Chicago news - Today’s latest updates - Page 40

Watch CBS News

Chicago

Fired Chicago police chief denies lying about car incident

Eddie Johnson said he didn't "intentionally mislead or deceive" anyone about the night he was found sleeping behind the wheel of his SUV.

Dec 3, 2019

2nd woman says she was raped after being drugged at Chicago bar

A second woman has come forward to say she was drugged and raped after visiting El Hefe nightclub in Chicago

Dec 3, 2019

Chicago mayor fires top cop and says he misled public about incident

Lori Lightfoot says Eddie Johnson was "intentionally dishonest" after being found slumped over at the wheel of his SUV.

Dec 2, 2019

Chicago police officer body-slams man in disturbing video

Police have called the video "concerning," and said they are investigating the incident.

Nov 29, 2019

Teen shot by officer: "Will I ever be able to play guitar again?"

Rylan Wilder, 15, who played Chicago's popular Riot Fest, was wounded by an officer pursuing a robbery suspect.

Nov 27, 2019

Woman who lived with R. Kelly says he was abusive

Joycelyn Savage pleaded for people not to judge her, saying "imagine you being in my position"

Nov 25, 2019

Jussie Smollett sues Chicago claiming malicious prosecution

The actor's claims come in a countersuit against the city which is suing him to recover more than $130,000 that police say was spent on its investigation into Smollett's claim that he was beaten

Nov 20, 2019

Boy with rare disease gets parade for 3rd birthday

Because of his weakened immune system, Nash Stineman can't have a party with other kids because he cannot be around many people

Nov 20, 2019

Women find community, "peace of mind" in Double Dutch

Double Dutch was a go-to pastime for millions of African-American girls growing up in the '70s, '80s and '90s

Nov 14, 2019

Millions face freezing temperatures amid arctic blast

More than 300 records could be shattered — from the central plains to New England and as far south as Florida

Nov 12, 2019

Chicago top cop Eddie Johnson announces retirement

Johnson said reducing shootings in the city plagued by gun violence was "one of the greatest accomplishments of my career"

Nov 7, 2019

Teen charged in Halloween shooting that wounded 7-year-old girl

Chicago police said he faces two felony counts of attempted first degree murder and two felony counts of aggravated battery/discharge of a firearm

Nov 2, 2019

7-year-old in bumblebee costume shot while trick-or-treating

The girl's father screamed, "My little girl's been shot," a witness said

Nov 1, 2019

Chicago police raided the wrong homes with guns drawn

An investigation by CBS Chicago found homes were wrongly raided after officers failed to verify the address before busting in

Oct 29, 2019

In Chicago, Trump criticizes police chief and sanctuary cities

The president spoke at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference

Oct 28, 2019

Trump Chicago visit creates stir before he even arrives

The city's mayor and top cop say they'll refuse to meet with him, there's already been at least one anti-Trump demonstration and large crowds are expected both pro and con

Oct 28, 2019

Man gets probation for confronting woman over Puerto Rican flag shirt

Timothy Trybus of Des Plaines told a judge Monday that he feels "extremely embarrassed" by his actions in 2018

Oct 21, 2019

Mayor: Top cop said he was drinking before being found asleep

Superintendent Eddie Johnson told reporters he felt he might faint as he was driving home from dinner, so he pulled over to rest not far from his home