Wayne LaPierre to resign from NRA ahead of corruption trial
The National Rifle Association's longtime leader will step down on the eve of a legal showdown with New York's attorney general over allegations of corruption.
The National Rifle Association's longtime leader will step down on the eve of a legal showdown with New York's attorney general over allegations of corruption.
A teen was arrested with a gun near Andrew High School in Tinley Park. Police said the teen was actually let inside the building by a student who opened a side door but was quickly turned away by a staff member.
A total of 450 firearms and 135 replicas were collected.
The gunman from Saturday's shooting was identified by police as Mauricio Garcia, 33. A source said he was a security guard with no prior serious criminal record.
Police added there was no reason to believe there was ever a threat to students or staff at the high school.
People of color were more likely to have experienced gun violence, according to the study.
The shooting took place at an Old National Bank branch in Louisville. Police said the gunman, 25, worked at the bank.
Five students were arrested on Tuesday after a report of a student possibly had a gun at Highland Park High School. Still, no shots were fired, nor was anyone hurt. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos went to the scene.
That student was found about a block from the school and charged.
Tuesday's demonstration comes just over a week after police said a student brought a gun to school. That student was found about a block from the school and charged.
The gun turned out to be a prop gun.
Americans hold nearly half of all civilian-owned guns worldwide, research shows.
Residents living in Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, and the North Side of Chicago can turn in their firearms Saturday.
Roberto Prieto, 34, after he offered firearms for sale in a text message to a law enforcement official on five different occasions.
A Wheeling middle school remains closed after reports of a gun inside the building Tuesday.
It's an effort to help keep guns out of the community.
He says several of his family members were shot and lost a close friend due to gun violence.
CPD is offering money in exchange for guns and replicas.
Two guns were found at O'Hare and two more were found at Midway. Three of them were loaded.
At least two people are dead and 25 were injured in shootings in the city over the weekend.
At least two people were killed and 10 were wounded in shootings in Chicago over the weekend. At least two of the people who were shot were under age 18.
At least four people were killed, and 20 others were wounded in shootings across Chicago over the weekend.
Two people were killed, five others were wounded in weekend shootings in Chicago as of Saturday night. One of the victims is under the age of 18.
A young father was arrested after Woodridge Police say they found a loaded gun under his 1-year-old baby's mattress along with heroin and cocaine in the baby's closet.
At least three people were killed and 22 were wounded in shootings in the city over the weekend. Five of the victims were under the age of 18.
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Uber is rolling out a new safety feature which would allow riders to verify their own identify and connect to an official ID, but it doesn't require riders to do so.
Fans started an online petition calling for the games to be moved from Wintrust Arena to the United Center.
A person of interest has been identified, and Lemont police said there was no threat to the public.
Police body camera footage shows police shooting at Reed 96 times in 41 seconds by a CPD tactical team.
Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has proposed making it a felony to block an "exceptionally busy public right of way" for 5 minutes or longer.
Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) introduced the "Stop Hate Littering Ordinance" after a wave of antisemitic flyers popped up on cars in Lincoln Park in February and April.
The Supreme Court will consider Monday whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
Colbert lived in Chicago for 11 years, performing and "cutting his comedy teeth" at the legendary Second City and attending Northwestern University. His show will broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater Aug. 19-22 on CBS.
Twelve people have been selected to serve as jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, filling out the panel on the third day of proceedings.
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 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 the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's 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.
The fake dentist also faces accusations of practicing while unlicensed in Nevada and was even arrested before treating patients in the Chicago suburbs.
Right now, Illinois sports books pay 15% tax on their revenue. But Gov. JB Pritzker's latest budget proposal would spike the tax to 35%.
Currently, a pair of two-story vintage buildings occupy the space.
Quinn has filed an ordinance with the Chicago city clerk that would ask the City Council to put a referendum on the November ballot allowing voters to decide if their tax dollars should support new stadiums.
The Lincoln Square standby, at 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September.
Businesses can currently pay $8.40 an hour and use tips to make up the difference. So, an employee gets at least the state-required $14-an-hour minimum wage.
Taylor Swift took to social media hours ahead of the expected release of her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Colbert lived in Chicago for 11 years, performing and "cutting his comedy teeth" at the legendary Second City and attending Northwestern University. His show will broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater Aug. 19-22 on CBS.
The mural was unveiled on the side of the building at the southeast corner the Chicago Medical Society building at Grand Avenue Dearborn Street.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
New changes are coming to the Uber app in an effort to increase safety, but some say the changes don't go far enough. Now, drivers in Chicago want the city to step in and they shared their concerns with CBS 2.
Community organizers held a rally Thursday afternoon to demand the firing of the five Chicago police officers involved in the shooting death of Dexter Reed.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon looks at the weekend forecast, which is shaping to be sunny but cooler than last weekend.
John and Tanya Nguyen were almost all ready to open the new Lunchbox location on Devon Avenue when it caught fire Wednesday night. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
Twenty-three-year-old Isaac Espejel is charged with reckless homicide and drunk driving. He was the only survivor in the crash that killed two passengers.
Police body camera footage shows police shooting at Reed 96 times in 41 seconds by a CPD tactical team.
Uber is rolling out a new safety feature which would allow riders to verify their own identify and connect to an official ID, but it doesn't require riders to do so.
Fans started an online petition calling for the games to be moved from Wintrust Arena to the United Center.
A person of interest has been identified, and Lemont police said there was no threat to the public.
University police were ramping up patrols, and students said other new resources in place help make them feel a bit better.
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.
CBS 2 discovered the woman, Whitley Temple, was hired by the City of Chicago while awaiting trial.
Whitley Temple pleaded not guilty to the charges — and after nearly two years of delays, the case goes before a Cook County judge for trial on Monday.
Fans started an online petition calling for the games to be moved from Wintrust Arena to the United Center.
Caruso reportedly suffered a 'significant' right foot sprain in Chicago's win against the Hawks on Wednesday.
White, whose previous high was 37, went hard at the rim throughout the game and had fans chanting his name down the stretch.
Gavin Sheets homered, Erick Fedde pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning and the struggling Chicago White Sox edged the Kansas City Royals 2-1 for a doubleheader split that ended a six-game slide.
Some fans may be surprised to see WNBA players' starting base pay under $80,000, but why is the league structured like this?
A person of interest has been identified, and Lemont police said there was no threat to the public.
University police were ramping up patrols, and students said other new resources in place help make them feel a bit better.
The same man is suspected in both robberies. Police said he made a verbal demand for funds while showing a handgun.
Collette Bancroft, 35, currently faces a charge of drug possession.
Each time, four to eight armed men took the victims' cell phones and other possessions at gunpoint, and then drove off.