Two men charged in murder-for-hire plot that left woman dead in Chicago suburbs
Police said one suspect was upset that his relationship with the victim has ended, so he had a hit man kill her.
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Police said one suspect was upset that his relationship with the victim has ended, so he had a hit man kill her.
"I'm a genealogist, and I enjoyed researching the people that were here."
Actors will be in costume this weekend, taking on roles of historical figures. And they'll be performing in a cemetery. CBS 2's Noel Brennan takes us on a preview of the Oakwood Cemetery Walk.
A man is charged with driving under the influence after crashing into a Lake County Sheriff's squad car that was transporting an arrestee Saturday morning.
The victim was taken to Vista Medical Center East where he was pronounced dead in the emergency room, the office said.
The Chicago Bears have said they are considering communities outside Arlington Heights for a new stadium – and now, Waukegan has thrown its hat in the ring.
The Chicago Bears have said they are considering communities outside Arlington Heights for a new stadium – and now, Waukegan has thrown its hat in the ring.
Police say officers responded to the 500 block of South Genesee Street around 2:33 p.m. for a report of a shooting.
Two teenage boys are being held on $5 million bond after they were arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of a beloved coach and counselor in Waukegan last month.
The suspects are two boys, one 16 and the other 17 years of age, and were charged as adults.
Two teenage boys were arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of a beloved coach and counselor in Waukegan last month. The charges stem from the May 6 shooting death of Niolis Collazo, 23. Waukegan police said Thursday that investigators identified the two suspects, one age 16 and the other age 17, in collaboration with the Lake County State's Attorney's Office.
Tapia's vehicle was located a short time later in Waukegan but was unoccupied, police said.
This week is Period Poverty Awareness Week - a time to draw attention to the number of people who struggle to pay for necessary menstrual products.
Terry is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
On Saturday around 10:30 p.m. police discovered that two vehicles had been hit by bullets around 10th Street and Lewis Avenue. Collazo was shot and taken to Vista East Medical Center, where she died.
Both the Romeoville and Waukegan police departments are hosting gun buyback programs this afternoon.
Anyone can visit the listed locations and turn in their firearms - no questions asked.
Around 10 p.m. Saturday, a person was trying to cross Washington Street near Green Bay Road, when they were hit by a car heading east. That driver did not stop.
Waukegan police are looking for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run over the weekend.
Preliminary results revealed Gray died of drowning.
The buyback will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Most Blessed Trinity Parish Catholic Church in Waukegan.
The buyback will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Most Blessed Trinity Parish Catholic Church in Waukegan.
One driver accused of racing was taken into custody, while the other took off.
Officers say the drivers of a black 2004 Acura and another car started racing each other at Lewis Avenue and York House Road, when the Acura hit a third car.
Gray has been missing since March 18, after he was last seen at a bar in Waukegan.
After a few months of repairs, the store is hosting a grand reopening party.
Organizers say the event's return is a symbol of the community's resiliency following Operation Midway Blitz last year.
Chicago White Sox snapped a four-game losing streak with a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
Chicago police say a USPS worker got out of the truck to deliver mail when the suspect hopped in and drove away.
This week on The Angle, CBS Chicago's Chris Tye sat down with Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to dive deeper into his campaign to become Chicago's next mayor.
This week on The Angle, CBS Chicago's Chris Tye sat down with Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to dive deeper into his campaign to become Chicago's next mayor.
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced in a campaign video on Sunday that he is running for a second term.
A federal judge has granted a stipulated temporary restraining order exempting the Chicago Archdiocese and its health care providers from participating in Illinois' new medical aid in dying law or being penalized for their refusal.
Five months until the 2027 mayoral election in Chicago, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is leading in early polling, and has a commanding lead in fundraising.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Tuesday announced two human cases and one death from the West Nile virus in the city this year, and one of those two people has died.
The Jackson Chance Foundation supports the lives of families with babies in the NICU by removing the financial burden of finding parking near hospitals.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
More than 100 Black-owned businesses were showcased at Soldier Field Sunday for Black on the Block.
The stage was set and the air was humid as rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage for the first of two Chicago concerts at Soldier Field Thursday night.
James Fulton Engstrom, now a healthy teenager, was born without a pulse in 2010 — and his survival is the miracle the Catholic Church credited to Fulton Sheen's intercession, clearing the way for beatification.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
The Edgewater Music Festival was under way this weekend on Chicago's north lakefront.
People around the world, including Chicago, continued to gather Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Dolly Parton.
In May, a driver hit the front of Avondale Coffee Club, forcing the shop to close the front entrance and limit seating.
El Grito Chicago ended its first night at Grant Park on Saturday and authorities monitored for car caravans near downtown as people marked Mexican Independence Day. These celebrations are juxtaposed with ongoing concerns of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity.
The medical examiner's office says 34-year-old Martina Ronak Christian from Des Plaines was pulled from the water around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11.
The incidents happened between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Friday in the Avondale neighborhood.
The local organization provides free books to underserved children. President and CEO Michael Abello talks more about how they’re helping to address the literacy issue.
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced in a campaign video on Sunday that he is running for a second term.
The 15-year-old girl is facing murder charges after CPD said she pushed a man from a moving CTA Red Line train on Labor Day.
After a few months of repairs, the store is hosting a grand reopening party.
Organizers say the event's return is a symbol of the community's resiliency following Operation Midway Blitz last year.
Chicago police say a USPS worker got out of the truck to deliver mail when the suspect hopped in and drove away.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Several lawsuits are challenging Illinois' medical aid in dying law that is set to take effect on Sept. 12, including one in federal court arguing the law discriminates against people with disabilities.
Back in 2023, ISP got a $10 million grant from the Illinois Secretary of State's Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council.
Two years before dozens of decomposing bodies were found inside the South Chicago Chapel funeral home, police in nearby Evergreen Park found two bodies in the owners' minivan outside their home.
Chicago White Sox snapped a four-game losing streak with a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
The Cubs won their second straight as the Pirates dropped a second straight after winning nine of 11.
Erik Pedersen, 10, and his family got exclusive on-field access and spent time in the dugout during batting practice before Saturday's game.
Rookies Joshua Báez and Leo Bernal each three hits and drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-3.
Alex Bregman hit his 25th homer and doubled among three hits, Shota Imanaga tossed six effective innings and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Friday to end a four-game slide.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Police are searching for a group wanted for damaging multiple cars in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Thieves stole three golf carts from the Billy Caldwell Golf Course on Chicago's Northwest Side early Thursday.
Dorian Smith spent much of his time at the Grant Park skate park, where skaters knew him as Avery. His father said the family is distraught. No one is in custody.
