Teen killed in Wauconda e-bike crash
A 14-year-old boy was killed in an e-bike crash with an SUV in north suburban Wauconda, police said.
CPD SWAT officer shot during standoff in Albany Park; woman also shot
A Chicago police SWAT officer was shot in the stomach while responding to a hostage situation after a woman was shot and critically injured Monday morning in the Albany Park neighborhood.
Man recalls "uncomfortable" bout with cyclosporiasis, warns others amid outbreak
A Chicago man who got sick from cyclosporiasis amid a nationwide outbreak said it's been a terribly unpleasant experience, and as uncomfortable as it might be to talk about the topic, he wants his story and experience to help others.
Chicago woman found murdered, left in cardboard box in 1970s Indiana identified
A Chicago woman who was murdered and left in a cardboard box in rural Indiana in the 1970's has finally been identified after nearly 50 years.
Air Quality Alert issued for Chicago area due to high ozone pollution
An Air Quality Alert is in effect for nearly the entire Chicago area for high levels of ozone pollution during enduring hot and stagnant weather.
$50K reward to find fugitive in 2021 murder of Illinois National Guardsman
The FBI is now offering a $50,000 reward to find a fugitive who is wanted for the 2021 murder of Illinois Army National Guardsman Chrys Carvajal.
Hot cars can cause squishy toys like NeeDohs to become burn risks
Doctors are renewing a push to warn parents about burn risks from squishy toys like NeeDohs, especially during summer months when a hot car can cause similar danger to the social media trend of microwaving the toys.
Boaters share safety lessons after deadly boating accident on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin
Police in Lake Geneva say an experienced boat operator was overcome by at least two massive waves, causing the boat to capsize.
Niles Police Department's new sensory kits help officers interact with people on autism spectrum
The kit is filled with toys, sensory devices, and objects—all tools designed to bridge the communication gap during emergencies.
All suspects ordered detained in attack on CBS News Chicago news creww
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were ordered detained until trial on Thursday.
CPD Supt. Larry Snelling announces retirement
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling announced Wednesday that he is retiring later this month.
Mexico fans filled RiverEdge Park in Aurora for World Cup watch party
The cheers could be heard across the park as families and friends gathered to watch one of the biggest matches of the World Cup so far—Mexico versus Ecuador.
Local restaurateur donates air conditioners to people in need amid heat wave
Robert Magiet bought and is donating more than 30 air conditioners this week.
Chicago prepares as extreme heat warning goes into effect Monday
City leaders and first responders will hold a press conference Monday morning to inform people how to stay cool and safe during the extreme heat.
Woman killed in apparent road rage shooting in Humboldt Park ID'd; 1 in custody
One woman is dead and another is in Chicago police custody after an apparent road rage shooting in Humboldt Park Friday afternoon.