Diontay Kimberly Arrested, Charged With Murder In May Death Of Dance Teacher Verndell Smith
Relatives of a beloved dance teacher say they feel like they are finally getting justice -- several months after his murder.
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Relatives of a beloved dance teacher say they feel like they are finally getting justice -- several months after his murder.
A 16-year-boy was on electronic monitoring when he carjacked a rideshare driver at gunpoint, and then drove the car several miles before he pulled up to 15-year-old Michael Brown and shot and killed him in the Douglas community this week, prosecutors said.
Jermaine Myles died seven years after he was shot and paralyzed. At the time, his assailant went to prison for the shooting. But the victim died, and his family says that now makes it murder.
Nancy Rish has been released from prison after her sentence was reduced in the high-profile murder of a businessman nearly 35 years ago in Kankakee.
Police said Jaran Hughes was arrested Tuesday in Racine, Wisconsin, after he was identified as the man who fired the shot that killed Marcell as the boy was sitting on a bed in Englewood on Jan. 2.
Former Bolingbrook Police Sgt. Drew Peterson's new attorney on Monday asked for more time to prepare for a hearing seeking to vacate his 2012 conviction in the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio.
A Will County judge says he found a "gist of a constitutional" claim in Peterson's hand-written petition to vacate his conviction.
Nancy Rish has maintained her innocence in a high-profile murder nearly 35 years ago in Kankakee, and now she is about to get out of prison.
Less than three and a half years after being taken into custody for the murder of Laquan McDonald, Jason Van Dyke is about to be a free man.
At the accused gunman's bond hearing on Thursday, Cook County prosecutors said 16-year-old Emilio Corripio teen had committed three aggravated carjackings in the span of just 5 months, and was on "intensive probation" at the time of the murder.
The CBS 2 Investigators have learned from law enforcement sources – at the time the 16-year-old was arrested for killing Melissa Ortega, he was on probation for a 2021 aggravated carjacking. And we're told this juvenile has also been arrested on a gun charge.
A news conference on charges in the shooting death of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega was also a rare appearance in the same room for Mayor Lightfoot, police Supt. David Brown, and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Former Northwestern University professor Wyndham Lathem was sentenced to 53 years in prison Tuesday for what prosecutors called the thrill killing of his boyfriend in 2017.
His mother Mamie Till-Mobley will also be awarded the medal, posthumously.
Prosecutors now say Damari Perry, the 6-year-old boy who was found dead in Gary, Indiana, this weekend, died because he was being "punished."
The mother and two siblings of Damari Perry, 6, who was found dead late Friday night have been charged in his death.
A Governors State University student was gunned down in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood this week.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services caseworker Deidre Silas was stabbed to death Tuesday afternoon while conducting a home visit in downstate Sangamon County.
In 2012, Peterson was convicted of killing his third wife, Kathleen Savio, and was sentenced to 38 years in prison.
The murder of an Eastern Illinois County deputy was followed by a series of carjackings and kidnappings and led to the arrest of a Kentucky man.
Zechariah Myles, 16, pleaded not guilty to six counts of first-degree murder in the death of Melanie Yates, who was in her home with her baby when she was killed on Oct. 17. Myles is charged as an adult.
It has been five weeks since a Chicago woman lost her daughter to gun violence in Avalon Park – five weeks of mourning and questions, but no answers.
Friends, family, and colleagues were asking Thursday night why a promising 26-year-old man was shot while just standing outside a Palmer Square home.
A suspect has been arrested in Chicago for the shooting death of a 31-year-old man in September in north suburban Zion.
Bond has been denied for an off-duty Chicago police officer accused of killing his child's mother.
Police said the thieves have hit at least 16 times since Aug. 5, with the latest on Saturday.
It was the White Sox's first series win against the Twins since July 2023.
Chicago police said the child was inside the apartment when he suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
Eric Neuman, 52, appeared in court Sunday morning, charged with two counts of aggravated arson, one count of arson, and one count of criminal damage to property.
The Montgomery Police Department is urging the public not to approach Ricardo Perez-Fuentes, 39, as he is considered armed and dangerous.
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.
Police were called to the apartment complex after the boy suffered a gunshot wound to the head inside an apartment.
Temps will hold in the 70s for the duration of the week.
Last week, President Trump floated the possibility of sending troops to other large cities, including Chicago and New York.
They're searching for 39-year-old Ricardo Perez-Fuentes in connection with the stabbing. Police said he fled the scene in an unknown manner and remains at large.
Police said multiple suspects in a Jeep SUV damaged the front entrance of the store by driving into it before going in and taking property from inside.
Both Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker have said any effort by the president to send the National Guard to Chicago to fight crime would be illegal.
Police said the thieves have hit at least 16 times since Aug. 5, with the latest on Saturday.
Chicago police said the child was inside the apartment when he suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
Eric Neuman, 52, appeared in court Sunday morning, charged with two counts of aggravated arson, one count of arson, and one count of criminal damage to property.
The Montgomery Police Department is urging the public not to approach Ricardo Perez-Fuentes, 39, as he is considered armed and dangerous.
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.
It was the White Sox's first series win against the Twins since July 2023.
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.
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.
