Supreme Court hears arguments in Jan. 6 riot which may impact those charged in Illinois
A Chicago man, Kevin Lyons, was charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, among other charges, and sentenced to 51 months in prison.
A Chicago man, Kevin Lyons, was charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, among other charges, and sentenced to 51 months in prison.
John Banuelos faces felony counts of civil disorder, entering a restricted grounds with a deadly weapon, carrying a firearm on Capitol grounds, and discharging a firearm on Capitol grounds.
Karol Chwiesiuk and his sister, Agnieszka, both were sentenced to 3 months home detention and 3 years probation for their roles in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
In the video, a mob is shown crowded outside the doors of the House Chamber, yelling at congressional members through what appears to be broken glass.
Joseph Pavlik pleaded guilty to two charges related to the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
William Lewis, 57, was arrested in Burbank.
Shane Jason Woods, of downstate Auburn, is still facing a murder charge for a Skokie woman's death during a drunken crash in 2022.
Federal prosecutors said Daniel Leyden, 56, "helped set the mob's tone for the rest of January 6" when he helped rioters breach a police barricade.
Robin Reierson, of Schiller Park, is accused of shoving officers at a barricade outside the Capitol, and trying to grab an officer's baton.
A former Georgia official and a journalist were called to testify before a Fulton County grand jury investigating alleged efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the state.
According to the charges, Joseph Bierbrodt broke into the Capitol with his brother, and assaulted a police officer inside.
Lyons filmed as he walked around then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office, where he stole a wallet and a photo of her with late U.S. Rep. John Lewis.
Prosecutors said James Robert Elliot "seemed to view himself as the star of a war movie" during the riot at the Capitol.
Johnston reportedly was fired from his role on the popular cartoon "Bob's Burgers" in December 2021, after it came to light he'd participated in the riot.
Prosecutors said James Robert Elliott swung a flagpole at officers, and then thrust it into a police line – making contact with an officer.
The former president is facing lawsuits filed by members of Congress and U.S. Capitol Police officers.
Critical information, like the fact that militia groups had armed themselves ahead of the rioting, could have helped safeguard the Capitol, government watchdog says.
Joseph Pavlik, 65, was charged with multiple crimes and is accused of being part of a group that tried to shove a police line.
Proceeds from the sales will benefit the U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund, which supports the families of fallen officers.
Agnieszka Chwiesiuk is facing four federal charges.
Agnieszka Chwiesiuk is facing four federal charges in connection with the riot.
Jensen appeared to squander an opportunity for some degree leniency by giving a tepid statement at his sentencing hearing.
Dale Huttle, 61, is charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia with assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon.
The crash involved four total cars with two other people being hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.
The man is the latest of more than two dozen Illinois residents facing charges related to the Jan. 6 riot.
"An abomination, really."
The teacher from Bloom Trail High School in Steger began abusing the student in 2000, according to a lawsuit.
"They don't think of scent as art. But we're changing that. We asked them to include more olfactory artists in their permanent collection."
The neighbors helped protect the mama duck and her ducklings before documenting their journey to a new home.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of more than 50 female and Black employees. The suit claims non-White journalists made 86 cents for every dollar a White employee made.
Under a proposed new policy, Cook County prosecutors would not file drug, gun, and theft charges in cases that begin with minor traffic stops such as broken tail lights or having an expired vehicle registration.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
Wisconsin election officials have voted to provide more details to voters than normal to avoid confusion about a ballot that will have both a special and regular election for a vacant congressional seat.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
A coalition of pro-Palestinian activists groups said they will march with or without permits during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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.
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.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
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 Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
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.
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?)"
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the rainy weather on the way for the Chicago area.
People in north suburban Wilmette have some strong feelings about a new fence that recently appeared outside the South Beach at Gillson Park. CBS 2's Noel Brennan has the story.
In each incident, federal prosecutors said immigrants in search of visas paid to be the victims of a crime. The masterminds of the ring then staged armed robberies so the victims could be fast-tracked for the special visas. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The protesters were occupying the Institute for Politics on the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus early Friday evening. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
A teenage girl was injured after being run over in the parking lot at North Avenue Beach on Thursday, and it was caught on camera. CBS 2 took a look at how Chicago police are preparing for the summer beach season.
The protesters have occupied the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, 5707 S. University Ave. Chicago Police have been spotted at the scene.
The men are accused of staging armed robberies at gas stations, liquor stores, Subway restaurants, Dunkin Donuts stores, and other businesses, and then asking police to certify them as crime victims to get immigration visas.
"An abomination, really."
The teacher from Bloom Trail High School in Steger began abusing the student in 2000, according to a lawsuit.
"They don't think of scent as art. But we're changing that. We asked them to include more olfactory artists in their permanent collection."
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Nina Sanders was brought on to build relationships between the team and the Native American community. But instead, she said she was pushed out.
Eligible homeowners and business owners would be able to have their water bills lowered if they can prove their higher bill is the result of leak in the underground service line.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
The right fielder is the Division III leader in hits and garnered attention for his way of supporting new Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
The slumping Ian Happ hit a solo homer for the Cubs in the second after being held out of the previous two games.
Izzy Scane added to her mark as the women's lacrosse scoring leader with four goals.
Going into Thursday's contest, the Cubs were a game-and-a-half out of first place behind Milwaukee.
The teacher from Bloom Trail High School in Steger began abusing the student in 2000, according to a lawsuit.
Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said there will be a strong police bike patrol presence this weekend to make the beach safer.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
The men are accused of staging armed robberies at gas stations, liquor stores, Subway restaurants, Dunkin Donuts stores, and other businesses, and then asking police to certify them as crime victims to get immigration visas.
A man pulled out a gun during the fight, and the gun went off, but no one was shot, police said.