Vehicle Reportedly Taken In A Carjacking Crashes Into South Chicago Restaurant

According to the CTA, No. 30 South Chicago buses are temporarily rerouted as a result of the street closures in the area of the crash.

Man Found Unresponsive With Gunshot Wounds Near Train Tracks On Chicago's Far South Side

According to Chicago police, a 37-year-old man was found unresponsive in the 2000 block of East 103rd Street just after 3:20 a.m.

Defendant Found Guilty In Murder Of Chicago Police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso

The jurors reached their verdict at 4:42 p.m., after about an hour and a half of deliberating. Montano's trial took six days.

South Side Woman Accused Of Drowning 1-Year-Old Boy In Lake Michigan To Appear For Detention Hearing

A South Side woman charged in the drowning death of a 1-year-old boy near South Shore Beach is set for a court hearing Monday afternoon.

Multiple People Displaced After Apartment Building Fire On Chicago's South Side

A woman who lives in the building told CBS News Chicago she managed to escape, thanks to a neighbor's warning.

Chicago Family Goes Viral Giving Pope Leo XIV "Da Pope" T-Shirt At Mass In Italy

The viral moment even made it onto a post from Pope Leo XIV's official Instagram.

Leo High School Boys' Choir Celebrated At Chicago City Council Meeting After "America's Got Talent" Performance

The choir's rise to fame began after a video of them singing was posted to social media by CBS News's Audrina Sinclair last February.

Partner On Force Testifies In Trial Of Man Accused Of Killing CPD Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso

Other officers who knew Vásquez Lasso and responded the day of the murder also took the stand Tuesday.

Developer Wants To Demolish Ford City Mall, Proposes Massive Redevelopment As Industrial Park

A warehouse developer has pitched a $150 million plan to demolish the beleaguered Ford City Mall and redevelop it as an industrial park.

17-Year-Old Girl Shot In Both Legs While Walking On Chicago's South Side

Police said the 17-year-old girl was hit in both legs and was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital. She was listed in good condition.

Trial Underway For Steven Montano, Charged With Murder Of CPD Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso​

Montano sat in court Tuesday wearing a blue button-down shirt and tie. At times he looked and smiled at a row of supporters.

Jury Picked For Trial Of Man Charged With Shooting, Killing Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso

Defendant Steven Montano jumped out of a window and ran back toward the alley to get away from responding officers, prosecutors said.

Family Mounts Desperate Search For Missing, Endangered South Side Woman Who May Be In Need Of Medication

The family of Felicia Bates, 49, say she has not been heard from since July 2. She told family members she was headed to Nicholas Park.

2 Men Wounded In Shooting In Chicago's South Shore Neighborhood

The 37-year-old man was shot once in the abdomen and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.

3 Arrested After Brawl With K9 Security Team At CTA Station On South Side Of Chicago

Three people were arrested after a wild brawl Monday evening with a K9 security team on a CTA Red Line platform on the South Side.

17-Year-Old Girl Struck By Gunfire Inside House On Chicago's South Side

The teen was struck in the thigh and was taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital in fair condition.

City Has Hired Over 28,000 Young People Through 2025 One Summer Chicago Program

For many of the young hires, this is their first job, and they're making an impact on the city.

9 Hospitalized After Crash Involving Cars, Pace Bus On Chicago's Far South Side

The crash happened at 7:26 p.m. at Halsted and Vermont streets. Chicago police said the crash involved four vehicles.

Fireworks Blamed For Fire That Destroyed 1 Garage, Damaged Others In Chicago's Bridgeport Neighborhood

A barrage of fireworks lit up Bridgeport on the 4th of July this past Friday. The celebrations kept people like Helen Geers awake.

Chatham's Tree-A-Palooza Moved To Sept. 13 At Mahalia Jackson Court

The date for the Greater Chatham Initiative's Tree-A-Palooza has been moved to Saturday, Sept. 13, at Mahalia Jackson Court.

$10K Reward Offered For Information In Fatal Shooting Of Teen Girl In Chatham

Meeyah Smith was shot in the throat and was pronounced dead. The man suffered a gunshot wound to the right thigh and is in good condition.

Man Critically Injured In Shooting On CTA Red Line Train

Just before 4:30 a.m., CTA officials said a 29-year-old man got into a fight with another man in the 1100 block of South State Street.

Man Shot In Drive-By Shooting On Chicago's South Side Identified

A man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's West Chatham neighborhood on Tuesday night.

Body Recovered From Lake Michigan Near 63rd Street Beach, Police Say

The victim, only described as a man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity was not released.

Burglars Steal ATMs From 3 Businesses On Chicago's South Side

Investigators said the burglars used a crowbar to break the glass front doors in each incident. Once inside, they stole the ATMs.

Chicago Police Officer Fires Shot During Chase On Chicago's South Side

Around 10:30 p.m., police said officers tried to break up a large crowd in a park in the 4300 block of South Champlain Avenue.

15-Year-Old Shot While Walking On Chicago's South Side

The teen was hit in the thigh and taken to Stronger Hospital, where he is listed in serious condition, Chicago police said.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Bishop Ford Freeway

State police said the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver has not been identified.

2 Killed, 19 Hurt In Chicago Weekend Shootings, Police Say

In the first shooting of the weekend, a 36-year-old man was on the sidewalk in the 400 block of North Wells Street shortly after 7 p.m.

Chicago Man Charged In November 2023 Deadly Shooting Of 3 Men In Ashburn Neighborhood

Police said that on November 10, 2023, shortly before 4:30 p.m., the victims were inside a vehicle when they were shot.

Chicago Police Investigating At Least 7 Separate Shootings Overnight

So far, no arrests have been made.

Former CEO Of Chicago's Loretto Hospital Accused Of Nearly $300 Million Via COVID Testing Scheme

In November 2024, Ahmed was also among three people indicted on charges of scheming to embezzle more than $15 million from Loretto Hospital.

Chicago Man Who Served Over 30 Years For A Murder He Didn't Commit Finds New Life In Theatre

A man who served more than three decades in prison for a crime he did not commit finally feels vindicated and validated.

17-Year-Old Shot During Fight Near Chicago's 31st Street Beach

Chicago police said the 17-year-old boy was outside when a fight broke out between multiple people, during which shots were fired.

Mother's Death Ruled A Suicide, Autopsy Results Pending For Young Son After Both Found Dead In Ashburn

Kendrea Richardson, 25, and her son, Ellis Washington, 1, were the focus of a death investigation after both were found deceased in Ashburn.

Mother And 1-Year-Old Son Found Dead At Ashburn Residence, Death Investigation Underway

Chicago Police are conducting a death investigation after a 25-year-old mother and her1-year-old son were found dead at a South Side home.

Swing for a Cause at St. Coletta’s 36th Annual Kennedy Golf Outing

Tee off August 18 to support individuals with developmental disabilities

Hadiya Pendleton's Parents Hold Annual "Party 4 Peace" Honoring Slain Honor Student

For the past 12 years, her parents have held an annual "Party 4 Peace" on the South Side.

Man Killed, Another Hurt After Being Shot While Leaving Business In Back Of The Yards

It happened shortly after 8 p.m. in the 5400 block of South Damen Avenue.

Man Fatally Stabbed By Group On Chicago's Southwest Side

The 23-year-old was pronounced dead on the scene. The victim's identity is unknown at this time.