Homeowner Kills Intruder In West Pullman
An intruder attacked the homeowner with a hammer in the man's garage, and the homeowner stabbed the burglar with a knife.
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An intruder attacked the homeowner with a hammer in the man's garage, and the homeowner stabbed the burglar with a knife.
Three men were killed and nine others wounded in gun violence across the city since Monday afternoon, including two men who were found shot to death in West Pullman early Tuesday.
The victims were found in a late model Dodge Charger, parked in the 100 block of East 120th Street, around the corner from their mother's house, just hours after leaving a family gathering.
The most recent shooting occurred early Monday in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
Police called to the 11600 block of South Laflin Street about 8 p.m. found the body of 32-year-old Carl L. Blackman dead in the garage with multiple gunshot wounds.
bout 11:25 p.m. the man was in the 100 block of East 117th Place when he was shot in the chest, backside, and arm.
Dozens of people have been shot this long holiday weekend, including two boys who were just trying to enjoy family parties for the 4th of July.
A woman in West Pullman says she's fed up with what she calls a health hazard and dumping ground in her community.
The teen was shot in the arm and leg in the 12000 block of South Perry Avenue about 10:15 p.m.
Two adults and a child were rescued from a home in West Pullman, after being trapped by a fire officials believe was a case of arson.
Suspects allegedly shot at police after officers after responded to a call of shots fired, and found a gunfight already in progress among several people.
One man was killed and another wounded in two shootings that happened about the same time just a few blocks apart from each other Wednesday afternoon in the Far South Side West Pullman neighborhood.
A resident of a Far South Side West Pullman area apartment fatally shot a man who allegedly tried to break into the apartment early Sunday.
Police said the girl was at her boyfriend's home when someone ran up to the porch where they were sitting and shot her.
Like the hole itself, it grew into a bigger job than first thought. Tonight, the hole is bigger than ever, the sewer smell worse than ever, and the residents are being told it will take at least a couple more weeks.
A male driver crashed into a garage on the South Side after being shot in the chest early Friday.
A West Pullman teen has been charged with the slaying more than a year ago of a man outside a South Side nightclub.
Gunfire erupted in the West Pullman neighborhood Wednesday night, killing one man while leaving his younger brother with a gunshot wound to the leg.
One man was killed and another seriously hurt in a shooting in the West Pullman neighborhood on the Far South Side Wednesday night, police said
One person was seriously injured during a fire early Friday that left seven people displaced from their home in the West Pullman neighborhood on the South Side.
Nine people have been wounded in shootings across the city since Friday night, police said.
A teen was shot in a West Pullman neighborhood alley Sunday afternoon.
A man was shot and killed while driving in the West Pullman neighborhood Wednesday on the South Side.
A man and woman were critically injured in a West Pullman shooting Tuesday night on the Far South Side.
The widow of one of the two people shot to death in the West Pullman neighborhood on Tuesday said she won't rest until police catch the person who killed her husband.
A Chicago woman is sharing her story of being harassed and followed by an aggressive man demanding her phone number in the city's Gold Coast neighborhood.
A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after he was pulled out of Lake Michigan near the Playpen north of Ohio Street beach on Thursday afternoon.
Haze from Canadian wildfire smoke that has settled in Chicago on Thursday is directly connected to climate change, according to experts, who said days like this could be more problematic moving forward.
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Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday announced plans to lay off hundreds of teachers and other staff and impose five furlough days to help close a $732 million deficit for next school year.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
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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.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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.
A Chicago woman is sharing her story of being harassed and followed by an aggressive man demanding her phone number in the city’s Gold Coast neighborhood.
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A man was taken to the hospital after he was pulled out of Lake Michigan near the Playpen north of Ohio Street beach on Thursday afternoon.
President Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday night on what he calls "election integrity." CBS News has learned the speech will touch on previously unreported allegations of Chinese meddling in U.S. elections.
The lightsaber from “The Empire Strikes Back” has sold for $3.75 million at auction. The “Star Wars” prop was used by Luke Skywalker during his duel with Darth Vader.
Chicago officials closed all beaches and outdoor pools and canceled outdoor events as the air quality became hazardous midday.
Haze from Canadian wildfire smoke that has settled in Chicago on Thursday is directly connected to climate change, according to experts, who said days like this could be more problematic moving forward.
A Chicago woman is sharing her story of being harassed and followed by an aggressive man demanding her phone number in the city's Gold Coast neighborhood.
A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after he was pulled out of Lake Michigan near the Playpen north of Ohio Street beach on Thursday afternoon.
Health professionals at Rush Medical Center say Thursday's air quality is expected to be unhealthy for everyone, as the particles from the wildfires will be high and dense.
Haze from Canadian wildfire smoke that has settled in Chicago on Thursday is directly connected to climate change, according to experts, who said days like this could be more problematic moving forward.
A pair of jewelry importers have been charged in federal court in Chicago with smuggling millions of dollars in gold jewelry into the U.S. to avoid taxes, schemes uncovered by a federal task force that has surpassed $1 billion in recoveries and penalties over the past year.
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.
Azura Stevens scored 18 of her 20 points in the first half, Sydney Taylor added 17 points, and the Chicago Sky beat the Seattle Storm 95-90 on Wednesday.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
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.
A judge could decide Wednesday if a man accused of shooting and killing Chicago police Officer John Bartholomew and critically wounding his partner is fit to represent himself at trial.
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Burglars tried unsuccessfully to take an ATM from a store in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, police said.
