Andersonville businesses vandalized by group of 10 to 15, police say
A long-time employee at a nearby business said they were about to close when they saw what appeared to be a large group of teens wearing ski masks vandalizing property.
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A long-time employee at a nearby business said they were about to close when they saw what appeared to be a large group of teens wearing ski masks vandalizing property.
A long-time employee at a nearby business said they were about to close when they saw what appeared to be a large group of teens wearing ski masks vandalizing property.
The men drove up to each scene in a stolen 2014 white Dodge Durango with an Illinois plate of DR50527.
It happened at about 3:00 a.m., around bar closing time.
They posted a video in a neighborhood forum asking, "Is this your friend? If so, please give him a big thumbs down." The man on security cameras smacks down the flowers while walking by on Schubert near Mildred.
Residents say it's concerning but not surprising.
Uprising Bakery and Cafe said it decided to close in March after being attacked and harassed for its support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Church Pastor Jason Glombicki is now speaking out about everything before things gets worse. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
The teenage thieves gained entry to Whittier Elementary School in Harvey through the back window. While they covered their faces, that did not stop the community from identifying them – leading to their now facing charges. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
A sign posted on the Prairie Avenue Love Fridge, at 2023 S. Prairie Ave., says unaccompanied children and teens are dumping out food donations on the sidewalk.
New video shows a man throwing raw chicken and eggs on the floor of the kitchen.
According to the people who live in the area, the SUV has been sitting in the bike lane outside 880 N. Milwaukee Ave., near Willard Court, for days.
Four different times, Thomas Howard vandalized his neighbors' home – damaging the property in a way that is homophobic in nature, prosecutors said.
A Chicago man is facing charges for defacing and damaging CTA property in the Loop Thursday afternoon.
The vandalism happened two weeks after French was shot and killed on Aug. 7 of last year in West Englewood, and one day after French was laid to rest.
"My wife and I were racking our brains to try to think about everything from like, did we write a negative review about someone on Yelp? Did we give a bad rating to an Uber driver?"
The family is left wondering why their home is seemingly targeted by vandals. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports from West Lincoln Park with the strange case leaving the family confused and frightened.
Vandal or vigilante? That's the debate on one residential street in Rogers Park. Someone has been throwing paint on cars parked illegally, usually late at night or early in the morning.
Chicago police are investigating after nearly 20 vehicles were damaged in the Rogers Park neighborhood early Wednesday morning. The incident happened in the 2100 block of West Howard Street around 1:09 a.m.
Chicago police are investigating after over a dozen vehicles were damaged in Rogers Park Early Wednesday morning.
Police on Monday found numerous headstones had been vandalized at a Jewish cemetery in Waukegan – and some were spray-painted with swastikas.
Police on Monday found numerous headstones had been vandalized at Am Echod Jewish Cemetery in Waukegan – and some were spray-painted with swastikas.
"I think they were trying to start the engine. I think it's a kid. They took my laptop."
A café and bakery in far northwest suburban Lake in the Hills was subjected to threats and vandalism for plans to host a drag show – but now it is being showered with love. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
A Lake in the Hills bakery is canceling its planned brunch-time "drag show" after its café was vandalized overnight.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Goodman will host an ice cream social with ice cream from Rainbow Cone, accompanied by stories from the owners of four of Chicago's most beloved businesses
Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
The Kane County Sheriff's Office said Jason Grabowski, 45, allegedly possessed and spread images of child pornography through a private chat on social media.
The Chicago Avenue bridge over the Chicago River will close for more than a year starting at the end of September, as crews prepare to replace the bridge, the riverwalk below, and the adjacent Halsted Street viaduct.
The funding was made possible through the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
The U.S. government is adding more questions to the civics test that applicants need to pass to become American citizens.
A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a "wild card" is joining Wisconsin's open race for governor. Francesca Hong is one of four Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly who are also members of the Socialist Caucus.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
Edgar died on Sunday from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was 79 years old.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Chicago area amid increased ICE operations the Trump administration dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz."
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
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.
The person who died was a suburban Cook County resident in their 60s.
The department said the patient was a 4-year-old child who was not vaccinated.
Colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age, according to the American Cancer Society.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order last week to protect state residents' access to COVID and other vaccines in the fall respiratory virus season.
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.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Goodman will host an ice cream social with ice cream from Rainbow Cone, accompanied by stories from the owners of four of Chicago's most beloved businesses
The funding was made possible through the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
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.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Goodman will host an ice cream social with ice cream from Rainbow Cone, accompanied by stories from the owners of four of Chicago's most beloved businesses
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
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.
Sunny and warm Wednesday with highs in the low 80s. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
Heart attack rates are down for older adults, but they’re actually up for people under 40 — especially women. And younger women don’t necessarily have traditional risk factors like high cholesterol.
A hazmat response is underway in suburban Elk Grove Village, Illinois, on Wednesday morning.
Illinois is no stranger to severe weather; from tornadoes to blizzards, we see it all. There are concerns the National Weather Service is not using updated technology, but a new radar called the “Phased Array Radar” could be the replacement.
It is estimated that 300,000 people have fled Gaza City in recent days.
One of the three people killed in a shooting outside a Berwyn middle school has been identified as the school's assistant principal.
Cappel said in a Facebook post that she and her family were not hurt when their home in Shorewood was hit by gunfire.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Goodman will host an ice cream social with ice cream from Rainbow Cone, accompanied by stories from the owners of four of Chicago's most beloved businesses
Edgar Ruiz said he was tased in the face during an ICE operation outside a 7-Eleven store in Des Plaines on Tuesday morning.
Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Village of Lisle moves to find alternatives to high water bills for homeowners who get water from a private company
Ald. Vasquez said it's the first time he's seen such an act, but is open to speaking to whoever left the dead rat and note about immigrants, calling them both vermin.
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.
Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Dylan Beavers tripled, homered and drove in three runs, Gunnar Henderson and Coby Mayo had three hits apiece and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 8-7 on Tuesday night.
The Chicago Cubs moved closer to a playoff berth with a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run home run, Kyle Bradish pitched five strong innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the White Sox 4-1 on Monday night to extend Chicago's skid to four games.
Jameson Taillon allowed two hits in six innings, and Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 and got closer to clinching a postseason berth.
Luigi Mangione appeared in court Tuesday in Manhattan, where two state terrorism charges were thrown out, but the murder charge will stand.
Camera footage showed all three suspects entering the pawn shop while wearing distinctive clothing, police said.
Two of the five armed suspects are in custody, police said. A shelter-in-place was issued for several hours, but has since been lfited.
A witness reported hearing a loud noise and seeing the victim on the ground.
The 17-year-old boy was outside in the 5000 block of North Winthrop Avenue when eight men he didn't know walked up to him and opened fire in his direction, police said.
