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Back of the Yards man charged in 2017 rifle attack on two CPD officers
A Cook County judge on Saturday ordered detainment for a South Side man whom authorities claimed fled to Mexico after shooting two Chicago police officers in the Back of the Yards neighborhood in 2017. Edgar Barron, now 25, was arrested Thursday at his residence in the same neighborhood where authorities said he opened fire on two officers with a high-powered semi-automatic rifle. Barron faces ...
When is Thanksgiving 2024? It occurs on a later November date this year. Here's why
Thanksgiving, one of the major national holidays, is a time that involves a number of traditions: family gatherings, indulging in a large meal (usually turkey and sides; sometimes a DiGiorno Thanksgiving pizza), snagging Black Friday deals, or watching football and the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Every year, Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday in November, but this year the holiday occurs much later than in years past. Here's what to know about this year's Turkey...
Chicago woman goes all in with elaborate ‘The Bear' Halloween display
A North Side family is paying homage to "The Bear" -- the FX hit show about an acclaimed chef who returns home to take over his family's restaurant -- with an impeccable Halloween display. The display sits outside the home of NBC Chicago Content Producer Rich Moy, though he gives...
The last Chicago-area Chuck E. Cheese to boot the animatronic band embraces the future with trampolines, video screens and pizza
A newly remodeled Chuck E. Cheese restaurant opened this week in Gage Park on Chicago’s Southwest Side, promising all the arcade games, screaming kids and pizza-fueled mayhem that parents have come to know and endure. The missing ingredient? The iconic animatronic house band, a larger-than-life, rodent-led ensemble that has performed nightly at the family entertainment chain for decades, has ...
Enjoy the 80s While They Last – Chicago’s Cold Front Is Just Days Away
CHICAGO, IL — Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:17 AM CDT on October 20, 2024. Breezy, Warm Weather to Persist Through Monday Across Chicagoland. The National Weather Service Chicago predicts warm and dry conditions through Monday, with highs reaching the upper 70s to low 80s in some areas today and Monday.
Chicago turning to Green Alleys to reduce flooding from storms
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago has 1,900 miles of alleys, making it one of the top alley capitals in the world, but because many aren't connected to the sewer system, they're prone to flooding.The CBS News Chicago Climate Watch Team found a city project that's working to change that.They're called Green Alleys. While the brick surfaces look nice, the sustainability component is really about what's going on under the surface. "With climate change, and increasing frequency and intensity of storms, you want to have a solution for when these storm events happen to address the water; but also you want to...
Illinois’ most complained-about car insurance companies
When a driver crashed into Angela Crosby’s car, she assumed that insurance — either hers or the other driver’s — would pay for the $4,200 in damage to her car and cover the medical care for injuries that she and her passenger suffered. Crosby had a...
Chicago police officer who fatally shot man in Garfield Park faces dismissal
Over the objection of Chicago’s top cop, a police officer now faces dismissal for fatally shooting a man who was holding a handgun after a foot pursuit in Garfield Park last year. On April 15, 2023, Officer Fernando Ruiz fatally shot Reginald Clay Jr., 24, after a brief foot...
Chicago closes migrant shelters in Hyde Park and The Loop
CHICAGO (CBS) -- With the number of migrants living in shelters in Chicago continuing to drop, the city has closed two more shelters – in Hyde Park and the Loop.City officials confirmed Friday that migrant shelters at the Standard Social Club, at 320 S. Plymouth Ct., and at the Chicago Lake Shore Hotel, at 4900 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr., have been closed.All migrants who had been staying at those shelters were offered spots at other shelters.The closures come as the total population of migrants living in shelters dropped to below 5,000 this week, the first time the city's migrant...
Where Does Chicago Rank on 2024 Rudest Cities in America List?
CHICAGO - When you think of the rudest cities in America, some places might immediately spring to mind. According to a recent survey by Preply.com, a language learning platform, Miami, Florida, has claimed the top spot as the “rudest” city in the U.S. for 2024. This survey, which polled residents from 46 of the nation’s largest cities, reveals some surprising insights into public behavior across the country. Chicago Ranked 24th.
Man taken into custody after bank vandalized on Chicago's North Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — A bank was vandalized in Lincoln Park overnight in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Just after midnight, police said a witness reported seeing three people vandalizing a Citibank in the 2000 block of North Halsted Street. Officers found a broken window and red spray-painted words.The words "land back" were painted onto a window. Police said three people were seen running away, and officers took a 56-year-old man into custody. Police have not confirmed charges in this case. An investigation is underway.
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