Judge to decide in April whether to release woman involved in Slender Man stabbing in Wisconsin
He set a hearing for April 10-11 to consider the reports and possibly rule on the release request.
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He set a hearing for April 10-11 to consider the reports and possibly rule on the release request.
Morgan Geyser was just 12 years old when she nearly stabbed a classmate to death in 2014 to please the horror character known as the "Slender Man."
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers tweeted after the Assembly vote that he will veto the bill if it reaches him.
Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow was fired Wednesday for what the system's president called "abhorrent" actions.
Kohl was a popular figure in Wisconsin, purchasing the Bucks to keep them from leaving town and spending generously on civic and educational causes throughout the state.
Police said Anderson texted one of the victims pretending to be a sheriff's deputy and told her he could make criminal charges go away in exchange for explicit photos and sex acts.
The student investigators generated a profile to a DNA database – which led to a Chicago man named Norman Grasser.
Students from Ramapo College of New Jersey identified a man found in Wisconsin in 1980 as Norman Grasser.
CBS 2's Asal Rezaei went to Racine, Wisconsin for a lesson on making a holiday must: Wisconsin's best kringle.
CBS 2's Asal Rezaei went to Racine, Wisconsin for a lesson on making a holiday must: Wisconsin's best kringle.
It's never too early to stock up on some holiday Danish for a brunch or a special occasion. CBS 2’s Asal Rezaei took a trip up north to find a Wisconsin favorite that has folks in Illinois driving across the border to get it.
Judge Diane Schlipper ruled an 1849 Wisconsin law prohibits someone from attacking a woman in an attempt to kill her unborn child but doesn't apply to consensual medical abortions.
Wisconsin's governor is calling a march by neo-Nazis through downtown Madison "truly revolting."
Ben Bryant returned after missing four games due to injury and led touchdown drives on each of Northwestern's first three series against his former coach to help the Wildcats defeat Wisconsin 24-10 on Saturday.
Police in the Milwaukee suburb of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin were investigating Tuesday after vandals made their mark at Craig Counsell Park – which was dedicated to Counsell in 2012.
On Monday, the Cubs relived former catcher David Ross of his managerial duties after four seasons and replaced him with Counsell.
Pilot Mike Sypien suffered some abrasions, but was otherwise not seriously injured, and was able to safely land the helicopter in a field.
After quickly leaving Israel, parishioners from a Kenosha church arrived home after a 13-and-a-half hour flight from Jordan.
Evers declined to comment on what security changes may be enacted for him or the Capitol building.
Now here's something you don't see everyday, or ever: flamingos in Wisconsin.
Historians are racing to locate Great Lakes shipwrecks before a seemingly unstoppable invasive mussel destroys them and erases part of the region's heritage.
A judge ruled last month that a 144-year-old law that appeared to ban the procedure doesn't apply to medical abortions.
The violent crash was captured on a nearby security camera.
It appears the school bus runs a stop sign. It's then t-boned by a city bus then flips onto its side.
He had a similar attempt last month that was also called off because conditions were too dangerous.
Chicago Public Schools is facing a $733 million budget gap, and has delivered more than 600 individual proposals to its principals with ideas on how to handle the shortfall.
Montrose Beach resident piping plovers Imani and Sea Rocket are expecting a chick again.
Police in Michigan City, Indiana, were searching Monday for the person they said shot and killed a 14-year-old boy.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
Chicago Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) was set Monday to discuss details of a lawsuit against the City of Chicago over an Ethics Ordinance violation of which he ultimately cleared.
Chicago Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) was set Monday to discuss details of a lawsuit against the City of Chicago over an Ethics Ordinance violation of which he ultimately cleared.
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
State Rep. Josh Turek and State Sen. Zach Wahls squared off Thursday over which candidate can flip Iowa's open Republican-held Senate seat, as millions in outside spending reshapes the primary's final stretch.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) is suing the city of Chicago, its inspector general's office, and the Board of Ethics, accusing them of defamation.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
The Kane County Health Department was set Monday to offer a free mental health awareness webinar.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a wireless polygraph to detect stress.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday announced an expansion to the city's CARE Program, a specialized team that responds to mental health crises without police.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
The Chicago-born house music track, which began as a personal poem in 1982 and became a defining anthem of the city's house music scene, has been selected for permanent preservation by the Library of Congress.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office will announced a new taskforce Monday bringing federal officers on board to help with crime on CTA.
CBS News Radio, one of America's most storied and respected radio news sources, will sign off the air for the last time on May 22, 2026.
Chicago Public Schools is facing a $733 million budget gap, and has delivered more than 600 individual proposals to its principals with ideas on how to handle the shortfall.
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths.
Gallagher Way on Monday night will be packed with Chinese culture, from games of mahjong to specially prepared food, among other events.
A round of thunderstorms swept into the Chicago area Monday morning, and more were expected later in the day.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
One person is dead, and two others were hospitalized, in a home explosion in Wonder Lake, Illinois, far northwest of Chicago Sunday night.
New details were expected Monday about a push to improve safety on Chicago Transit Authority buses and trains.
Chicago Public Schools is facing a $733 million budget gap, and has delivered more than 600 individual proposals to its principals with ideas on how to handle the shortfall.
Pothole complaints continue everywhere, but especially on one street in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
People in Lincoln Park and Lakeview have rallied against a plan to build a new industrial ComEd electrical substation in their neighborhoods, pushing local and state leaders to get involved.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Rookie Gabriela Jaquez set career highs with 20 points and eight rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso had 11 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-79.
Edgar Quero hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 9-8 on Sunday in the rubber game of their first crosstown series this season.
Murakami added his 17th homer in the fifth, a two-run shot to center off Jameson Taillon that traveled an estimated 428 feet.
Chris Brady had six saves for Chicago and has six shutouts this season.
Carson Kelly hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and drove in four runs as the Chicago Cubs stopped a five-game White Sox winning streak with a 10-5 victory over their crosstown rival.
Police in Michigan City, Indiana, were searching Monday for the person they said shot and killed a 14-year-old boy.
Burglars hit a string of businesses in Chicago's South Loop early Monday morning.
Burglars broke into a CBD and kratom dispensary on Chicago's Near West Side early Monday morning.
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office will announced a new taskforce Monday bringing federal officers on board to help with crime on CTA.
A man was hospitalized early Monday after he was shot in the face while driving on Chicago's Southwest Side.
