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Life in prison for man who killed Chicago boy during attack on pregnant mom

Crosetti Brand was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins, who was killed while trying to protect his pregnant mother outside their Edgewater home.

American journalist Alec Luhn found safe after going missing during solo hike in Norway

Alec Luhn's wife told CBS News he has a leg injury but is in good condition after going missing during a hike on a Norwegian glacier.

Senator demands answers from FAA on airplane evacuation safety

The FAA is currently investigating after an American Airlines flight from Denver to Miami experienced a landing gear issue during takeoff last month.

Deadly crash involving 3 semi trucks shuts down part of I-65

According to Indiana State Police, one of the trailers involved in the crash was carrying peat moss and caught fire after the crash.

1 dead, 3 injured in overnight shootings on Chicago's South Side

Two teens were among the victims of the two overnight shootings in Chicago.

Chef Curtis Duffy tells story of his trauma, triumphs in memoir

For the first time, Duffy is telling his story in his own words — from a traumatic childhood to the top of the culinary world.

16 Chicago public schools to receive funding for community partnerships

A sustainable community school is a school with an emphasis on wraparound services and community partnerships.

More arrests, fewer ambulance transports from Lollapalooza this year

A festival spokesperson said attendance numbers for Lollapalooza for 2025 were about the same as those for 2024.

CPD, ATF, and other law agencies join together to stop gun crimes

At the Crime Gun Intelligence Center, or CGIC, investigators examine every piece of evidence in detail.

2 federal immigration judges abruptly fired by Trump administration speak out

Both immigration judges say they were notified by email that they'd been fired, effective immediately, and were given no explanation for why.

Fire rips through roof of Beggars Pizza location in Blue Island

The fire broke out at the Beggars Pizza location at 12700 S. Kedzie Ave.

Alderman, neighbors stop trespassers from stripping abandoned building in Chatham

Neighbors in Chatham caught people inside the former restaurant, tearing it apart, apparently wanting to sell the metal.

2 killed following house party in Harvey, Illinois, ID'd

On Saturday, around 8:03 p.m., Harvey police officers responded to a mass shooting at a house party in the 14400 block of Des Plaines Street.

Crews continue search for missing woman last seen in Naperville, Illinois

Olasinmibo Abosede was reported missing from Naperville. She was last seen on July 30 near Sudbury and Whitehall.