Man charged with beating 2-year-old boy to death in Gary, Indiana
Ricky Larkin claimed that the boy, Je'Loni Smith, had drowned in a bathtub, according to an affidavit.
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Ricky Larkin claimed that the boy, Je'Loni Smith, had drowned in a bathtub, according to an affidavit.
Gary police officers and FBI agents executed a search warrant Saturday at the home where Ja'Niyah stayed.
Ja’Niyah McMichael was last seen Monday, Aug. 11, Gary police said.
A man in a car flagged them down for a 4-year-old girl who wasn't breathing and they resuscitated her.
At Schurz High School in the Irving Park neighborhood, an infrared thermometer read back a temperature as hot as 146 degrees on the artificial turf on the sports field.
The district will now be independent for the first time since 2017.
K9 Rush was treated with several staples to his lacerated leg and got bandaged for road rash.
Northbound traffic was backed up all the way to U.S. 30 following the crash.
The casino opened its doors about three years ago and is keeping its commitment to give back to those in need in the surrounding neighborhoods in Northern Indiana.
He played alongside many music legends, touring and recording with reggae greats Bob Marley and Peter Tosh as well as Mick Jagger and Albert King.
This comes as South Shore Line crews continue work on repairing overhead wire damage at the Gary Metro Center station.
The woman was stuck inside the car for about two hours because police could not immediately locate the crash after responding to a 911 call.
Both parents face multiple decades in prison if convicted after the death of the baby this month.
Earlier this summer, the United Steelworkers Union vowed they would only support a purchase offer from Cleveland Cliffs, another unionized American company.
The historic building has been through two fires. While the burned-out shell of the school was still standing Sunday, one alumnus questioned if it should be torn down.
Police said there was no robbery involved, and the shooting was a result of some kind of friction between the gunman and the victim – who knew each other.
The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The shooter remained at large late Monday afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Police said there was no robbery involved, and the shooting was a result of some kind of friction between the gunman and the victim – who knew each other. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
He faces charges of sexual human trafficking, criminal recklessness, criminal confinement, and battery, police said.
An investigation is underway after a 2-year-old was shot Friday night, according to Gary police.
"I think it's important to remember first and foremost when you're collaborating, just because it's not your idea, doesn't make it a bad idea."
This year focuses on international stories highlighting the experiences of the Black diaspora.
They'll have a mixture of virtual and in-person events - including watch parties, panel discussions, and more.
The driver was able to run away. Despite using a K-9 and a helicopter, police weren't able to find the driver.
The witness told police he arrived home early Wednesday morning after a night out. He put his handgun down and fell asleep, police said.
Pinstripes locations in South Barrington, Northbrook, and Oak Brook will remain open.
The CEO of the museum hopes the full outdoor space and mosaic wall will invite people to gather, learn, and celebrate Puerto Rican culture.
The Bears/Vikings game kicks off at 7:15 p.m.
Victor Jacobo is a reporter for CBS News Chicago who joined the team in August 2025. Victor is a born-and-raised Chicagoan and is excited to return home after spending more than a decade as a journalist in other markets.
As the Department of Homeland Security officially announced a ramped-up immigration enforcement effort in Chicago, local community groups said the ICE operation is more about stoking fear than making the city safer.
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.
The Supreme Court froze a lower court order that prevented immigration authorities from stopping people without reasonable suspicion that they are in the U.S. unlawfully.
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.
Mayor Brandon Johnson called for the hearing specifically focused on antisemitism amid a troubling trend in Chicago.
The group called for federal investment in such schools, health care, and violence reduction programs rather than troops.
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.
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.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
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.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
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."
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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.
Shoppers can check out Canadian retailer "Just Cozy" and seasonal favorite "Spirit Halloween." Sandwich shop "Hangry Cluck" opens in November. "Off the Rax" and “Primark” open later this year.
Faith leaders in Chicago were pushing back Monday against President Trump's decision to send more immigration agents to Chicago, and his apparent threat to send in troops.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon shares when those warmer temps will return to the city.
A new mosaic wall was under wraps until Monday. The piece is called "El Llamado" or "The Call."
A 2-year-old boy has died after he accidentally shot himself on Monday afternoon in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
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.
As the Department of Homeland Security officially announced a ramped-up immigration enforcement effort in Chicago, local community groups said the ICE operation is more about stoking fear than making the city safer.
A 2-year-old boy has died after he accidentally shot himself on Monday afternoon in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings will face off in an NFC North clash on Monday night at Soldier Field, marking the season opener for both teams.
Pinstripes locations in South Barrington, Northbrook, and Oak Brook will remain open.
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.
The man accused in the attacks has a long record of being arrested, prosecuted, and then quickly being set free to attack again.
With an enforcement blitz by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement anticipated in the coming days, more people could be in immigration custody are in need of legal help.
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
In their clearest signal yet that they plan to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, the Bears sent season ticket holders a letter saying they hope to break ground soon so they can bid to host a Super Bowl as early as 2031.
The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings will face off in an NFC North clash on Monday night at Soldier Field, marking the season opener for both teams.
The team announced Friday that Angel Reese was suspended for the first half of Sunday's game for making comments "detrimental to the team." It was announced at halftime that she would not play in the second half due to a back injury.
Lenyn Sosa homered and drove in three runs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Sunday afternoon.
The Cubs entered the ninth leading 3-1, but Palencia (1-6) failed to retire any of the five National hitters he faced before leaving with right shoulder tightness.
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.
The woman accused of firing the gun was taken into custody, police said.
The SWAT team was able to locate the man and arrest him without incident, police said.
Police were called to the scene to find a 21-year-old man outside unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The teenage boy was shot three times in the body and was left in critical condition, while the woman was shot twice in the right leg and was reported in fair condition.
