Day after Christmas was another busy shopping day at Aurora mall
Some newly released data showed a jump in both in-person and online sales which comes as a surprise to many.
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Some newly released data showed a jump in both in-person and online sales which comes as a surprise to many.
The frigid weather did little to keep shoppers away from some of the malls in the Chicago area looking for those post-Christmas deals. Even the Chicago Premium Outlet in Aurora, which is outdoors, saw waves of shoppers strike early as stores opened for the day. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos joined the crowds on Monday.
Donations collected from drivers will support youth mentoring and mental health programs.
The drive-thru light show was closed earlier this due to high winds and drifting snow.
This weekend is your last chance to see dazzling light displays and meet holiday characters - including Santa Claus.
Tyshaun LaFlore was trying to retrieve his football from the pond at the Fox Pointe apartment complex on the day before Thanksgiving, when he fell through the ice.
An award ceremony was held Tuesday at Aurora City Hall.
It's the last weekend before Christmas, and downtown Aurora is wrapping up the holidays with a bang.
You can take a ride on the holiday trolley for free Saturday from noon until 3:30 p.m.
They include a sports store, a custom rug maker, a couple of boutiques, and three spots for desserts.
On Thursday, they held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for eight new businesses.
The story of how Melissa Highsmith disappeared has haunted her family for 51 years.
It's a reunion one family called an early Christmas miracle. A woman who disappeared over 50 years ago was found in Forth Worth, Texas. While most of her family is with her now, one of her siblings lives in Illinois.
Aurora police said entrances were being intermittently reopened as shoppers leave the mall.
Guests can tune their car radios to a special station to enjoy some holiday favorites as they drive through the display.
Guests can tune their car radios to a special station to enjoy some holiday favorites as they drive through the display.
Video posted to Facebook showed officers sending rope lines out into the pond, while other officers dove in to make the rescue.
The boy went onto an icy patch of the pond to retrieve his football and fell through.
Video posted to Facebook showed officers sending rope lines out into the pond, while other officers dove in to make the rescue.
The city launched its Operation Senior Shovel program again.
Police said this was believed to be an isolated incident, and the student did not have any specific plans for violence against the school.
Police said this was believed to be an isolated incident.
More than 40 service providers and partners will have all sorts of information on housing, transportation, behavioral health, and more.
The City of Aurora will host the 2022 Disabilities Family Resource Fair from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The City of Aurora will host the 2022 Disabilities Family Resource Fair from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
No injuries were reported, but traffic was moving only in the left lane of eastbound I-80 after the crash, Illinois State Police said.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The Salvation Army says once all families have been served, they will give the rest of the boxes over to the community.
Shundra Johnson and Leonard Stepheny said they often relive the traumatic experience and are now in physical and mental health therapy.
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, won Illinois' popular vote in November, and will get all 19 of the state's electoral votes.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the department's Wage and Hour Division has an open investigation with a HelloFresh facility in Aurora.
Thomas Riolo said he is paying the price for an update to his report that shows damage to his vehicle for which he is not responsible. The damage in question happened before he even owned the car.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The program should launch early next year.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Experts said Tuesday night that the industry is facing hard times because of factors such as slowing sales and diminishing reimbursements—leading to store closures.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
The proposed relocation plan for people here in Elgin focuses on safety following those two fires. Tara Molina reports.
Shundra Johnson and Leonard Stepheny were preparing to get on an Amtrak train to go to Missouri for their honeymoon, but instead, the passenger cart they were riding in fell onto the tracks and they had to go to the ER. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
The bags of toys and boxes of food went to those in need in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. Shardaa Gray reports.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 5 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
Shundra Johnson and Leonard Stepheny were headed to an Amtrak train at Union Station when the cart fell. As Suzanne Le Mignot reports, the couple said they often relive the traumatic experience and are now in physical and mental health therapy.
The charges were dropped on the eve of Patrick O'Donnell's trial on two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of official misconduct.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
No injuries were reported, but traffic was moving only in the left lane of eastbound I-80 after the crash, Illinois State Police said.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The Salvation Army says once all families have been served, they will give the rest of the boxes over to the community.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
The cheerleaders turned to CBS News Chicago for help—and some disturbing information was discovered about how the girls ended up stranded.
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
Layden Blocker led the way for the Blue Demons (8-3, 0-2) with 17 points. Conor Enright added 12 points.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
The move, which will also see the Yankees send right-handed reliever Cody Poteet to the Cubs, is a cost-saving move for Chicago, after acquiring superstar right fielder Kyle Tucker from the Astros.
Police have not said if the two burglaries are connected.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Tuhan "Amanda" Waller, 53, has been charged with five felony counts of retail theft. She had previously pleaded guilty to charges in three other shoplifting incidents.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
