Gas leak reported during building construction in Crystal Lake
A gas line was damaged during construction work at a building in the 300 block of Waters Edge Drive just after 6:30 a.m.
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A gas line was damaged during construction work at a building in the 300 block of Waters Edge Drive just after 6:30 a.m.
A gas line was damaged during construction work at a building in the 300 block of Waters Edge Drive just after 6:30 a.m.
A 98-year-old grandmother from the northwest suburbs is heartbroken after losing her cherished necklace, and her family hopes someone will find it.
Firefighters quickly put out the fire and secured the fire scene for investigators and law enforcement.
Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you can't feel the burn. Crystal Lake location general manager Devin Whiting shows some exercises for a nice winter warmup.
Charlie, a 2-year-old Bernese mountain dog, is headed home to Crystal Lake to heal after being missing for six days and in the hospital for two.
Kate Belmonte and David Nowak said last Monday morning they let Charlie out to go to the bathroom, but he never returned.
Crystal Lake police said they are investigating Timmy the cat’s injuries as a possible weapons offense.
Nearly two weeks ago, Kylie Rodriguez found her cat, Timmy, with a wound on his back. He was unable to stand on all four legs.
The vet said the item lodged in the cat's spine was definitely a bullet—it was too large to be a BB pellet.
The vet said the item lodged in the cat’s spine was definitely a bullet—it was too large to be a BB pellet. Sara Machi reports.
The entire canopy that covered the Shell station near Northwest Highway and Keith Avenue fell onto two cars. Crystal Lake police say Thursday night's weather could be to blame.
Witnesses told police they tried to help get the victim out, but the flames were too intense.
Ann Migliorato, 61, is charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a child, one felony count of aggravated battery involving strangulation, and one misdemeanor count of operating a child care facility without a license.
"They do a lot for the community. They help the guys who need help."
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports that despite the tragic circumstances, the nonprofit leader said it would rebuild the home that helps men in recovery.
One of the residents told CBS 2 that the home was a residence for men who were recovering from alcohol addiction.
The residents displaced by the fire are being assisted by the Salvation Army.
CBS 2's Audrina Sinclair went inside The Bridge store in Crystal Lake, which offers caregivers of kids in crisis a place to get essential items and support.
CBS 2 went inside The Bridge store, which offers caregivers of kids in crisis a place to get essential items and support.
There is no word yet on when full service will resume.
There is no word yet on when full service will resume.
Jacob Spiro faces charges in dozens of other fake bomb threats at businesses and government buildings in the suburbs.
Scott A. Weissert, 61, of Lakemoor, Illinois, was sentenced on Tuesday to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Correction on three separate charges of residential burglary and resisting an officer causing injury.
Echo also loves to cuddle and snuggle and would do great with a person or a family who can give her that kind of attention and affection.
Selected artists will get $750 upfront for supplies, and another $750 when the mural is complete.
Shota Imanaga (2-1, 2.70 ERA) picked up the loss for Chicago, allowing a season-high five earned runs in five innings.
The knife-wielding man who was shot by Chicago police Monday at the Courtyard by Marriott River North has been charged.
Stanislav "Steve" Sannikov also was ordered to pay $2.19 million in restitution to four victims.
Police said the boy was not hurt. Before he was killed by police, the suspect shot a 35-year-old male relative.
The U.S. stock market surged immediately after President Trump announced the pause on most of his new tariffs.
A key City Council committe backed an ordinance that sponsors said would allow police to impound rule-breaking tow companies' trucks.
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met two days before new U.S. tariffs go into effect.
The recent election that determined control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court saw millions of dollars flooding in from billionaires, featured attack ads and drew national political attention.
The Trump administration's IT team members investigated how Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeff Goldberg was added to a Signal group chat with high-ranking senior officials.
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.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
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.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
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.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
University of Illinois Chicago’s Arab American Cultural Center teamed up at Joliet Junior College on Wednesday to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month at an event featuring poetry, live music, food, and games.
University of Chicago officials confirmed that the federal government had terminated the F-1 visa status of three current students and four recent graduates.
A Chicago real estate broker is headed to federal prison for scamming investors out of more than $3 million.
A gas line was damaged during construction work at a building in the 300 block of Waters Edge Drive just after 6:30 a.m.
A police officer in Gary, Indiana, shot and killed a man who was pointing a gun at officers while holding a 1-year-old baby hostage early Wednesday.
Police said the boy was not hurt. Before he was killed by police, the suspect shot a 35-year-old male relative.
University of Chicago officials confirmed that the federal government had terminated the F-1 visa status of three current students and four recent graduates.
Illinois is one of the largest exporting states in the U.S. doing business with China, and tariffs could have deep and wide-ranging effects on Illinois industry.
Northwestern University said federal dollars support life-saving research, which is now in jeopardy.
Selected artists will get $750 upfront for supplies, and another $750 when the mural is complete.
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.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
Shota Imanaga (2-1, 2.70 ERA) picked up the loss for Chicago, allowing a season-high five earned runs in five innings.
The Cubs blew a 6-3 lead before taking advantage of two errors in the eighth and closing out their seventh win in eight games.
The Bulls have clinched a play-in tournament berth and are tied with Miami for ninth in the East.
Erik Karlsson scored his 200th career goal to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0.
It's a daunting task to build a team from the ground up, but Rome said he's up for the challenge.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced the 18 total charges during a media conference on Monday.
Police said, around 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3200 block of Clinton Avenue.
Kyler Reese, 21, and Chaun Allen, 22, both have been charged in federal court with conspiracy, robbery of a mail carrier, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
Illinois state Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) said he's working to change state law to improve enforcement when riders are banned from the CTA.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
