Hundreds turn out in Chicago for Ride to Remember honoring fallen officers
The event helps the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation raise funds for Gold Star families.
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The event helps the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation raise funds for Gold Star families.
Hundreds took to the streets for the 20th annual Ride to Remember, a fundraiser for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation.
Neighborhood groups have been pushing for such a measure – btu they say they did not hire the private security. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Dionne Mhoon said she's grateful to receive the police Blue Star Award and Superintendent's Award of Valor on behalf of her daughter, but she wishes Areanah Preston was on stage instead.
During the bench trial, Whitley Temple's defense attorney told the judge his client was "in a psychotic state" at the time of the 2022 incident, and argued that this is a "textbook insanity case."
The owner of the dog has already filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the CPD and the officer in this case.
The officer shot and killed the dog in the Bridgeport neighborhood in April, claiming that the dog was attacking her corgi. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Chicago Police shot and killed a man while responding to a stabbing in the South Austin neighborhood, and the person who was attacked in the stabbing was also critically injured during the shooting. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Chicago Police issued no citations in the incident last month. But on Tuesday, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video of the shooting, and said the CPD should rethink the officer's employment status. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Police Supt. Larry Snelling said Chicago police officers have been undergoing additional training to protect people's First Amendment right to protest.
The Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicks off summer. Yet in Chicago, it has also proven to be deadly and violent.
The Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicks off summer. Yet in Chicago, it has also proven to be deadly and violent – which is exactly what prompted the Austin District to start the camping outing four years ago. CBS 2's Jermont Terry repots.
The summer safety plans are a little different from what the city has put together for summer safety in previous years.
In a standout in the plan when it comes to addressing crime this summer, police announced a new task force dedicated specifically to robberies. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
City officials said they are being intentional with this year’s plans, and a task force is being set up in particular to combat robberies. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Alex Valadez Jr. accepted his eighth-grade diploma Thursday from St. John the Baptist School in Whiting, Indiana.
Nearly 15 years after he was killed in the line of duty, the Chicago Police Department once again showed support for the family of Officer Alejandro Valadez as his son finishes eighth grade.
Police said the teen, whose name was not released, has been charged with 25 counts of armed robbery with a firearm and two counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
A proposed ordinance, which is set for a City Council vote on Wednesday, would give City Council members final say on the removal of ShotSpotter sensors in their wards. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson has joined the push to save the gunshot detection technology. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
The carjacking happened Sunday morning.
An emotional ceremony on Monday marking 14 years since the murder of a Chicago police officer during a robbery.
Demonstrators gathered outside Chicago Police District 18 Sunday in what they are calling a lead-up demonstration.
A man was shot and killed by police on Saturday in New Chicago, Indiana.
Governor JB Pritzker issued an executive order instructing state agencies to find up to 4% of their budget that can be cut next year as a result of President Trump's budget bill.
A Republican manufacturer running for governor in Wisconsin as a conservative supporter of "family values" and President Donald Trump followed numerous sexually explicit accounts online, including a nonbinary pornography performer.
Union employees at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry voted to authorize a strike.
A complaint earlier this year claimed CPS was using the Black Students Success program to discriminate on the basis of race.
Governor JB Pritzker issued an executive order instructing state agencies to find up to 4% of their budget that can be cut next year as a result of President Trump's budget bill.
A Republican manufacturer running for governor in Wisconsin as a conservative supporter of "family values" and President Donald Trump followed numerous sexually explicit accounts online, including a nonbinary pornography performer.
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed at least 16 arrests after clashes outside the facility both Friday and Saturday.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
The treatment involved a patient with uveal melanoma — a rare cancer of the eye — that had spread to the patient's liver.
The person who died was a suburban Cook County resident in their 60s.
The department said the patient was a 4-year-old child who was not vaccinated.
Colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age, according to the American Cancer Society.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order last week to protect state residents' access to COVID and other vaccines in the fall respiratory virus season.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Goodman will host an ice cream social with ice cream from Rainbow Cone, accompanied by stories from the owners of three of Chicago's most beloved businesses
The funding was made possible through the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
News of Carroll's death was shared on social media early Monday by multiple friends and collaborators.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Clad in black leather, Stamos joined founding Beach Boys member Mike Love, 60-year group veteran Bruce Johnston, and the touring band that now plays with them.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
In a statement issued Wednesday, ABC said Kimmel's show would be "preempted indefinitely. There was no word on if or when the show may return.
Jackie Kostek spent the morning at Slick City Action Park in Orland Park, which features 55,000 square feet with an assortment of slides, air courts, and laser tag.
Chicago business school Sunshine Enterprises offers training, coaching, and network opportunities for rising entrepreneurs living in under-resourced neighborhoods, and every year, the school runs a pitch competition where students can win thousands to support their startup ideas. This year, they’re hosting a version of the competition all in Spanish. Joining Audrina Sinclair are Juan Lara of Sunshine Enterprises, and Rosa Gonzalez, who is taking part in the competition.
As many still struggle with feelings of loneliness and isolation after coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, Flower Girls Meet is one organization in Chicago hosting events and experiences rooted in wellness, connection and minfulness.
The Lincoln Park neighborhood hot dog stand agreed to give away free hot dogs if Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw four touchdowns Sunday — and he did. Wieners Circle operations manager Emma Kreis joins Lauren Victory.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns to the air on ABC Tuesday after being pulled for a week. Stephen Colbert congratulated him on his return on his show Monday, while Sinclair Broadcasting is refusing to air the late night show in smaller markets.
Meanwhile, protesters, elected officials, and ICE representatives all offered comment Monday after at least 16 people were taken into custody during clashes last week.
Governor JB Pritzker issued an executive order instructing state agencies to find up to 4% of their budget that can be cut next year as a result of President Trump's budget bill.
A complaint earlier this year claimed CPS was using the Black Students Success program to discriminate on the basis of race.
A man was shot and killed by police on Saturday in New Chicago, Indiana.
On Friday, the popular hot dog stand tweeted: "If Caleb throws 4 TDs on Sunday, we will give away free hot dogs on Tuesday."
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
Village of Lisle moves to find alternatives to high water bills for homeowners who get water from a private company
Ald. Vasquez said it's the first time he's seen such an act, but is open to speaking to whoever left the dead rat and note about immigrants, calling them both vermin.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Chicago made it close in the seventh when Miguel Vargas and Andrew Benintendi drew bases-loaded walks from reliever Mason Miller.
The Cubs had runners on first and second with two outs in the ninth against Tony Santillan, who struck out Pete Crow-Armstrong for his 7th save of the season.
The Chicago Bears gave Ben Johnson his first win as an NFL head coach by beating the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 on Sunday.
On Sunday, Musburger remembered when the Bears were working out an agreement with Walter Payton.
The Cardinals captured their third Division III national championship back in January
Andre Lewis, 57, was arrested at 2:23 p.m. Sunday in the 6900 block of South Damen Avenue, Chicago police said.
Police said the robbery happened early Saturday, Aug. 30, in the 900 block of West Lake Street in the Fulton Market District. The Morgan Street Green and Pink Line stop is located at that address.
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
The victim was shot in the chest at Halsted and Lake streets and was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where he was pronounced dead.
The vehicle had hit multiple unoccupied parked cars in the 10100 block of South Avenue M, police said.
