Four customers hurt when car plows into Crystal Lake restaurant
A man having dinner with his wife saved her life when he pushed her out of the way – but he then ended up pinned under the car. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
A man having dinner with his wife saved her life when he pushed her out of the way – but he then ended up pinned under the car. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
A car stolen from Wisconsin smashes into a garage - taking out three cars at a home in Crystal Lake early Monday morning.
Crystal Lake police say they tried to stop a black Chrysler sedan, but it sped off - eventually crashing into the garage on Lincoln Parkway.
In Crystal Lake, power lines were drooping treacherously lower and lower as the ice weighed them down.
The rain started falling early Wednesday and had been a constant downpour – turning the shower into ice. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports from Crystal Lake.
Preliminary reports say an SUV was stopped in eastbound traffic when a motorcycle traveling eastbound hit the car.
Police were notified of an alarm at the Kohl's Department store, located at 5420 Northwest Highway.
It's the stuff of nightmares – a car stalls in a railroad crossing, and the driver is forced to run for safety in the bitter cold.
A man is charged with aggravated battery after hitting two people with a skateboard in Crystal Lake on Tuesday.
The SUV ended up wedged inside the house on the second floor.
Police said the driver was headed east on Ballard Road and for some reason went off the roadway just past Briarwood Road, hitting the house.
Police said the driver was headed east on Ballard Road and for some reason went off the roadway just past Briarwood Road, hitting the house.
Police and fire personnel responded to the rear of the school, located for a report of a male subject experiencing a mental health crisis
"It's unfortunate that they had to do it that way, because not only were we out the gas, but we were out the repair and the timeframe to get the truck back."
Community Service Officer Abraham was there along with public works to save the day after getting a call from a concerned citizen.
"Anything we can give them to give them some sense of comfort, new sheets, a new pair of pajamas, a little stuffed animal to cuddle with."
Classes at Prairie Grove School District 46 were canceled Friday following a threat made against the school. The threat was received Thursday night.
"Ho, ho, ho," turned into, "No, no, no," for a charity Santa race in the northwest suburbs thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. But a year later, Sanats by the hundred are set to hit the streets once again.
A Woodstock man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after he allegedly hit two women with a hammer in 2019 on a Crystal Lake bike path, officials said.
President Biden was briefed on the most recent violence in Chicago, and offered those families his condolences.
President Joe Biden will be in Crystal Lake, Illinois Wednesday.
"Cesar should be seen for the loving adult he is today. versus the teenager he once was 20-plus years ago."
"Not only did the (Good) Samaritan and God save my life, she saved my pup."
Police in northwest suburban Crystal Lake were searching Wednesday night for more possible victims - after a worker at a Rosati's pizza shop claimed she was drugged and sexually assaulted by the owner.
Outraged Englewood residents cannot understand how a paroled child murderer ended up in their community, and when they found his address it revealed there are more than 20 registered sex offenders in the same building.
The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
Brady, a 20-year-old keeper in his second full season with the club, finished with nine saves to earn his fourth clean sheet of the season.
In one resident's backyard, crews were working for hours.
During the storms Monday night, 100 mph winds brought down power lines onto cars and trucks on the interstate in Channahon.
People lined up to get their char or steam Vienna red hots—and were reminded with trademark colorful language that tips are to be left in cash or by Venmo.
The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
There are some significant differences the Republican National Convention now in progress and the Democratic Convention in Chicago next month.
Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) said even a small reduction in speed on city streets could drastically reduce the number of traffic fatalities every year in Chicago.
The DNC sent a letter to the convention rules committee saying that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
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.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
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.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
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.
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.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
The iconic Lincoln Park eatery gave out free hot dogs, with the usual side of comical insults.
Joe Meindl, 89, caddied one round at a golf course in New Buffalo, Michigan after retiring in 1993—and the rest is history.
An Emory University study found over four years, more than 27,000 ER visits were blamed on injuries from cutting avocadoes.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
CBS News Chicago Political Analyst Pat Brady says Vance's speech was more like Dan Quayle's vice presidential nomination acceptance speech in 1988 than Sarah Palin's in 2008. Brady joins Joe Donlon at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
During the storms Monday night, 100 mph winds brought down power lines onto cars and trucks on the interstate in Channahon.
In one resident's backyard, crews were working for hours.
The tornadoes and severe storms that walloped the Chicago area on Sunday and Monday were stunning in their ferocity and breadth.
There are some significant differences the Republican National Convention now in progress and the Democratic Convention in Chicago next month.
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.
Brady, a 20-year-old keeper in his second full season with the club, finished with nine saves to earn his fourth clean sheet of the season.
The Connecticut Sun acquired Marina Mabrey from the Chicago Sky for Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson and the team's 2025 first-round pick.
Chicago led 42-21 at the midway point of the second quarter and held the advantage until Megan Gustafson made a 3-pointer from the corner with 8:16 remaining in the fourth to give the Aces their first lead of the game at 72-71.
Williams was the No. 1 overall pick in last April's draft as Odunze was picked No. 9 overall to add to a revamped offense.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The shooting left the two boys injured and still hospitalized. Three other victims Capri Edwards, 24, Nakeeshia Strong, 45, and Strong's 7-year-old son were killed.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
The search for a new police chief is now underway in the Village of Robbins after Scott was relieved of his duties after just 15 months on the job.
Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, was apprehended Saturday evening in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, according to the Berrien County, Michigan Sheriff's office.
Late Sunday, no one was in custody. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.