2 men shot, critically wounded outside Chicago funeral home
Two men were critically wounded in a shooting late Wednesday morning outside a funeral home in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
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Two men were critically wounded in a shooting late Wednesday morning outside a funeral home in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
A central Illinois man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay $1.45 million in restitution for setting fire to a Planned Parenthood facility in Peoria in January, after pleading guilty to federal charges less than a month after his arrest.
An ambush of a postal worker by armed robbers in Chicago on Thursday was caught on camera.
Classmates and parents came together Thursday night for a vigil to honor Serabi Medina, the 9-year-old who was shot and killed last weekend.
An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's officer is in critical condition after being shot Wednesday night on Chicago's Southwest Side. One person is in custody related to the shooting.
A 6-year-old was wounded in a shooting Wednesday evening in southwest suburban Crest Hill.
CBS 2 was told the officers would focus on preventing robberies, break-ins, and thefts after a rise in crime.
An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's officer is in critical condition after being shot Wednesday night on Chicago's Southwest Side. One person is in custody related to the shooting.
Three people and an "aggressor" were killed during a shooting inside an unincorporated Crystal Lake home Wednesday morning, according to McHenry County sheriff's police. A fifth person was seriously injured. McHenry County Sheriff's Deputy Tim Creighton said, shortly before 4 a.m., deputies responded to a home in the 5800 block of Wild Plum Road for report of a shooting.
CBS 2 obtained never-before-released video interviews with James Lewis, the prime suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders, who describes in chilling detail how he believed the killer would have committed the crime. This comes nearly one month after Lewis died of natural causes at his home in Cambridge, MA. The 76-year-old was never charged in connection with the killings.
In simple terms, they want protection for their coworkers and the apprehension and prosecution of anyone who targets them.
A Chicago family is asking for help to track down a hit-and-run driver who critically injured a 17-year-old girl last Friday night. As CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reported, the police know which car they're looking for.
CBS 2 obtained never-before-released video interviews with James Lewis, the prime suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders, who describes in chilling detail how he believed the killer would have committed the crime. This comes nearly one month after Lewis died of natural causes at his home in Cambridge, MA. The 76-year-old was never charged in connection with the killings.
CBS 2 obtained never-before-released video interviews with James Lewis, the prime suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders, who describes in chilling detail how he believed the killer would have committed the crime. This comes nearly one month after Lewis died of natural causes at his home in Cambridge, MA. The 76-year-old was never charged in connection with the killings.
A 43-year-old man has been ordered held without bail, after he was charged with shooting a 9-year-old girl in front of her father outside their Portage Park home over the weekend. Serabi Medina was shot and killed around 9:40 p.m. Saturday on the 3500 block of North Long Avenue. She was supposed to enter the 4th grade this upcoming school year.
A Pilsen resident is the victim of a so-called "porch pirate" just weeks after moving into her new home. It happened not just once but twice and it was all caught on camera. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez had her story.
A suburban woman posing as a travel agent who CBS 2 has investigated multiple times is going to have to answer to a judge. Maysoon Nasir was arrested over the weekend on several felony charges including identify theft. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reported about multiple customers who paid the woman thousands of dollars for trips that never materialized.
It will take a little longer for a judge to rule on the motion to dismiss charges against the father of the man accused of the Highland Park parade shooting last year.
A 9-year-old girl was shot and killed Saturday night in the Portage Park neighborhood, after going to get ice cream for her and her father. A 43-year-old neighbor has been charged with her murder.
A 9-year-old girl was shot and killed Saturday night in the Portage Park neighborhood, after going to get ice cream for her and her father. A 43-year-old neighbor has been charged with her murder.
Oak Forest police took a suspect into custody in connection with a fatal stabbing of a woman. Chad Oster was arrested after a "lengthy standoff" in Tinley Park on Saturday related to the death.
Suspects in masks and carrying guns not only robbed but punched defenseless people.
Chicago police are investigating after a business was robbed in Gold Coast Friday night. The incident happened just before 11 p.m. in the 900 block of North Rush Street.
Two violent robberies caught on camera have a Northwest Side neighborhood on edge. Suspects in masks and carrying guns not only robbed but punched defenseless people. Both of the attacks happened in broad daylight.
An investigation is underway after a teenage boy was found shot in the head in the East Garfield Park neighborhood Saturday morning.
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.
