Private security comes to Chicago's Fulton Market; some neighbors want more police
Neighborhood groups have been pushing for such a measure – btu they say they did not hire the private security. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
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Neighborhood groups have been pushing for such a measure – btu they say they did not hire the private security. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Prosecutors laid out the events leading up to Clarence Johnson allegedly stabbing his coworker, Francois Swain, to death on Wednesday at the City Winery.
Clarence Johnson, 41, of Bellwood – was charged Thursday night with one count of first-degree murder in the stabbing that killed Francois Reed-Swain, 47.
The victim, a 47-year-old man, was stabbed with a knife by a 41-year-old attacker around 5 p.m. at the West Loop concert venue. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Police say on April 14, a 35-year-old woman was walking northbound on Carpenter Street from Randolph Street when she was approached from behind by the suspect.
Chicago police said four armed robbers approached the victims, both 22, displayed handguns, and demanded their belongings.
Chicago police said last Sunday, a 35-year-old woman was walking on Carpenter Street from Randolph Street when a man grabbed her from behind.
The robbery spree happened between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
No one was hurt, but at least one business in the West Loop had to close for the day.
The robbers held up Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts locations, convenience stores and gas stations, in the city's downtown area, West Loop, Near West Side, and North Center neighborhood. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
People who live and work nearby say they have serious safety concerns, and also say they have been sounding the alarm for months - but nothing changes.
Violence and drug use on main pedestrian walkways are among the concerns that continue at the viaduct encampments, and people who live and work nearby say nothing has changed despite repeated complaints. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The early childhood education center educates infants through kindergarten.
The kids at The Learning Experience in the West Loop aren't even in kindergarten yet, but they're learning about empathy and kindness at school.
The residents say the encampment is a source of drugs, violence, and graffiti – and they took their concerns straight to Chicago Police Wednesday night. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
West Loop residents take issue in particular with the blatant drug use and dealings occurring on Lake Street and Fulton Street off Clinton Street.
Ald. Bill Conway (34th) says the West Loop site has had problems with violent crime.
People who live under the viaduct on Lake Street near Clinton Street were told to remove their belongings so crews can start power-washing.
The SVRN streetwear store was hit in a crash-and-grab early Tuesday, and it was the third hit for the store in less than a month. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The owners of the streetwear store say they are considering calling it quits in the city of Chicago. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Aldermen who represent the area and parts nearby said there has been an increase in crime around Clinton and Lake streets, where the shooting happened. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Ald. Bill Conway (34th) says a homeless encampment near where the shooting happened has become a magnet for crime, and the city has failed to take action. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Shields opened the restaurant in the West Loop with his wife in 2016. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Chicago police said the shooter walked up to the victim and started yelling before shooting - leaving shell casings on the street and sidewalk.
Chicago police said the shooter walked up to the victim and started yelling before shooting - leaving shell casings on the street and sidewalk.
An Air Quality Alert is in effect for nearly the entire Chicago area for high levels of ozone pollution during enduring hot and stagnant weather.
Chicago just barely made the top 20 in the American College of Sports Medicine's 2026 ranking of the country's fittest cities.
The family of a woman who was shot and killed by a police officer in north suburban Mundelein in May is demanding accountability.
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
United Airlines has a solution to passengers squabbling over who gets the armrest: empty middle seats.
Of the 162 employees, 82 were from central office positions and the remaining 80 were from those citywide positions, CPS said.
The City Council Finance Committee on Monday backed a plan to spend $425 million in taxpayer funds for new roads, utilities, and other infrastructure supporting Chicago Fire FC's new South Loop stadium in the megaproject known as The 78.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) issued a statement honoring the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), who died this weekend.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Chicago just barely made the top 20 in the American College of Sports Medicine's 2026 ranking of the country's fittest cities.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that requires the company to let farmers and independent shops fix their own equipment.
Chicago Soul Café opened Monday at 6248 S. St. Lawrence Ave.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The 46th Taste of Chicago is cashless for the first time, accepting only credit cards, with a drone and fireworks show scheduled for approximately 9:15 p.m. Friday near Buckingham Fountain.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's summer home in Highland Park reopened after a $70 million gut renovation that redesigned the stage to reduce sound levels harmful to musicians.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting over 215 cases statewide amid outbreaks in other states.
More strikes have been launched by the U.S. and Iran after a ceasefire over the Strait of Hormuz fell apart.
The second fatal ICE shooting in Maine in two weeks have increased calls for answers and accountability. ICE is reportedly halting most vehicle checks in the wake of the killing.
The family of a woman who was shot and killed by a police officer in north suburban Mundelein in May is demanding accountability.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting over 200 cases statewide amid outbreaks in other states.
The family of a woman who was shot and killed by a police officer in north suburban Mundelein in May is demanding accountability.
Of the 162 employees, 82 were from central office positions and the remaining 80 were from those citywide positions, CPS said.
It comes after the office said that its Marine Unit was assisting fire personnel in the search for a missing swimmer in Myers Bay, who went under earlier in the evening.
An Air Quality Alert is in effect for nearly the entire Chicago area for high levels of ozone pollution during enduring hot and stagnant weather.
Chicago is bracing for another heat wave, less than two weeks after the last one. This time, the heat comes with air quality concerns.
The university released what it's called a strategy statement about the impact it's already seeing artificial intelligence make on higher education and the legal profession.
New Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke is fighting innocence claims more often than her predecessor, Kim Foxx, and hiring outside counsel to help.
On Tuesday evening, CBS News Chicago reported on wild weeds taking over a property in the South Side's Washington Heights neighborhood, and neighbors who said they spent months trying to get help.
Kevin Jackson was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent 22 years in prison before he was freed. Now he has realized his dream by starting a landscaping business. But his quest to be declared innocent continues.
The Cliburns are one of 10 sets of twins in MLB history to reach the major leagues.
Paige Bueckers had 22 points and 11 assists, Jessica Shepard added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Chicago Sky 96-91.
Chicago (50-45) swept the three-game series by outscoring the A's 24-2 after getting swept in three games against Boston.
Chicago took two of three from the Reds and entered the All-Star break at 54-42, in position for an NL wild card and five games back of NL Central-leading Milwaukee.
Michael Busch had three hits and Carson Kelly also went deep for the Cubs, who improved to 3-2 on their six-game trip before the All-Star break.
Burglars smashed into a gas station minimart in the south Chicago suburb of Calumet City, Illinois, early Monday.
Armed robbers held up a restaurant in Chicago's Roseland community early Monday morning, police said.
Burglars tried unsuccessfully to take an ATM from a store in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, police said.
A person was shot early Monday morning on Interstate 57 in Chicago's south suburbs in what a source said was a road rage incident.
A woman has been charged after a burglary and standoff in Aurora, Illinois, this weekend.
