Man Pleads Guilty To Murder, Sexual Assault Of Ex-Girlfriend In Woodridge
A west suburban man pleaded guilty Monday to fatally stabbing and then sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Woodridge in 2012.
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A west suburban man pleaded guilty Monday to fatally stabbing and then sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Woodridge in 2012.
The winner, who has not yet come forward, bought the ticket at Convenient Food Mart, 8290 S. Janes Ave. in Woodridge, and matched all five numbers — 01-06-07-15-27, according to a statement from the Illinois Lottery.
An 18-year-old man already recently sent to prison on robbery and armed robbery charges in Bolingbrook has been charged with a virtually identical carjacking incident in Woodridge.
Sony Pictures Entertainment announced that the movie, "The Interview" will get a limited release starting on Christmas Day and as WBBM's Steve Miller reports, at least one Chicago area theatre is showing "The Interview."
A pregnant woman woke up to find her house on fire Tuesday morning in west suburban Woodridge, and she scrambled to get her family to safety.
A propane grill accident is believed to have caused an apartment building fire in west suburban Woodridge, displacing 12 families, authorities said.
No outside recess. No outside P.E. No after-school activities at the six elementary schools and one middle school in Woodridge District 68.
Police are searching for a suspect they believe is responsible for three armed robberies in Woodridge in the past five days.
CBS Pamela Jones reports the incident is unnerving for a lot of residents.
A father killed his 3-year-old daughter in an apparent murder-suicide in southwest suburban Woodridge Friday, police said.
Michael Buhrman is currently in custody of federal officials and is expected to be brought back to DuPage County "in the near future."
Most communities recommend that adults take costumed children out early in the recommended trick-or-treat hours to take advantage of daylight, for safety's sake.
To the delight of the students at a Woodridge elementary school, their principal ate a worm today to fulfill a promise.
An elderly Berwyn couple was killed in a crash on I-355 Saturday afternoon near west suburban Woodridge.
The DuPage County Coroner has identified the skeletal remains found in a wooded area in west suburban Woodridge last month as that of a man who has been missing for more than six years.
A popular former Oswego High School teacher was sentenced to five years in prison for having sexual contact with a student at the school.
Marcus Lyons was 29 years old and in the U.S. Navy Reserves and about to get his computer science degree when he was arrested.
The West Nile virus has been detected in birds and mosquitoes in the Chicago area for the first time this year, the state announced Tuesday.
A 19-year-old man was killed Friday afternoon when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a semi in west suburban Woodridge.
A man in a Charlotte Hornets cap and holding a dark-colored bandana over his face robbed a west suburban bank branch Wednesday.
A former Woodridge police officer has been caught, after being charged with pocketing $30,000 intended for the families of officers killed in the line of duty and going on the run for several months.
The star of the 1973 classic met fans at a screening in the southwest suburbs. CBS 2's Mike Parker talked with her about the iconic film.
A former Woodridge cop who vanished in May after he was charged with stealing more than $30,000 earmarked for a police charity group has been arrested in Missouri.
A Naperville man who had a similar run-in with authorities 11 years ago has been charged with growing nine marijuana plants in a secluded section of the Greene Valley Forest Preserve near west suburban Woodridge.
A Woodridge man is being held without bond for the alleged murder of an Aurora man last Thursday on the Northwest Side.
The family of late Chicago Bulls broadcaster and 3-time NBA champion Stacey King is speaking out for the first time since his death, remembering him as "an even greater father, friend, and man."
Getting through security at O'Hare International Airport could get a lot faster for some travelers.
The Chicago Bears announced last week they are making Hammond, Indiana, their priority for a new stadium, and while it's not a done deal yet, Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said he's confident the Bears will soon be moving there.
The Chicago Park District announced the city's outdoor public swimming pools will open on June 19 and stay open through Labor Day.
If you attended Pokémon Go Fest in Grant Park over the weekend, you were not alone. The event was a such a huge hit, it broke attendance records.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
Despite local hopes to rebuild Logan Correctional Center in its original Lincoln location, the Illinois Department of Corrections announced its plans to build a women's facility in Crest Hill, near Joliet.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
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.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and Northwestern Medicine on Monday shared the story of a woman who is celebrating the birth of her second child after a tumor disrupted her fertility.
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park has been closed to the public after two recent cases of E. coli infection.
Menopause can feel like a major turning point for millions of women, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog can make women feel like their bodies aren't their own.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
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.
Visitors will soon be able to check out the set from CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in Chicago, at the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the extended forecast.
Voters in Nevada, South Carolina, and North Dakota head to the polls on Tuesday too. But most of the attention will be on Maine, where Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to become his party’s nominee to challenge U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
Getting through security at O'Hare International Airport could get a lot faster for some travelers. Traveler verification program CLEAR is now launching new biometric e-gates at the airport.
A passionate group of advocates gathered Tuesday morning to demand the reopening of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park. Darius Johnson reports.
Israel is continuing military operations against Iran-backed Hezbollah, with new strikes in southern Lebanon. President Trump said, despite the escalation, negotiations have not stopped as officials continue to push for a deal to end the war with Iran.
Chicago police are investigating three armed robberies at fast food restaurants on Tuesday morning.
The Obama Presidential Center sits towering and shining new on the South Side. But down Stony Island Avenue, four addresses show the neighborhood's contrasts, the scars disinvestment has left and the promising new future being built around the new landmark.
Two members of Iraq's World Cup delegation were detained at O'Hare International Airport late Friday night. One of them was sent back home.
Longtime CBS News Chicago sports and news anchor/reporter Ryan Baker announced he will be leaving his role after nearly 20 years to enter a new chapter in the nonprofit sector.
The family of late Chicago Bulls broadcaster and 3-time NBA champion Stacey King is speaking out for the first time since his death, remembering him as "an even greater father, friend, and man."
The forecast for a summer reopening of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is growing cloudy, as negotiations continue between the owners and landlord, after the safety net hospital abruptly shuttered its doors in March.
The Obama Presidential Center has been built with sustainability literally in its foundation. But its infrastructure for clean energy, environmentalism and climate change resiliency will also help the communities around it on Chicago's South Side.
A driver in Carol Stream says a band of hungry squirrels caused nearly $30,000 in damage to three different luxury vehicles because of plant-based parts they view as a tasty snack.
Legislation protecting Illinois customers receiving professional massages from sexual assaults and harassment is now on its way to Gov. JB Pritzker for his signature.
Could banning cell phones make Illinois classrooms better places to learn? State lawmakers are betting on it, sending a bill to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk to do exactly that.
Longtime CBS News Chicago sports and news anchor/reporter Ryan Baker announced he will be leaving his role after nearly 20 years to enter a new chapter in the nonprofit sector.
Two members of Iraq's World Cup delegation were detained at O'Hare International Airport late Friday night. One of them was sent back home.
Team owner Cherie Travis came up with the playful name, which was inspired by the city's cold winters.
Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson was held out of the Cubs' starting lineup for a second straight game.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
Nick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner to death at their home in December.
Prosecutors allege the suspects robbed a home in Warren, Michigan, killing two people in December 2024.
An Illinois investment advisor has been indicted by a grand jury on charges that he swindled his clients in a Ponzi scheme.
One person was arrested after a pickup truck struck an Illinois State Police squad car in Chicago's Grand Crossing community early Monday.
Chicago police early Monday were investigating a stabbing that left a man dead in the Auburn Gresham community.