Elyssa Kaufman is a journalist based in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on local news. She writes for CBS News and her work has also been featured on KESQ, News Channel 3, KPSP, KDFX, and Telemundo 15. Elyssa covers a range of topics including crime, accidents, weather, and local events in the Chicago area.
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Chicago, Illinois, United States (Local)
Elyssa's coverage is heavily focused on local breaking news and evolving stories in Chicago, with an emphasis on crime-related incidents. She also covers entertainment news to a lesser extent.
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By Elyssa Kaufman Updated on: April 24, 2024 / 5:11 AM CDT / CBS Chicago
The 33-year-old went to open his car door when he saw two people sitting inside.
By: Elyssa Kaufman, Darius Johnson
There were a total of eight victims in four separate, similar, incidents all just minutes apart.
Police said the fire was accidental and started in the basement.
By: Jackie Kostek, Elyssa Kaufman
CHICAGO (CBS) — CBS 2 is partnered with local high schools to support the United Way's April Food Day.
Police said the shooter may have run into a nearby home on 77th Street and South Shore Drive.
By Elyssa Kaufman Updated on: April 30, 2024 / 5:15 AM CDT / CBS Chicago
By: Elyssa Kaufman, Darius Johnson
Chicago police said the 20-year-old in custody is connected to 22-year-old Xavier Tate Jr., who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Officer Louis Huesca.
No arrests have been made.
Police Sgt. Benjamin McFalls said a 10-year-old was taken to a local hospital and later died.
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