Jacob Sarracino

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Jacob Sarracino

Search on for robbers behind home invasion in Oak Lawn, Illinois Police on the southwest Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn were searching for two robbers, who invaded a man's home and robbed him at gunpoint in broad daylight Wednesday. Just after 2 p.m., Oak Lawn police were called for a home invasion near 90th Street and Sproat Avenue. A homeowner told police two masked people broke in through his back door, and he confronted them.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Jacob Sarracino

Thousands came out Wednesday evening to honor the four girls killed when a car plowed through an after-school camp building in downstate Chatham, Illinois, earlier this week. Friends, family, and supporters filled the stands for the student-organized vigil at Glenwood High School in Chatham, in central Illinois just south of Springfield. State police were called to YNOT Outdoors Summer and After School camp at about 3:20 p.m. Monday when a car crashed into the east side of the building.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Jacob Sarracino

A sweet tradition is carrying on the memory of 3-year-old boy who was shot and killed in 2020, while also helping other young victims of gun violence. Kids and volunteers gathered at the Rauner Family YMCA on Saturday for the 5th annual "McDonald's with Mekhi."Mekhi James was shot and killed in June 2020 while riding home with his stepfather to enjoy a Happy Meal. Every year since, on his birthday, his family buys Happy Meals to share with other children in his memory.

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Jacob Sarracino

A Chicago Police officer left their service weapon in a restroom at the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse on Thursday, CBS News Chicago has learned. The Cook County Sheriff's office reported that shortly after 10 a.m., its deputies found a gun in a women's bathroom on the sixth floor of the courthouse. Sheriff's deputies took the weapon, quickly identified the officer it belonged to — who was still in the courthouse — and gave the gun back.

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Harrington |Jacob Sarracino

An Indiana woman continues to recover as part of her incredible story of survival, having spent six days trapped in her crumpled car following a wreck. A photo released Thursday shows Brieonna Cassell, 41, in her hospital bed, with a friend at her side. She is bruised and bandageed up, but appears to be in good spirits. Cassell's mother, Kim Brown, said her daughter was set to have surgery Thursday – as there was some concern with the healing of her legs.