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Man killed after car crashed into Wauconda retention pond identified
Fire personnel worked to extricate the 38-year-old man within about 10 minutes from the driver's side of the car. The man died at the scene.
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Fire personnel worked to extricate the 38-year-old man within about 10 minutes from the driver's side of the car. The man died at the scene.
Around 9:43 p.m. Saturday, Algonquin police officers responded to a traffic crash involving two cars on Randall Road just north of Harnish Drive.
"One of his dogs traveled the nearly four miles to their camp, which alerted the rest of the party that something was wrong," police said.
CBS News analysis shows most federal traffic safety grants go to planning projects, rather than actual construction. Critics say slow progress contributes to rising deaths on America's roads.
The driver's car was totaled, but the driver was okay.
Just after 3:00 a.m., the Crown Point Fire Department responded to a driver who had hit a herd of cows near Mississippi Parkway and Route 231.
Chopper 2 was over a one-car accident on a ramp along Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
In northwest suburban Huntley, Illinois, there was a lot of police activity on Main and Coyne Station roads as a car accident led to the road being shut down.
A driver lost control and ended up in a pond at a forest preserve in northwest suburban Wood Dale. First responders said the driver was able to get out of the car before it fully submerged.
Traffic on the major roadway was blocked off at Balbo after the pedestrian was struck.
A 23-year-old woman was injured in a hit-and-run accident on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Tuesday evening. Chicago police said the driver who struck the victim in the crosswalk did not remain on the scene of the accident shortly before 5:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Lake Shore Drive.
Part of North Avenue was being blocked as the investigation continued. It was unclear what the condition of the bicyclist was.
A bicyclist was hit by a car in west suburban Glendale Heights Friday afternoon. Chopper 2 was over the scene while investigators were conducting a crash reconstruction at the scene near the intersection of eastbound North Avenue and President Street.
Chicago police released two images of the white Dodge Challenger that show it has a black hood.
Illinois State Police say just before 4:30 a.m., a crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger car happened in the southbound lanes of I-294 near 95th Street.
"The community loves them. They're there for them. This is not going to be forgotten for years, you know?"
The accident took place near the intersection of Ontario and Orleans streets, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
"Gets scared, spooked, probably sees the camera, and runs away. Maybe too afraid to deal with it or just didn't want to face reality."
So far, the family has raised more than $20,000 for Davila's medical expenses on the website GoFundMe.
The family of Jaime Davila shared this picture of the teen in the ICU. So far, the family has raised more than $20,000 for Davila's medical expenses on the website GoFundMe.
One of those drivers left the scene.
Chicago police said around 11:00 Sunday night, two cars collided at 51st and Champlain.
Police said the crash happened around 9:45 a.m. at the Edward Jones office in the 9800 block of Prairie Avenue.
One person is dead after a car flipped over in an icy pond overnight. According to the Aurora Police Department, five officers went into the water to rescue the driver and recover the car on South Eola Road after midnight.
The car hit was moved off the road and taken to a nearby park to get it out of the way.
Police arrived at the scene where the resident and gunman, who confessed to the shooting, were outside. Both were taken into custody for questioning.
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.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Nico Hoerner doubled and scored the tying run in the ninth inning, then walked with the bases loaded in the 10th to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Former President Barack Obama did not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, saying the Democratic Party "will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead,
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
President Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race in a letter addressing the American people. Read it here.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
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.
Detectives say a past relationship between the resident and the victim was a possible contributing factor, and the resident had an order of protection against the victim.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. forecast for Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Caliendo, a professor at North Central College, talks about the potential downside to having Harris as the Democratic nominee.
Rome Odunze was practicing with the Chicago Bears on Sunday after missing Saturday for personal reasons.
Wisconsin, where the Republican National Convention just wrapped up, is firmly in play as a swing state.
Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
Here's how Republican Senators and members of Congress are reacting to the president's decision to leave the race just weeks before the Democratic Convention.
The announcement comes weeks after Democrats called for him to step down in the race against Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Johnson called Harris "the visionary leader that we need now to defeat the threat of another Trump presidency."
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.
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.
Nico Hoerner doubled and scored the tying run in the ninth inning, then walked with the bases loaded in the 10th to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Corbin Carroll hit a two-run homer and Alek Thomas had a solo shot in Arizona's three-run fifth inning to help the Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Saturday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Brady Singer threw seven shutout innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.