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Video from the scene showed two white cars and a black minivan – all wrecked.
This comes as South Shore Line crews continue work on repairing overhead wire damage at the Gary Metro Center station.
"Seeing how upset everybody was made me want to help."
Staff made the tough decision to close when the temperature dropped to keep everyone safe, even knowing loneliness can stress out some animals.
"Kids not having somewhere to go creates ripple effects for families, for communities."
Police said a cleaning crew was working in a sixth-floor business office at the UBS Tower, 1 N. Wacker Dr., when they found the 40-year-old woman dead.
It might have been a pretty sight, but residents said the problem was very dangerous.
Experts say weather events such as extreme cold spells also impact parts of the city differently.
Four of the five incidents were in the greater Chicago area, and three involved violations of the Move Over Law, also known as Scott's Law.
In each of the burglaries, the thieves got in by prying open the restaurant's patio doors, and then stole cash registers and cash.
A group of over 400 scientists have spent the last decade studying supernovae with unprecedented results about the expansion of space and the role of dark energy.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in "very critical" condition and was later confirmed dead on Wednesday.
Janet Jackson is bringing her "Together Again" tour to Chicago on June 19.
A woman who was brutally attacked on the CTA Red Line earlier this month has died.
Chicago Public Schools Safe Haven program is offering 11 sites for children in need of a safe place to go Tuesday.
Besides his appearances on stage and screen, Jones was famous for his deep, commanding voice, which he lent to Darth Vader, Mufasa in "The Lion King," and CNN.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a look at the extended forecast.
In a new video, she announced she is entering a new phase of recovery. In March, the princess revealed she had cancer. Middleton now plans to return to public life in the coming months.
Authorities in Kentucky vowed Monday to keep searching for a man suspected of wounding five people in a shooting on an interstate over the weekend. The manhunt for Joseph A. Couch, 32, stretched into a third day, forcing some schools to cancel classes in the rural area after a dozen vehicles were hit by gunfire Saturday.
As the City of Chicago faces a significant budget deficit for this and next fiscal year, the city announced on Monday that it is enacting a hiring freeze and "stringent limitations" on non-essential travel, and some overtime expenses.
A judge has ruled that three Libertarian candidates seeking U.S. House seats in Iowa will not appear on the ballot this November.
The ABC News-hosted debate is the first time Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will face off on the issues.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
At the University of Michigan game against Texas, fans were reminded of Sen. J.D. Vance's ties to its bitter rival, Ohio State University.
Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
A Chicago mom who asked to remain anonymous is one of the towing company's latest victims.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Doctors say it almost seems like positive test results will be the new normal at big events like the Democratic National Convention.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Health officials say two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus.
He's not the youngest or the smallest baby to ever stay, but his length of stay is rare.
The Cook County Department of Public Health rates the current risk level for getting the West Nile virus as high.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
The FTC is seeking to block the merger, arguing it would eliminate competition between the supermarket chains and would lead to even higher prices for shoppers.
It's hard to know exactly how many local residents stayed home—or even left the area. But the fact that some businesses saw such slow sales is a sign.
Sotheby's International Realty reported new owners closed on the house at 1932 N. Burling St. in Lincoln Park this week.
Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
The Grammy-winning musician's composition "Mas Que Nada" was one of the songs that helped popularize the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Besides his appearances on stage and screen, Jones was famous for his deep, commanding voice, which he lent to Darth Vader, Mufasa in "The Lion King," and CNN.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a look at the extended forecast.
In a new video, she announced she is entering a new phase of recovery. In March, the princess revealed she had cancer. Middleton now plans to return to public life in the coming months.
Authorities in Kentucky vowed Monday to keep searching for a man suspected of wounding five people in a shooting on an interstate over the weekend. The manhunt for Joseph A. Couch, 32, stretched into a third day, forcing some schools to cancel classes in the rural area after a dozen vehicles were hit by gunfire Saturday.
As the City of Chicago faces a significant budget deficit for this and next fiscal year, the city announced on Monday that it is enacting a hiring freeze and "stringent limitations" on non-essential travel, and some overtime expenses.
Police said each time, two men approached at least two people and forced them to the ground.
The city projects running at $222.9 million deficit this fiscal year and a $982 million shortfall in 2025.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
Much of Sunday's foot traffic came from an organized effort by the U.S. Palestinian Community Network.
Chicago Bears receiver Rome Odunze was having an MRI on Monday for a knee injury he suffered in his NFL debut on Sunday.
The ZeroEyes software, which uses AI to detect guns, has been in use at Navy Pier for nearly two years.
The transit agency said it is not releasing the exact locations where the technology is being used "for security reasons," but said Thursday that it targeted stations across its system.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
Chicago Bears receiver Rome Odunze was having an MRI on Monday for a knee injury he suffered in his NFL debut on Sunday.
Chicago won 10 of 13 games in late August, but had dropped four of five to the Pirates and Yankees during its homestand entering Sunday.
Chicago (33-111) had lost 14 of its last 15 games.
Williams, the No. 1 overall pick, finished 14 of 29 for 93 yards with a 55.7 passer rating.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
Police said each time, two men approached at least two people and forced them to the ground.
Authorities named Joseph Couch as the suspect in the shootings. He was still on the loose as of Sunday night.
The family is also begging the community to help find the person who ran from the scene.
A preliminary investigation determined the older boy stabbed his brother with a kitchen knife.
Gargiulo, the so-called "Hollywood Ripper," already is facing a death sentence in California for the murders of two women and the attempted murder of a third.