as for alleged illegal work and permit violations.
The owners of a Far South Side funeral home where dozens of decomposing bodies were found earlier this week have run into trouble with state regulators before over their handling of bodies at a crematory in the south suburbs.
University of Illinois researchers have found a correlation between more green spaces and less violence in neighborhoods. A group in Chicago is planting trees with the mission to bring beauty and safety to the whole city.
Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 AL batting title with the Chicago White Sox, has decided to retire after spending 10 years in the major leagues.
The Chicago White Sox are preparing for another sold-out crowd on Tuesday night at Rate Field as they celebrate the team's most famous fan, Pope Leo XIV.
Colson Montgomery's 26th homer, a three-run shot, capped Chicago's four-run third inning and the White Sox held on to beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Sunday.
Chicago Bears receiver Luther Burden III will reportedly miss a little bit of time with a groin injury he suffered at practice on Saturday.
Ian Happ hit a two-run homer, Miguel Amaya added a three-run shot and the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 10-2 on Sunday.
Police early Tuesday were investigating a crash-and-grab burglary at a minimart in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood.
Two men were critically wounded Monday night in a shootout on Chicago's Near North Side.
A man and a woman were killed in a shooting at a Chicago Public Schools elementary school on Monday afternoon near Midway International Airport.
Chicago police issued a business alert this past weekend, warning store employees to be vigilant as detectives investigate a pair of robberies.
At least five people were killed, and 14 more were wounded, in shootings in Chicago this weekend as of early Sunday afternoon. The victims ranged in age from 17 to 50.
