Rockford, Illinois mourns four people killed in rampage
Christian Ivan Soto, 22, is charged with killing four people and wounding seven in a rampage that involved stabbings and other violence. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
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Christian Ivan Soto, 22, is charged with killing four people and wounding seven in a rampage that involved stabbings and other violence. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Craig Garr said he witnessed a man police have identified as Christian Ivan Soto stabbing his mail carrier. Larson is now charged with killing four people and injuring seven in a rampage. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
The brutal attack ripped through one neighborhood in a span of about 20 minutes. Five people were injured in addition to the four killed, and at least some of them were stabbed. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
A suspect was in custody after several people were stabbed Wednesday afternoon in Rockford, Illinois.
After the CBS 2 Investigators pressed the state for days, they finally admitted mistakes involving the release of Crosetti Brand from prison.
Luis Lira-Hernandez, 33, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with one felony count of attempted first-degree murder.
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board was never told a pregnant Chicago woman feared for her life, and was seeking an order of protection against her ex-boyfriend, before he was paroled and later allegedly stabbed her and killed her 11-year-old son.
Crosetti Brand, who has a violent history of domestic battery, is accused of going to his ex-girlfriend's apartment, stabbing her, and killing her 11-year-old son, Jayden Perkins, on the day after he was paroled. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board was never told a pregnant Chicago woman feared for her life, and was seeking an order of protection against her ex-boyfriend, before he was paroled and later allegedly stabbed her and killed her 11-year-old son.
Crosetti Brand is charged with stabbing a woman and killing her 11-year-old son in Edgewater. The Cook County State's Attorney's office has now clarified a statement in which State's Attorney Kim Foxx said the woman had a "lifetime order of protection" against Brand.
Last week, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said a “lifetime order of protection” had been granted to a woman against a man now charged with stabbing her and killing her son. The State's Attorney's office walked back the claim Monday.
The family of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins and his mother physically went after suspect Crosetti Brand in court Friday. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Crosetti Brand is charged with stabbing and critically wounding a woman he once dated, and stabbing her 11-year-old son to death. The CBS 2 Investigators obtained documents showing the victim was in court just three weeks ago, asking for an emergency order of protection -- but that order was denied. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Crosetti Brand had been released from custody the day before police say he stabbed a woman he had once dated to the point where she was in critical condition, and stabbed and killed the woman's 11-year-old son. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Crosetti Brand, 37, is charged with stabbing 11-year-old Jayden Perkins to death and stabbing and critically injuring Jayden's mother. Brand was out free despite a lengthy history of violence. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Crosetti Brand is charged with stabbing an 11-year-old boy to death and stabbing the boy’s pregnant mother to the point where she was in critical condition. On Friday, police Supt. Larry Snelling himself questioned how Brand was set free on Tuesday, despite the victim pleading for an emergency order of protection just three weeks ago. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Police said the pregnant woman had an order of protection against suspect Crosetti Brand, and he was not only known to police - he has a long history of domestic battery. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
A pregnant mother had sought an order of protection before she and her 11-year-old son were attacked in their Edgewater neighborhood home on Wednesday. The stabbing attack resulted in the boy's death.
Jaydone Perkins, 11, was stabbed to death in the attack in Edgewater, and his pregnant mother was fighting for her life late Thursday. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports on an emergency order of protection against the suspect that was denied.
A suspect was in custody Wednesday night after police said a man stabbed an 11-year-old boy to death, and critically injured the boy's pregnant mother, in an Edgewater neighborhood apartment. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
An 11-year-old boy was killed and his pregnant mother was critically stabbed Wednesday morning in what police said was a domestic incident in the Edgewater neighborhood. One person was in custody Wednesday afternoon.
An 11-year-old boy was killed and his pregnant mother was critically stabbed Wednesday morning in what police said was a domestic incident in the Edgewater neighborhood. One person was in custody Wednesday afternoon.
Hugo Reza-Valdespino, 43, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
One of the two brothers, who was only 13 years old, died as a result of the stabbing. A 50-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder.
Prosecutors revealed a possible motive for a playground stabbing of two teenage brothers earlier this week in south suburban Chicago Heights. One of the brothers, who was only 13 years old, died as a result of the stabbing. In court on Friday, attorneys revealed new details about what happened in Chicago Heights last Monday.
Neighbors want it to be a mixed-use space that serves the community. However, the 500 housing units are still part of the revised proposal.
Residents could be eligible for a huge paycheck for their troubles.
Chicago has outscored opponents 51-18 during its winning streak, the team's longest since an eight-game run in July 2023.
The family said they fed their dog, Maya, the brand's "Wilderness Chicken Grain-Free" food for years based on marketing claims that it was "the healthiest food possible."
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley was hospitalized earlier this month after suffering a stroke, but has since returned home and is doing fine, according to his former press secretary.
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
Voters in Indiana are now banned from using university IDs to cast their ballots.
A new push has been launched to get a Chicago Bears stadium deal approved in Springfield, in an effort to keep the Bears in Illinois.
President Donald Trump's influence on the Republican Party is facing a test in Indiana's upcoming primary.
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Trader Joe's is planning to open a new location at the Lincoln Village Shopping Center in Chicago's North Park neighborhood, the office of Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) recently announced.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Whole Foods will soon be moving into a vacant space in a relatively new commercial building in Chicago's Lakeview community, a local chamber of commerce group said.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo The Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two incurable movement disorders that will forever change the way that she sings.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham found that while occasional naps are helpful, older adults who took long, frequent naps, especially in the morning, had a higher risk of death.
General Mills, which owns Blue Buffalo, says it does not comment on pending litigation, but said they "… Stand behind the quality and safety of our pet food and believe this case is without merit. We have moved to dismiss the case."
Researchers from University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that teenagers who use cannabis show slower thinking and memory skills as they get older.
At a meeting held by Mars/Wrigley, Vice President John Benazzi listened to residents concerned about the property becoming housing
Fog will pose a concern near the lakefront through Wednesday morning. The latest from Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon.
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley was hospitalized earlier this month after suffering a stroke, but has since returned home and is doing fine, according to his former press secretary.
Residents could be eligible for a huge paycheck for their troubles.
Neighbors want it to be a mixed-use space that serves the community. However, the 500 housing units are still part of the revised proposal.
Cook County Crime Stoppers will be canvassing Tuesday in search of answers in the hit-and-run that killed 15-year-old Violet Harris in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood last month.
The family said they fed their dog, Maya, the brand's "Wilderness Chicken Grain-Free" food for years based on marketing claims that it was "the healthiest food possible."
Residents in one part of Chicago's Noble Square neighborhood say they've been dealing with cars careening off the Kennedy Expressway and crashing into their front yard for decades, and the state won't help.
Madeline Morgan said she was repeatedly stalked and abused, even though the man responsible was forced to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, which was cut off.
Chicago deals with the worst traffic congestion in the U.S., according to the 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard from INRIX, a transportation analytics company.
A specially designed playground in the West Pullman neighborhood is making a difference, addressing flooding and the impact of climate change across Chicago.
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
Chicago has outscored opponents 51-18 during its winning streak, the team's longest since an eight-game run in July 2023.
With four picks in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft this weekend, the Chicago Bears are expected to try to shore up their defense, particularly their pass rush, in an effort to build a consistent playoff contender.
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is leaving, the team announced Tuesday.
Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer for Chicago, and Michael Conforto added a sacrifice fly.
The Bears currently hold seven draft picks, starting with the 25th overall in the first round, their lowest selection in well over a decade.
Cook County Crime Stoppers will be canvassing Tuesday in search of answers in the hit-and-run that killed 15-year-old Violet Harris in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood last month.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with robbing a woman on a CTA Blue Line train on Chicago's Northwest Side, Chicago police said Tuesday.
The FBI on Tuesday announced a reward of $50,000 for the arrest and conviction of a man wanted in the 2021 shooting death of a National Guard member.
Mexico's security officials said a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 people, including six Americans.
D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, is charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under 14 and mutilating a body.
