Chicago man, 78, describes how armed robbers brutally beat him
Chicago police are investigating at least 10 overnight robberies across the city. The crime spree began just before 1 a.m. and ended before 2 a.m.; some incidents turned violent.
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Chicago police are investigating at least 10 overnight robberies across the city. The crime spree began just before 1 a.m. and ended before 2 a.m.; some incidents turned violent.
Chicago police are investigating at least 10 overnight robberies across the city.
Chopper 2 was over the scene where a shooting investigation was underway in South Chicago.
A mother made an emotional plea for help in solving the murder of her 14-year-old son. Marshawn Mitchell was shot and killed leaving a homecoming football game in south suburban Country Club Hills last week.
Romeoville police identified two persons of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of a family of four earlier this week, and one is believed to be dead after a fiery crash in Oklahoma.
Romeoville police identified two persons of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of a family of four earlier this week, and one is believed to be dead after a fiery crash in Oklahoma.
Romeoville police identified two persons of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of a family of four earlier this week, and one is believed to be dead after a fiery crash in Oklahoma.
A man was convicted Monday of setting off a pipe bomb at a Metra station in Hinsdale in 2006, injuring a station agent. Thomas Zajac, 70, was accused of placing a pipe bomb in a trash can at the BNSF Railway station in Hinsdale on Sept. 1, 2006. Federal prosecutors said the bomb went off during the morning commute, damaging the station and injuring an employee inside.
Police in southwest suburban Romeoville continued investigating the shooting deaths of four family members. They were all found dead inside their home Sunday night. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray had the latest on where the investigation stood as of Tuesday.
Police in southwest suburban Romeoville continued to investigate the shooting deaths of four family members. They were all found dead inside their home Sunday night. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray had the latest on where the investigation stood as of Tuesday.
The group managed to break out through a weak point in a fence at the facility, police said, adding that the incident was captured on video.
Ovidio Guzmán López was extradited Friday, five months after U.S. prosecutors unsealed sprawling indictments against him and his brothers, known collectively as the "Chapitos."
Mexico extradited Ovidio Guzmán López, a son of former Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán, to the United States on Friday to face drug trafficking charges, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement.
A verbal altercation resulted in a person being shot and in critical condition Thursday night in the Loop.
Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a woman in her Logan Square apartment Wednesday morning.
The search for escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante came to an end on Wednesday on the 14th day of the manhunt in South Coventry Township.
Smollett's team has argued that the trial violated his Fifth Amendment protections against double jeopardy.
The legal saga continues for former Empire actor Jussie Smollett, who is trying to avoid jail time. On Tuesday, an Illinois appeals court panel heard arguments from his attorneys, who say his convictions should be tossed out.
The legal saga continues for former Empire actor Jussie Smollett, who is now trying to avoid jail time. On Tuesday, an Illinois appeals court panel will hear arguments from his attorneys, who say his convictions should be tossed out.
Escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante is still on the run Sunday despite police recovering a van he stole Saturday from a local dairy farm. Officials said they believe he is still in the state of Pennsylvania.
Chicago police are investigating the possible sexual assault of a 4-year-old girl on Wednesday at Reinberg Elementary School in the Portage Park neighborhood.
Chicago police are investigating another string of robberies that happened overnight. This time, the robberies were reported in Wicker Park and Garfield Park neighborhoods.
Four robberies were reported within an hour Wednesday night in the Lincoln Square and West Town neighborhoods. Police are investigating, but it is not clear if they are connected.
Four robberies were reported within an hour Wednesday night in the Lincoln Square and West Town neighborhoods. Police are investigating, but it is not clear if they are connected.
Zander Glass, 20, was arrested Monday, in the 4000 block of South Indiana.
Ben Meek and assistant Coach Joe Pardun both have types of a rare disorder called neurofibromatosis. The walk helps raise money and awareness about the disorder.
Alonso Martínez scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half and New York City FC beat the Chicago Fire 3-1 on Saturday night.
Chicago police said one person was killed and nine others were hurt in shootings across the city during the weekend.
Chicago police said that Gregory Hudson, 65, was arrested on Thursday and charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree murder.
Police said the victim was fighting with another unknown man inside the train car, who pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the victim multiple times in the upper body.
The ICE agent who was injured in Franklin Park, Illinois, after being dragged by a car has been released from the hospital, Homeland Security officials said.
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.
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.
Every year, players and Coach Joe Pardun joined Ben in the "Shine A Light NF" walk, helping raise money and awareness.
Comedian Nate Bargatze brings his family-friendly style to the stage as the show’s host.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the latest on how long those warm temps will last.
On Saturday, the newly appointed American ambassador presented the first American-born pontiff with a chocolate birthday cake.
It was one of the largest right-wing demonstrations ever in the UK, led by anti-immigration activist Tommy Robinson.
The undocumented father shot and killed by an ICE agent in Franklin Park, Illinois, only had a history of minor traffic violations, not a criminal record, according to his attorney.
Police said all three discoveries of the woman and two children appeared to be connected and stemmed from a domestic dispute.
A memorial for Mark Arceta, 40, now sits on Michigan Avenue after he was hit and killed by a car fleeing a smash-and-grab burglary at a Louis Vuiton store on the Mag Mile on Thursday.
The Trump administration has drastically increased immigration enforcement in Chicago in a program dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz." Here are the latest updates.
Chicago police said one person was killed and nine others were hurt in shootings across the city during the weekend.
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.
Ben Meek and assistant Coach Joe Pardun both have types of a rare disorder called neurofibromatosis. The walk helps raise money and awareness about the disorder.
Alonso Martínez scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half and New York City FC beat the Chicago Fire 3-1 on Saturday night.
The Wildcats (1-2, 0-1) forced an Oregon punt on the game's first drive, but didn't have much of an answer the rest of the game.
Rizzo, 36, nearly hauled in Moisés Ballesteros' first career homer for Chicago in the second inning, but it went off his hands. A fan next to Rizzo retrieved the ball.
The Guardians have won 14 of their last 16 games against the White Sox, taking a 1,134-1,131 lead in the all-time 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.
