3 juries hear evidence against 3 defendants in shooting that killed retired CFD Lt. Dwain Williams
On Dec. 3, 2020, retired Lt. Williams, 65, was shot and killed as he was targeted for his red Jeep.
New Illinois rule forbids stores from placing co-branded alcoholic beverages near soft drinks
There is concern about risking marketing alcohol to children.
After shooting, CPD superintendent acknowledges need for more officers on CTA
Supt. Fred Waller said the CPD is working on adding more officers to the CTA.
2 injured in explosion at apartment complex in Oak Forest
According to police, the damage was caused by an explosion "of unknown origins within the unit."
Chicago's top doctor says there was no measles outbreak inside police district
CBS 2 cameras first spotted a notice about a measles outbreak over the weekend, but it's unclear how or why that sign was posted.
Limo service canceled hours before Taylor Swift Chicago show for several fans
After months of planning and thousands of dollars spent, their limo ride to the show was canceled less than 24 hours before the show.
Boy, 16, charged in Fuller Park mass shooting that left boy dead, 4 hurt; shots fired by responding police
According to Chicago police, a group of people fired shots at another group in the 4200 block of South Wells Street just after 8:20 p.m.
Group accuses Joliet Diocese of continuing to protect, hide abusive clerics
The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests is calling for all the abusive priests' names to be shared and posted publicly.
Officials evaluate summer safety plan after deadliest Memorial Day weekend in years
Police said from Friday night to late Tuesday night, there were 42 shooting incidents – in which 53 were shot. Eleven of those 53 people died, and a 12th person was stabbed to death.
With more gunfire on the Eisenhower Expressway, expert says Chicago has a big problem
The latest shooting incident happened around 9:20 p.m. Sunday on the inbound Eisenhower near Western Avenue.
Community groups create alternatives to keep Chicago safe during Memorial Day weekend
Extra police officers will be on patrol as part of Chicago's plan to keep the city calm for Memorial Day weekend, but that's just part of the summer safety program.
North Avenue Beach closed after shots fired on lakefront
It appeared there had been a group of young men who got into a fight on the beach when someone pulled out a gun and fired a shot.
Chicago city officials discuss safety plans ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a $2.5 million investment for the South and West Sides for activities this weekend.
Teams of 'peacekeepers' to be deployed around Chicago for Memorial Day weekend
They're trained to handle what police call 'large group incidents,' which the city has already seen ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Report shows how badly Lake Michigan is affected by rising water levels, climate change
"It's getting worse. The impacts of climate change are serious."