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Death of Chicago Officer Luis Huesca to be considered ‘in line of duty,' police say
The death of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca will be considered "in the line of duty" after he was gunned down while on his way home from a shift over the weekend, police said Tuesday. "On what would have been his 31st birthday, we are mourning the loss of Officer...
Brief downpours, small hail among possible threats as storms move toward Chicago area
Brief downpours, high wind gusts, small hail and lightning strikes are among the threats and showers and storms move their way into the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The possible storms come on the heels of rainfall Tuesday morning in some of the area's southern...
Rain, thunderstorms in Chicago on Tuesday
CHICAGO (CBS)-- Rain and thunderstorms are on the way for the Chicago area on Tuesday. Highs will be in the 60s with gusty breezes. Rain develops to the south by midday and storms develop later in the day. There is a low potential for severe weather, but some could be strong with gusty wind and small hail. Colder air settles in, giving way to highs in the 40s for Wednesday. Temperatures rebound back to the 70s for the weekend. Storms are likely both Saturday and Sunday.
Woman convicted of killing, dismembering landlord at Arcadia Terrace rooming house
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A woman was convicted Monday night of killing and dismembering her landlord in a rooming house in the North Side's Arcadia Terrace neighborhood. Sandra Kolalou was convicted of one felony count of first-degree murder and concealing a homicidal death in the death of 69-year-old Frances Walker.The murder happened in a rooming house with five tenants at 5919 N. Washtenaw Ave., just north of Thorndale Avenue, in a quiet community of bungalows and two flats. Stephen Tyng Mather High School is just a couple of blocks west, while Green Briar Park, Wolfy's hot dogs, and other popular spots are located on Peterson...
Person in getaway car points gun at victim who chases thief
Someone stole a brick saw from the front yard of a residence on April 19 on the 900 block of North Elmwood Avenue. The individual then fled to a Subaru Hatchback that was waiting. The victim, a Chicago resident, ran after the individual. The driver of the Subaru pointed a firearm at the victim. The estimated loss is $500.
Arsonist started 3 South Side fires in 30 minutes, Chicago police say
Chicago police have issued a community alert regarding a series of arsons in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side. There were three fires within 30 minutes on Sunday night. Police said they were intentionally started.
14-year-old boy charged with double-shooting that left teen dead during ‘large group’ gathering in the South Loop
CHICAGO — A 14-year-old boy is charged with shooting two teenagers, killing one, during a large group gathering in the South Loop last month. Hundreds of people converged in the area of Roosevelt and Canal after 7 p.m. on March 2 in response to announcements circulated on social media.
Man arrested after pushing security guard down 2 flights of stairs at Chicago train station
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was arrested after police said he pushed a security guard down two flights of stairs at a CTA station early Monday morning.According to Chicago police, just before 2 a.m., the man tried to jump a turnstile, in the 500 block of North State Street when he pushed the 28-year-old private security guard down the stairs. The security guard was not injured.
‘Sounded very distraught’: Mother seeking help finding son last seen near Calumet River
CHICAGO — A mother is devastated and asking for more help to find her 24-year-old son — who was last seen near the Calumet River two weeks ago. Jovon “JB” Nelson, 24, was seen by a bridge worker near the Ewing Avenue Bridge on April 9, according to his mother Tangela Nelson. Nelson was staying […]
Rockford Walmart stabbing death lawsuit filed in Chicago. Here's why
The decision to file a civil lawsuit over the fatal stabbing of a Rockford Walmart employee in Cook County instead of Winnebago County probably came down to a number of factors, legal experts said. For starters, it's allowed under the state's venue law. Since the defendants — Walmart and and...
Chicago man with pending gun case murdered a 20-year-old, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — An 18-year-old Chicago man with a significant criminal history had a pending gun case when he shot and killed another man earlier this year, prosecutors say. Phillip Sherman, 18, is charged with the shooting death of Jeremiah Williams-Frett, 20, in the 8000 block of South Cottage Grove on January 31. Shortly after the shooting, Chicago police said someone shot Williams-Frett in the chest around 1:35 p.m. He died about an hour later.
Three Students Robbed Near Campus, Blue Light Near Incident Broken
Three students were robbed at gunpoint in two separate incidents on the afternoon of April 17 on and near the University’s campus. In one of the incidents, an emergency blue light box located nearby to be used to contact emergency services was inoperable and had been since at least September 2023.
A Disney World restaurant wins its first Michelin Star
CHICAGO — A Disney World restaurant has won its first Michelin Star and it’s not for a really good corndog or funnel cake. Magic Kingdom’s tasting-menu spot Victoria and Albert’s was given the culinary honor. It’s located in the Grand Floridian Resort. For more than...
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