Chicago's "Walking Man" dies months after being set on fire
The 75 year-old wasn't expected to survive. But in September, Joseph Kromelis was released from the hospital and transferred to a rehab center.
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Woman who watched boyfriend kill 6 family members is sentenced
On the stand, Jafeth Ramos described how Diego Uribe Cruz methodically killed each victim, including two young boys.
An interracial couple was pressured to break up. Decades later, they married.
Jeanne Gustavson tracked down the love of her life decades after she broke up with him because her family didn't support their relationship.
Pollutant to product
A U.S. company has found a way to collect carbon emissions and recycle them to be used in everything from plastic to clothing fabric, and it's earned them a royal spotlight. Ben Tracy has more.
At least 2 killed, 16 hurt in violent Chicago wreck involving stolen car
Seven children were among the injured, officials said.
Airlines brace for Thanksgiving travel rush
Airlines are bracing for the Thanksgiving travel rush. Tuesday is expected to be the busiest day, with roughly 48,000 scheduled flights. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Chicago.
Chance the Rapper on new music, museum event
Three-time Grammy Award winner Chance The Rapper, born Chancelor Bennett, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his organization "SocialWorks’" 4th annual "Night at the Museum" in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois. He also discusses his new album "Star Line Gallery" and fatherhood.
Chance the Rapper talks nonprofit work and new music
The Chicago native has an upcoming album being released called "Star Line Gallery" that he says is in honor of Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey.
Robbery suspect and clerk fatally shoot each other in Chicago store
Police say the suspect entered the store and produced a handgun in an attempt to rob the store, but the clerk pulled a gun from his waistband.
The Dish: Alpana Singh
Alpana Singh is breaking industry rules with her latest Chicago restaurant venture, Alpana. She does not have a head chef. Instead, the California native is relying on her decades of experience as a master sommelier to carefully craft a menu inspired by wine.
Mass drive-by shooting on Chicago street corner leaves up to 14 wounded
Three kids were among them, police said. It happened during a vigil for someone who'd died of natural causes. One person was hit by a car while fleeing the scene.
Inflation, rising gas prices mean fans eat, drink less at games
The issues have forced concession companies to get creative in an effort to address the rising costs.
3 killed, 2 wounded in shooting during illegal street race in Chicago
Chicago police said gunfire broke out as about 100 street racers took over an intersection in a caravan of vehicles.
The failure of justice for Emmett Till
"Till" is the new film about 14-year-old Emmett Till, a Black youth from Chicago visiting Mississippi in 1955, who was abducted and murdered – a crime that helped spark the civil rights movement. In this excerpt from an October 24, 2004 "60 Minutes" report by our late colleague Ed Bradley, Till's final days are recounted, along with the ensuing murder trial that failed to bring justice.
Is serial killer in Stockton, Calif. also Chicago's "Duck Walk Killer"?
Detectives in Stockton, Calif. and Chicago are teaming up to see if the same man took two lives in Chicago in 2018 and at least six recently in the Stockton area, sources say.
Boy who spent first 1,000 days of life in hospitals goes home
"We're very happy, nervous, tense, scared, overwhelmed, really happy, overjoyed. It's just a melting pot of emotions."
9/28: Red and Blue
Congress faces countdown to shutdown; Obamas break ground on new presidential center
3-year-old dies after aunt allegedly pushed him into Lake Michigan
Victoria Moreno, 34, was originally charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery after the alleged incident last week.
1 dead, 7 injured after explosion inside Chicago apartment building
Natural gas was the source of the ignition, fire officials said Friday, but they do not yet know what caused the ignition.
Boy paralyzed in parade shooting returns home
Cooper Roberts, an 8-year-old who was severely injured during a fatal shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, is back home. He had several surgeries and months of rehabilitation after being paralyzed from the waist down.
Chicago building explosion injures at least 8
Investigators in Chicago are on the scene of a powerful explosion inside an apartment building. At least eight people were injured. The building failed 10 inspections over the last decade. Adriana Diaz has the details.
Expert warns of "violent threat" to U.S. democracy
Robert Pape, a professor at the University of Chicago and expert on political violence, says, "We have not just a political threat to our democracy, we have a violent threat to our democracy."
McDonald's head says Chicago crime is thwarting return to office
"Our city is in crisis," CEO Chris Kempczinski says, noting rising crime makes it hard to recruit executives.
Uber goes electric
After a test period in select U.S. cities, Uber is going nationwide with its new Comfort Electric feature. Passengers will now be able to specifically request an electric vehicle in 14 additional American cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Houston. Ben Tracy has more.
Package explodes on Northeastern U. campus
The FBI is assisting with the investigation after a package opened by an employee detonated on the campus of Boston's Northeastern University, leaving one person with minor injuries. The U.S. Labor Secretary will meet carriers and unions Wednesday in a bid to avoid a rail strike. And singer R. Kelly's child pornography and trial-fixing case is now in the hands of a Chicago jury.
Alleged D.C. pipe bomber appearing in court to contest continued detention
Brian Cole was arrested and charged earlier this month for allegedly planting two pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic Party headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
ICE can access some Medicaid information for deportation efforts, judge says
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in an order Monday the Department of Homeland Security can receive biographical, contact and location information from the Medicaid program.
Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs charged with strangulation, assault and battery
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
"Bomb cyclone" winter storm bringing more snow and fierce winds
A powerful winter storm system moving across the Great Lakes and Northeast is bringing snow and ice, frigid temperatures and fierce wind gusts.
Cable car accident leaves 4 hurt, 100 stranded on mountain for hours
Four people were injured and around 100 stranded visitors had to be rescued by helicopter after a cable car accident in northern Italy, officials said.