‘I did something wrong’: Chicago man arrested by ICE asks forgiveness, victim’s mother supports...
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents led Sai Pavuluri out of his Northwest Side home in handcuffs, he turned to look at the camera crew recording his arrest. He wore shorts and a T-shirt. His face offered no discernible expression. Several feet away, Dr. Phil...
Man charged with shooting another driver on Stevenson Expressway
CHICAGO — A Chicago man is charged with shooting another driver as they traveled on the Stevenson Expressway nearly a year ago, according to the Illinois State Police. Steve Turner, 30, was released from custody on Wednesday after Judge David Kelly rejected the state’s...
Cook County state’s attorney to push for prison sentences in machine-gun cases
Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke has directed prosecutors to seek prison sentences in every felony case involving machine gun-type weapons, according to a new policy circulated to staff on Thursday. The order is the latest move by the new prosecutor as she...
1st victim of South Shore triple shooting identified by officials
Officials have identified one of the three women shot in an alley on the city's South Side earlier this week. The shooting happened just before 5 a.m. on Tuesday in an alley near 78th and Oglesby in the South Shore neighborhood. Surveillance video captured the frantic moments...
Sanctuary cities now under investigation
Four sanctuary cities are under federal investigation for their immigration policies, including Denver, Chicago, New York City and Boston.
Oak Park pharmacy that serves dogs along with people to close for good
OAK PARK, Ill. (CBS) -- An independently-owned pharmacy in Oak Park will soon be closing its doors — but the owner wants to take care of his employees and customers, some of whom are four-legged, before the lights are turned out for good. Segreti Pharmacy has held court for...
Illinois Mayor Gets In Community Brawl, Wig Goes Flying In Wild Footage
If there was a competition for 'Worst Mayor Award' Tiffany Henyard would definitely be in the running for a podium position. In yet another amazing turn of events, the Illinois mayor has managed to get involved in a brawl at a community meeting, sending her wig flying. Videos...
Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke requests commutation, reducing prison sentence
Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke, who was convicted in a federal bribery case, has requested his sentence be commuted. If his petition is granted, that would allow him to be released from prison sooner. Once considered Chicago's most powerful alderman, Burke was found guilty of 13...
Chicago’s Violent Crime Surges While Arrests Decline
CHICAGO, IL – Violent crime in Chicago remained a pressing concern in 2024, with 28,443 incidents reported throughout the year. While overall violent crime numbers were slightly lower than in 2023, cases of aggravated assault soared to a level not seen in two decades, according...
Stolen luxury car recovered after owner’s social media post
A luxury vehicle stolen from a community parking lot was recovered after the owner used social media to help locate it, police said. The 2018 Alfa Romeo Q4 was reported stolen from a handicapped parking spot in a lot in the 8500 block of 101st Terrace on Jan. 13. The owner had...