Man shot in Loop armored truck robbery faces federal charges
A man who was shot a midday armored truck robbery in downtown Chicago is now facing federal charges.
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A man who was shot a midday armored truck robbery in downtown Chicago is now facing federal charges.
The robber was placed into police custody and then taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital with gunshot wounds.
Victor Jacobo reports live from The Loop where a shooting investigation is underway.
The 34-year-old man was in a quarrel with another man in the first block of South State Street when the second man attacked the first man with a sharp object, police said.
If you dine at the Walnut Room during the 118th anniversary celebration this month, you'll get a special treat: early access to holiday reservations.
In each incident, the robbers targeted lone victims on park property, and ripped away the gold chains or necklaces, police said.
Drivers are advised that State Street will be down to one lane in each direction from Lake to Randolph.
Ghost bikes are roadside memorials that are usually painted white and placed where cyclists have died.
A construction worker was injured Saturday morning when part of the sidewalk collapsed under him in the Loop.
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.
Maurice McDowell, 43, of Maywood, was charged with three felonies, including attempted murder, vehicular hijacking, and aggravated battery to a peace officer.
Chicago police said a 56-year-old man got into a fight with another man when he was hit in the head.
It happened just before 10:30 p.m. at the Clark and Lake stop in the 100 block of West Lake Street.
Police said, just before midnight, a carjacker forcefully pulled a 36-year-old man out of his vehicle near Madison and Wabash.
Video at the scene showed what appeared to be smoke coming from a side entrance.
Chicago police said Deirdre Kemp, 30, was arrested on Thursday, June 19. Sabrina Franza reports.
The 30-year-old woman was arrested on June 19, and allegedly drove her car through a crowd of thousands protesting ICE and immigration actions in downtown Chicago.
The U.S. launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday night Chicago time.
A man arrested for impersonating a police officer during an anti-ICE protest in Chicago had a loaded semi-automatic weapon, badges and fake documents, police sources said.
Police said a weapon was recovered, but did not specify what type.
The group was marching north on Michigan Avenue late Thursday afternoon after a counterprotester showed up to a rally at an entrance to Grant Park. Sabrina Franza is on the ground and Kris Habermehl is in CBS Skywatch.
Heather Blair said Wednesday that she was heading home when the car started accelerating.
Heather Blair spoke with CBS News Chicago as she recovered at home Wednesday. Sara Machi reports.
Heather Blair said Wednesday that she was heading home when the car started accelerating Tuesday evening. Sara Machi reports.
A car sped through a protest in Chicago today that drew thousands to the Loop to decry Trump policies and ICE.
The Bulls trailed for most of the night, but they put together a 10-0 run midway through the final period.
The spokesperson said the man, whose age was not released, was inside the car and was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in unknown condition.
Illinois shot 69% from the floor in the first half and led 54-19 at halftime.
Friend Health opened the new center, featuring everything from pharmacy to dental, on the city's Southwest Side on Saturday.
Despite the shootings, that has not stopped people from going to the parade and fireworks show.
Tatiana Schlossberg, who has been married to doctor George Moran since 2017, has two young children.
As Rev. Jesse Jackson's condition remains stable, the civil rights leader who twice ran for president in the 1980s, received a visit from former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Des Moines Public Schools has released a report claiming it received an incomplete background check and a likely forged transcript when hiring former superintendent Ian Roberts.
Ofelia Herrera and Rafael Hernandez have refused to alter their routines as street food vendors during an immigration enforcement blitz in Chicago that has caused many without legal status to stay home since it began in early September.
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has been disbarred.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
SHFT Behavioral Health is the first urgent care clinic in Chicago for young people in mental health crises — specializing in children as young as 10 and adults up to the age of 30.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital this week launched a new advanced leukemia program.
The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Ofelia Herrera and Rafael Hernandez have refused to alter their routines as street food vendors during an immigration enforcement blitz in Chicago that has caused many without legal status to stay home since it began in early September.
The holiday shopping season is about to kick off, which means crowds of shoppers hitting the Magnificent Mile as Chicago's top shopping destination is recovering from the pandemic.
Chicago's The Smoke Daddy barbecue restaurant announced Wednesday that it is closing its original Wicker Park neighborhood location.
The former landlord of the now-long-shuttered Rainforest Café in River North is now facing a $9.3 million foreclosure lawsuit.
A new owner said Tuesday that he plans to reopen the venerable Gale Street Inn restaurant in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood.
The Chi-Lites occupy a proud place in Chicago music history, and they aren't done yet.
This month marks 50 years since critics and A-list Chicago celebrities Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert debuted their movie review show.
The Tony Award-winning favorite "Hamilton" is returning to Chicago for a limited engagement.
Sally Kirkland was best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna."
Major renovations at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre are expected to wrap by the fall of 2027, according to published reports.
The family of Rev. Jackson said his condition remains stabilized, and they are grateful for the outpouring of prayers and messages of support.
A horse on the loose leading police on a wild chase through a new jersey neighborhood.
On social media, an event organizer of the Matador Fighter Challenge said 31-year-old Isaac Johnson collapsed towards the end of his match.
Temperatures are going to be the highlight for the next few days across Chicago. High temperatures Sunday through Tuesday will be in the mid-50s.
In an essay published in the New Yorker, Tatiana Schlossberg said she has a rare form of acute myeloid leukemia.
Despite the shootings, that has not stopped people from going to the parade and fireworks show.
The shootings took place on a bustling night, with huge crowds packing downtown Chicago for the Christmas tree lighting and the first night of Christkindlmarket.
The spokesperson said the man, whose age was not released, was inside the car and was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in unknown condition.
Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the two shootings in The Loop on Friday night, which took place just hours after Chicago lit the city's official Christmas tree.
A judge ordered the man charged with setting a woman on fire on the CTA Blue Line to be held in custody while he awaits trial.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
Federal agents are being accused of wrongly arresting protesters in Broadview as part of a promotional video for the Department of Homeland Security.
A leaking roof didn't just damage a Homewood condo, it forced the owner out of his home. The HOA vowed to fix everything, but eight months later, the damage is still there and so is the frustration.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
A Chicago area couple logged into their retirement account only to find out it had been hacked, and a large chunk of their retirement savings was gone. The response from the online brokerage firm is only adding insult to injury.
The Bulls trailed for most of the night, but they put together a 10-0 run midway through the final period.
Illinois shot 69% from the floor in the first half and led 54-19 at halftime.
The Miami Heat have rolled to a 143-107 win over the Chicago Bulls.
The Bears won't have any of their starting linebackers on the field on Sunday when they host the Steelers, who have yet to reveal if quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be under center.
Jaden Schwartz scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period as the Seattle Kraken scored three in the third period to rally past the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
A judge ordered the man charged with setting a woman on fire on the CTA Blue Line to be held in custody while he awaits trial.
Chicago police believe two burglaries at a shopping center in the Heart of Chicago community were part of a citywide crime spree.
The popular Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream shop in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood was burglarized early Thursday morning.
A man died after being found with a gunshot wound to the head in an apartment complex in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood Wednesday night.
A man was found dead with trauma to his head on Chicago's West Side early Thursday.
