South Loop parking lots under siege; "They don't care"
"Saturday morning, I saw a couple of cars that had been broken into, about five to six cars driver-side windows busted out and everything."
"Saturday morning, I saw a couple of cars that had been broken into, about five to six cars driver-side windows busted out and everything."
More than 40 cars have been targeted just this month, mostly in the South Loop. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar spoke to one of those victims and has the story from a parking lot impacted.
Police said the group stormed stores and were fighting through the streets.
Forty people were arrested following the teen takeover in the South Loop, in which a 7-Eleven was looted. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Neighboring businesses said this was the second time a group of teens targeted the area in days. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports. Read more
Police said the group stormed stores and were fighting through the streets. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
In each case, armed robbers approach victims on the street and steal their property while threatening force.
An unidentified man between 40-50 years of age was shot in the torso and taken to Stroger where he later died. A second man was also taken to the hospital in fair condition.
According to prosecutors, the suspect was on the platform when both he and the 28-year-old victim threw rival gang signs at each other.
CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot takes us there and shows us what shoppers are saying about it.
"We thank all of you. And it's not an exaggeration to say you are saving lives."
The Love Fridge project aims to reduce food waste and food insecurity in several Chicago communities.
A sign posted on the Prairie Avenue Love Fridge, at 2023 S. Prairie Ave., says unaccompanied children and teens are dumping out food donations on the sidewalk.
The victim, 62, was riding his bike on the sidewalk right near State and Cermak when police said he was attacked. So far, no one is in custody.
A man in his 60s is recovering after an early morning attack in the South Loop. He was riding his bicycle near State and Cermak when someone beat him with a construction sign and later, his own bike.
The victim was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Avery R. Young is an artist and educator who has been featured in a variety of publications.
The other victim, an 18-year-old man, was struck in the hand and taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital initially reported in good condition.
Cameron Rayford, 18, known for his style and academics, was one of two teens shot in front of classmates in the South Loop this week.
Cameron Rayford, known for his style and academics, was one of two teens shot in front of classmates in the South Loop this week. The other teen survived, but Rayford did not make it. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The 18-year-old man who was shot and killed on Thursday afternoon in the South Loop was a student at a school near where the shooting took place.
The crime scene happened steps away from a the Central (1st) District police station – and minutes after a nearby school was dismissed.
The shooting happened steps from the Central (1st) District police station and also near a school where students had just been dismissed. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Two people were shot in the South Loop, one fatally, on Tuesday afternoon. Police were at the scene near the 2000 block of South State Street. Police said the victims were inside a car around 3:30 p.m. when they were approached by a stolen Kia and an occupant fired shots.
Two teenagers were shot in the South Loop on Tuesday afternoon. Police were at the scene in the 2000 block of South State Street.
Another piping plover, believed to be female, returned to Montrose Beach on Wednesday, giving observers hope that there might be a love connection in the works.
With the summer months ahead, residents are wondering if they will get the needed protection and services they depend on.
The Lollapalooza 2024 schedule was released Thursday morning, which will include appearances from some of the biggest names in music. The popular Perry's stage schedule for Saturday remains a mystery.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Schill defended the university's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters last month to end a tent encampment on campus.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
"My position is actually quite clear. My authority is quite clear that this passage of whatever it was has no bearing on my executive authority," Johnson said.
The former presidential candidate said she will vote for former President Donald Trump in November.
The ordinance would mean dispensaries seeking to open downtown would need approval from the City Council, rather than the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
They are concerned about increased congestion and environmental concerns.
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
Earlier this spring, the grocery store Foxtrot Market ordered 600 baseball caps from local apparel and gift shop Alice & Wonder – only to go out of business abruptly soon afterward.
Kadeya has developed a vending machine that dispenses a drink—and then takes a bottle back, cleans it, and can dispense a new one.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
On Wednesday, the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents, or SOAR, called a town hall meeting with Aldermen Brendan Reilly (42nd) and Brian Hopkins (2nd) to address some of the issues in downtown and Streeterville.
According to Redfin, the median sales price for a home is at a record $387,000. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has some tips for people trying to navigate the current real estate market.
Animal Rescue Foundation is in the CBS 2 News studios with a very special mamma dog named Apple Pie. The organization recently rescued 17 dogs and five cats from Texas that were about to be euthanized.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the fluid forecast, which includes storms and sunshine.
Bluey X Camp is in Lincoln Park and it's an experience you don't want to miss. Stop by Bluey's house for a day of fun.
The victim, a 47-year-old man, was stabbed with a knife by a 41-year-old male offender.
Schill defended the university's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters last month to end a tent encampment on campus.
Highs will be in the 80s with sunny skies.
Another piping plover, believed to be female, returned to Montrose Beach on Wednesday, giving observers hope that there might be a love connection in the works.
With the summer months ahead, residents are wondering if they will get the needed protection and services they depend on.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Neither team has announced its starting pitcher for the series finale Thursday.
Toronto was held to two hits when the Sox beat them 5-0 Tuesday, but responded with a seven-run, two-out rally in the second inning Wednesday.
Swanson had two hits and Hoerner had the walk-off game-winner. Still, the team is battling through recent injures and scuffles at the plate.
Jimenez pulled up limping as he rounded third on a run-scoring play in the fifth inning Tuesday night in Toronto.
Justin Fields is embracing a fresh start in Pittsburgh.
A man got out of a sport-utility vehicle with a gun in hand, and demanded the woman's belongings, police said.
The victim, a 47-year-old man, was stabbed with a knife by a 41-year-old male offender.
Police said the teen, whose name was not released, has been charged with 25 counts of armed robbery with a firearm and two counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
The teen had no other choice but to take the bus to get home from school – and in doing so, he was shot in the arm.
Police said two men began fighting with a victim on a northbound train, and one of the men shot him.