Stolen Vehicle Flees Traffic Stop, Crashes In South Loop
An Illinois State Trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop at Roosevelt and Canal after identifying the vehicle as stolen, but the vehicle drove off, according to Illinois State Police.
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An Illinois State Trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop at Roosevelt and Canal after identifying the vehicle as stolen, but the vehicle drove off, according to Illinois State Police.
Police are searching for a 17-year-old girl who has been missing from the South Loop neighborhood for more than a week.
David Calvin, 20, and Kevin Billingslea, 27, each face one felony count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle, according to a statement from Chicago Police.
Chris Cervantes, 19, faces one count of attempted first-degree murder, according to Chicago Police.
Caress T. Shumaker, 29, is accused of stabbing 27-year-old Ronald Thomas in the chest at 8:40 p.m. during an argument in his apartment in the 2100 block of South Michigan Avenue.
Ronald Thomas, 27, was stabbed in the chest during an argument with his 29-year-old wife or girlfriend at 8:40 p.m. in his apartment in the 2100 block of South Michigan Avenue, according to Chicago Police and the Cook County medical examiner's office.
The homicide happened during a Friday night fight in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood on the South Side.
Cameron White, 25, faces two counts of attempted first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated battery with the discharge of a firearm, all felonies, according to a statement from Chicago Police.
Two people were shot outside a South Loop nightclub early Saturday.
Two people were killed and at least seven others have been wounded in Thanksgiving weekend shootings across Chicago since Wednesday night.
The 31-year-old bumped into another unknown male while in the nightclub in the 2100 block of South Wabash Avenue about 3:15 a.m. and the two exchanged words, police said. As the man was walking through a nearby parking lot a short time later, he was shot in the chest.
Jason Hooks, 20, has been charged with two felony counts of aggravated sexual assault, police said.
From the time we're young, we're told to pay attention when we cross the street. Now a wordy display on a stretch of Roosevelt threatens to distract us all.
The Fire Department said the man was in the garage area, working with high-pressure air – perhaps a steam pipe – when a device malfunctioned, and exploded in his face. The worker suffered massive head injuries, and was killed instantly.
Officers in the Chicago Police Department's Bicycle Unit pulled a man over after they saw him talking on a cellphone while at a stoplight in the South Loop during the Thursday evening rush hour, police said.
Three people were wounded in a shooting after an argument on a party bus in the South Loop Sunday morning.
The attack happened about 7:30 p.m. in the 200 block of West 18th Street, according to police News Affairs Officer Nicole Trainor.
In both cases, two males walked up to people on the sidewalk and punched or knocked them to the ground, police said.
The man entered the Fifth Third Bank branch at 601 S. Clark St. at 9:36 a.m. with a knife and demanded cash, according to police and the FBI. He left the bank with an undisclosed amount of money, police said.
The man — thought to be in his 50s or 60s — was found unresponsive by officers about 12:35 a.m. on the southbound tracks at the Harrison station, police said. Preliminary information indicates he had been trying to retrieve a large ball that fell on the tracks when he hit the electrically charged third rail.
-A 37-year-old west suburban man who walked into a South Loop street was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday afternoon.
More than 2,500 people, mostly kids, were marching from the South Loop to Bronzeville on Friday, demanding an end to the violence on the streets as students get ready to start their summer break.
The march will step off at 10 a.m. in the South Loop. Students from all five Perspectives Charter Schools will march to the Bronzeville neighborhood. Kids from Evanston, Tennessee, and Georgia also will join the effort.
The most recent shooting happened about 11:40 p.m. in the North Lawndale neighborhood on the Southwest Side. A 14-year-old boy was outside in the 2200 block of South Central Park Avenue when an SUV drove past and someone inside fired shots in his direction.
In the hallway outside one of the condo units, painters have been at work covering up the latest piece of racist graffiti left behind by somebody. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
Burglars crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Loop early Thursday morning.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were due in court for a detention hearing on Thursday.
For the second time this year, Chicago alderpeople did not meet quorum at the City Council's Transportation Committee hearing with CTA leadership.
The Vatican says bishops from the ultra-conservative Catholic SSPX society were automatically excommunicated after ignoring Pope Leo's plea for unity.
Chicago Cubs superfan known as "The Pink Hat Guy" has died at the age of 81, according to family members.
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.
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling announced Wednesday that he is retiring later this month.
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker vowed the state will continue to protect transgender Illinoisans and athletes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday.
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.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
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.
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.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were due in court or a detention hearing on Thursday. Lauren Victory reports.
A foodborne parasite is making people sick across U.S. The CDC is working to determine the source.
Chicago Cubs superfan known as "The Pink Hat Guy" has died, according to family members.
For the second time this year, Chicago alderpeople did not meet quorum at the City Council's Transportation Committee hearing with CTA leadership.
Rescue teams are continuing their search after a deadly earthquake in Venezuela.
Four people were injured in a mass shooting near a gas station in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood overnight.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were due in court or a detention hearing on Thursday.
Chicago Cubs superfan known as "The Pink Hat Guy" has died at the age of 81, according to family members.
July 4th fireworks and celebrations in 2026 will mark the United States' 250th birthday. Here's where to see Independence Day fireworks in Chicago, surrounding suburbs and in Northwest Indiana.
Burglars crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Loop early Thursday morning.
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.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
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.
Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago's seven-run third inning and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.
A 9-year-old boy from Arizona won a nice chunk of change recently, thanks in part to the signature of Chicago White Sox infielder and slugger Munetaka Murakami.
Burglars crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Loop early Thursday morning.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were due in court for a detention hearing on Thursday.
An alleged member of a criminal cyber hacking group had been extradited to Chicago face federal charges after being arrested in Finland.
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
A man was arrested and charged this week with shooting and killing his estranged wife in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood this past January.
