15-year-old charged in murder of postal worker in West Pullman
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in Iowa for the murder of a Chicago postal worker this summer in West Pullman.
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A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in Iowa for the murder of a Chicago postal worker this summer in West Pullman.
Darius Sullivan is charged with murder in the shooting that killed Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic in 2021.
The Chicago Police Department and the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested the suspect on Friday around 8:30 a.m. in the 5800 area of State Route 154 in Pinckneyville, Illinois, 300 miles away from the crime scene.
Rahdeem Calhoun, 23, of Chicago, was arrested and charged with one felony count of first-degree murder. Chicago police said that Calhoun was taken into custody on Thursday after he was identified as an additional offender who shot and killed Nyzireya Moore.
Store owner Naveen Singh, 52, was shot and killed inside the store Monday night during an altercation with a gunman at Emporium Liquors in Glenwood.
Gargiulo, the so-called "Hollywood Ripper," already is facing a death sentence in California for the murders of two women and the attempted murder of a third.
Regina Houston wants to know why the robber shot her daughter even after she complied. Jermont Terry reports.
Back on March 20, U.S. postal worker Mechellea Williams, 28, was found shot and killed in her car near 17000 Pond Willow Drive in Orland Park.
Richard Allen is charged with two counts of murder in the 2017 slayings of 14-year-old Liberty German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams.
Richard Allen is charged with two counts of murder in the 2017 slayings of 14-year-old Liberty German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams. His trial is scheduled for October.
An Illinois man has been convicted of the murder of a child welfare worker during a home visit near Springfield.
The victims were headed north on I-57 near 116th in February 2023 when a gunman opened fire. Two teens and a two-year-old child were killed. Twenty-year-old Sean Richardson was arrested Monday.
Police in northwest suburban Lake County were searching Tuesday for a possibly armed suspect wanted in connection with a homicide in Chicago.
Christopher Yates, 39, was indicted in federal court on two counts of murder-for-hire and one count of unlawful transfer of a firearm and ammunition.
Cellphone video footage showed the four workers holding down D'Vontaye Mitchell on the hotel's driveway.
Deputy Rafael Wordlaw was shot and killed during a robbery at a South Side gas station this week. Sabrina Franza reports.
An assistant Cook County State’s Attorney talked through DNA evidence that authorities say ties Thompson to the crime scene, and also about how Deputy Rafael Wordlaw spent his last few moments trying to protect a friend. Sabrina Franza reports.
Sabrina Franza reports there are many questions about why Sean Grayson, now charged with murder in the shooting that killed Sonya Massey, was hired in the first place after multiple misconduct complaints.
Sheriff Jack Campbell said his department did not do their jobs the night Massey was shot and killed by Grayson.
Charlie De Mar reports Sonya Massey's friends and neighbors, along with community leaders, are meeting with the Department of Justice in Springfield, but significant questions remain.
Pelt died while battling a house fire in West Pullman in April 2023.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Anthony Maldonado, 23, was arrested on Wednesday in the 4800 block of West Wolfram Street.
Kyle Clifford, 26, was found in north London after a manhunt that lasted several hours.
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
While taking a break from the Chicago Street Race in Grant Park next year, NASCAR will return to the Chicagoland Speedway in southwest suburban Joliet for the July 4th weekend.
A car crashed into a Great Clips hair salon Wednesday morning in Evanston, Illinois.
Chicago police and firefighters responded to Tanner Elementary School in the Grand Crossing neighborhood on Wednesday for reports of a possible overdose.
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
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.
The House Oversight Committee intends to release the documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, a spokesperson said.
President Trump is working to coordinate a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's talks.
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.
CBS News Chicago reported on these traveling auctions in January 2025 after hearing from a woman who also spent a lot of money on jewelry and artwork that turned out to be worth much less than she paid.
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.
It might be your last chance to visit Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum. Check it out with Jackie Kostek.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the extended forecast.
U.S. and European allies are pushing ahead with plans for how to protect Ukraine if the war with Russia comes to an end. A potential summit with leaders of those two warring nations continues to be negotiated.
Bam Bam, a 14-year-old dachshund, was taken from Angel Santiago's yard near Monticello and Fullerton avenues on June 5.
A car crashed into a Great Clips hair salon Wednesday morning in Evanston, Illinois.
Bam Bam, a 14-year-old dachshund, was taken from Angel Santiago's yard near Monticello and Fullerton avenues on June 5.
Chicago police said three men used a box truck to move barricades in front of the building, in the 2100 block of West Division Street.
Tensions are high across several school districts as teachers begin the school year without a contract.
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
While taking a break from the Chicago Street Race in Grant Park next year, NASCAR will return to the Chicagoland Speedway in southwest suburban Joliet for the July 4th weekend.
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.
FEMA joined state, county, and city officials this week, going door-to-door in parts of Chicago hit hardest by flooding from heavy rain in July.
Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) penned an opinion piece that ran in the Chicago Tribune Tuesday morning explaining why he says the Bears should be paying more into the system, not less.
While taking a break from the Chicago Street Race in Grant Park next year, NASCAR will return to the Chicagoland Speedway in southwest suburban Joliet for the July 4th weekend.
Michael Busch drove in two runs as the Cubs improved to 4-2 on an eight-game homestand.
Angel Reese, who returned from a seven-game absence due to a back injury, and Ariel Atkins scored 19 points apiece for the Sky.
White Sox rookie Kyle Teel had a homer and four RBIs. Luis Robert Jr. drove in three runs and Miguel Vargas scored three times.
Meanwhile, head coach Ben Johnson confirmed Tuesday that his first-teamers will play in the final practice game on Friday in Kansas City.
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.
Police now believe the suspect went to a nearby hospital, but left before receiving treatment.
Gabriela Ochoa, 31, was gunned down in the second disturbing crime this month near a popular park.
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada is accused of ordering torture, plotting murders and flooding the U.S. with cocaine, heroin and other illicit drugs.
