Dispatcher Involved In Traffic Shooting
A 47-year-old woman who reportedly works as an emergency dispatcher got into an argument with the 18-year-old before gunfire erupted.
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A 47-year-old woman who reportedly works as an emergency dispatcher got into an argument with the 18-year-old before gunfire erupted.
Police said the Leroy Moore was walking out of a store at 71st and State around 8:20 p.m. when shots rang out and he was struck in the chest
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Most recently, a man was shot to death in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood on the South Side.
Robert Sharpe was walking on the 400 block of North Kedzie to go to dialysis treatment when a gunman confronted him and demanded his money.
A paralyzed man in a wheelchair was shot to death outside a movie theater Monday afternoon in south suburban Country Club Hills.
An 18-year-old man was seriously wounded early Tuesday, when he was shot just steps away from a Target store in the South Loop.
Most recently, a man was found shot to death Monday night in the South Side Grand Crossing neighborhood.
At 1:26 a.m., a male got out of a red Camaro in the 8400 block of South Maryland and opened fire, striking the man in his chest, police said
Officers responded to a shooting about 2:50 p.m. in the 6300 block of South St. Lawrence.
The most recent fatal shooting happened about 3:20 a.m. Sunday in the South Shore neighborhood.
So far this year, 1,937 people have been shot in the city, leaving 338 dead, according to Chicago Sun-Times data.
Three people were in the vehicle at 11:41 p.m. in the southbound local lanes near 43rd Street when someone in another car started shooting.
Officers responding to a shooting found the man with a head wound, lying in the street next to a vehicle in the 200 block of West 95th.
The circumstances of the killing were unknown. Area South detectives have opened a homicide investigation.
Witnesses found the man lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the chest about 12:15 a.m. in the 10000 block of South Parnell.
The man was shot in the abdomen and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he died, police said.
One or more shooters opened fire on the teen from a vehicle going north in the 200 block of South Maplewood at 10:50 p.m., police said.
About 2:20 a.m., someone opened fire in the 7900 block of South Emerald while the 28-year-old man was standing outside, police said.
Charles Williams allegedly told ATF agents he knew the guns he traded would end up in the hands of La Raza members.
The man was standing in the 3100 block of West Lexington about 12:20 a.m. when shots rang out and he was struck multiple times, police said.
The Cook County Sheriff's office said the boy, whose name wasn't released because he is a juvenile, is charged with involuntary manslaughter
The driver, a male whose age wasn't known, was not injured in the incident, but the Chevy Impala was damaged by gunfire, police said.
The man suffered a minor injury to his neck and was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was treated and released.
According to police, a man walked up to an apartment at 53rd and King around 5:30 a.m., and fired 5 to 6 shots into the window.
The mass gathering turned into a shooting in which seven teens were shot in two separate incidents.
Crown Point Mayor Peter Land says that flooding has been an issue for years and that the construction plan has been in the works for almost 10 years.
The rain over the July Fourth holiday weekend overwhelmed a massive system meant to handle Chicago's stormwater, causing untreated water to be dumped into area rivers.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has transferred $1 million from his former congressional account to a super PAC supporting Michael Alfonso, his 26-year-old son-in-law, who is running for Duffy's old Wisconsin seat in an Aug. 11 primary.
Three children who died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin amid a sudden storm last week were found inside the sunken vessel, police said.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has transferred $1 million from his former congressional account to a super PAC supporting Michael Alfonso, his 26-year-old son-in-law, who is running for Duffy's old Wisconsin seat in an Aug. 11 primary.
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed legislation aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable.
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.
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.
Chicago police say six teens were shot during the large gathering over the July 4 weekend. A seventh victim was shot minutes earlier.
The United States Postal Service is planning to raise the cost of a first-class forever stamp from 78 to 82 cents. Federal regulators would still need to approve the price hike.
The ongoing energy crisis has already disrupted transportation and delayed thousands of surgeries.
The tech giant plans to shed a little more than 2% of its global workforce. The Xbox gaming unit is among the hardest hit sectors.
The café is part of Bridge to Freedom—an organization that helps people re-entering the community after being incarcerated.
Three children who died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake amid a sudden storm last week were found inside the sunken vessel, police said.
Fans of all ages are getting ready for Monday night's game against Belgium for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. A watch party in Daley Plaza will close streets downtown.
The mass gathering turned into a shooting in which seven teens were shot in two separate incidents.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed legislation aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable.
Crown Point Mayor Peter Land says that flooding has been an issue for years and that the construction plan has been in the works for almost 10 years.
Crown Point Mayor Peter Land says that flooding has been an issue for years and that the construction plan has been in the works for almost 10 years.
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.
Fans of all ages are getting ready for Monday night's game against Belgium for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. A watch party in Daley Plaza will close streets downtown.
Briscoe held off Christopher Bell in NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway, racing to his first Cup Series win of the season.
The finale was delayed by rain and unplayable conditions on the water-logged outfield warning track.
Alex Bregman doubled in a run, pinch-hitter Pedro Ramirez had an RBI and the Cubs posted two unearned runs to win for the 10th time in their last 13 games.
In less than a month, Chicago Sky rookie Gabriela Jaquez went from winning a national title at UCLA to being drafted fifth overall by the Sky.
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
Lake County, Illinois, sheriff's deputies and a K9 were credited with stopping a burglary in progress Sunday night.
Two teenage boys stood charged Monday with robbing a woman in downtown Chicago the night before.
A 72-year-old man was slashed and killed in a fight in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood early Sunday.
One of the men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew last week was due back in court Monday in an unrelated case.
