Chicago firefighter out on electronic monitoring after being charged in shooting
Omotayo Kassim, 34, has been charged with multiple felony counts in the suspected road rage shooting on New Year's Eve.
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Omotayo Kassim, 34, has been charged with multiple felony counts in the suspected road rage shooting on New Year's Eve.
They said the lack of communication makes them even more frustrated. On Wednesday, CBS 2's Sara Machi got a look inside the fire-damaged apartments.
Omotayo Kassim, 34, is charged with three felony counts.
Omotayo Kassim, 34, is charged with three felony counts. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The shooting happened on New Year's Eve in the Edgewater neighborhood.
The victim was shot in the face, and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition.
A man was critically wounded in the shooting near Ashland and Foster avenues.
Chicago police said the victim was driving his car when an unknown offender fired shots in his direction from a passing car.
Fire Department officials said the fire alarm panel in the lobby was lit up when they arrived, but several tenants said they did not hear any fire alarms, and claimed the building has had multiple building code issues.
CBS 2's Darius Johnson has the latest on the sweeping fire in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
CPD officers responded to the scene, in the 5700 block of North Sheridan Road just after 3 a.m., where they found the front door to the store opened and damaged.
Officers performed a search of the area but no arrests were made.
Video shows one man pulling out a hammer and breaking the glass. The crooks then climb in through the broken window, and start looking for cash once inside.
At 4 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, surveillance video captured five guys luring outside Edge of Sweetness Bakery in Edgewater. The video shows one man pulling out a hammer and breaking the glass for them all to climbing and steal items. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The burglaries happened within 20 mins between 3:40 a.m. and 4 a.m. in the 6000 block of North Broadway.
Police said a suspicious object found in the 5600 block of North Broadway was deemed to be a hoax.
The history of Gino's North revolves around an old statue of a young woman, but it turned out the "Snow Drop" statue that had been there for years was an impostor. Chicago cultural historian emeritus Tim Samuelson decided to do something about that, as CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
A death investigation is underway. CFD initially responded to a hazardous materials situation, but carbon monoxide levels were normal.
According to Chicago police, three adults were found unresponsive in the 5800 block of North Broadway Avenue. All were later identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
A death investigation is underway after three people were found dead inside an apartment in Edgewater. According to Chicago police, three adults were found unresponsive in the 5800 block of North Broadway Avenue.
Chicago firefighters arrived at the five-story apartment around 12:30 a.m. on Sheridan Road near Osterman Beach.
No matter where you stand on the subject in the winter, it might come as a shock to see summertime dibs.
No matter where you stand on the subject in the winter, it might come as a shock to see summertime dibs. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Wednesday's event was hosted by the Chicago non-profit Back 2 School America. This year, they'll hand out more than 8,000 back-to-school kits to students and families in need.
"I think Trigild has done what a lot of landlords refuse to do, which is work with and negotiate with organized tenants."
British conservationist Jane Goodall spent her life researching and educating others about chimpanzees and the natural world.
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said the money will be used for the City of Gary Blight Elimination and Reinvestment Project, which has three components.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
Federal agents detained 37 people in an immigration raid in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, and the Department of Homeland Security claims it was targeting members of an infamous Venezuelan gang.
The Cubs won Game 1 on Tuesday at Wrigley Field. It was their first playoff win since 2017.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
Federal agents detained 37 people in an immigration raid in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, and the Department of Homeland Security claims it was targeting members of an infamous Venezuelan gang.
The 2025 government shutdown could have impacts on Chicago airports, as its immediate impact on federal workers includes TSA and air traffic controllers.
After President Trump suggested Chicago should be used as "training grounds for our military," Gov Pritzker said the 25th Amendment should be invoked to remove the president from office, saying "there is something genuinely wrong with this man."
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
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.
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.
The adult patient was in the southwest Chicago suburb of Crestwood, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
The Lurie facility at 1895 Arbor Glen Blvd. in Schaumburg will begin seeing patients this week.
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.
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.
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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.
On Sept. 26, 1957, Field Museum herpetologist Karl Patterson Schmidt was bitten by a snake he had been asked to identify. Schmidt did not seek out medical attention, but kept a meticulous diary of his symptoms. He died the next day. Field Museum herpetologist Sara Ruane explains exactly what happened and why.
The City of Gary, Indiana, is looking to revitalize its downtown after receiving $15 million through an Indiana grant program.
A Massachusetts woman is sending an important message from beyond the grave.
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The Trump administration withdrew its nomination for the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, sources said. A report found E.J. Antoni posted sexually degrading attacks on former Vice President Kamala Harris, and derogatory comments about gay people on a since-deleted Twitter account.
"It appears that Donald Trump not only has dementia set in, but he's copying tactics of Vladimir Putin," Pritzker said.
Federal agents arrested 37 people in an immigration raid in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, and the Department of Homeland Security claims it was targeting members of an infamous Venezuelan gang.
The burglary happened at the Gringo & Blondie Taqueria and Cantina, at 7514 W. North Ave., the owner said.
There was a large police presence reported at the lagoon in McKinley Park.
The 2025 government shutdown could have impacts on Chicago airports, as its immediate impact on federal workers includes TSA and air traffic controllers.
Stakeholders discuss the concerns and successes of the SAFE-T Act two years into the new bail reform law in Illinois
Big changes are coming this tax season, with the new "no tax on tips" rule created by the Trump Administration's spending plan, and following the delays with the IRS electronic payment system earlier this year, taxpayers might want to start preparing now.
A growing group of Chicago artists is pulling their music from the number 1 streaming service in the world, over concerns about AI-generated music and compensation on the Spotify platform.
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
The Cubs won Game 1 on Tuesday at Wrigley Field. It was their first playoff win since 2017.
The Bulls open training camp with a focus on developing their young talent and establishing physicality on the court this season. Something the new defensive specialist, Isaac Okoro, hopes to help them with.
Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series.
Architecture firm Manica has released two new renderings for what a possible Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights could look like.
The Cubs and Padres split their regular-season series, with all six of those games happening back in April. Matthew Boyd pitched twice against them then, and it'll be the southpaw taking the mound as the Game 1 starter.
The burglary happened at the Gringo & Blondie Taqueria and Cantina, at 7514 W. North Ave., the owner said.
The public schools superintendent of Des Moines, Iowa, has resigned while challenging his deportation after being detained by immigration authorities.
Police said the unidentified victim, age not specified, was outside when two people came up and fired shots in his direction.
Four children, ages 3 to 16, were found unharmed in the home and were placed into protective custody, police said.
A man who escaped the deadly attack on a Michigan church Sunday morning described his fear as he realized a shooting was taking place.
