Two men set to be released from prison with sentences vacated in 1986 arson, murder
The men – Arthur Almendarez and John Galvan – had their prison sentences vacated by an Illinois Appellate Court panel. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
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The men – Arthur Almendarez and John Galvan – had their prison sentences vacated by an Illinois Appellate Court panel. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Chicago police released video of the vehicle wanted in connection to the murder of a 5-month-old girl last month.
Jason Karels is facing nine counts of murder, prosecutors said.
Kamen admitted to police in September of 2018 that he held his wife hostage for several hours in their home and stabbed her.
"That's my child. I felt every kick."
With the start of the summer months, data show some types of crimes are on the rise, while some have decreased. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
She was released from an Indonesian prison in 2021 and immediately arrested again when she returned to Chicago.
DeMarcus Osby spoke out only to CBS 2’s Chris Tye about the child welfare system that he says failed his daughter.
Marshall Morgan Jr. was found shot dead in his mother's car on May 17, 1993, after being reported missing. CBS 2's John Davis has this report from the following day on the investigation.
Marshall Morgan Jr. was an honor student and IIT basketball team co-captain when he was found murdered in the back seat of a car at 57th Street and Michigan Avenue. CBS 2’s Mike Parker reports in this archive video from May 17, 1993.
Why did Andreal Hagler allegedly kill her daughter on her 8th birthday? "She felt it was their time to go, because they were both born on the 24th," prosecutors said.
An Uptown woman smothered her daughter with a plastic bag on her 8th birthday as the girl screamed "Momma, stop!" because she believed her daughter didn't love her anymore, prosecutors said Friday. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
It was more than 18 years ago when Kevin Clewer was found stabbed to death in his East Lakeview apartment – and Chicago Police once again are asking for your help in the investigation.
Clewer's murder rocked Chicago's LGBTQ community back in 2004, and while a person of interest named 'Fernando' was named months later, the case has been cold for 18 years now. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
Weeks after a violent murder outside a West Side gas station, the gas station in question is back open -- but with a list of rules. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports.
A man who has spent three decades behind bars for a murder he says he didn't commit is now getting one more shot to prove he didn't do it.
Bannister has spent three decades behind bars for a murder he says he didn't commit, and he is now getting one more shot to prove he didn't do it.
Police on Thursday also released photos of a car that is believed to be involved in a shooting that left a man dead in Albany Park last week.
A Tinley Park man has been charged with killing his teenage daughter, Mia Maro, at their home over the weekend. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Julie Ann Hanson, 15, was reported missing on July 8, 1972 – coming up on 50 years ago. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
A 23-year-old woman was days from graduating from college when she was ambushed outside an elevator in her own Edgewater apartment building and shot and killed this week. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
"Anything we can give them to give them some sense of comfort, new sheets, a new pair of pajamas, a little stuffed animal to cuddle with."
Cook County judge ruled that David Biro will not be resentenced.
Daisy Hayes’ family believes Jimmy Jackson killed Hayes and then stuffed her body in a suitcase in 2018.
Twenty-three-year-old Eric Morgan is facing weapons charges for his role in French's death, and injuring her partner Carlos Yanez, Jr.
The Montgomery Police Department is urging the public not to approach Ricardo Perez-Fuentes, 39, as he is considered armed and dangerous.
The crime just after 6 a.m. at the Foot Locker in the 3300 block of South Martin Luther King Drive in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Chicago police said the victim was driving when he was involved in a traffic crash. Then, another car not involved pulled up, and someone got out and shot the victim.
The wrong-way driver died at the scene. The second driver was taken to the hospital in serious condition, state police said.
Kyle Tucker homered twice and drove in five runs as the surging Chicago Cubs routed the Los Angeles Angels 12-1.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
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.
President Trump also said he's willing to bring in the "regular military," not just the National Guard.
The Texas Senate approved the measure after a heated debate, marking a major step in a mid-decade redistricting effort backed by President Trump.
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.
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.
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.
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.
According to the Washington Post, the Pentagon's plans include mobilizing at least a few thousand National Guard troops as early as September, and officials have also discussed the use of active-duty troops.
The man told police that he was in the alley when he heard gunshots, felt pain, and realized he was shot in the eye.
Chicago police said an unknown male suspect not involved in the crash exited another vehicle with a handgun and began firing shots at the victim, hitting him seven times in the chest.
Hazardous boating and swimming conditions for southern Lake Michigan. A Beach Hazard Statement through Monday for Indiana beaches. Dangerous rip currents and waves 3-6 feet. A Small Craft Advisory was also issued for boaters.
Illinois State Police said a vehicle was heading southbound on I-355 when another vehicle, traveling in the wrong direction, heading northbound in the southbound lanes, hit the first vehicle.
"Donald Trump is attempting to manufacture a crisis, politicize Americans who serve in uniform, and continue abusing his power" Pritzker said.
Police said over a dozen burglaries were reported in the Garfield Ridge, Brighton Park, Bridgeport, McKinley Park, Scottsdale, and Armour Square neighborhoods.
The Montgomery Police Department is urging the public not to approach Ricardo Perez-Fuentes, 39, as he is considered armed and dangerous.
The crime just after 6 a.m. at the Foot Locker in the 3300 block of South Martin Luther King Drive in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping people by limited hours and red tape.
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.
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.
Kyle Tucker homered twice and drove in five runs as the surging Chicago Cubs routed the Los Angeles Angels 12-1.
Colson Montgomery hit his first career grand slam and Luis Robert Jr. homered late as the Chicago White Sox snapped a three-game skid with a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Tin Charles had 23 points in her 200th career double-double, Bria Hartley also scored 23 and the Connecticut Sun held off the Chicago Sky 94-84 for a season-best three-game winning streak.
Royce Lewis hit a grand slam, Byron Buxton, Luke Keaschall, and Edouard Julien each had two hits, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 9-7.
A big celebration was being held Friday in west suburban Clarendon Hills, after their hometown baseball team returned home from their first-ever appearance in the Little League World Series.
In just the first six months of the year, the Chicago DEA team seized 1.6 million pills of fentanyl. That is almost three times more than they did all of last year.
A report of an active shooter at Villanova turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according to the university president and Delaware County DA.
The service said the alleged suspect targeted multiple buildings in the West Loop and Fulton Market neighborhoods.
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.
California officials have denied Erik Menendez parole after he spent decades in prison for killing his parents in 1989.
