Man charged with attempted murder in Halloween party mass shooting on Chicago's West Side
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced the charges Tuesday.
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced the charges Tuesday.
As the snow fell on and off in the Chicago area, some parents may be tempted to keep their kids inside this Halloween. But in a western suburb, braving the cold wasn't an issue. CBS 2's Sara Machi had the story in Aurora, where trick-or-treaters were hosted near City Hall.
As the snow fell in the Chicago area, some parents may be tempted to keep their kids inside this Halloween. But in a western suburb, braving the cold isn't an issue. CBS 2's Sara Machi had the story in Aurora where trick-or-treaters were hosted at City Hall.
Trick or Treat on Southport is free, thanks to Friends of Lakeview.
Hunter Harders said his efforts are especially rewarding given his challenges with ADHD. CBS 2's Ryan Baker reports.
With his mom's help, Hunter Harders transformed his grandmother's property into a Halloween haven, inviting the Antioch community and beyond to pay a visit if they date.
Looking to get into the Halloween spirit? The Arts in the Dark Parade is happening in Chicago on Saturday and will feature unique floats, costumes, and puppets. Organizer Sharene Shariatzadeh tells CBS Chicago what more attendees can expect.
Chicago police said eight times, the suspect set sidewalk Halloween displays and garbage cans on fire.
After neighbors told CBS 2 about an arsonist setting fire to Halloween decorations, police said the suspect is wanted for setting eight fires, all on the North Side. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray tracked down video of one of his crimes.
An arsonist is targeting homes with Halloween decorations in one North Side neighborhood. Families, including five children, escaped the flames as they spread to their building overnight. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez spoke with residents who said the firestarter had struck more than once.
Neighbors said the situation was very scary because, at the time of the incident, there were five kids sleeping inside the home.
The Basement of the Dead is located at 42 West New York Street in Aurora and is open Wednesday through Sunday. General admission tickets are $30, but they have discounts.
CBS 2 is spooking one of its morning reporters. Marissa Pearlman went to one of the scariest haunted houses in the state, visiting the "Basement of the Dead" in Aurora.
CBS 2 is spooking one of its morning reporters. Marissa Pearlman went to one of the scariest haunted houses in the state, visiting the "Basement of the Dead" in Aurora.
Naperville topped the list at number one followed by Gilbert, Arizona, at number two, and Frisco, Texas at number three.
Researchers looked at 300 U.S. cities with a population of more than 100,000 people.
West suburban Naperville topped the list at No. 1. Gilbert, Arizona, came in at No. 2, followed by Frisco, Texas, at No. 3.
A new study revealed the safest cities in the country to trick-or-treat in. West suburban Naperville topped the list at No. 1. Gilbert, Arizona, came in at No. 2, followed by Frisco, Texas, at No. 3.
Setup crews were delayed by rain in a different city.
It was a chaotic scene almost a year ago, a mass shooting on Halloween night on the West Side when 14 members of one family were hurt. One of the victims was just 3 years old. All these months later, no one has been arrested.
Mothers Opposed to Violence Everywhere (MOVE) provided backpacks, winter coats, and school supplies for the 3-year-old and 13-year-old boys who were wounded in a drive-by shooting on the West Side.
A Halloween drive-by shooting sent two young boys to the hospital. While their physical scars are healing, the emotional ones are still raw. In a story you'll see Only on 2, the special surprise one Chicago community group organized for the family to help brighten the holidays.
A Halloween drive-by shooting sent two young boys to the hospital. While their physical scars are healing, the emotional ones are still raw.
The Cairncrosses are offering a reward to whoever finds the ring and returns it to them.
Video shows of a student goose-stepping while wearing a German military uniform to school for Halloween. Many students and staff saw it as antisemitic.
Wrigleyville was full of nervous energy Thursday as Cubs fans waited for the decisive game against the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card series.
The teenage girl was inside a home on the block when she suffered a gunshot wound to the chin, police said.
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
In a filing with the Illinois State Board of Elections, the purpose of the political committee Friends of Mike Quigley was listed as "to elect Mike Quigley as the Mayor of the city of Chicago."
Someone has been leaving hate-filled messages since June, ranging from antisemitic slurs to wishing death on Jewish people.
In a filing with the Illinois State Board of Elections, the purpose of the political committee Friends of Mike Quigley was listed as "to elect Mike Quigley as the Mayor of the city of Chicago."
Women veterans are denouncing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech to senior military leaders, specifically his agenda for military fitness.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years got underway as Republicans and Democrats remained at an impasse over 2025 funding.
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 impact workers in Chicago at federal agencies, courts, airports and more.
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.
At the Chicago Drives Electric event in Oakbrook Terrace, Lauren Victory has a look at a Lotus and a Toyota Tacoma, and information on ComEd rebates for at-home electric vehicle chargers, electric vehicle affordability, and buying used.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.
Chicago Drives Electric in Oakbrook Terrace is your chance to get behind the wheel of some of the latest and greatest electric vehicles on the market. Lauren Victory reports.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
In an interview on CNN, Davis Gates said the city does not need ICE, but rather a school system that is fully funded and works to protect its students.
Illinois Veterans for Change was joined by members of the American Civil Liberties Union at a news conference Thursday morning.
The teenage girl was inside a home on the block when she suffered a gunshot wound to the chin, police said.
Wrigleyville was full of nervous energy Thursday as Cubs fans waited for the decisive game against the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card series.
Police in the English city of Manchester say a vehicle ramming and stabbing attack outside a synagogue killed at least two people and left three others seriously wounded.
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
A new CBS News Chicago Investigators analysis shows key differences in the way some defendants were handled under the two administrations.
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.
Wrigleyville was full of nervous energy Thursday as Cubs fans waited for the decisive game against the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card series.
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller made Major League Baseball playoff history against the Chicago Cubs.
Manny Machado hit a two-run homer, Mason Miller dominated again and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 to send their NL Wild Card Series to a decisive third game.
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.
The teenage girl was inside a home on the block when she suffered a gunshot wound to the chin, police said.
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
Someone has been leaving hate-filled messages since June, ranging from antisemitic slurs to wishing death on Jewish people.
The terror attack unfolded outside a synagogue in the English city of Manchester while worshippers were inside, authorities said.
Wauconda police arrested two men during a traffic stop who were wanted for a string of Walgreens retail thefts spanning multiple counties.
