
3 officers hurt after SUV hits squad car, foot pursuit in Wrigleyville
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reported the SUV hit at least one squad car.
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CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reported the SUV hit at least one squad car.
In at least one case, the criminals went after the victim's savings account.
No one was in custody Friday night in the five robberies this past weekend, in which the victims were all abducted or lured into cars at gunpoint. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza talked with one of the victims Friday. What happened last weekend was painful for him.
Five people were abducted or lured into cars, robbed, and released last weekend right near Wrigley Field. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
The Wrigleyville area saw five such robberies this past weekend.
With new violent attacks every day, local gyms are helping neighbors arm themselves with knowledge – so they can take safety into their own hands.
Some robbers have specifically targeted people who were drinking at nearby bars in Wrigleyville. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
The Wrigleyville area saw five such robberies this past weekend in which people were forced or lured into cars at gunpoint. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
At least five people were forced into cars and robbed in Wrigleyville this past weekend. Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) has an update on law enforcement efforts in the wake of the robberies.
In each of the attacks, two to three robbers have come up to the victims from behind, taken out a handgun, and forced them into a waiting car.
In each of the attacks, two to three robbers have come up to the victims from behind, taken out a handgun, and forced them into a waiting car.
In each of the attacks, two to three robbers have come up to the victims from behind, taken out a handgun, and forced them into a waiting car.
In each of the attacks, one to three robbers have forced victims into a car, driven them to another location, and stripped them of their cell phones, wallets, and other belongings, according to police. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
A woman dies after being found at a bar in Wrigley early Saturday morning.
On Saturday, runners will be able to run on the warning track at Wrigley Field crossing the finish lines just steps away from the marquee.
Police said a 31-year-old man was shot in the back and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition.
The victim was walking when the offender approached and started making threats, police said.
Happy Camper Wrigleyville is donating all of its sales to the family of Hermilo Beltran, an employee who was shot and killed in the alley behind the Lakeview restaurant over the weekend.
Hermillo Beltran was shot and killed while trying to support his wife and young daughters. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports.
A man was murdered in an alley in the busy commercial district barely a block from Wrigley Field over the weekend, and it remains on the minds of people in the area. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports.
A man was murdered in an alley in the busy commercial district barely a block from Wrigley Field over the weekend, and it remains on the minds of people in the area.
A 17-year-old boy was charged Tuesday with carjacking a man at gunpoint near Wrigley Field in December.
We first told you about the horrifying hit-and-run crash in Wrigleyville back in August – two young women were struck at the corner of Addison and Fremont streets, and one of them died. Now, four months later, the man behind the wheel of the BMW that hit the young women has been indicted by a grand jury.
A man is in critical condition after his car crashed into a light pole in Wrigleyville.
Court documents say a 22-year-old Illinois man is accused of making online threats against Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Officials said the fencing is to help people access the courthouse safely.
The windows of the ICE facility were boarded up on Wednesday night, possibly in preparation for the protests taking place outside.
The latest employment data could inform the Federal Reserve's next rate decision meeting, set for Sept. 17.
Smash-and-grab burglars targeted at least 3 GameStop stores in Chicago in just the past week.
Court documents say a 22-year-old Illinois man is accused of making online threats against Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
The windows of the ICE facility on Beach Drive were boarded up Wednesday night, possibly in preparation for protests outside.
Transportation Department drops Biden-era proposal to require airlines to financially compensate passengers for flight disruptions.
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday the federal government has "no immediate plans" to send National Guard forces to Chicago, an idea floated by President Trump.
Chicago's Metropolitan Peace Initiatives is running table exercises and trainings to learn how to encounter federal agents should they come to Chicago.
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.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
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.
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.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Oasis won't be in Chicago for another two days, but you can get merch from their tour now.
"One Book, One Chicago" is an annual Chicago Public Library program that encourages the entire city to join in reading one book at the same time, kind of like a citywide book club. This year's selection is "Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xochitl Gonzalez.
U.S. employers added 22,000 jobs in August, falling short of economists' muted expectations and signaling the labor market is facing sharp headwinds from mounting economic uncertainty amid the Trump tariffs.
Smash-and-grab burglars targeted at least 3 GameStop stores in Chicago within 48 hours, with two more reported early Friday morning.
Sources tell CNN the Justice Department is looking for ways to restrict gun ownership for transgender people in the wake of the Minneapolis school shooting.
President Trump is expected to rename the Department of Defense the "Department of War," a name it hasn't used since the 1940s. Trump said the current name is "too defensive."
The windows of the ICE facility were boarded up on Wednesday night, possibly in preparation for the protests taking place outside.
Officials said the fencing is to help people access the courthouse safely.
On Sunday, Aug. 24, families woke up to federal agents with their guns drawn in a building on Jackson Boulevard in the South Austin neighborhood.
There have been four smash-and-grab robberies of GameStop stores in the last month.
The latest employment data could inform the Federal Reserve's next rate decision meeting, set for Sept. 17.
With an enforcement blitz by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement anticipated in the coming days, more people could be in immigration custody are in need of legal help.
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping people by limited hours and red tape.
Expectations are high for Fremd High School football, after a 9-2 finish and second-round playoff exit last year, led by quarterback Johnny O'Brien.
The CTA is offering free rides home for Bears fans after Monday night's season opener against the Vikings.
Brooks Baldwin had an RBI single and Michael A.
The Braves scored four times on four hits and a walk in the seventh after Cubs rookie Cade Horton and reliever Ben Brown did not give up a hit through six innings.
The two-time WNBA All-Star told The Chicago Tribune that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me" if the team doesn't improve its outlook.
Court documents say a 22-year-old Illinois man is accused of making online threats against Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Alex Tuider walked into his business this past Friday morning to find thieves had used a crowbar to break down the front door and steal $25,000 worth of cards.
One of the seven people who lost their lives to gun violence in Chicago this Labor Day weekend had become a community fixture in the Pilsen neighborhood.
A man broke into three homes between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, forcing his way through the back door and kitchen window.
In each incident, the robbers targeted lone victims on park property, and ripped away the gold chains or necklaces, police said.