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Judge denies pretrial release of a man charged with killing a Chicago police officer
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge denied pretrial release of a 22-year-old man charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an off-duty Chicago police officer during a court appearance Friday. Xavier L. Tate Jr. is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking and possession of a stolen firearm in...
Person shot, critically hurt in Wendy's parking lot in Chicago Lawn
CHICAGO (CBS) – A man was hospitalized after being shot in a Wendy's parking lot in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood Friday afternoon. It happened just before 1 p.m. in the 7000 block of South Western Avenue. Chicago police said the 21-year-old victim suffered gunshot wounds to the leg and chest by an unknown person. A witness said a friend took the victim to Holy Cross Hospital. Police said he was then taken by ambulance to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition. It is unknown whether the victim is an employee of the restaurant. No arrests were made. Area detectives were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. This is the second shooting involving the restaurant chain in a month. An employee was shot at another Wendy's location nearly two miles away in the West Chatham neighborhood. The 20-year-old woman was shot in the arm following an argument over a DoorDash order, according to the victim's mother. She was expected to recover from her physical injuries.The suspect in that shooting was charged on Thursday with aggravated battery and unlawful use of a weapon.
How to keep cicadas out of your home
CHICAGO — It’s cicada season — and the last thing you want is to have one of those little critters in your house. Mr. Fix It shares tips and necessities to keep them out. Screen repair tape If you have a broken screen door that you can’t get into the shop to fix, you can […]
3 Illinois Lottery players win $1M on scratch-off tickets, including 2 in Chicago
CHICAGO — Three people in Illinois have won $1 million on scratch-off lottery tickets, including two in Chicago. One of the winning “$10 Million Instant Ticket” was purchased in Jacksonville, Illinois, and the other two in Chicago. The tickets were sold at: RETAILER ADDRESS Party House 1818 W. Morton Ave.Jacksonville, IL BP Gas Station 2107 […]
Father accused of killing 19-year-old son inside suburban forest preserve
PLAINFIELD, Ill. — A father was charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting his 19-year-old son to death inside a suburban forest preserve. Authorities received a 911 call at approximately 7:50 p.m. Monday regarding shots fired at the Lake Renwick Preserve in Plainfield. Will County deputies arrived at the scene and discovered a 19-year-old man […]
Which cicada broods are emerging where? Here's a map for Illinois
The historic 2024 cicada emergence will see two broods of cicadas emerging this spring, and while some sightings have already been reported, how can you know which brood you are seeing?. Cicadas have started emerging in the Chicago area and parts of Illinois already, but where you live will determine...
Former security guard Gregory Livingston found guilty of murdering man at Kroger gas station over loud music
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Former security guard Gregory Livingston, 57, has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2021 shooting death of a Chicago man at a Kroger gas station. Prosecutors say Livingston was employed by third-party security company Allied Universal when he shot and killed 48-year-old Alvin Motley...
When are cicadas coming to Chicago?
When periodical cicadas appear in Illinois this month, they will mostly be from one of two groups in a rare dual emergence — an event unseen since 1803. The southern half of Illinois will see the appearance of Brood XIX, also known as the Great Southern Brood, which emerges every 13 years. (In addition, some early arrivals from the Mississippi Valley Brood may emerge.) The upper half of the state — including Chicago and Peoria — will see Brood XIII, the Northern Illinois Brood, on a 17-year cycle.
79-year-old Missouri man arrested in connection to stabbing murder of woman almost 60 years ago
A 79-year-old Missouri man was arrested Monday in connection to the stabbing murder of an 18-year-old Illinois woman in 1966, according to the Cook County State Attorney's office. Karen Snider was found dead at her home in Calumet City by her husband on Nov. 12 1966. She had around 125...
Chicago Hospital Ordered to Pay $23M for Birth-Related Brain Damage After Jury Finds Negligence
A Cook County jury has ordered Advocate Trinity Hospital to shell out a hefty $23 million in damages to the family of Na'Jai Johnson, a 7-year-old girl who suffers from brain damage and cerebral palsy, stemming from a botched delivery back in 2017. The lawsuit, which highlighted alleged medical negligence during the child's birth, concluded after a two-and-a-half-week trial, according to a statement by the child's legal team, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Person stabbed during argument at Chicago Blue Line station, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was hospitalized after being stabbed at a Blue Line station in the West Town neighborhood Thursday afternoon, according to Chicago police. The incident happened just before 5 p.m. at the Division station on the Blue Line, in the 1200 block of North Milwaukee Avenue.
Video shows suspects wanted for robbing at least 5 victims in Chicago in under 30 minutes
CHICAGO - New video released by police shows the suspects wanted for at least five armed robberies in Chicago. In each incident, the offenders arrived in a vehicle, exited and then displayed multiple firearms and robbed victims of their personal belongings, police said. In several of the incidents, the victims...
Chicago and Cook County make preparations for cicada invasion
CHICAGO (CBS) — The cicadas will be coming any day now.CBS 2 has been reporting about their arrival for months. We're set to see billions of the creepy crawly creatures, and communities are preparing for them.Greenspace within the city—it's beautiful, right? Drexel Boulevard in the Kenwood neighborhood is a historic boulevard that has been undisturbed for the last 17 years. It's also prime cicada land, and every department is gearing up to respond to it.Honey locust trees stand majestically along the boulevard. But to John Lough, senior forester for the City of Chicago who has been with the city for 27 years,...
Chicago weather: Storms may impact your Saturday evening plans
CHICAGO - Clear skies are returning to Chicagoland, but the relief is only temporary. Friday night will be mostly clear and cool with temperatures around 50 degrees. However, it'll be a different story on Saturday. The day will start with sunshine, but we could see some late-day storms firing up in the late afternoon/early evening.
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