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Three years in, Cook County Sheriff's safety efforts on Magnificent Mile showing progress
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (407+ words) September 10, 2026 / 4:24 PM CDT / CBS Chicago A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working. A group of 40 to 50 sheriff's officers patrol the Mag Mile…...
What is the "Cat in the Hat" trend? Pennsylvania school district warns of "disturbing" viral posts.
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (215+ words) September 9, 2026 / 6:04 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh A social media trend involving artificial intelligence footage of Dr. Seuss' "The Cat in the Hat" is prompting warnings from school districts about safety. In response, law enforcement agencies and school districts across the country,…...
Philadelphia police commissioner calls Labor Day weekend teen takeovers in Center City "disturbing"
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (427+ words) September 8, 2026 / 5:28 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia After crowds of minors gathered at City Hall for two straight days on Labor Day weekend, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said he'll meet with partners to discuss a "comprehensive approach" to the meetups that…...
9 Midtown Sacramento businesses burglarized along J Street
1+ week, 2+ day ago (18+ words) CBS News 9 Midtown Sacramento businesses burglarized along J Street...
Chicago police issue alert on string of burglaries in Southport Corridor, Avondale, other areas
1+ week, 3+ day ago (421+ words) September 2, 2026 / 8:39 AM CDT / CBS Chicago Chicago police issued an alert this week after a string of smash-and-grab burglaries within an hour in several neighborhoods, most notably the Lakeview and Avondale communities. In each incident, the burglars smashed their way into…...
Man sentenced to 19 years for robbing two downtown Chicago banks in 2023
1+ week, 4+ day ago (309+ words) September 1, 2026 / 3:50 PM CDT / CBS Chicago A man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to robbing two downtown Chicago banks in less than a week in 2023. Jawad Hakeem, 51, of Waukegan, pleaded guilty in January to two…...
As police turn to surveillance technology, critics raise questions about privacy concerns
1+ week, 5+ day ago (443+ words) Updated on: August 31, 2026 / 6:18 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals. But critics say they sometimes go too far,…...
As police turn to surveillance technology to solve crimes, critics worry about privacy
1+ week, 5+ day ago (28+ words) CBS News As police turn to surveillance technology to solve crimes, critics worry about privacy...
A look at how NYPD search-and-rescue dog training
2+ week, 4+ day ago (35+ words) CBS News - The 5:33 | Legacy of the LIRR Massacre - On The Dot with David Schechter: Wildfires & Climate Change A look at how NYPD search-and-rescue dog training...
Woman arrested in McKeesport after nearly 3 years on the run, authorities say
3+ week, 1+ day ago (232+ words) August 21, 2026 / 11:26 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh A woman who had been wanted for nearly three years was arrested on Thursday in McKeesport, along with a second fugitive who was found inside the home, according to the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office. Detectives…...