License plate readers help catch suspect in shooting that killed two on Stevenson Expressway
The license plate readers helped Chicago Police, Illinois State Police, and Cicero Police coordinate and make the arrest.
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The license plate readers helped Chicago Police, Illinois State Police, and Cicero Police coordinate and make the arrest.
Illinois State Police are investigating a shooting on the Eisenhower Expressway overnight that left one man hospitalized.
The 73-year-old woman driving the car that hit the trooper's vehicle has been charged with violating Scott's Law, also known as the "Move Over Law."
Six suspects were taken into custody following a pursuit Saturday morning.
No one was injured in the shooting, but the victim's vehicle might have been damaged by a bullet.
Illinois State Police are investigating a rollover crash in Dolton.
Police say it happened as officers were trying to arrest the boy Friday.
It calls for the technology to track a driver's blood alcohol level for impairment.
A new federal law will require all automakers to install technology that can detect drunken or impaired driving. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
A new federal law will require all automakers to install technology that can detect drunken or impaired driving.
Technology detecting drunken drivers will soon be required in all new cars, but “soon” means 2026. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
An ISP Trooper was struck by a drunk driver while assisting in a separate DUI investigation early Saturday morning.
Five Illinois State Police cruisers were struck during the winter storm on Thursday – one of them in DuPage County and four downstate, including in a 100-car pileup east of Peoria and north of Bloomington-Normal.
The Henry Pratt Company shooting that killed five people in Aurora exposed major loopholes in the Illinois Firearm Owners Identification Card system. Three years later, CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey checked on the progress made to close those gaps.
It looked like a scene from the "Fast and the Furious" movies, but it was real.
"If we want to reduce crime, we have to solve crimes, and we have to make the investments in communities to avert the underlying causes of criminal activity," Gov. JB Pritzker said.
Illinois State Police want you to know the increased measures they're taking to protect you on Chicago expressways.
One person is dead after a multi-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on I-80.
For the second day in a row, three drivers hit Illinois State Police cruisers on expressways Thursday – one in the Chicago area and two downstate.
Illinois State Police squad cars were struck three different times in downstate Illinois amid the snowstorm Wednesday.
For years we've been telling you about stolen cars in Chicago and expressway shootings.
ISP has created an interactive Statewide Expressway Shooting (SES) dashboard that contains past and recent data regarding the expressway shooting that occurred in Illinois.
A driver is under arrest after shooting a gun from his car on the Indiana toll road, according to authorities.
Illinois State Police released a statement Monday on behalf of the family of fallen Bradley officer, Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic.
When a new FOID card is issued, if the cardholder has a concealed carry license, they will be issued a combined FOID card and CCL.
A group of strong, kind and funny women who have all survived breast cancer joined together to create a group called The Licorice Project.
If the federal government shutdown doesn't end soon, it could put the food stamp benefits of millions. Some Chicago area businesses are working to help keep food on the table for people who might need it.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
A federal judge has ordered a bond hearing be held for Ruben Torres Maldonado, a detained immigrant whose daughter is suffering from cancer, as his deportation case makes its way through the system.
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Lukas Reichel to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the vessel was operated by the Tren de Aragua gang and the strike occurred in the Caribbean.
The government shutdown hit Day 25 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.
President Trump said he's ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff ad campaign by the province of Ontario that uses Ronald Reagan's voice — leading Ontario to pull the ads after this weekend.
Gov. JB Pritzker tells CBS News that his newly created Illinois Accountability Commission will serve as a permanent record of alleged civil rights abuses by federal agents in Chicago.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
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.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
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.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway.
"One Golden Summer" premieres at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., and director Kevin Shaw will be in attendance.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
A group of strong, kind and funny women who have all survived breast cancer joined together to create a group called The Licorice Project. The group, comprised wholly of volunteers, has created a support system to connect breast cancer patients and survivors.
If Congress doesn't reach a deal on the federal government shutdown soon, it could put the food stamp benefits of 42 million Americans at risk, including many people in Chicago. Some local small businesses are working to help keep food on the table for people who might need it.
It’s good news and bad news when it comes to getting around the Chicago area this weekend. The Kennedy Expressway rehab project is done ahead of schedule, but there will be a big disruption in ‘L’ service for CTA riders downtown.
A federal judge has ordered Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to attend a hearing in person, amid concerns about federal agents' aggressive tactics in Chicago.
CTA trains on the Brown, Green, Pink and Orange lines will not run at all in the Loop this weekend as the agency conducts maintenance. Here's what you need to know.
A large presence of federal agents on Chicago's North and Northwest Sides Friday sent people onto the streets and schools into soft lockdowns. Agents dropped tear gas canisters on a residential street in Lakeview.
A woman who was punched in the head in a random attack in Chicago five months ago – one of several women who are victims of similar attacks – is coming forward in hopes of preventing more assaults.
A group of strong, kind and funny women who have all survived breast cancer joined together to create a group called The Licorice Project.
A deadly crash last week has reignited concerns about a dangerous intersection at Illinois Route 50 and County Line Road, between Peotone and Manteno in Chicago's far south suburbs.
A woman who was punched in the head in a random attack in Chicago five months ago – one of several women who are victims of similar attacks – is coming forward in hopes of preventing more assaults.
Crime is lower than when the Trump Tower was being built, but the President keeps talking about crime being "though the roof."
This week is a critical week for domestic violence survivors. Elected leaders in Chicago and Cook County are hashing out how much money to spend on key services like legal help and housing as they weigh next year's city and county budgets.
A Park Ridge woman is suing Massage Envy alleging the company isn't doing enough to protect clients after she was allegedly sexually assaulted by one of their therapists.
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Lukas Reichel to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick.
Ryan Donato scored two more goals to help the Chicago Blackhawks beat the slumping Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2.
An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.
Tennessee police have released body camera video showing former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler being arrested last year for drunk driving.
The Bears released another lengthy injury report on Thursday, with 14 players listed ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Ravens in Baltimore, when they'll try to make it five straight wins.
A large presence of federal agents on Chicago's North and Northwest Sides Friday sent people onto the streets and schools into soft lockdowns. Agents dropped tear gas canisters on a residential street in Lakeview.
Zhi Dong Zhang, known as "Brother Wang," escaped house arrest in Mexico in July and has now been transferred into U.S. custody, officials said.
A Waukegan man was set to be deported back to Mexico, but a Lake County mom fought to keep him in Illinois so he could face trial for concealing her daughter's death.
A man has been charged with stabbing two people, killing one of them, at a Chick-fil-A in southwest suburban Oswego, Illinois, on Wednesday.
An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.
