Where To Pick Pumpkins Near The South Side This Fall

Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near the South Side.

Teen Found In Iowa, Charged In July Slaying Of South Side Mail Carrier

Chicago police and U.S. Marshals arrested a 15-year-old boy in Cedar Rapids and charged in the shooting death of Octavia Redmond, 48.

3 Men Taken To Hospital After Being Shot Inside Car In Roseland

Just before 10 p.m., three men were inside a car, in the 9300 block of South Stewart Avenue, when shots were fired.

Child, 2, Shot Inside Chicago Lawn Home Saturday: PD

First responders took the girl to a hospital and recovered a gun at the scene, per police. Suspect information was not immediately released.

Turn A Gun In Saturday At CPD Gun Buyback At St. Sabina Church

The no-questions asked gun buyback takes place Sept. 28. Community members will receive a $100 gift card for each gun turned in.

8 People Hurt When Transport Van Hits Pole On Chicago's South Side

The van slammed into the pole while headed north on Cottage Grove Avenue at 98th Street.

3 People Shot While Sitting At Red Light On Chicago's South Side

Three people were shot in their cars while sitting at a red light in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood Thursday night.

Southwest Side Chicago Residents Want Old Armory Turned Into Police Station, But City Says It Can't Happen

Seven years after a National Guard armory closed on the city's Southwest Side, a debate is raging over what should happen to the building.

Woman Found Shot To Death On Chicago's Near South Side, Police Say

The victim died at the scene. Her age was not released.

4-Year-Old Riley Batts From Englewood Found Safe: Cops

Riley Batts, 4, who has been missing from Englewood since Monday has been found safe, Chicago police said.

Chicago School Placed On Soft Lockdown After Adult Community Member Is Found Dead

An elementary school in the Bridgeport neighborhood was placed on lockdown Monday, said Carrie Cole, principal of Minnie Miñoso Academy.

Shooting In Chicago's Streeterville District Leaves Man Seriously Wounded

The victim was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in serious condition, police said.

Man Killed When Bullet Enters Home From Sidewalk On Chicago's South Side

The man was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the torso, and died there, police said.

Teen Shot During Robbery Outside Chicago Southwest Side Gas Station, Police Say

Chicago police said the 19-year-old was leaving the gas station when two unknown males approached and announced a robbery.

Thieves Carjack Woman, Crash Car On Chicago's South Side, Police Say

The offenders entered and attempted to leave the scene but struck a post. The two got out and left the scene on foot.

Cook County Offers Free Cancer Screenings To Residents

The new program was devised by Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry (3rd,), a prostate cancer survivor.

25th Anniversary Of Chicago's Englewood Jazz Fest Is Saturday

A slew of outstanding homegrown musical talent take the stage this weekend for the silver anniversary of the Englewood Jazz Festival.

Man Found Shot To Death On Chicago's Southwest Side

The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Woman Shot While Inside Car On Chicago's South Side, Police Say

Chicago police said the woman was inside a car at the intersection when she was shot in the back by an unknown person.

2 Houses Damaged By Fire On Chicago's Far South Side

The fire broke out in the 300 block of West 108th Place.

Midnight Terror Haunted House celebrates 10th anniversary

POPULAR OAK LAWN HAUNT SLASHES PRICES, GEARS UP FOR SCARIEST SEASON YET

Two Armed Robberies Reported 15 Minutes Apart On Chicago's Southwest Side

The offenders first took property from the victims and then followed the man and woman inside the house.

Two Home Invasions Reported 15 Minutes Apart On Chicago's Southwest Side

A 17-year-old boy was getting out of his car when two men with handguns got out of a black SUV and approached him.

2 Rushed To Hospital After Boat Accident At Chicago's Playpen

Two people were rushed to the hospital Wednesday night after a boat hit a breakwall in the so-called Playpen near Navy Pier.

Chicago Seniors Feel Unsafe After Bullets Come Through Windows

"I was laying on my couch asleep, and all of a sudden, a bullet came through my window," Thelma Gates said.

Chicago Area Food Banks Hard At Work On Hunger Action Day

An army of volunteers was hard at work. Attention to detail is vital, and the mission couldn't be more noble.

Woman, 28, Shot While Driving On Chicago's Far South Side

She was struck multiple times in the left side of her body and was taken to Christ Hospital in critical condition.

Chicago Teens Get REAL IDs To Preregister To Vote

"I want to be able to preregister to vote tomorrow. And I'd like my voice to be heard," said senior Aiden Lott.

Chicago City Council Hosts Hearing On Missing Women of Color

These organizations are now calling for creating an "ebony alert" that would notify residents when young Black women go missing.

South Side McDonalds Targeted In 3 Parking Lot Robberies, CPD Warns

A trio of parking lot robberies were carried out by masked gunmen at an Englewood McDonalds, Chicago police warn.

Nearly A Dozen People Robbed At Gunpoint On Chicago's Southwest Side

The offenders went through the victims' pockets and demanded property.

Person In Custody After SWAT Situation On Chicago's South Side

The victim was listed in critical condition with gunshot wounds to his body.

Grieving Chicago Mother Can't Understand Why Robbers Shot, Killed Her Daughter

The grieving mother wants to know why the robber shot her daughter even after she complied.

Chicago Charter School Network Introduces High-Tech Visitor ID, Weapons Detection Systems

CBS News Chicago stopped by to see the security systems in action.

"Tomorrow, Tomorrow, And Tomorrow" Is The 2024 "One Book One Chicago" Selection

The Chicago Public Library invites the public to add one more novel to fall reading lists for the "One Book One Chicago" program.

CPD Plans Weekend DUI Saturation Patrol In Chicago Lawn 8th District

Chicago police will be patrolling the Chicago Lawn 8th District for impaired drivers, seatbelt scofflaws and other violations Sept. 7-8.

Woman Shot, Killed While Fleeing From Gunmen On Chicago's South Side

Chicago police said the victim, 27, and another woman, 30, were sitting inside a car when two unknown armed males approached.

Killer Richard Speck Is Shown Confessing, Having A Ball On Video In 1996 CBS Chicago Reports

This tape sparked outrage among lawmakers in Springfield who demanded change in the state prison system.

Three People Shot During Gathering On Chicago's South Side

A 31-year-old woman and two men, 34 and 40 years old, were shot by another man.

Family Highlights Danger At Southeast Side Chicago Station

Grace Bentkowski, 22, was struck and killed in late July by a South Shore Line train at the Hegewisch station, at 13730 S. Brainard Ave.