Watch CBS News
Jerell Thomas, 37, is being held on charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder of a peace officer, possession of a stolen firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
Chicago police said around 11:15 a.m., the victims were walking in the 7400 block of South Yates Boulevard when a gray sedan approached, and someone from inside fired shots in their direction.
Late Wednesday, no one was in custody.
Officials said the victim attacked the gunman before the gunman shot him on busy Clark Street last week, but a retired police official said there are pieces still missing from the narrative. Darius Johnson reports.
Brian Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two, was gunned down in the middle of Midtown Manhattan, and NYPD says the shooting was preplanned and targeted. Dorothy Tucker reports.
An emergency assistance center has been set up for victims, witnesses, and families after the shooting in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood this past Monday. Shardaa Gray reports.
According to unconfirmed police dispatch reports, the boy's mother found him dead inside the home.
Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday morning, and on Saturday a Chicago man was charged with his murder.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office confirmed that Alexander Nesteruk, 34, was pronounced dead Tuesday.
Chicago Police are looking to identify a man suspected of being involved in a homicide last week in the 2400 block of North Clark Street.
Police said the teen was shot in the chest in an apartment building.
Eight people—four men and four women, all between the ages of 20 and 35—were shot in a house in Chicago Lawn.
The shooting happened in a house on West 59th Street in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood. Darius Johnson reports.
Police believe some kind of social gathering was going on in the house on 59th Street between Central Park and St. Louis avenues when the gunfire began. Darius Johnson reports.
Chicago Police Chief of Patrol Jon Hein has an update on a mass shooting in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
Witnesses said the shooting happened at a home in Chicago Lawn that had a lot of parties. Darius Johnson reports.
Two people were killed in the mass shooting in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, and there may have been two more victims who dropped themselves off at another hospital. Darius Johnson reports.
Portage police said around 7:40 p.m., officers responded to the home in the 6300 block of Monument Avenue for a report of a domestic disturbance.
Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday morning, and on Saturday, a Chicago man was charged with his murder.
Police said around 3:21 p.m. Thursday, the 62-year-old man was inside his home in the 4000 block of West Monroe Street in West Garfield Park when gunfire came through the window.
Gad Hughes, 29, of Cicero, was taken into custody on Friday and charged with first-degree murder and possessing heroin.
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 62.
Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was the first Oak Park officer killed in the line of duty since 1938.
Oak Park Detective Allan Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday morning, and on Saturday a Chicago man was charged with his murder.
Palatine police said just before 11:30 p.m. Friday, officers responded to a well-being check in the 1700 block of North Kicks Road.
Miguel Vargas had two hits, including an RBI double in the fourth inning.
Ian Happ homered and Michael Busch doubled for the Cubs, who have won four of five and lead for the top NL wild card.
Chicago police said Shannon Stephens, 23, and Jamarion Gray, 21, robbed the passenger while on a Red Line train early Friday morning.
Chicago police said Jaden Hollinsworth, 20, and Omarion Lloyd, 20, are facing multiple charges after they allegedly robbed a 43-year-old man on Saturday.
Edgar remained active in political and economic matters in Illinois in the more than 25 years since he left public office.
Edgar remained active in political and economic matters in Illinois in the more than 25 years since he left public office.
Aaron Jaffe — a renowned former Illinois state lawmaker, judge and chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board — passed away last week.
The ICE agent who was injured in Franklin Park, Illinois, after being dragged by a car has been released from the hospital, Homeland Security officials said.
In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
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.
Osher Center executive director Dr. Melinda Ring said there are many ways that food impacts all of our lives and health. She explained what using food as medicine looks like.
When it comes to speaking to kids about current events such as immigration enforcement, and concerns they may have about friends of themselves, what do you say?
The Chicago Department of Public Health said that life expectancy has grown in Chicago for the third consecutive year — reaching 78.7 years in 2023.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
At the first showing of "Ashland Avenue," every audience member got a commemorative gift — and one person got a "Golden Ticket," or two free season passes.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
Edgar died on Sunday from complications of pancreatic cancer.
Osher Center executive director Dr. Melinda Ring said there are many ways that food impacts all of our lives and health. She explained to Suzanne Le Mignot what using food as medicine looks like.
The White House revealed some startling numbers when it comes to suicide and depression among young people in a recent Make America Healthy Again report. Licensed clinical therapist and school psychologist Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge told Suzanne Le Mignot it is not surprising that social media is one of the driving forces.
Licensed clinical therapist and school psychologist Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge said it’s important to provide both comfort and reassurance. She spoke with Suzanne Le Mignot.
The visit by Secretary Rubio comes as President Trump wrote a letter to NATIO over the war between Ukraine and Russia. Cristian Benavides reports.
Edgar remained active in political and economic matters in Illinois in the more than 25 years since he left public office.
The undocumented father shot and killed by an ICE agent in Franklin Park, Illinois, only had a history of minor traffic violations, not a criminal record, according to his attorney.
Organizers of the parade said keeping it going shows the community's commitment to heritage and cultural resilience.
Chicago police said Shannon Stephens, 23, and Jamarion Gray, 21, robbed the passenger while on a Red Line train early Friday morning.
Chicago police said Jaden Hollinsworth, 20, and Omarion Lloyd, 20, are facing multiple charges after they allegedly robbed a 43-year-old man on Saturday.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Fear has been spreading fast in Chicago's immigrant community since the Trump administration officially launched its deportation effort, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
Miguel Vargas had two hits, including an RBI double in the fourth inning.
Ian Happ homered and Michael Busch doubled for the Cubs, who have won four of five and lead for the top NL wild card.
The Detroit Lions host the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon, with both teams searching for their first win of the 2025-2026 season.
The Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
Ben Meek and assistant Coach Joe Pardun both have types of a rare disorder called neurofibromatosis. The walk helps raise money and awareness about the disorder.
Shannon Stephens, 23, of Chicago's North Austin neighborhood, and Jamarion Gray, 21, of Hazel Crest, were arrested a block apart shortly after 2 a.m. Friday.
Chicago police said two men were outside near 85th and Sangamon streets when a black sport-utility vehicle pulled up. The men inside started quarreling with the victims and then shot them.
Thabo Bester gained global notoriety in 2023 after his arrest in Tanzania, a year after the dramatic escape from a private prison.
During the traffic stop, investigators found a loaded drum-style ammunition magazine lying out in the open on the center console of a pickup truck, police said. More weapons were later discovered.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
