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Des Plaines council to decide on controversial high-rise development; residents concerned
"What they're trying to do is shoehorn 10 pounds of mud into a five pound bag."
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"What they're trying to do is shoehorn 10 pounds of mud into a five pound bag."
The theft crew got away with three luxury vehicles - and something that might be more even more valuable.
The owner of the dealership says he is leaving the Chicago area. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
One of the Chicago area’s most elite car dealerships was targeted by thieves overnight Monday into Tuesday. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
A ruling on the order that is blocking the mask mandate in certain schools across the state could come as early as today.
Despite the omicron surge, only 70% of Illinois residents eligible for a vaccine are fully vaccinated.
"We're not going to fully protect against Omicron, but we can protect against the complications, and that's really the goal of the vaccinations," said Dr. Gregory Huhn, COVID-19 vaccination coordinator for Cook County Health.
Suburban Des Plaines will host their annual celebration to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe Saturday.
Four people were hospitalized after an eight-car crash Monday morning on the Tri-State Tollway in northwest suburban Des Plaines.
Gun owners have paid $11.1 million in taxes collectively all the times they have bought guns or ammunition in Cook County since 2013. The Illinois Supreme Court has now struck down the tax as unconstitutional.
They come from different parts of the world, but on this stage in suburban Des Plaines, this is a homecoming for everyone.
Facebook seemingly wants to take over the world - one neighborhood at a time. It has a new product to take on the likes of popular apps like Nextdoor, and the Facebook plan is being tested in one Chicago suburb.
A northwest suburban family was safe Thursday night after a car came barreling into their living room.
"I always thought if it ain't broke don't fix it. The other guys picked up our garbage perfect. I don't know about these new ones. I read somewhere you only get one big item pickup otherwise you have to call."
After putting the fire out on the second floor, firefighters were able to remove Zamodio and her four children from the house.
While, the cause of the fire remains undetermined, a space heater was located at the top of the second-floor stairway, where the fire started.
"I don't think we know the answer to all of these questions yet."
Police said a group of bold robbers broke into a Des Plaines beat a man and left him in the snow as they carjacked three luxury cars he was delivering.
Investigators believe it was sparked by a space heater.
The Des Plaines Fire Department says it appears the fire blocked the family's only exit from the second floor of the home where they were found.
Five people have died in a house fire Wednesday morning in Des Plaines, according to the fire department.
A Des Plaines family on Wednesday night was mourning the loss of a father who died in an accident at work.
The removal was done in a ceremony, which was streamed online.
Spiced wine, hot pretzels, potato pancakes – normally, they're the treats that would accompany the sights and sounds of Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza and in Wrigleyville right now. But this year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the holiday tradition is 100 percent virtual.
For months, Cheryl Dirago said she has only been able to leave her room at Asbury Court Supportive and Independent Living in Des Plaines for the essentials. Now, she wants to know why voting isn't included.
Among the members who didn't attend Netanyahu's speech were U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez.
There was a tree trimmer truck on the scene—it was not clear whether the truck was involved.
The court system has been preparing extensively to deal with possible additional court proceedings related to arrests during the convention.
A source said the children were playing with a firecracker in a bed, and it caught fire.
The robberies happened during the afternoon and evening hours in June and July in the Bronzeville and Kenwood neighborhoods.
Among the members who didn't attend Netanyahu's speech were U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez.
The court system has been preparing extensively to deal with possible additional court proceedings related to arrests during the convention.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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.
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, some lawmakers decided not to attend the speech out of their disapproval of his handling of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
Schaumburg police said around 3:30 p.m. that they were called to the 800 block of South Braintree Drive for a person shot.
A woman and her friends are being hailed as a hero for springing into action to save two men after a boat explosion Tuesday afternoon on Lake Michigan near Waukegan Harbor.
While it's still possible other candidates could step forward, Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough delegates to clinch the nomination. She has already received the endorsement of Mr. Biden and other high-profile Democrats.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that nearly 40 states are reporting high COVID-19 levels, and emergency room visits are at their highest since February.
Among the members who didn't attend Netanyahu's speech were U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez.
There was a tree trimmer truck on the scene—it was not clear whether the truck was involved.
The court system has been preparing extensively to deal with possible additional court proceedings related to arrests during the convention.
A source said the children were playing with a firecracker in a bed, and it caught fire.
The robberies happened during the afternoon and evening hours in June and July in the Bronzeville and Kenwood neighborhoods.
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.
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
The Cubs loaded the bases in the eighth against Jared Koenig but came up empty after the left-hander got pinch-hitter David Bote to fly out.
The Sox are only the 12th team in MLB history with 76 losses in their first 103 games, and the first since the 1979 Oakland Athletics.
The Huskies are returning 18 starters from last year's team that won five of its last seven games, including a win in the Camellia Bowl.
There was a tree trimmer truck on the scene—it was not clear whether the truck was involved.
The Cook County State's Attorney's office reviewed the case, and decide not to charge the gunman.
The burglars damaged the storefront, but could not get in.
This was not the first time such a thing has happened.
Police said the 61-year-old man was walking near La Salle and Washington streets around 2:45 a.m., when four people got out of a dark car and attacked him.