Police activity blocks Cicero Avenue on Chicago's West Side
Initial reports indicate that someone fleeing police was struck by a vehicle. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
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Initial reports indicate that someone fleeing police was struck by a vehicle. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The victim was shot in the torso and was taken to Stroger Hospital in fair condition.
The crash happened just after 9:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of West Congress Parkway.
Deja Collins, 23, was arrested by Chicago police officers on Thursday in the 4300 block of West Wilcox Street.
A large crowd is expected to gather at the Muslim Community Center to honor Mohammed Al Hijoj on Tuesday afternoon.
Mohammad Al Hijoj, 39, was shot and killed this past weekend while working on the city's West Side. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Family members said Mohamed Al Hejoj was a husband, a father of three, and a well-known and respected driver. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
The victim suffered two gunshot wounds to the abdomen and one to the left leg and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead.
The victims were walking just before 3 a.m., in the 900 block of West Lake Street, when a red truck pulled up and five armed males exited and demanded their property, police said.
Metra said the pedestrian was alive, but in an unknown condition, upon being rushed to an area hospital.
The park is not the only proposed migrant shelter that got pushback - and even legal threats - from nearby residents. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Sources said the shooting was believed to be domestic in nature.
One of the victims in the shooting in Homan Square was reported to be in "grave" condition.
Police say three men would exit a black car displaying handguns and demanding the victim's property, including wallets, purses, and cell phones.
Two of the victims were struck by one of the robbers. Another victim, an employee at a liquor store, was shot in the shoulder during one of the robberies.
Fire officials say the fire started in the basement and the rear of the building.
A fire broke out inside a two-story apartment building near Van Buren and Kilpatrick in the Austin neighborhood just before 7 a.m.
Police say in each incident, two to four armed male offenders approached the victims and demanded their property.
Overall, more than 146,000 families were more than 30 days behind on their bills.
The boy was standing in a hallway when two unknown offenders fired shots in the victim's direction
A business leader suggests the cameras should be installed in known problem areas on the West Side.
With the Chicago Police Department facing a shortage of officers, the neighbors and business owners are asking for an additional 100 cameras to fill the void. CBS 2’s Charlie De Mar reports.
Grace and Peace Church of Chicago was one of the first places that offered shelter when Texas first began sending migrants to Chicago last year.
Each of the robbery calls was received about 90 minutes apart.
The shooting left 15 people wounded by gunfire. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Chicago police on Tuesday asked for help from the public in solving a pair of burglaries that happened in the early-morning hours on the city's West and Northwest sides.
NASCAR is calling off plans to bring its street race back to downtown Chicago in 2027, but is holding out hope for the event to return in the future.
A fight broke out in the stands at Wrigley Field during a Crosstown Classic game on Monday evening.
Nearly eight years after pregnant postal worker Kierra Coles went missing in Chicago, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is increasing a reward being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in her disappearance.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin announced Tuesday that he is filing a complaint against Treasurer Maria Pappas over some profanity-related texts.
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is demanding an apology from Treasurer Maria Pappas for some profanity-laden text messages he says are offensive.
Zach Lahn won the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary over Trump's endorsed candidate, but three months before Election Day, many in his own party say they still don't know who he is.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
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.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
With the cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce growing and consumers wary of the products on grocery shelves, many in Chicago are turning to local farmers market for fresh and safe greens.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
Chicago's Wishbone Restaurant will soon be closing after 36 years in business.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended forecast.
The tensions over the strait are dragging down hopes of a negotiated peace settlement between the U.S. and Iran. Natalie Brand reports from the White House.
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin announced Tuesday that he is filing a complaint against Treasurer Maria Pappas over some profanity-related texts.
Union workers at the Forest Preserve of Cook County went on strike on Tuesday.
Testimony continued on Tuesday in the murder trial of the man accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur nearly 30 years ago. Duane “Keffe D” Davis is accused of planning the shooting in retaliation for the beating of his nephew.
East Chicago was hit with power outages following a wicked storm that blasted through the area a week ago Tuesday.
Some DuPage County residents were woken up to tornado sirens early Tuesday morning.
An ATM was stolen from a Mobil gas station in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
Chicago police on Tuesday asked for help from the public in solving a pair of burglaries that happened in the early-morning hours on the city's West and Northwest sides.
NASCAR is calling off plans to bring its street race back to downtown Chicago in 2027, but is holding out hope for the event to return in the future.
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation last inspected South Chicago Chapel funeral home in October, 10 months before 56 decomposing bodies were found there.
The discovery of dozens of decomposing bodies at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple with a history of mishandling human remains has raised questions about how Illinois regulates the funeral home and crematory industries.
An arrest at a Lululemon athletic wear store in the Gold Coast neighborhood in Chicago led investigators to a crew that was exploiting unhoused people and responsible for thefts totaling $100,000.
More violations at Chicago's Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium have surfaced, which is now under investigation for its role in mishandling bodies connected to the family that ran South Chicago Chapel.
NASCAR is calling off plans to bring its street race back to downtown Chicago in 2027, but is holding out hope for the event to return in the future.
A fight broke out in the stands at Wrigley Field during a Crosstown Classic game on Monday evening.
The Cubs snapped a two-game skid and ended the White Sox's three-game winning streak.
Kamilla Cardoso had 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Natasha Cloud scored 20 points.
Chicago lost for the third time in four games.
Chicago police on Tuesday asked for help from the public in solving a pair of burglaries that happened in the early-morning hours on the city's West and Northwest sides.
A man convicted of gun charges in the case involving the shooting death of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera has now been indicted separately on drug charges.
A man was left in critical condition early Tuesday after being shot on Chicago's Near West Side.
A 14-year-old girl suffered a graze wound from gunfire Monday morning in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood.
Chicago police early Monday were looking for three people who they said got into a fight with a man in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, and then shot and killed him.
