Chicago man charged in fatal shooting in Austin neighborhood

CBS Chicago (News) 6/30 12:25P Jeramie Bizzle

A man was charged with allegedly shooting another man to death in the Austin neighborhood last month. Jaden Pointer, 19, was arrested on Friday in the 1000 block of North Mason Avenue. He was charged with three felony counts of first-degree...

3 shot in Berwyn, Illinois after someone opens fire outside Junior's Bar & Grille

CBS Chicago (News) 6/30 12:19P Shardaa Gray

Three people were injured after shots were fired into a bar and grill in Berwyn, Illinois, early Saturday morning. Berwyn police said that between 1:30 a.m. and 1:45 a.m. Saturday, the suspect got into an argument with someone at Junior's Bar &...

Neighbor says Chicago lifeguard charged with shooting 2 teens, killing 1, also shot 2 her dogs in...

CBS Chicago (News) 6/30 12:13P Dave Savini

A Chicago Park District lifeguard charged in a shooting that killed one teenage boy and wounded another in Douglass Park last week has been tied to a shooting in the past, CBS News Chicago has...

Balloon release, prayer ceremony for victims of deadly West Side fire to be held Monday evening

CBS Chicago (News) 6/30 12:11P Asal Rezaei

A balloon release and prayer ceremony will take place Monday evening at the scene of last week's fatal fire in the Austin neighborhood . The fire, believed to have been set intentionally, claimed the lives of four people, including a pregnant...

New Illinois laws, taxes starting July 1 include single use plastic restrictions, tipped minimum...

CBS Chicago (News) 6/30 12:10P Sara Tenenbaum

Several new Illinois laws and tax increases take effect on July 1, 2025, including new rules for single-use plastics, a tipped minimum wage increase, and taxes on sports bets, vaping and gas. There are also new taxes and new rules for short-term...

Chicago lifeguard charged in shooting of 2 teens tied to 2023 shooting of dogs

CBS Chicago (News) 6/30 12:08P CBS Chicago

Charles Leto is charged in the shooting this past Thursday evening that killed 15-year-old Marjay Dotson and seriously wounded 14-year-old Jeremy Herred in Douglass Park. As Dave Savini reports, a neighbor says Leto also shot her two dogs,...

Downtown Chicago streets closing for NASCAR Street Race

CBS Chicago (News) 6/30 11:44A CBS Chicago

Another round of road closures commences this week ahead of the race. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.

New study shows older adults who had COVID experienced faster cognitive decline

CBS Chicago (News) 6/30 11:38A CBS Chicago

The study by the Chicago-based JAMA Network said COVID patients who had less severe cases did not see an impact.

Woman sexually assaulted by 2 men in Lakeview, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 6/30 11:03A Jasmine Minor

A 26-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in Lakeview Sunday night, Chicago police said.

4 new speed cameras across Chicago now issuing tickets for drivers

ABC Chicago 6/30 11:03A WLS

Four new speed cameras are scheduled to begin enforcement around the City of Chicago Monday.

19-year-old charged in deadly shooting in Austin, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 6/30 11:03A WLS

A 19-year-old has been charged in the deadly shooting of a 35-year-old man in Austin, Chicago police said.

Some Lake Michigan, inland beaches in Northern Illinois closed due to E. coli

CBS Chicago (News) 6/30 10:28A Adam Harrington

It's summer in the city, backs of Chicagoans' necks are getting dirty and gritty, and what better remedy is there than a dip in Lake Michigan at a local beach? But at some Lake Michigan beaches in Cook and Lake counties and some beaches at inland...

Name of newest Shedd Aquarium sea otter revealed

CBS Chicago (News) 6/30 8:56A Sara Tenenbaum

Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has revealed the name of its newest sea otter. Ladies and gentlemen meet: Jade. Her new name honors Jade Cove, a popular diving spot just south of Monterey in California. Formerly known as Otter 937, Jade came to the Shedd...

Man shot during argument in Grand Crossing neighborhood, police say

CBS Chicago (News) 6/30 7:38A Jeramie Bizzle

A 30-year-old man was taken to the hospital Monday morning after being shot during an argument on the city's South Side. It happened just before 11 a.m. in the 1100 block of East 79th Street in the Grand Crossing neighborhood. Chicago police said...

Hot, with showers and storms for Chicago

CBS Chicago (News) 6/30 6:48A CBS Chicago

Any storms will wind down tonight, with clearing clouds behind the passing cold front.