Wrigleyville robberies: More police deployed after people were robbed in cars
The Wrigleyville area saw five such robberies this past weekend.
The Wrigleyville area saw five such robberies this past weekend.
More than a fifth of the City Council is now either leaving or has already left mid-term.
Last week, Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) acknowledged the hours after the parade are problematic.
The Chicago Pride Parade is returning to the area on and around North Halsted Street this weekend after a two-year hiatus, but there are some safety concerns.
Facing withering criticism for a series of offensive texts about women and his colleagues, Ald. Jim Gardiner on Friday called to apologize to at least one of his targets, Ald. Scott Waguespack, sources told CBS 2.
"Obviously, I'm deeply disappointed. I've known Tom Tunney for 25-plus years, I consider him a friend, and he understands what he did was absolutely wrong," Lightfoot said.
The amount of the fine Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) faces will be determined at an administrative hearing, but could total up to $10,000.
The alderman did not specify how many customers he has allowed to be served inside in defiance of the indoor dining ban, or how often.
"We're excited to be playing baseball again. It's good to be back on the field, even without fans in the ballpark," Cubs executive vice president Mike Lufrano said.
"It's not the questions that are the problem, it is the content of the questions, and the offensive nature of the tone and the questions and the 'concerns,' – in quotes – that were expressed," she said.
The Cubs still won't be able to open Gallagher Way to people who don't have a ticket on the days of games or concerts.
Tunney wasn't willing to relax the rules regarding how many non-game events the team could host, or how late they could keep Gallagher Way open after games, concerts, or festivals.
On Chicago's North Side, the battle for the 44th Ward was described as a fight between a longtime alderman and a prominent ward resident - the Chicago Cubs.
Tom Ricketts owns the Cubs and most of Wrigleyville. Now some are saying he wants to own the alderman.
Ald. Tom Tunney (44th), whose ward includes Wrigley Field, said he supports more netting at ballparks, but he raised liability concerns.
The surge pricing on Cubs game days and for concerts will encompass about 1,100 meters in an area's bounded by Broadway, Belmont, Southport and Irving Park Road.
A city council committee has approved an ordinance that eases restrictions on younger adults working in some places with liquor licenses.
Much of Wrigleyville is torn up due to construction, and bar owners are also concerned about safety.
A long, heated debate between the Cubs, City Hall, and opponents of an outdoor plaza at Wrigley Field could be over, at least according to the mayor's office.
It's been barely a month since the City Council opened the door for food carts to operate legally in Chicago, and already aldermen have begun carving out some parts of the city where they won't be welcome.
Despite some opposition from some members of the community, the annual Pride Parade will stay in the Boystown area of Lakeview this year.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has backed the idea of installing countdown signals at every intersection in Chicago that has a red light camera, so drivers don't have to slam on the brakes to avoid a ticket.
Aldermen have overwhelmingly approved a plan to gradually raise the city's minimum wage to $13 an hour over the next five years.
Aldermen have set the stage to hike the city's minimum wage to $13 an hour over the next four-and-a-half years, under a measure the City Council is expected to approve Tuesday.
The alderman who conducted a survey on whether the gay pride parade should be moved says he has some very preliminary results.
In one of the incidents, police said the suspect entered a business with a hammer.
Highs return to the 80s by the weekend.
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About 300 programs could close when federal grants distributed by the Illinois State Board of Education expire next month.
Similar situations have occurred in other parts of town recently.
Trustee Jason House was approved as mayor pro tem at the village board meeting Monday night.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
Thousands online are likewise saying the CTA's service and safety has been faltering.
Chicago has seen a steady decline in the number of migrants living in temporary shelters in 2024, with the city's shelter population cut nearly in half since January.
The senator and his wife are accused of using his position to benefit three businessmen and two foreign governments in exchange for cash, gold and a luxury car.
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.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
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 Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
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.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
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Police said some of the robberies involved one armed suspect and some involved two suspects. In one of the incidents, police said the suspect entered a business with a hammer.
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Marko Niketic was a senior at Glenbrook South High School and just weeks away from graduating.
In one of the incidents, police said the suspect entered a business with a hammer.
Similar situations have occurred in other parts of town recently.
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Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Zack Short made the most of his first start with Atlanta by breaking a scoreless tie with a run-scoring double in the sixth and the Braves spoiled another strong start by Chicago rookie Shota Imanaga to beat the Cubs 2-0.
The Sky's 12-player roster was set ahead of the season opener after 13th overall draft pick Brynna Maxwell was waived after suffering a knee injury.
Northwestern attacker Izzy Scane has broken the Division I record for women's lacrosse goals.
Amaan Khan, whose mom was born in Pakistan, got the opportunity to pitch for the Pakistan national team.
Mike Clevinger combined with three relievers on a four-hitter, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Saturday night for their season-high fourth consecutive victory.
The three are due for a detention hearing on Tuesday.
The victim, Zet Rodriguez-Lara, was described as a great father to his 6-month-old daughter, a friend, a son, and a brother.
Six people approached the victim while he was near his car in the 5600 block of South Prairie Avenue
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
It was unclear late Friday if the two burglaries are related. But restaurant owner Billy Alvarez said there have been one too many.