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9-1-1 Probe Follows Drowning Death Of Elderly Motorist
The question: Did the dispatcher do enough to try to save the man's life? CBS 2's Chris Martinez reports.
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The question: Did the dispatcher do enough to try to save the man's life? CBS 2's Chris Martinez reports.
An elderly man has died, after crashing his SUV into a retention pond in northwest suburban Arlington Heights, and spending up to 40 minutes underwater Thursday morning.
An Arlington Heights man was killed in a four-vehicle crash early Wednesday on Interstate 55 near southwest suburban Channahon.
Dunton Avenue in Arlington Heights was awash in red, white, and blue; as families lined the street to cheer veterans, bands, and – sometimes – politicians marching in the village's parade.
A 26-year-old Arlington Heights man is being held on $100,000 bond, charged with the domestic battery of his girlfriend and forcefully preventing her from leaving the northwest suburban home.
A middle-aged Park Ridge man was convicted Tuesday of murdering his mother by throwing her over a railing and down stairs after the pair argued over family assets.
Wayne Weinke Jr. admits he called his elderly, cancer stricken mother a "f------ b----" during a heating argument over the family's assets. But despite the friction, Wayne Weinke remains adamant that he did not throw his mother over a railing, leading to injuries that contributed to her death seven years ago.
After 2nd graders from Riley Elementary in Arlington Heights recited facts about the history of immigration in the U.S., some 7th graders took the stage at London Middle School in Wheeling to outline their proposals before their peers and politicians.
A high-profile endorsement is drawing attention to the mayoral race in Arlington Heights.
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A woman was killed and two firefighters and two police officers were injured in a blaze Thursday morning in Arlington Heights.
Imagine paying $10,000 a month for skilled nursing home care for your loved one only to have the unthinkable happen. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
A law firm that specializes in fighting for nativity scenes in public spaces is setting its sights on Arlington Heights.
The group that sets up Nativity scenes at Daley Plaza and the Illinois State Capitol has been denied permission to place a Nativity scene in a park in Arlington Heights.
Democrats in the northwest suburbs are trying to prod more voters into casting ballots early, even though there are already many in line.
A nurse's assistant from Arlington Heights is accused of stealing more than $25,000 in jewelry from her patients.
The father of two children died Sunday after he lost control of his car on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway near northwest suburban Arlington Heights, officials said.
A young man with hopes of getting a license to legally explode fireworks may have blown his chance this week.
A new report says many suburbs are transit-friendly – that is, hospitable for those who are not traveling with a car.
An Arlington Heights family returned home from a two-day vacation on the 4th of July to find their home burglarized and their dog lying dead in the oven -- a gruesome act police now say was domestic-related.
A top doctor who recently left a suburban hospital hasn't held a medical license in over a decade.
One person was killed Tuesday morning, and 10 others were injured, in an explosion at a manufacturing plant in Arlington Heights.
A 34-year-old maintenance man doing work near his apartment home in Palatine Township was gunned down Saturday morning.
A contract settlement has avoided a disruption of the season at the Arlington Park racetrack.
It includes a 6,000-seat music hall, an elevated park, new parking and transportation, and hotel and retail spaces.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
James Wilburn describes the heart-wrenching moments of watching the bodycam video of his daughter, Sonya Massey's, death when she was shot and killed by police after calling 911 for help.
Air quality is expected at times to dip into the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" category Tuesday.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
This year could be the first time in decades that a major political party would go into its convention without a presumptive nominee.
With 74.4% of registered voters turning up in Orland Park in 2020, a total of 48% cast their ballots for Mr. Biden, 51% for then-President Trump.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Enjoy live music and soak up the sun at Nicky's, a Southwest Side staple, with Jackie Kostek.
All eyes are on the United Center for the upcoming Democratic National Convention, and UC owners are sharing their vision for the area around the arena, unveiling the 1901 Project.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast.
Sonya Massey's family and their lawyer Ben Crump met meeting with Governor JB Pritzker at a church in Springfield.
Some airlines say they've recovered from a software defect from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike took down Microsoft systems around the world, setting off thousands of flight cancelations and delays this week, but Delta’s CEO said their problems could continue into the week.
The video shows the chaotic scene after a sheriff's deputy shot Massey, who is Black, in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Pritzker has been recognized as a future White House hopeful, but what does President Biden's decision to drop out of the race mean for the governor's political ambitions?
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating.
It includes a 6,000-seat music hall, an elevated park, new parking and transportation, and hotel and retail spaces.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
The Sox had gone ahead on Paul DeJong's solo homer in the ninth inning before their bullpen's MLB-high 25th blown save.
Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson each had two hits as the Cubs twice escaped based-loaded jams to end Milwaukee's three-game winning streak.
Left guard Teven Jenkins said he felt like the offense was "ahead of the curve" from where they were last year.
Rome Odunze was practicing with the Chicago Bears on Sunday after missing Saturday for personal reasons.
Seth Lugo retired 14 straight batters in his first career complete game as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Chicago White Sox for a 4-1 win and series sweep on Sunday.
Police said the 61-year-old man was walking near La Salle and Washington streets around 2:45 a.m., when four people got out of a dark car and attacked him.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting.
All were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
Late Monday, no one was in custody.
Ulyesee W. Burns, of Calumet Park, was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.