Second Person Charged In Shooting That Killed Girl, 12, On Chicago's South Side

A 14-year-old boy was charged with accidentally firing the shots that killed the 12-year-old girl this past weekend.

Burglar Targets Pizzeria In Chicago's Gage Park Neighborhood

Chicago police said an unknown man smashed the glass door before entering the pizzeria.

Deadly Crash Leaves Mangled Car In Pieces On Chicago's Far South Side

Police said a man was driving a white sport-utility vehicle north on Halsted Street when he struck a tree and two unoccupied parked cars.

12-Year-Old Shot And Killed Inside Home On Chicago's South Side

Just before 8:30 p.m., Chicago police said officers responded to a home in the 9200 block of South Harper Avenue where the teen was shot.

Passengers Rescued From Stalled CTA Green Line Train On Chicago's South Side

Green Line trains will only operate from Harlem/Lake to 35th-Bronzeville-IIT. Shuttle buses will be available for connecting service​.

2 Women Shot While Standing Outside In Chicago's Kenwood Neighborhood, Police Say

The shooting happened just before 5 a.m. in the 900 block of East 45th Street.

Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Chicago South Side Hit-And-Run, State Police Say

According to state police, a vehicle hit the pedestrian and continued to leave the scene without stopping to render aid to the victim.

Body Found After House Fire In Chicago's Roseland Neighborhood

Police said officers and fire crews responded to the home. A body was found inside and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Allen Sanderson, University Of Chicago Economist And Expert In Business Of Sports, Dies At 81

Sanderson, a graduate of Brigham Young University and the University of Chicago, returned to UChicago from Princeton University in 1984.

Burglary Suspect Dies In Lawndale Shootout With Police: CPD

Chicago police said the suspect fired at officers during a foot chase, who returned fire, striking the suspect. COPA is investigating.

Shemekia Copeland, Chicago's Alligator Records Up For Grammys This Weekend

Copeland and Alligator Records founder Bruce Iglauer sat down with CBS News Chicago before the awards ceremony.

Convicted Former Ald. Ed Burke Asks President Trump To Commute His Sentence

Burke was accused of using his political clout at City Hall to pressure real estate developers into hiring his private property law firm.

Boy, 13, Charged In Multiple Armed Robberies On Chicago's South Side Last Summer

A teenage boy is facing multiple felony charges for his involvement in four armed robberies last summer on the city's South Side.

Englewood Fine-Dining Restaurant That Doubles As Classroom Reopens After 5 Years

College officials said Sikia is Englewood's only fine-dining white tablecloth restaurant.

Cook County Sheriff Says ICE Claims About No Access To Jail Are False

If federal authorities have arrest warrants for detainees, they can come pick them up as they have for years, the sheriff's statement said.

Mayor Brandon Johnson Asked To Testify Before Congress About Sanctuary City Policies

Meanwhile, a church in Evanston said it is opening its doors to anyone worried they might be a target of ICE for deportation.

2 Women Slain, 1 Critically Injured In South Shore Triple Shooting

The three women were found in an alley. Two were shot in the head and pronounced at the scene. The third woman is in critical condition.

Teen Killed, 2 Others Wounded After Shooting Inside Chicago Far South Side Residence

Chicago police said the teens, 16-18, were inside the residence when an unknown person shot them.

Man Charged In August 2024 Shooting Deaths Of Two Teens On Chicago's South Side

Adrian Sanchez, 25, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Martinez, Cardinal Cupich Address Immigration Raid Worries

On Thursday, Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez addressed parents' concerns.

New Class At Malcolm X College Teaching Victim Advocates How To Respond To Gun Violence

A new class of victim advocates is being trained on how to respond to the city's gun violence epdidemic.

2 Men Charged In 2024 Shooting Death Of 34-Year-Old In Chicago's West Englewood

Eugene Sanders and Dajon Neely, both 18, were arrested on Tuesday. They were charged with one felony count of first-degree murder.

Worker Hurt In Fall At Obama Presidential Center Construction Site

A construction worker fell several stories down a shaft at the Obama Presidential Center construction site Wednesday afternoon.

Loyola University Honors Fallen Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston With Scholarship

Preston was shot and killed coming up on two years ago — a week before she had been set to receive her master's degree from Loyola.

Cardiac Care Nurse named Advocate Trinity Hospital Nurse of the Year

Advocate Health Care honors Kimberly Wilkerson, RN, for outstanding commitment to patient care

Firefighters Face Challenges Battling Multiple Blazes In Extreme Cold In Chicago Area

The American Red Cross and the Salvation Army have been working overtime to help those displaced by fires amid the cold snap.

Woman Killed, Man Injured In Chicago Southwest Side Crash

Chicago police said a 41-year-old woman was driving a Nissan Altima northbound when she lost control of the car and hit a pole.

Neighbors Say Closure Of Walgreens In Chicago's Bronzeville Neighborhood Will Disrupt Many Lives

"Very busy, very busy," said Edith Smith. "The line was just long for the medicine I had to get for myself."

Walgreens Plans To Shutter 5 Stores On South, West Sides In February

The closures will affect Walgreens stores in Bronzeville, Chicago Lawn, Little Village, South Shore and South Chicago.

1 Charged After Chicago South Side Building Evacuated Over Concerns Of Suspicious Materials

Officers responded to the scene after a woman called 911 to report suspicious materials found inside.

Florida Man Accused Of Stealing, Selling Merchandise In West Englewood

The 27-year-old man was the subject of a targeted sting by the Cook County Sheriff's Organized Retail Crime Task Force.

Chicago Nonprofit UCAN Launches Program To Help Young Men From Struggling Neighborhoods

The group of 19 boys taking part in the REACH 21 program represents the South Side's Burnside, Englewood, and Roseland neighborhoods.

CPD DUI Saturation Patrol Planned Friday-Saturday In Chicago Lawn

Police will be patrolling Chicago Lawn 8th District Jan. 10-11 monitoring traffic for impaired drivers, speeders and seat belt scofflaws.

Mattie Robertson, Beloved Chicago Music Teacher, Dies at 90

Mattie Robertson died Dec. 27. She performed music, directed choirs, and taught students for decades.

With A Shortage Of Winter Coats, Chicago Charitable Organizations Ask For Help

"Everything was overflowing [last year]," said Angela Martinez, manager of partner relations for Cradles to Crayons.

Teen Taken Into Custody Following Attempted Robbery, SWAT Situation In Chicago's South Side

Chicago police said just before 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a call of a person with a gun in the 200 block of West Pershing Road.

Police Search For Fugitive Who Bailed From Stolen Car In Chicago's West Englewood Neighborhood

Two people bailed out of the car. One was taken into custody soon afterward, but the other remained at large as of just after 5 p.m.

Chicago Police Issue Alert Of Multiple Armed Robberies, Carjackings On South, Near West Sides

Police said the armed offenders, driving vehicles taken in carjackings, would enter retailed businesses and demand property.

Traffic Stops Net 3 Guns Equipped With Switches, Extended Magazines

8th District Chicago police take dangerous weapons off the street in weekend traffic stops, including a gun with a switch in street takeover

Warming Centers Open In Chicago Amid Winter Weather Advisory

More than 300 public facilities that serve as warm indoor spaces are also available during cold weather.