Chicago police search for Red Line station robbery suspects
The suspects approached a CTA passenger and forcibly removed his cellphone and other property from his pockets, police said.
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The suspects approached a CTA passenger and forcibly removed his cellphone and other property from his pockets, police said.
A woman filed a lawsuit against a massage therapist and a spa in suburban Northbrook, alleging she was sexually assaulted during a massage. She feels what she endured could have been prevented and accused the spa of failing to conduct a background check.
Ken Kovac faces disorderly conduct and impersonation charges after allegedly creating fake Facebook accounts to impersonate and defame a current deputy chief.
A retired Orland Park police sergeant is facing charges after a monthslong investigation. Ken Kovac faces disorderly conduct and impersonation charges after allegedly creating fake Facebook accounts to impersonate and defame a current deputy chief.
Chicago police arrested four teens in connection with a robbery on Thursday morning, including a 13-year-old boy.
Days after the release of dozens of videos related to the police shooting death of Dexter Reed during a traffic stop last month, Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling was asked Friday about the shooting.
Around 3:30 a.m., Elmhurst police responded to calls of at least five vehicle burglaries between North Avenue and Lake Street.
O.J. Simpson, the acquitted California murder defendant, former football star and actor, has died, his agent confirmed to CBS News. He was 76.
An off-duty Chicago police officer was robbed of his gun and his car during a carjacking Thursday morning in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
A rideshare passenger was shot and killed in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood early Wednesday morning, and the shooter is still on the loose.
A rideshare passenger was shot and killed in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, and the shooter is still on the loose.
Dontrell Anderson was arrested in Wisconsin and extradited to Chicago.
Two or three robbers in black hoodies and ski masks demanded passcodes for victims' phones in 10 incidents.
Two or three robbers in black hoodies and ski masks demanded passcodes for victims' phones in 10 incidents.
Surveillance images appeared to show her swinging a frying pan at several windows on the CTA, causing damage, according to Chicago police.
Police are looking for a woman who allegedly used a frying pan to damage windows on a CTA Red Line train last week. Police released images taken of the woman on a CTA Red Line train just after midnight on March 28 at 87th Street. They said it showed her swinging a frying pan at several windows on the train car, causing damage to the windows.
Adam Stafford King, a veterinary ophthalmologist, was charged with knowingly distributing child pornography.
Sarah Diamond, 31, was accused of targeting the most vulnerable, including hospice patients living out their final days.
A Wendy's worker was shot through a drive-thru window in Chicago's West Chatham neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Last year was "the worst wave of anti-Muslim hate," according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations. CAIR received more than 8,000 complaints of anti-Muslim incidents last year, the highest ever in the organization's history. The group released its annual civil rights report on Tuesday.
Mail theft is on the rise, and a CBS News investigation has found the U.S. Postal Service is not consistently taking steps to secure millions of universal "arrow keys" that open bulk mailboxes.
The 16-year-old boy was shot in the head and later died.
Chicago police tried to stop a car for a traffic infraction before it drove off an hit the bicyclist.
Authorities in northwest Indiana were searching for two men wanted in connection with a home invasion on Tuesday in southern Lake County.
Authorities in northwest Indiana were searching for two men wanted in connection with a home invasion on Tuesday in southern Lake County.
Tanner Bibee threw a two-hitter for Cleveland's first complete-game shutout in six years, and David Fry and Angel Martínez homered in the Guardians' 4-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
A man was wounded in a shooting Friday afternoon outside St. Sabina Church in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Three people were arrested Friday afternoon in the Chinatown neighborhood near downtown Chicago, after leading police on a high-speed chase from northwest Indiana.
A recent uptick in the number of Chicago children unintentionally shooting themselves with unsecured guns this summer is causing outrage in communities across the city. One police district is trying to solve the problem one gun lock at a time.
The mother of a woman who was shot and killed during a fight in the South Loop Monday wants justice for her daughter.
In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.
A University of Chicago expert on political violence said Charlie Kirk's death comes at a pivotal moment in America, and there are steps lawmakers need to take to steer the country away from chaos.
Bruce DuMont — the longtime host of the "Beyond the Beltway" political radio talk show, the founder of the Museum of Broadcast Communications, and a former television producer, host and analyst whose résumé included a stint at CBS Chicago — 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.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
The Chicago Department of Public Health said that life expectancy has grown in Chicago for the third consecutive year — reaching 78.7 years in 2023.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
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.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
At the first showing of "Ashland Avenue," every audience member got a commemorative gift — and one person got a "Golden Ticket," or two free season passes.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers Friday night, and increasing storms by Saturday morning. Lows in the mid-60s.
A recent uptick in the number of Chicago children unintentionally shooting themselves with unsecured guns this summer is causing outrage in communities across the city. One police district is trying to solve the problem one gun lock at a time.
The man accused of shooting and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is behind bars after a family member turned him in.
The mother of a woman who was shot and killed during a fight in the South Loop Monday wants justice for her daughter.
Surveillance videos captured the moment an undocumented driver took off from ICE agents, dragging one of them who then opened fire, killing the driver in Franklin Park Friday morning.
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in northwest suburban Franklin Park Friday morning after the suspect drove into agents during an arrest attempt.
The Trump administration has drastically increased immigration enforcement in Chicago in a program dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz." Here are the latest updates.
This weekend, Chicago can expect a busy few days packed with Mexican Independence Day celebrations, despite an increased immigration enforcement presence in the area.
President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
Tanner Bibee threw a two-hitter for Cleveland's first complete-game shutout in six years, and David Fry and Angel Martínez homered in the Guardians' 4-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
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.
Fear has been spreading fast in Chicago's immigrant community since the Trump administration officially launched its deportation effort, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
Tanner Bibee threw a two-hitter for Cleveland's first complete-game shutout in six years, and David Fry and Angel Martínez homered in the Guardians' 4-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
Ian Happ homered and Moisés Ballesteros hit a tiebreaking triple, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Tampa Bay Rays 6-4.
Breanna Stewart scored 24 points, Rebekah Gardner had 15 and Emma Messemann added 14 as the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 91-86.
Chicago Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson is getting healthier from groin and calf injuries that kept him out of the season opener, and said he expects to play on Sunday against the Lions and Detroit.
Colson Montgomery and Kyle Teel drove in two runs each to back 5 2/3 scoreless innings from fellow rookie Shane Smith, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 in the rubber game of the series.
Thabo Bester gained global notoriety in 2023 after his arrest in Tanzania, a year after the dramatic escape from a private prison.
During the traffic stop, investigators found a loaded drum-style ammunition magazine lying out in the open on the center console of a pickup truck, police said. More weapons were later discovered.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Nicholas Killingsworth, 23, was charged with one count each of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery involving the discharge of a firearm.
The robber was placed into police custody and then taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital with gunshot wounds.
