
Boy, 13, charged with robbing man in South Austin
The boy took off, but was arrested by police minutes later.
Watch CBS News
The boy took off, but was arrested by police minutes later.
The victim was shot in her right leg and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition.
It was a chaotic scene almost a year ago, a mass shooting on Halloween night on the West Side when 14 members of one family were hurt.
"It has to start somewhere. It starts right here on this lot, and it starts right now."
"It has to start somewhere. It starts right here on this lot, and it starts right now."
Severe storms brought heavy rain from June 29 through July 2, flooding basements on the West Side and near western suburbs.
Chicago police and members of the Great Lakes Regional Task Force arrested Leonard Pittman, 45, Monday, in the 600 block of North Lockwood Avenue in the South Austin neighborhood.
The victim was approached by two unknown males who began striking him and then forcefully took his personal property from him and his car before fleeing the area.
The crash happened just before 1 a.m. in the 5200 block of West North Avenue in the Austin neighborhood.
The location sits on the same campus as the city's new joint Public Safety Training Academy.
The club will serve kids and families in Austin, West Garfield Park, West Humboldt Park, and other nearby areas. CBS 2's Audrina Sinclair spoke with President and CEO Michael Crowley about what the new facility means to the communities.
It's the first newly built club in a generation in that area and will help serve families in Austin, West Garfield Park, West Humboldt Park, and other areas nearby.
CBS 2’s Marybel González talked with some of the families hit hardest by the floods in the West Side’s Austin neighborhood.
Marcus Roberts, 49, was arrested Tuesday by the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, in the 300 block of South Pulaski Road.
Illinois State Police said an arrest was made around 12:30 a.m. on North Avenue near Cicero with dozens of officials on the scene after the chase ended.
A suspect is in custody following a chase that ended in the Austin neighborhood Wednesday morning.
Chicago police say the driver, a 26-year-old man, had just dropped off a passenger when he was approached by an armed man and woman.
The robberies happened during the 1 p.m. hour in the Avondale, Belmont Gardens, Belmont Cragin, Austin, and Humboldt Park neighborhoods.
After moving ahead in tournaments and clinching a recent district game, the New Life Centers little league team, unfortunately, lost in the championship game Wednesday night.
They say they are understaffed and that creates unsafe conditions.
"Yeah, I want to be a professional player, so I could help my family. Because I just love it."
Teenage migrants who recently arrived in Chicago are now getting a chance to play the game they love as part of a youth program on the West Side. CBS 2's Andrew Ramon has their story.
At one house the volunteers visited with CBS 2 in tow, it was unsafe for us even to go inside.
For weeks now, a group of volunteers has been cleaning out the basements of those affected by flooding on Chicago's West Side. Almost a month since the flooding, mold is growing. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
"Nobody hears that they were sexually abused by that individual for years. That they were sex trafficked by that individual for years, or that they were bought by that individual when they were a child."
Breaking News, First Alert Weather, Exclusive Investigations & Community Journalism
Two women were killed in the crash - a 43-year-old from Massapequa and a 77-year-old from Farmingdale.
Millions of babies are born prematurely every year. That translates to about one in 10 newborns who need extra support in the NICU.
Documents show all of the tent camps could cost as much as $7,205,272 a month – depending on the location and size.
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
Documents show all of the tent camps could cost as much as $7,205,272 a month – depending on the location and size.
They were told to show up in court on Thursday – or else the fines would double.
Millions of babies are born prematurely every year. That translates to about one in 10 newborns who need extra support in the NICU.
Breaking News, First Alert Weather, Exclusive Investigations & Community Journalism
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
Guillen was indicted last year on four counts of deprivation of civil rights and one count of obstruction of justice
They turned to CBS 2 Investigators for help after they then got stuck with a big bill.
You can help us for an upcoming investigation focusing on fraud by filling out a short survey.
City officials have said the priority for the base camps would be to relocate migrants who have been sleeping on the floors of police stations.
Bola Tinubu's political rival, Atiku Abubakar, claims that documents showing that Tinubu graduated from Chicago State in 1979 are not authentic, and that is grounds to nullify Tinubu's election victory earlier this year.
The ordinance would gradually increase the minimum wage for tipped workers to match the full minimum wage by July 1, 2028.
Two former employees have accused the city treasurer of widespread ethics violations.
Tolliver was picked by the mayor to fill the Aurora City Council vacancy left by the late Ald. Scheketa Hart-Burns, who passed away in June
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
She was yet another victim who didn't get their money back until CBS 2 got involved.
While Noelle Fredrick frequently has to straighten up her spa workspace, but what she can't seem to tidy up is her spa's Facebook page.
Millions of babies are born prematurely every year. That translates to about one in 10 newborns who need extra support in the NICU.
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
There have been six human cases reported in DuPage County in 2023.
September is NICU Awareness Month. So CBS 2 decided to honor a few people who make sacrifices to be there for the littlest of patients.
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
Reza's has been serving Persian cuisine at 5255 N. Clark St. since 1983.
The Cubs are now tied with the Miami Marlins for the final National League wild card spot.
Poles also reaffirmed his confidence in Matt Eberflus as the coach of the Bears and said he's done a great job, and he has faith in him as a defensive playcaller.
For Bedard, it's time to test his mettle against players who have been playing for years as the Hawks try to take the next step in their rebuild.
Ian Happ hit his third career grand slam, a drive off Mitch Keller (13-9) in a five-run fifth.
Rumors had been swirling surrounding the resignation of defensive coordinator Alan Williams, who had missed their previous game.
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
The LGBTQ+ International Film Festival begins at the Music Box Theatre, with the Chicago premiere of Andy Vallentine's "The Mattachine Family."
Renowned organist Douglas Cleveland performed the exact program that historically acclaimed organist Clarence Eddy performed 130 years ago.
"I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere until the strike is over," Barrymore wrote on Instagram.
Six teams of lifelong friends join host Josh Duhamel at a stunning lake house where they compete in absurd physical and mental challenges.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.
Millions of babies are born prematurely every year. That translates to about one in 10 newborns who need extra support in the NICU. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
The people in line were told to show up in municipal court in Dolton on Thursday – or else the fines would double. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The city entered the one-year-term contract with GardaWorld Federal Services to build tent base camps. As CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports, a contract with GardaWorld was withdrawn in Denver.
Lawrence Boyle, 63, was charged Thursday with first-degree murder in the strangulation of Sierra Jamison.
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
The oldest victim in the string of robberies is a 78-year-old man.
Police said a vehicle connected to the suspect was found in Oklahoma where police attempted to stop him before a fiery crash.
It's unclear how the man died, or if it was the same man suspected in the robbery.
Convicted murderer and disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty to 22 charges alleging he stole millions of dollars from his clients.