Cook County sheriff's task force uses all means to bust organized retail theft in Chicago
The task force isn't only responding to thefts on retail strips such as the Magnificent Mile or making arrests. They are working directly with businesses.
The task force isn't only responding to thefts on retail strips such as the Magnificent Mile or making arrests. They are working directly with businesses.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
The goal is to ensure that all patients, regardless of age, race, wealth, or status, can access the best possible medical care.
Patients at Stroger Hospital who need surgery could soon be operated on by a robot. County board members and health officials gathered at Stroger today for the big reveal, saying robotic surgery is often better for patients.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Family, friends, and colleagues are remembering Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, who died last week at age 73.
Karen Yarbrough died at the age of 73 after being hospitalized for an undisclosed medical condition.
The Chicago anti-crime plan includes using technology to catch suspects, and working with the community to solve and prevent crime.
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has died after she was hospitalized last week with an undisclosed medical condition, one of her top aides confirms. She was 73.
Yarbrough was 73 years old.
Wildlife officials stock 5,000 pounds of rainbow trout in five area lakes and quarries.
Phelan died of metastatic cancer on Wednesday, March 27 in his Lake Forest home.
The owner of a fencing company in Evergreen Park was charged with allegedly taking thousands of dollars in down payments from customers and not performing any work.
The president of the Cook County Board downplayed her political grip after her preferred candidate in the state's attorney's democratic primary lost the party's nomination.
When the Bring Chicago Home effort failed at the ballot box last month, and the more progressive Democratic candidate for Cook County State's Attorney lost, some wondered if Chicago's political winds were changing. Not so fast, though, at least according to the head of the Cook County Democratic Party, Toni Preckwinkle.
O'Neill Burke takes on Republican Bob Fioretti in November.
Saul Hernandez, 21, of Bridgeview, was arrested on Wednesday following a months-long investigation.
The Cook County Sheriff's office emphasized that drug-soaked paper is a serious threat to people in jails and prisons nationwide.
A spokesperson for opponent Clayton Harris said Harris called O'Neill Burke to concede the race.
The person had been exposed to measles while at a migrant shelter in Chicago. The city has had 52 confirmed measles cases this year.
Public health officials on Friday announced the first confirmed case of measles in the Cook County suburbs, linked to an outbreak at a Chicago migrant shelter.
Per state law, all late-arriving but properly postmarked ballots must be counted.
The Democratic primary in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office race remained too close to call nearly a week after Election Day. Eileen O'Neil Burke held a narrow lead over Clayton Harris, just about 1,600 votes, as of Monday. As of shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday, Burke's vote count stood at 261,885 (50.2%), while Harris had earned 260,242 (49.8%).
Eileen O'Neil Burke held a narrow lead over Clayton Harris, just about 1,600 votes, as of Monday.
The Democratic primary in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office race remained too close to call nearly a week after Election Day. Eileen O'Neil Burke held a narrow lead over Clayton Harris, just about 1,900 votes, as of Monday.
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"I think people are rich. And I'm the little bank robber who's coming and taking a small piece of what they're doing."
A federal appeals court rejected arguments from Kelly's attorneys that his indictment on child pornography and child enticement charges was filed after the statute of limitations had expired, and that his 20-year sentence was "unduly harsh."
Tylor Hyde was convicted on the offenses of aggravated battery, aggravated assault of a peace officer, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, and resisting or obstructing a peace officer causing injury
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Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The governor's plan to reduce homelessness is focused on addressing inequities that hurt the Black community.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Guidice said he left City Hall on good terms.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
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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.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
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The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
CBS 2 is partnering with local schools for the United Way’s April Food Day.
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The rain starts Friday afternoon with highs in the 60s. Some thunderstorms are possible later in the day.
A federal appeals court rejected arguments from Kelly's attorneys that his indictment on child pornography and child enticement charges was filed after the statute of limitations had expired, and that his 20-year sentence was "unduly harsh."
It's a decision that has been widely projected as a virtual lock for this NFL Draft, especially after the Bears traded away Justin Fields to the Steelers.
Both Valparaiso and Porter County Sheriff's police were involved.
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"I think people are rich. And I'm the little bank robber who's coming and taking a small piece of what they're doing."
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Odunze was a star receiver at Washington and is coming off a year with 92 receptions and more than 1,600 yards, earning him All-American honors.
Williams represents the organization's best hope at finally having a franchise quarterback for the first time since Harry Truman was president.
Fans were in attendance at a big draft day party at Soldier Field Thursday night.
The NFL draft gives players a chance to show their style and many take advantage with custom-made suits.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run homer for his first major league hit, and the Chicago Cubs swept the Houston Astros with a 3-1 victory.
Indiana State, Porter County Sheriff's, and Valparaiso police officers saturated the neighborhood where it all happened Thursday afternoon.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Victor Ayllon pleaded guilty last week to first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Wendy, according to Kane County court records.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Such crimes are more than a nuisance. A slashed tire is an expensive problem to fix.