Suspect charged with murder in St. Charles home invasion due back in court
Police say last weekend, Panagiotis Koutroumbis, 26, and at least one other accomplice broke into this apartment building and zip-tied the hands of everyone inside.
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Police say last weekend, Panagiotis Koutroumbis, 26, and at least one other accomplice broke into this apartment building and zip-tied the hands of everyone inside.
"We don't understand how the state is being so lenient with such a violent offender," Ebony Peel said.
Richard Allen is accused of killing14-year old Libby German and 13-year-old Abby Williams back in 2017. He will be in court Friday where 29 pieces of evidence will be discussed.
Chicago police are hoping the public can help solve a year-old murder. Images from a year ago show the suspect running from a shooting in the Near West Side, near Adams and Leavitt.
Julie Ann Hanson was raped and murdered in Naperville in the summer of 1972, and it took almost 50 years for police to make an arrest. But now it is coming up on two years since that arrest did happen, and prosecutors have yet to take the case to trial. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Mandley, 48, of Bolingbrook, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the shooting that killed Maya Smith.
Robert G. Turner was convicted of killing Bridget Drobney in 1985, and is asking the Illinois Prisoner Review Board to let him out of prison.
Authorities in Idaho released new details from the investigation leading up to the arrest of Bryan Kohberger in Pennsylvania.
Amber McLaughlin is asking Missouri's governor for mercy, citing mental health issues.
The body of 40-year-old Bilian Fang was discovered near the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant in Cicero last month.
The family of a murdered South Chicago woman is outraged that the man charged with killing her is set to be released on his own recognizance, because his case was not brought to trial fast enough. Only on 2, Suzanne Le Mignot has the story of the family's heartbreak.
Edwin Lagunas is charged with two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, and one count of aggravated battery.
She's charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice in the 2014 murder of her mother.
The suspect was wanted in connection with the murder of a 29-year-old man who was shot on May 11, 2021, in the 8700 block of South State.
She's charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice in the murder of her mother.
A Louisiana man is charged in the shooting death of a man in the Englewood neighborhood back in March. On Wednesday, police arrested Marnell Briggs, 20, in the 10000 block of West O'Hare Street.
Attorneys for Richard Allen, the man charged with the murder of two girls in Delphi, Indiana in 2017, are disputing claims made by prosecutors in a probable cause affidavit released this week.
Police were called to the home in the 2800 block of Acacia Terrace, near Port Clinton Road for a wellbeing check on a woman. When officers arrived, they were unable to make contact with anyone inside and forced their way in – only to find five people dead from an apparent quadruple murder suicide.
A bullet found at the scene where two girls were found killed in Delphi, Indiana in 2017 match marks made by a gun owned by the man police say committed the crime, according to prosecutors.
In a new court filing, attorneys for Sandra Kolalou, 36, argued the current judge was "prejudiced" against her and that she will not receive a fair trial.
A bail hearing was granted for Richard Allen, 50.
The ceremony was attended by Wilson's family, several formers teammates and community leaders including 6th Ward Alderman Roderick Sawyer.
Heather Mack, the Oak Park woman who is facing federal charges in the 2014 murder of her mother, after already serving 7 years in an Indonesian prison for her role in the killing, is asking a federal judge to release her from jail as she awaits trial.
Andre Nelson is charged with fatally shooting two men outside Windy City Ribs & Whiskey on Sept. 10.
The assailants stepped right around the security guard and went on with the heist. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The Trump administration has started outlining some of the Smithsonian Institution's art, information, and imagery that it has deemed "too woke."
On Aug. 25, 1925, Pullman porters formed what would become a historic union representing train workers.
On Thursday, family members, life coaches, and outreach workers were all there to cheer on the graduates.
Brice Turang hit a two-run homer, Isaac Collins drove in two insurance runs and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1.
The Illinois Holocaust Museum was shut down for a year to undergo construction. Now, the museum is turning a challenge into an opportunity. The museum has created new exhibits, in a new location, so even more people can hear its message.
The Trump administration has started outlining some of the Smithsonian Institution's art, information, and imagery that it has deemed "too woke."
The Chicago Board of Education has less than two weeks to close a $734 million budget gap, and on Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker advised the board should not count on help from Springfield.
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits.
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.
It turns out what Tom Kuznar of Mount Prospect thought was a small problem is actually a big mess affecting 25,000 taxpayers.
For the past five months, Paul Mitchell has been in talks with Citibank. He turned to CBS News Chicago when Citibank would not refund his money.
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.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Sicknesses creep up with kids being in close quarters in school. With that in mind, a grieving Northwest Indiana family wants to share a message about vaccinating children.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
The Trump administration has started outlining some of the Smithsonian Institution’s art, information, and imagery that it has deemed "too woke," as the administration call for a review of the federal museum system. Sara Machi reports.
The driver of the garbage truck — who police said suffered non-life-threatening injuries — made it up to the sidewalk, plowed down a tree, and crashed into a patio area and garden before entering the antiques store. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
A 70-year-old Chicago Transit Authority worker was attacked and thrown onto the Blue Line tracks in the West Loop Thursday morning. Tara Molina reports.
On Aug. 25, 1925, Pullman porters formed what would become a historic union representing train workers. As Shardaa Gray reports, the Pullman National Historical Park is honoring the milestone.
Erin unleashed powerful waves and rip currents on the North Carolina shoreline, and people in Virginia also dealt with coastal flooding.
Neighbors in Lincoln Park said mail trucks parked as far as the eye can see along busy Clark Street aren't just taking up valuable parking, but potentially putting students in danger while they walk to school.
The Medical Examiner identified the teen as Sameer Quadri, of Skokie.
Northwestern University and former football coach Pat Fitzgerald have reached a settlement agreement regarding his wrongful termination lawsuit, after he was fired over a hazing scandal in 2023.
The Trump administration has started outlining some of the Smithsonian Institution's art, information, and imagery that it has deemed "too woke."
On Aug. 25, 1925, Pullman porters formed what would become a historic union representing train workers.
Neighbors in Lincoln Park said mail trucks parked as far as the eye can see along busy Clark Street aren't just taking up valuable parking, but potentially putting students in danger while they walk to school.
This week, Chicago's South and West sides were hit hard by flooding, and experts at the Morton Arboretum are connecting with city and neighborhood groups to help implement solutions.
The city said the only way they can successfully tackle the mess is with state and federal funding.
The State Department announced over the weekend it will be pausing visitor visas from Gaza over claims some recipients may have ties to terrorist groups.
Seventeen and a half years later, the murder of five women at a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park, Illinois, remains one of the most infamous cold cases in the Chicago area.
Brice Turang hit a two-run homer, Isaac Collins drove in two insurance runs and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1.
The Chicago Bulls will raise Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey into the rafters at the United Center next year, in a postgame ceremony retiring the former NBA MVP's jersey.
Matt Shaw added a solo homer as the Cubs won for the fifth time in six games. Colin Rea (10-5) pitched three-hit ball into the sixth inning.
The Sox have now lost six of their last seven games and 13 of their last 16.
Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent has proved his worth — especially with new head coach Ben Johnson.
A report of an active shooter at Villanova turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according to the university president and Delaware County DA.
CBS News Chicago has learned the man was a 27-year veteran of the CTA. The union representing CTA workers is now pushing for more security.
The victim was struck in the groin area and suffered a graze wound to the leg, police said.
The man suspected of stabbing the victim, as well as a 48-year-old woman, was later shot and wounded by Cook County sheriff's police.
CBS News Chicago broke the story of the allegations against former acting Robbins police Chief Carl Scott in July 2024.
