Cook Co. hosts catalytic converter spraypaint event to deter thefts of valuable car part
The effort is meant to prevent thieves from being able to resell the valuable part.
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The effort is meant to prevent thieves from being able to resell the valuable part.
Suspect Charles Douglas was a convicted felon who had been placed on electronic monitoring while awaiting trial on gun and drug charges.
Second installment property tax bills are due by Dec. 30.
Assessor Fritz Kaegi says if left to his office, the homeowners would not see a hike at all.
The Cook County State's Attorney's office on Monday was granted another 30 days to review transcripts from Kelly's previous trials.
Homeowners should then get a copy of their tax bills in the mail on December 1st, then they'll be due by the end of December.
With less than two weeks to the Thanksgiving holiday and families gathering, it's exactly what public health officials don't want to see.
Toni Preckwinkle was elected to a fourth term as Cook County Board President, capturing 67 percent of the vote.
While polls opened at 6 a.m., some polling places did not open until after 7 a.m. Aside from a late start, the biggest issue reported during voting has been Sharpies bleeding through the ballots.
An autopsy determined 16-year-old Jaiden Howard died of a gunshot wound to the head, and his death was ruled a homicide.
The department said more than 4.5 million children live in a home with a loaded gun, and the locks can cut down on accidents by 85%.
It's a small device that can save a life. On Wednesday, the Cook County Sheriff's Department announced it is partnering with four local children's hospitals to hand out free gun locks.
As CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reported, this is the first time in almost 80 years the Cook County Forest Preserve District is asking voters for more money.
"These guys are really nomadic right now. And they're going to be on the move until they can find a vacant spot."
The county will be awarding $14 million in grants over the next four years.
They include new trauma services for detained youth, limits to disciplinary confinement, and more access to counseling.
"The weather is colder in much of the country, parties move indoors and multi-generational families are gathering for the holidays. The boosters are going to be a critical tool for keeping people protected against severe illness and from being hospitalized."
Friday is the last day to apply for cook county's new guaranteed income program.
Sheriff Tom Dart announced Thursday they're launching a tool to help police find cars for those who may become victims of the crime.
Cook County homeowners are now able to get free legal advice for questions concerning their homes.
No injuries were reported as a result of the crash, but so far this year, eight ISP troopers have been hurt in similar incidents.
Who is profiting? Companies and people who buy up tax delinquent properties and then basically get their money back, with interest.
The 13-mile trail is coming to the Paul Douglas Forest Preserve and will take riders through the woods, grass and wetlands.
The hospital stopped the service back in 2011 as a way to reduce costs, but this caused major strain at other nearby emergency rooms and cutting dozens of nursing positions.
Sixth District Judge Carl Boyd works out of the courthouse in south suburban Markham.
Would-be thieves smashed into a Family Dollar store in Chicago's West Town community burglary Tuesday morning.
Three men broke into a Walgreens in Chicago's McKinley Park early Tuesday morning.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
The Chicago Hotel Collection said they would "honor all paid reservations." They agreed to the couple's room rates, but for the rehearsal dinner, a new charge that would cost them $7,500 additional.
In 2019, Chicago allowed 10 companies to deploy e-scooter rentals across a 50-square-mile area on the West and Northwest Sides of the city.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his seat in Congress in 2026, a source told CBS News Chicago.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week.
Illinois lawmakers have approved legislation prohibiting immigration arrests near courthouses.
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.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital this week launched a new advanced leukemia program.
The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.
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.
The popular Unabridged Bookstore in Chicago's East Lakeview community celebrated 45 years in business this weekend.
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.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Longtime Rogers Park resident Chad Willetts, a pianist and drummer, died suddenly on Friday, Oct. 17.
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.
Firefighters just before 7 a.m. were working on a house fire at 5324 S. Morgan St. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
Three men broke into a Walgreens in Chicago's McKinley Park early Tuesday morning.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died at 84. Lauren Victory reports.
Elections are under way Tuesday in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and California. Jarred Hill breaks it down.
A federal judge has all day to listen to live testimony after allegations of inhumane conditions. Darius Johnson reports.
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
A source told CBS News Chicago that U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his seat in Congress in 2026.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
Last week, a lawsuit was filed claiming inhumane conditions at the facility in Broadview and how the people inside don't have access to their attorneys.
Would-be thieves smashed into a Family Dollar store in Chicago's West Town community burglary Tuesday morning.
In 2019, Chicago allowed 10 companies to deploy e-scooter rentals across a 50-square-mile area on the West and Northwest Sides of the city.
Starting in 2026, Illinois schools will be required to teach students about climate change. One CPS school in Back of the Yards is well ahead of the curve thanks to one of their teachers.
Documents obtained by CBS News Investigators found Radule Bojovic, a Hanover Park police officer arrested by ICE two weeks ago, had valid work authorization and no criminal record.
Families said a rat infestation is plaguing their Jefferson Park neighborhood, and they want to know why the city isn't doing more to help. They've even resorted to trapping the rats themselves.
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.
The Saints are the Chicago area's only 9U Division 1 Pop Warner Team, made up of 9-year-olds.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, and Nico Hoerner all received baseball's most famous fielding honor.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Williams passed for 280 yards and three touchdowns, and he also caught a TD pass from D.J. Moore on a trick play for the Bears' first score.
Evan Bouchard scored 2:43 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday night.
Would-be thieves smashed into a Family Dollar store in Chicago's West Town community burglary Tuesday morning.
A woman was shot and wounded by a man during a quarrel Monday morning in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Alvin Thomas is charged with the murders of Huayi Bian, 36, and Weizhing Xiong, 38.
Two men are facing federal charges in what the Federal Bureau of Investigation has called a "potential terrorist attack" that was allegedly targeting Halloween weekend.
Chicago police on Sunday issued a community alert about a string of robberies and retail thefts targeting pharmacies last month in north lakefront neighborhoods.
