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Kayla Pier, 38, of Michigan City, turned herself in on Friday, after an arrest warrant was issued, charging her with one felony count of operating while intoxicated and one felony count of neglect of a dependent.
Steele, who serves the three-member panel that hears property tax appeals in Cook County, was arrested for DUI after crashing into two parked cars in November.
Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI and gun possession in Tennessee after a collision with another vehicle, police confirmed to CBS News on Friday.
Justin Timberlake spoke out after taking a plea deal in his DWI case on Long Island. Timberlake, 43, appeared in court Friday in Sag Harbor and agreed to plead guilty to driving while ability impaired (DWAI), a lesser traffic violation. The DWI charge against him was dropped.
James Crowley, a Chicago police officer who was left paralyzed by a drunken driver on the job nearly 37 years ago, has died. Crowley was on call in 1987 when his squad car was hit by the drunk driver. He was badly hurt and couldn't walk or care for himself.
James Crowley was on call in 1987 when his squad car was hit by a drunk driver that left him badly hurt.
Jakyla Hester, 21, has been charged with one felony count of reckless homicide and two felony counts of aggravated DUI.
A Chicago woman tried to escape handcuffs, threatened and even bit an Indiana state trooper during a traffic stop for which she was allegedly driving drunk at over 100 miles per hour over the weekend, according to police.
The woman was stopped after allegedly driving at over 100 miles per hour and tried to escape from handcuffs after being arrested.
Earlier this week, Timberlake was charged with driving while intoxicated after allegedly driving through a stop sign.
Taeyoung Kim of Northbrook was charged in the crash that killed 17-year-old Marko Niketic.
Officer Tangie Brown has been charged with driving drunk when she struck and killed Maria Schwab, of Texas, outside the House of Blues.
One driver was killed, and another was hurt following a multi-car crash in Elmhurst Thursday evening.
A Chicago police officer is facing drunk driving charges after jumping a curb and hitting and killing a woman while off-duty last month in the River North neighborhood.
A Chicago police officer is facing drunk driving charges after jumping a curb and hitting and killing a woman while off-duty last month in the River North neighborhood.
Prosecutors said Tangie Brown admitted to having three drinks at Tree House Chicago bar before the crash. Her blood alcohol level was 0.093.
The female victim was already in a single-vehicle crash and was in need of medical help before being hit by another car.
The crash killed 58-year-old Rosia Evans, of Dolton.
"He put the school community and kids first before himself day in and day out."
Illinois State Police said around 1:30 Monday morning, Alvaro Reyes was driving a Toyota near Halsted, when he hit a Prius.
Illinois State Police said around 1:30 Monday morning, Alvaro Reyes was driving a Toyota near Halsted, when he hit a Prius.
Police said a drunk driver lost control of their car and slammed into a storefront in the Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday evening. No one was injured in the crash, but the Fire Department said there was extensive damage to the building at 3259 W. North Ave., at Spaulding Avenue.
Bryan Rollins, 40, is charged with two misdemeanor counts driving under the influence of alcohol.
The Wlodarski children also honor their mom's legacy by advocating against drunk driving.
Almost 40 people die in a drunk driving crash every single day. An Orland Park family knows that statistic well. The 33rd anniversary of the day their mother was killed by a drunk driver is next month. CBS 2's Lauren Victory shared a message from the victim's five children ahead of Memorial Day weekend celebrations.
Falling temperatures will happen by the afternoon, followed by bitter cold for two days.
Police said a 26-year-old woman was headed south on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Balbo Drive around 7:40 p.m., when she veered off the road and her blue sedan plunged into Lake Michigan.
Niles police said, just before 9:30 a.m., a suspect walked into a Fifth Third Bank branch on Golf Road, announced a robbery to a bank employee, and said, "I have a gun."
Cicero Fire Chief Jeff Penzkofer said investigators suspect a gas leak caused the explosion around 5 p.m. in a two-story home in the 2200 block of Central Avenue.
"Now it's time to do what I got to do to get myself better and get myself more time, however you want to look at it," Jenks told MLB.com in an interview. "I'll tell you one thing: I'm not going to die here in Portugal."
The meeting comes days after President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Madigan was convicted Wednesday of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others.
Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee is retiring, OEMC director Jose Tirado is "transitioning out" and COPA chief Andrea Kersten is resigning.
The mayor's top attorneys have insisted on sitting in on investigative interviews that might embarrass city leaders, according to Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.
Linda McMahon, President Trump's nominee to become secretary of education, appeared before senators on Thursday.
Some homeowners said their sky-high water bills now have them considering moving out of the southwest suburb.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
Last year, surgeons performed 148 lung transplants, the most in a single year since Northwestern's lung transplant program began 10 years ago.
Health officials said there were three times as many hospital admissions for flu as there were for COVID-19 during the week ending on January 25.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
The downstate Illinois plant is getting ready to roll out two new models.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
During these coldest days of February, the outdoor music venue in Highland Park is busy building up a new experience.
A federal appeals court has upheld singer R. Kelly's racketeering convictions and a 30-year prison sentence, finding he exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
From a beautiful sunrise to dogs styled to look like sheep at the Dog Show, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Ed Curran's eye this week.
Falling temperatures will happen by the afternoon, followed by bitter cold for two days.
The entire front of the building was blown out, and some of the bricks from that building landed all the way across the street.
Wicked weather sweeping across the country triggered tornadoes and snow this weekend, as well as flooding in Virginia. Millions of people are under the threat of severe weather during a busy holiday weekend.
Israel celebrated the return of three hostages by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. During an emotional reunion with his wife, Israeli-American Segui Dekel-Chen learned the name of his daughter, who was born just two months after he was kidnapped.
Crews determined a fitting cap on a major transmission main failed, causing the break. Crews were working to replace it on Saturday.
Cicero Fire Chief Jeff Penzkofer said investigators suspect a gas leak caused the explosion around 5 p.m. in a two-story home in the 2200 block of Central Avenue.
"Now it's time to do what I got to do to get myself better and get myself more time, however you want to look at it," Jenks told MLB.com in an interview. "I'll tell you one thing: I'm not going to die here in Portugal."
Falling temperatures will happen by the afternoon, followed by bitter cold for two days.
Police said a 26-year-old woman was headed south on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Balbo Drive around 7:40 p.m., when she veered off the road and her blue sedan plunged into Lake Michigan.
It was the biggest fire most people had ever seen, but the owners of Morgan Li furniture factory said they were determined to rebuild on the ashes of the old site, no matter how long it took.
Some homeowners said their sky-high water bills now have them considering moving out of the southwest suburb.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that wasted food is responsible for 58% of methane emissions from landfills.
Joy Gallivan had been getting the runaround since September, with finger-pointing between the village, two contractors, and insurance companies.
This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade are impacting Illinois forests and home gardens
"Now it's time to do what I got to do to get myself better and get myself more time, however you want to look at it," Jenks told MLB.com in an interview. "I'll tell you one thing: I'm not going to die here in Portugal."
Crow-Armstrong made a star-studded splash to start spring training with his eye-popping Cubbie blue and blonde hairdo.
A playoff mentality is already being practiced at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, as the Cubs seek to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2020.
Lopez hopes to continue living the dream with the North Siders as a non-roster invite to Cubs Camp.
The Palatine native's rebirth with the White Sox was spurred by staying close to home with a newborn at home.
Niles police said, just before 9:30 a.m., a suspect walked into a Fifth Third Bank branch on Golf Road, announced a robbery to a bank employee, and said, "I have a gun."
Officers responded to a call of shots fired at the Luke gas station in the 700 block of West Lincoln Highway around 9:45 a.m.
Police have released surveillance images of the robbers, and asked anyone who recognizes them to contact CPD public transit detectives at 312-745-4706.
The dog is now in proper care, after state troopers said the animal was endangered and in distress. A suspect was in custody Thursday night.
Darissa Chavarria, 22, is facing multiple charges of felony theft in Lake County.
