Prosecutors: Suspect in baby killing told others about the crime
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Prosecutors said Tuesday the career criminal accused of killing a 6-month-old Chicago girl admitted to other people that he shot into the van where Jonylah Watkins was sitting on her father's lap in March.Before Koman Willis' bond hearing was postponed until June 6, Assistant State's Attorney Heather Kent said his cell phone and his girlfriend's minivan could be traced to the area at the time of the killing through phone records and surveillance video.She claimed there was at least one unidentified witness who stepped forward and said that Willis admitted to the March 11 shooting.According to court documents, Willis saw Jonathan Watkins, Jonylah's father.
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Prosecutors said Tuesday the career criminal accused of killing a 6-month-old Chicago girl admitted to other people that he shot into the van where Jonylah Watkins was sitting on her father's lap in March.Before Koman Willis' bond hearing was postponed until June 6, Assistant State's Attorney Heather Kent said his cell phone and his girlfriend's minivan could be traced to the area at the time of the killing through phone records and surveillance video.She claimed there was at least one unidentified witness who stepped forward and said that Willis admitted to the March 11 shooting.According to court documents, Willis saw Jonathan Watkins, Jonylah's father.
Man charged with killing six-month-old Chicago girl
(CNN) -- A career criminal has been charged in the March killing of a 6-month-old Chicago girl, the city's police superintendent said Monday at a news conference.Garry McCarthy said Koman Willis has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery in the death of Jonylah Watkins, whose death was held up nationally as a new low in Chicago's gun violence.Willis, 33, is a gang member with at least 38 prior arrests, McCarthy said.
(CNN) -- A career criminal has been charged in the March killing of a 6-month-old Chicago girl, the city's police superintendent said Monday at a news conference.Garry McCarthy said Koman Willis has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery in the death of Jonylah Watkins, whose death was held up nationally as a new low in Chicago's gun violence.Willis, 33, is a gang member with at least 38 prior arrests, McCarthy said.
Hundreds of flights canceled as record-setting rain hits Chicago
(CNN) -- Airlines canceled hundreds of flights at Chicago's airports Thursday as record-setting rains pelted the Windy City.More than 600 flights were canceled Thursday due to weather, the Chicago Department of Aviation said.In a 24-hour span, Chicago has been deluged with nearly 7 inches of rain, the National Weather Service reported early Thursday afternoon -- and it isn't over yet.
(CNN) -- Airlines canceled hundreds of flights at Chicago's airports Thursday as record-setting rains pelted the Windy City.More than 600 flights were canceled Thursday due to weather, the Chicago Department of Aviation said.In a 24-hour span, Chicago has been deluged with nearly 7 inches of rain, the National Weather Service reported early Thursday afternoon -- and it isn't over yet.
Chicago deluged with seven inches of rain in 24-hour period
(CNN) -- If the old mantra about April showers bringing May flowers holds true, Chicago could soon be awash in roses, azaleas and more, thanks to record-setting rain that's pounded the Windy City.In a 24-hour span, Chicago has been deluged with nearly 7 inches of rain, the National Weather Service reported early Thursday afternoon -- and it isn't over yet.
(CNN) -- If the old mantra about April showers bringing May flowers holds true, Chicago could soon be awash in roses, azaleas and more, thanks to record-setting rain that's pounded the Windy City.In a 24-hour span, Chicago has been deluged with nearly 7 inches of rain, the National Weather Service reported early Thursday afternoon -- and it isn't over yet.
Chicago to shutter dozens of schools to tackle $1 billion deficit
(CNN) -- Chicago school officials said Thursday that they plan to close dozens of schools in a bid to improve education and tackle a $1 billion deficit.The move will shutter 61 elementary school buildings, including 53 underutilized schools and one program.
(CNN) -- Chicago school officials said Thursday that they plan to close dozens of schools in a bid to improve education and tackle a $1 billion deficit.The move will shutter 61 elementary school buildings, including 53 underutilized schools and one program.
Chicago baby shot while dad changes diaper
(CNN) -- What kind of chance did little Jonylah Watkins of Chicago really have?When her mother was pregnant with her, the woman was shot in the leg, news reports say.And Monday, just six months into her life, looking up at her dad as he changed her diaper in a minivan, Jonylah was shot multiple times.
(CNN) -- What kind of chance did little Jonylah Watkins of Chicago really have?When her mother was pregnant with her, the woman was shot in the leg, news reports say.And Monday, just six months into her life, looking up at her dad as he changed her diaper in a minivan, Jonylah was shot multiple times.
Chicago sets snowfall record as mid-Atlantic braces
(CNN) -- A corridor of winter weather made its way across the Ohio Valley and upper Midwest on Tuesday, breaking a snowfall record in Chicago.O'Hare International Airport had 6 inches of snow by the afternoon, besting a 1999 record for the date by 2.2 inches.
(CNN) -- A corridor of winter weather made its way across the Ohio Valley and upper Midwest on Tuesday, breaking a snowfall record in Chicago.O'Hare International Airport had 6 inches of snow by the afternoon, besting a 1999 record for the date by 2.2 inches.
Barack Obama re-elected as president of the United States
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama rode a wave of broad support from minorities, women and moderates to win re-election Tuesday, November 6th -- defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney in Democratic strongholds and key battleground states.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama rode a wave of broad support from minorities, women and moderates to win re-election Tuesday, November 6th -- defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney in Democratic strongholds and key battleground states.
Pres. Obama in Chicago, doing satellite interviews on Election Day
CHICAGO -- President Barack Obama spent Election Day in Chicago.
CHICAGO -- President Barack Obama spent Election Day in Chicago.
With two months to go, Chicago ties 2011 total for homicides
CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago has reached a grim milestone city officials wanted to avoid but knew was coming.
CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago has reached a grim milestone city officials wanted to avoid but knew was coming.
Obama to host election night event at indoor venue in Chicago
(CNN) -- The Obama campaign plans to have its election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago barring a last minute change, a campaign source confirmed to CNN on Wednesday, October 17th.
(CNN) -- The Obama campaign plans to have its election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago barring a last minute change, a campaign source confirmed to CNN on Wednesday, October 17th.
Chicago schools reopen after vote to suspend strike
(CNN) -- As schools reopened Wednesday, September 19th -- the day after teachers union representatives voted to suspend their eight-day strike -- union leaders, city officials and even students could all claim a few wins and admit a few losses after a bruising battle that had both sides hurling insults like pro wrestlers.
(CNN) -- As schools reopened Wednesday, September 19th -- the day after teachers union representatives voted to suspend their eight-day strike -- union leaders, city officials and even students could all claim a few wins and admit a few losses after a bruising battle that had both sides hurling insults like pro wrestlers.
Judge to consider city's request to end teachers' strike Wednesday
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Chicago public schoolchildren will spend a seventh day out of classes Tuesday as their striking teachers weigh a tentative proposal to end their walkout.
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Chicago public schoolchildren will spend a seventh day out of classes Tuesday as their striking teachers weigh a tentative proposal to end their walkout.
Chicago teachers rally as both sides consider deal
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Supporters of the Chicago Teachers Union rallied Saturday on the sixth day of a strike that has shut down the city's schools, even as a deal with the school board was in the works.
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Supporters of the Chicago Teachers Union rallied Saturday on the sixth day of a strike that has shut down the city's schools, even as a deal with the school board was in the works.
Feds: Chicago-area man charged over attempted terrorist attack
CHICAGO (CNN) -- The FBI said Saturday it has arrested an 18-year-old American man who allegedly tried to blow up a car bomb in front of a downtown Chicago bar.
CHICAGO (CNN) -- The FBI said Saturday it has arrested an 18-year-old American man who allegedly tried to blow up a car bomb in front of a downtown Chicago bar.
Some Milwaukee teachers stand in solidarity with striking Chicago teachers
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, September 12th was Day Three in the standoff between Chicago's school board and its striking teachers.
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, September 12th was Day Three in the standoff between Chicago's school board and its striking teachers.
No formal negotiations on Day 3 of Chicago teachers strike
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Negotiators in the Chicago teachers strike failed to engage in contract talks on Wednesday, a spokeswoman for the school board said in an e-mail.
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Negotiators in the Chicago teachers strike failed to engage in contract talks on Wednesday, a spokeswoman for the school board said in an e-mail.
Murder trial of Drew Peterson now underway
(CNN) -- Attorneys for Drew Peterson, a former Chicago-area police officer accused of murdering his third wife, argued during opening statements Tuesday, July 31st that their client spent his entire career protecting the public and that murder accusations are groundless.
(CNN) -- Attorneys for Drew Peterson, a former Chicago-area police officer accused of murdering his third wife, argued during opening statements Tuesday, July 31st that their client spent his entire career protecting the public and that murder accusations are groundless.
CO shooting victim, UW-Whitewater grad Larimer's body in Chicago
CHICAGO -- The body of 27-year-old John Larimer, a Navy officer and UW-Whitewater graduate killed in the Colorado movie massacre returned home to Illinois Thursday, July 26th.
CHICAGO -- The body of 27-year-old John Larimer, a Navy officer and UW-Whitewater graduate killed in the Colorado movie massacre returned home to Illinois Thursday, July 26th.
Gov. Walker takes softer tone while speaking in Chicago Monday
CHICAGO -- Three weeks after winning a recall election in Wisconsin, Gov.
CHICAGO -- Three weeks after winning a recall election in Wisconsin, Gov.