Chicago police warn of West Side catalytic converter thefts
Police say one man would go under the vehicle with a sawzall or reciprocating saw and cut the catalytic converter while another man looked out.
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Police say one man would go under the vehicle with a sawzall or reciprocating saw and cut the catalytic converter while another man looked out.
In one incident, a victim confronted the men, who took out firearms and fired gunshots at the victim, police said.
Charlie De Mar met some people who were enjoying the snow in Chicago Wednesday night.
On Saturday, Feb. 8, Val's Halla Records will set up shop inside the Subterranean music venue in Wicker Park. The event is part of a six-month tribute to the music venue's 30th anniversary.
Many people struggled to stay standing, salting their own stairs, and hoping ice and gravity would not take them down. Sara Machi reports.
Beginning Wednesday night and going through Thursday morning, some people struggled to stay upright — while others did not fare so well. Sara Machi reports.
Chicago police said that two vehicles were involved in a minor traffic crash.
The driver in the offending vehicle fled in an unknown direction.
A grandfather was dropping off his grandson for school when he said he was merging lanes when he accidentally hit another car.
The incident happened just before 8:30 a.m. in the 1400 block of North Western Avenue when a grandfather was dropping off his grandson at school.
People were willing to sacrifice their whole day to enjoy what some say are among the best tacos in the world.
A Michelin-starred taqueria in Mexico City joined up with a Chicago taqueria for the offering Wednesday, and foodies stood in line for hours. Charlie De Mar reports.
Everyone with whom CBS News Chicago spoke Saturday walked away happy that they were able to vote for their candidates.
Some of the day's earliest voters stood in line for two hours and fifteen minutes in Humboldt Park, and the line was even longer in Wicker Park-Bucktown. Sara Machi reports.
The burglars took an undisclosed amount of money from the register. The whole incident took less than a minute.
The burglaries all happened Wednesday, Sept. 4 in the Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Avondale areas.
It was just a year ago when the church was targeted by a vandal who repeatedly tore down its LGBTQ+ pride flags, a dark moment that made the congregation's commitment to the community all the more clear. Andrew Ramos reports.
The Chicago "rat hole" was a rodent-shaped indentation in the concrete in front of a blond brick three-flat building in Roscoe Village. While now gone, its legacy lives on.
A spokesperson previously said the new location will feature a café.
During one incident in Wicker Park, a man was shot while trying to stop a robbery outside of a popular bar.
"It's really sad that there isn't a better solution for the city to help people with mental health problems. This woman just needs help. She needs to be taken off the street."
It's a story you'll only see Only on 2 as she shares her horrific story and urges authorities to help the mentally ill who engage in violent attacks. CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports.
Police said the man was shot in the torso – describing his injury as critical. He was rushed to Stroger Hospital of Cook County.
The shooting happened just before 4 a.m. outside Estelle's Café and Lounge at 2013 W. North Ave., just west of the iconic intersection of Milwaukee, Damen, and North avenues. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Police believe the shooting is connected to robberies in the area. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Hop Butcher For The World and Madame ZuZu's Emporium have developed a celebratory beer, "Twilight To Starlight," for the anniversary of the seminal Smashing Pumpkins album.
Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV called for "deep reflection" when reacting to news that federal agents refused to allow faith leaders inside the Broadview ICE facility to give people holy communion.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Wednesday issued bodycam video from a shooting that killed a burglary suspect on Chicago's West Side in September.
Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his 118-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Bengals.
Local leaders in the Chicago area on Wednesday were giving out groceries to help impacted families put food on the table while food stamp benefits are being delayed.
Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continued as both parties grappled with the fallout from Tuesday's elections. Follow live updates here.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
Illinois Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is facing backlash over his last-minute decision not to run for another term in 2026, a move that helped open an obvious path for his chief of staff to replace him.
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races on Election Day 2025 in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year.
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.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
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.
A new owner said Tuesday that he plans to reopen the venerable Gale Street Inn restaurant in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood.
The popular Unabridged Bookstore in Chicago's East Lakeview community celebrated 45 years in business this weekend.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
Hop Butcher For The World and Madame ZuZu's Emporium have developed a celebratory beer, "Twilight To Starlight," for the anniversary of the seminal Smashing Pumpkins album.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Longtime Rogers Park resident Chad Willetts, a pianist and drummer, died suddenly on Friday, Oct. 17.
ICE agents "violently" detained a teacher at a North Center Spanish immersion daycare and school Wednesday morning. The community and other school employees are outraged.
At least 85 people are dead and at least 75 people are still missing after a typhoon hit the Philippines.
Amid hearings about the conditions at the Broadview ICE facility, Pope Leo called for "deep reflection" on the treatment of migrants.
The opening of Shein's first brick and mortar store in Paris Wednesday was marred by protests but also saw large numbers of people queuing to shop. France has said it will suspend Shein’s access to the French market following a headline-grabbing scandal over sales of “childlike” sex dolls.
At least nine people are dead after a UPS plane crashed on takeoff at Louisville International Airport Tuesday. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is expected to continue to give updates throughout today.
A video taken by a bystander captured ICE agents detaining an educator at a Chicago daycare Wednesday morning.
A strong cold front and developing storm system will likely lead to the first wet snowflakes of the season in the Chicago area this weekend.
A judge will hear arguments over whether she should issue a preliminary injunction over federal agents' use of force in Chicago.
Hop Butcher For The World and Madame ZuZu's Emporium have developed a celebratory beer, "Twilight To Starlight," for the anniversary of the seminal Smashing Pumpkins album.
Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV called for "deep reflection" when reacting to news that federal agents refused to allow faith leaders inside the Broadview ICE facility to give people holy communion.
More than a decade after first raising alarms that the Chicago Fire Department wasn't properly tracking its response times, the city's top watchdog has issued a new report showing nothing has changed.
Charlene Echoles said she and her husband work but now have to make up the difference by visiting pantries after their SNAP benefits were paused.
In 2019, Chicago allowed 10 companies to deploy e-scooter rentals across a 50-square-mile area on the West and Northwest Sides of the city.
Starting in 2026, Illinois schools will be required to teach students about climate change. One CPS school in Back of the Yards is well ahead of the curve thanks to one of their teachers.
Documents obtained by CBS News Investigators found Radule Bojovic, a Hanover Park police officer arrested by ICE two weeks ago, had valid work authorization and no criminal record.
Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his 118-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Bengals.
The Sixers scored 45 points in the first to take an 18-point lead and stayed in front for the majority of the game. The Bulls held the Sixers to just 16 points in the fourth quarter.
The career day in Englewood was billed as "The playbook: Leadership on and off the field."
The Saints are the Chicago area's only 9U Division 1 Pop Warner Team, made up of 9-year-olds.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, and Nico Hoerner all received baseball's most famous fielding honor.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Wednesday issued bodycam video from a shooting that killed a burglary suspect on Chicago's West Side in September.
Would-be thieves smashed into a Family Dollar store in Chicago's West Town community Tuesday morning.
A woman was shot and wounded by a man during a quarrel Monday morning in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Alvin Thomas is charged with the murders of Huayi Bian, 36, and Weizhing Xiong, 38.
Two men are facing federal charges in what the Federal Bureau of Investigation has called a "potential terrorist attack" that was allegedly targeting Halloween weekend.
