Jefferson Park SWAT situation ends following 12-hour standoff
Police arrived to investigate a domestic disturbance and said negotiators were in communication with a man inside the home around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Police arrived to investigate a domestic disturbance and said negotiators were in communication with a man inside the home around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The situation was ongoing as of the mid- to late afternoon.
A man was driving northbound on Central Avenue just before midnight when two armed men tried to stop him and take his car.
Kids and their families are invited to dress up in costumes to enjoy crafts and pumpkins.
Police said the men waved down and offered to fix the victim's car using a "paintless dent removal" technique.
Police said the men waved down and offered to fix the victim's car using a "paintless dent removal" technique.
Police said a group of armed robbers drove up to people in a small to mid-sized SUV, got out, and demanded the victims' property at gunpoint.
Joshua Lloyd, 24, was taken into custody by the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force on Tuesday, in the 10000 block of West Balmoral Avenue.
He was identified as the person who shot another 17-year-old boy on April 13, in the 6000 block of West Higgins Avenue.
Four different times, Thomas Howard vandalized his neighbors' home – damaging the property in a way that is homophobic in nature, prosecutors said.
Four different times, Howard vandalized a couple's home – damaging the property in a way that is homophobic in nature, prosecutors said.
As of 9:40 p.m., with all but two precincts reporting, Gardiner had about 49 percent of the vote.
While some maintained optimism, others were not thrilled to have to wait 45 minutes for a bus in the snow Thursday night. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
"My advice to the people worried about the snow and the weather - get a grip!" said Larry Durr.
The burglaries happened during the months of November and December in the Albany and Jefferson Park neighborhoods.
A creation at the home of Daniel DePaepe is leaving people scratching their heads. The holiday cheer there is through the roof – in both the figurative and literal sense.
A creation at the home of Daniel DePaepe is leaving people scratching their heads. The holiday cheer there is through the roof – in both the figurative and literal sense. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
James Suh says Ald. James Gardiner (45th) retaliated against him after getting publicly criticized.
A Chicago police officer is injured during an attempted catalytic converter theft on the city's Northwest Side Friday morning.
Two men are wounded after being shot in the Jefferson Park neighborhood Friday night.
Police said the victim was inside a residence when he was approached and shot by a known suspect.
You can find all the rich culture of central Europe without leaving Chicago.
Video from the scene showed the white BMW wrecked against the house, which was left with serious structural damage to its porch and lower floor.
Video from the scene showed the white BMW wrecked against the house, which was left with serious structural damage to its porch and lower floor. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
The car plowed into a house in the 5300 block of West Lawrence Avenue.
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"So many people tell you what you can't do. But they can see what's possible and what you can do. So I told them never say you can't do anything. You can do anything you can put your mind to."
The full City Council votes on April 17.
Craig Garr witnessed a man police have identified as Christian Ivan Soto stabbing his mail carrier, 49-year-old Jay Larson.
Tarik Skubal pitched six innings of three-hit ball and the Detroit Tigers opened a promising season on a winning note, beating the Chicago White Sox 1-0.
Jenna Newcomb, 15, died trying to save her sister and her friend, according to Rockford's mayor.
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said he was "totally shaken by this act of violence."
The suspect was arrested after a 20-minute rampage, with police taking him into custody as he was stabbing his last victims.
"So many people tell you what you can't do. But they can see what's possible and what you can do. So I told them never say you can't do anything. You can do anything you can put your mind to."
The full City Council votes on April 17.
"You want people to have an ownership stake as the neighborhood gets stronger," said Lyneir Richardson, co-founder and CEO of Chicago TREND.
In recent months, there has been no shortage of videos posted to TikTok that have ended up at the center of controversies.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
The growing and dangerous trend of making false calls to trigger big police responses is targeting innocent families.
On Oct. 26, 2022, 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe was struck and killed by a single stray bullet while washing his hands. Now, the teen on trial in his murder has been freshly arrested while out free.
A group of 15 City Council members want to strip Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) of his seat as chair of the Housing Committee.
The city began evicting migrants from shelters on March 17, and 24 migrants have left shelters since then due to the city's 60-day shelter stay limit.
The longtime Connecticut senator died from complications from a fall, his family said.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez has said he wasn't aware a flag was burned before he spoke at a protest rally. Some colleagues want him to lose his seat as Housing Committee chair.
An ex-staff member at Fenton High School is accused of having inappropriate relationships with students dating back over a decade.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
Elliott Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design.
The Pilsen migrant shelter at 2248 S. Halsted St. is the origin point for the majority of the measles cases in Chicago, and now health officials say the cases confirmed in Lake and Will counties are both connected to this outbreak.
As of last week, the city said at least 10 of the measles cases had been linked to a migrant shelter in Pilsen.
The study also found that predominantly Black and Latino populations were disproportionately less likely to be tested for lead, but also disproportionately exposed to contaminated drinking water.
The eclipse, expected on April 8, will be the last one visible from the continental U.S. until 2044.
This year's class from Northwestern University sat front row for lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and now a measles outbreak.
Anderson started at a time when being a woman in the news business wasn't always easy. When she began in 1972, there were no other women reporters in the newsroom.
A sign on the door said the company has offered staffers at the restaurant positions at other locations.
The transportation and supply chain management firm's signs have already been mounted on the corners of the building.
Metalrays signed a new lease on a 102,000-square-foot space in Romeoville that it plans to open in late June.
Tavern on Rush closed its former location in October 2022, as the owners of the building wanted to put a new restaurant concept in a space.
Tarik Skubal pitched six innings of three-hit ball and the Detroit Tigers opened a promising season on a winning note, beating the Chicago White Sox 1-0.
One fan knew he was going to Opening Day on Thursday when he realized it was on the same day as his 21st birthday.
This year's lineup features many of the same big names as last year's team that came within one game of qualifying for a Wild Card spot.
The White Sox host the division rival Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Find out who the White Sox play during the regular season, and some of the big promotions they have for fans at Guaranteed Rate Field in 2024.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
The documentary welcomes viewers into the Bad River Band's decades-long battle for sovereignty.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
The beloved race around the world features thirteen new teams competing for a $1 million grand prize.
See the full list of who won Oscars at the 2024 Academy Awards, and who was nominated.
CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris found a married couple, the husband an Iowa State graduate and the wife who graduated from Illinois, who were ready to watch Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup between their alma maters.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a look at the extended forecast.
Billy Guide, the owner of the bar Cork & Kerry in Bridgeport, talks about the importance of Opening Day for the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Girls, Inc. partnered with the Chicago Fire Department to host their annual "Firefighter For a Day" event at the Quinn Fire Academy on the city's near West Side.
Thursday's Opening Day matchup didn't quite go the way White Sox fans wanted, but many who spoke to CBS 2 were nonetheless excited to see their team and the start of a new season of baseball on the South Side.
Craig Garr witnessed a man police have identified as Christian Ivan Soto stabbing his mail carrier, 49-year-old Jay Larson.
Jenna Newcomb, 15, died trying to save her sister and her friend, according to Rockford's mayor.
Antonio Dickerson, 24, was arrested Tuesday at his home in Alsip, after he was identified as one of three gunmen in the shooting at a Bronzeville barbecue.
The suspect was arrested after a 20-minute rampage, with police taking him into custody as he was stabbing his last victims.
The robbers took the victim's property and drove off in his car, police said.