
Icy conditions in Chicago area spark concerns about power outages
ComEd said it does not anticipate any power outages early on Wednesday night, but some could pop up overnight or in the morning. Marissa Sulek reports from Woodridge.
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ComEd said it does not anticipate any power outages early on Wednesday night, but some could pop up overnight or in the morning. Marissa Sulek reports from Woodridge.
Dilla was laid off from ComEd in September. But later this month, he plans to premiere his new show on YouTube, called "You Don't Know Chi."
In his enormously popular videos, Shermann Dilla Thomas celebrates the good in Chicago while documenting the city’s history. He was recently laid off from his job at ComEd to the shocka and disappointment of many. But later this month, he plans to premiere his new show on YouTube, called “You Don’t Know Chi.” Dilla joins Jim Williams and Marie Saavedra to talk about it all.
The ruling comes less than a week before Madigan is set to face trial in federal court in Chicago.
ComEd said it could take several days to turn the electricity back on for everyone affected by the hurricane.
Four former ComEd executives and lobbyists convicted of conspiring to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are asking a federal judge to dismiss all charges against them, arguing the case was built "on a rotten foundation."
People in the northern suburbs were picking up the pieces Wednesday morning, after strong storms came through Tuesday night, knocking down trees and taking down power lines.
The cause of the fire was undetermined and firefighters were attempting to restore power back to dozens of affected customers.
Cleanup has been ongoing at the scene in Channahon for more than 24 hours. But a portion of the mess remained as of Wednesday—with some tanker trucks lying on their sides on top of each other. Darius Johnson reports.
In one resident's backyard, crews were working for hours.
ComEd has brought in about 300 utility workers from Canada to help them make repairs after two nights of tornadoes. Megan Hickey reports.
The damage is so severe in some parts of Northern Illinois that they had to import more than 300 utility workers all the way from Canada to help get the job done. Megan Hickey reports.
ComEd's Lauren Huffman joins Irika Sargent by phone, and urges customers to report outages or downed power lines.
Federal proseuctors said former Ald. Danny Solis will provide "devastating evidence" at the racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Last year, a jury convicted four former ComEd officials and associates of conspiring to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
The sentencing hearings for the four people convicted in last year's ComEd bribery trial were delayed. Last year, a jury convicted former ComEd lobbyist Michael McClain, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, retired ComEd vice president John Hooker and former ComEd consultant Jay Doherty of conspiring to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to arrange no-work contracts and high-paying jobs to his allies in exchange for favorable treatment.
ComEd claimed one woman owed almost $10,000 on what was supposed to be a bill for $49.20.
ComEd claimed one woman owed almost $10,000 on what was supposed to be a bill for $49.20. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Customers will use those numbers moving forward whether they start a new service, move, or close an account and open another one later.
At the height of the outages ComEd had roughly 137,000 customers without power.
At the height of the outages ComEd had roughly 137,000 customers without power.
"I thought a bomb literally had gone off!"
CBS 2's Jermont Terry met some Rolling Meadows neighbors who lost power Friday morning -- and still didn't have it more than 12 hours later.
CBS 2's Tara Molina talked to some residents who lost power in Skokie.
In Skokie, ComEd crews were hard at work to change that before more snow was to arrive Friday night. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The two teams combined for seven homers.
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
The loved ones of a man who was fatally shot in the parking lot of Ford City Mall are still searching for his killer two years later.
The training? Transformative nonviolence sessions on the approach to combat violence.
Village Trustee Jason House defeated Henyard in the February primary, won the general election on April 1, and will be sworn in as the new mayor on May 5.
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
Village Trustee Jason House defeated Henyard in the February primary, won the general election on April 1, and will be sworn in as the new mayor on May 5.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
A Wisconsin Elections Commission discussion of uncounted ballots in Madison devolved into a shouting match, with the Democratic chair threatening to kick a Republican commissioner out of the meeting.
Activists for immigrant rights gathered at Federal Plaza in Chicago on Thursday morning to prepare for a protest rally and march next month.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Police said a 47-year-old driver was providing a rideshare service to an unknown man. After arriving at the destination, the suspect pulled out a gun and demanded that the driver exit the vehicle, to which he complied.
The issue is with the lithium-ion battery on the model, with the number E33A printed on the back. The consumer product safety commission says it can overheat and start a fire or cause burns.
On May 13, Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta will be sworn in for her second full term in office. She's unlike any other mayor in America, because of where she was born. The road to Bolingbrook's top office was very long for Alexander-Basta. It started in Egypt.
The trial will go on despite Combs’ attorney’s request for more preparation time.
The loved ones of a man who was fatally shot in the parking lot of Ford City Mall are still searching for his killer two years later.
A 2-month old baby is safe after an attempted kidnapping on Chicago's North Side.
The two teams combined for seven homers.
The warmest weather we've seen so far this year will give way to a rainy Friday night with the possibility of severe thunderstorms.
Is Costco open on Easter Sunday? What about ALDI? As you plan your weekend, here's what is open and closed on Easter, as well as some local places offering special deals.
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
The two teams combined for seven homers.
Randle El won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the south suburbanite is known by a lot of folks in these parts as a three-sport star at Thornton Township High School.
Bedard is eligible for a rookie contract extension this summer.
With new Head Coach Tyler Marsh standing by, she and fellow Sky draft picks Maddy Westbeld and Aicha Coulibaly were formally introduced.
Fans are understandably fed up, but it's business as usual for the lukewarm front office.
Statistics from Chicago Police show shootings are down, and research from Northwestern University indicates that violence interrupters are partially to credit.
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
Police found a 28-year-old man on the sidewalk on Lill Avenue.
Treyvon Winfield, 18, was near his car at 115th and Morgan streets around 8 p.m. Tuesday, when a man came up and started shooting.
Police said the shooting happened in a train car, but did not immediately provide further information.