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2 Illinois State Police cars crash during pursuit on West Side
CHICAGO (CBS)—Two Illinois State Police squad cars crashed overnight during a chase on the city's West Side.Illinois State Police said the troopers saw a black Ford Escape wanted for a carjacking on I-94 at 39th Street.State police chased the driver of that SUV on the Dan Ryan, Stevenson, and Eisenhower expressways and city streets.During the chase, the two state police cars crashed into two parked cars at Kostner and Lexington in Garfield Park. The troopers were not hurt.The Ford was last seen going eastbound on iI290 at Racine.No further information was available.
McDonald's adds new ‘Grandma McFlurry' onto menus for a limited time
Last year, it was the Grimace Shake. This year, it's a new McFlurry...or maybe, an older one?. The limited-edition treat, called the "Grandma McFlurry," hits McDonald's restaurants in Chicago and beyond May 21, a press release said. The dessert, according to the release, was created with the special lady in mind, saying the Chicago-based burger chain is a tried and true place to take grandchildren.
Illinois Gambler Wins $536K From $5 Bet At Four Winds Casinos’ Slot Machine
A gambler from Schaumburg, Illinois, won $536,614.25 on a $5 bet on April 28 while playing at Dollar Storm Wild Ninja slot machine at the Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, Michigan. The winner chose to remain anonymous. Illinois gambler joined other Four Winds Casinos’ winners. Four Winds...
Tracking the upcoming weather systems and potential severe weather
Powerful thunderstorms swept through the Gulf Coast area knocking out power to many locations Damaging thunderstorm gusts across the Lone Star state. NOTE: A thunderstorm is considered severe when wind speeds reach 58 mph or greater or hail size 1″ in diameter or greater. PERIOD EARLY NEXT WEEK, ESPECIALLY TUESDAY, WILL HAVE TO BE WATCHED […]
Chicago increases police patrols along lakefront amid beach safety concerns
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago city leaders say they are increasing police and safety patrols along the lakefront since crowds have flocked to the shoreline with the stunning weather. CBS 2 saw a few people turned away because they were trying to bring in alcohol. It's one result of the increased police presence as the city tries to prevent more significant problems. That includes incidents like one caught on video showing a group of men kicking and punching the back passenger window of an SUV. The driver ran into an 18-year-old woman as they tried to leave at North Avenue Beach. On Saturday, police...
Man dies after water rescue at South Side beach
CHICAGO — A man who was pulled from Lake Michigan at a beach on the city’s South Side on Saturday afternoon has died. According to Chicago police, just after 6 p.m., the CPD Marine Unit responded to reports of a person in the water at 31st Street Beach, in the 3100 block of South Lake […]
Saturday Forecast: Mostly clear & mild
Tonight: Mostly clear & mild. WNW 5-10 mph Low 61. Tomorrow: Increasing clouds & continued warm. NNW 5-10 mph High 81. Extended outlook calls for a chance of isolated showers/t’storms as soon as late Sunday evening. Isolated showers/t’storms continues into Monday with highs in the mid to low 80s and a bit muggy. Tuesday a […]
Kim Foxx is ‘the biggest pro-criminal advocate in the nation,’ alderman fumes as outgoing prosecutor plans to reject charges stemming from most traffic stops
CHICAGO — A Chicago alderman blasted Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx as “the biggest pro-criminal advocate in the nation” after Foxx revealed plans not to prosecute crimes based on evidence police discover during most traffic stops. Foxx said her office would refuse to file charges...
Chicago Officer Acquitted in 2021 Shooting Death of Girlfriend
A Chicago cop has walked away from a murder charge in the shooting death of his girlfriend and the mother of his child, Cook County jurors decreed on Friday. Pierre Tyler, 32, stood accused in the 2021 death of 29-year-old Andris Wofford, but after deliberation, the court found no grounds to convict him of first-degree murder. FOX32 Chicago reported the acquittal following an argument between Tyler and Wofford over the officer's marital status and allegations of him fathering children with another woman.
Man fatally struck on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on South Side
A man was fatally struck by a vehicle Friday night on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on the South Side. About 11:50 p.m., officers responded to a domestic incident in the 3900 block of South Lake Park Avenue and as officers arrived to the scene, a man who was part of the incident left, Chicago police said.
Person stabbed during argument at Ross Dress for Less store in the Loop
Chicago police on Saturday evening were searching for the suspect who stabbed someone during an argument at a Ross Dress for Less store in the Loop, authorities said. The stabbing was reported at around 2:56 p.m. at the Ross location, 26 E. Randolph St. According to Chicago police, a 26-year-old man got into an argument with someone he knew, who produced a knife. That person then stabbed him in the stomach and back before fleeing the scene.
After a 17-year wait, cicadas emerge a little early in Chicagoland: ‘It’s a milestone’
It’s official, Chicagoland. Periodical cicadas have arrived. The large insects, which last emerged in the area 17 years ago, have been spotted in droves in pockets of the city and suburbs. On certain streets on the Far Southwest Side Saturday, cicadas dotted the sidewalks and blanketed the trees. “It’s pretty exciting. It’s natural systems at their finest,” said Stephanie Adams, the plant ...
Man charged in connection to crash that killed Glenview teen was reportedly driving over 120 mph: CCSAO
A Northbrook man was allegedly driving over 120 mph when he crashed into a car, killing a 17-year-old Glenbrook student, according to officials. Taeyoung Kim, 21, from Northbrook, was arrested for causing a crash that killed a 17-year-old.
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