Man In Straw Cowboy Hat Robs NW Side Bank
A man in a straw cowboy hat robbed a Jefferson Park neighborhood bank Tuesday on the Northwest Side.
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A man in a straw cowboy hat robbed a Jefferson Park neighborhood bank Tuesday on the Northwest Side.
Melanie the police dog tracked the robber's scent to an apartment complex near the Glenview bank that was robbed.
Police are looking for a man suspected of robbing his second Waukegan TCF Bank branch this month Wednesday morning in the north suburb.
CBS 2's Jim Williams on Monday went back to the scene of a weekend bank heist to survey the damage.
After a standoff that lasted more than 10 hours, police in Oak Lawn and the FBI say they arrested a bank robber - after getting him out of a ceiling air duct.
A man arrested shortly after he robbed a bank with a water pistol Sunday in the West Side's Medical Village neighborhood was charged in a federal complaint Tuesday.
A man robbed a TCF Bank branch located on the North West Side Saturday morning, and the FBI believes the man is responsible for robbing two other banks.
A woman who told investigators she was desperate because her unemployment benefits had run out has been charged with the attempted robbery of a bank in the North Side Lincoln Square neighborhood.
A man tried to rob a Magnificent Mile bank on Monday, but left the loot behind.
A bank robbery suspect who led police on a multi-town high speed chase on Friday afternoon was taken into custody in Elburn.
The man entered the TCF Bank branch at 12001 S. Pulaski Rd. at 11:41 p.m. and handed a teller a note implying he had a weapon and demanding money.
A man in a Charlotte Hornets cap and holding a dark-colored bandana over his face robbed a west suburban bank branch Wednesday.
Bensenville police received a call of an armed robbery at the bank at 123 W. Main St. on Monday morning.
The robbery Friday of a Northwest Side Albany Park bank branch was at least the 50th this year in the Chicago metropolitan area. In all of 2011 there were 115 bank robberies in the Chicago area, according to the FBI.
A Citibank branch in the Loop was robbed Monday afternoon.
Leroy Delphie, 42, allegedly robbed North Community Bank branch, 800 North State St., on Friday and took an estimated $1,050, according to a criminal complaint.
Fumes prompted the Chicago Transit Authority to reroute the Red Line subway Friday morning, and there are reports that a bank robbery in which a dye pack exploded is to blame.
A man made off with an undetermined amount of cash after robbing a bank in the Far Southwest Side Mount Greenwood neighborhood Wednesday morning.
A man wanted for seven bank robberies in the Midwest has been arrested in Kentucky.
A man suspected of being the so-called "Wicker Park Bandit," wanted for robbing as many as 10 banks on the North Side, has been arrested and ordered held without bail.
Police dragged a suspect from a trash dumpster where he was hiding after allegedly robbing a bank Tuesday afternoon in Oak Park.
Five suspects were in custody Friday after a bank was robbed in the Portage Park neighborhood and police pursued a purported getaway vehicle.
A man who successfully robbed a Wicker Park bank 10 days ago robbed the same location again on Monday.
A masked gunman robbed an East Chicago bank branch Monday afternoon on the Far South Side.
A suspect in three bank robberies struck again Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
A string of burglaries reported in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood has prompted a police warning.
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President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
A group of strong, kind and funny women who have all survived breast cancer joined together to create a group called The Licorice Project.
If the federal government shutdown doesn't end soon, it could put the food stamp benefits of millions. Some Chicago area businesses are working to help keep food on the table for people who might need it.
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the vessel was operated by the Tren de Aragua gang and the strike occurred in the Caribbean.
The government shutdown hit Day 25 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.
President Trump said he's ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff ad campaign by the province of Ontario that uses Ronald Reagan's voice — leading Ontario to pull the ads after this weekend.
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The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway.
"One Golden Summer" premieres at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., and director Kevin Shaw will be in attendance.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
The shooting took place amid homecoming festivities at Howard University.
Pelota is looking for a forever home. He is 2-year-old who loves curling up next to his humans.
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A federal judge has ordered Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to attend a hearing in person, amid concerns about federal agents' aggressive tactics in Chicago.
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A large presence of federal agents on Chicago's North and Northwest Sides Friday sent people onto the streets and schools into soft lockdowns. Agents dropped tear gas canisters on a residential street in Lakeview.
A woman who was punched in the head in a random attack in Chicago five months ago – one of several women who are victims of similar attacks – is coming forward in hopes of preventing more assaults.
A string of burglaries reported in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood has prompted a police warning.
A deadly crash last week has reignited concerns about a dangerous intersection at Illinois Route 50 and County Line Road, between Peotone and Manteno in Chicago's far south suburbs.
A woman who was punched in the head in a random attack in Chicago five months ago – one of several women who are victims of similar attacks – is coming forward in hopes of preventing more assaults.
Crime is lower than when the Trump Tower was being built, but the President keeps talking about crime being "though the roof."
This week is a critical week for domestic violence survivors. Elected leaders in Chicago and Cook County are hashing out how much money to spend on key services like legal help and housing as they weigh next year's city and county budgets.
A Park Ridge woman is suing Massage Envy alleging the company isn't doing enough to protect clients after she was allegedly sexually assaulted by one of their therapists.
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Lukas Reichel to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick.
Ryan Donato scored two more goals to help the Chicago Blackhawks beat the slumping Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2.
An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.
Tennessee police have released body camera video showing former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler being arrested last year for drunk driving.
The Bears released another lengthy injury report on Thursday, with 14 players listed ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Ravens in Baltimore, when they'll try to make it five straight wins.
A large presence of federal agents on Chicago's North and Northwest Sides Friday sent people onto the streets and schools into soft lockdowns. Agents dropped tear gas canisters on a residential street in Lakeview.
Zhi Dong Zhang, known as "Brother Wang," escaped house arrest in Mexico in July and has now been transferred into U.S. custody, officials said.
A Waukegan man was set to be deported back to Mexico, but a Lake County mom fought to keep him in Illinois so he could face trial for concealing her daughter's death.
A man has been charged with stabbing two people, killing one of them, at a Chick-fil-A in southwest suburban Oswego, Illinois, on Wednesday.
An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.
