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Suburban Mayors Back Same-Sex Marriage Legislation
The group is largely nonpartisan officials from Kane, DuPage, DeKalb and Kendall counties.
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The group is largely nonpartisan officials from Kane, DuPage, DeKalb and Kendall counties.
A fire overnight in a three-story apartment building on Lynn Road in unincorporated DuPage County has displaced 24 families.
DuPage County is seeing a spike in heroin deaths, and the man who sees most of those victims is trying to educate people of the drug's evils.
DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin did not handle the Nicarico case, but said it weighs heavily on him and everyone else who works with victims of child abuse, and the families of children who have been murdered.
The attorney for 27-year-old Michael Bassaly argued his client's safety would be jeopardized by allowing cameras to cover the proceedings.
DuPage and federal drug hunters are celebrating what they see as a victory for the good guys with charges against 31 in a heroin distribution ring.
DuPage County is the latest Chicago area making a push to lure the Cubs out of Wrigleyville.
Four people have been found shot to death in an apparent murder-suicide at a home in unincorporated DuPage County near Darien.
The Meacham Grove Forest Preserve is 252 magnificent acres of prairies, fishing spots, jogging and bike trails and thick woodlands. In those woods, something lurks. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
CBS 2's Derrick Blakley talked with the Alsip company that provided the so-called "party bus" to two dozen Oswego East High School students.
On Thursday, the entire Illinois congressional delegation and Gov. Quinn asked President Obama for federal flood-relief funds.
DuPage County prosecutors told jurors in the triple murder trial of Johnny Borizov that he convinced a mentally-challenged accomplice to kill his ex-girlfriend's family in 2010, because Borizov was involved in a bitter custody battle with his ex.
The American Red Cross has opened seven shelters to provide relief for nearly 200 people who were forced from their homes this week by flooding in Cook, DuPage, Lake, and DeKalb counties.
The designation will help speed and expand access to state emergency resources and allow the governor to pursue federal relief and support, a statement from the governor's office said.
With a high-profile triple murder trial underway in DuPage County with a camera in the courtroom, Cook County's chief judge was left wondering when Chicago would be able to follow suit within its own court system.
A man is accused of threatening a "Columbine type" shooting at the DuPage County Courthouse, reports, WBBM's Terry Keshner.
A lawyer for Chicago's Council on American-Islamic Relations says he is delighted with a ruling by a federal judge - which sides with a suburban Islamic religious center's right to open - and goes against DuPage County.
A DuPage County judge has overruled objections from both sides and will allow cameras into the courtroom for a high-profile murder trial next month.
Murder suspect Joseph Spitalli tried from jail to hire a hit man to kill his former girlfriend so she couldn't testify against him — and offered to use his tax refund to pay for the slaying, DuPage County prosecutors alleged Monday.
Police say they started out socializing together at a downtown bar. Then they allegedly committed traffic violations together not far from the police station, while driving home one behind the other.
Former Maywood officer Deon Sams, 38, of Bolingbrook is charged with one count each of criminal sexual assault and official misconduct.
Coyote sightings in the western suburbs have increased, and small pets are being targeted by the wild animals. CBS 2's Bill Kurtis reports.
This is Day Four of early voting in Illinois, and thousands of people are taking advantage.
You'd think it would be easy to find people eager to make nearly $200 for one day's relatively easy work. But it's not, CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports.
Chicago police said six adults were able to leave the building without injuries.
All lanes reopened around 3:30 a.m.
Thursday's high temperatures will be in the upper 70s with sunny skies.
The man died at a local hospital.
The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
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.
Flames were seen shooting from the complex just after 11 p.m. in the 8000 block of South Vernon Avenue.
Vice President nominee JD Vance took to the stage Wednesday night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where he discussed his life and his connection to working families.
I-55 reopened early Thursday morning after an unprecedented tornado outbreak in the Chicago area downed power lines onto the expressway.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
The iconic Lincoln Park eatery gave out free hot dogs, with the usual side of comical insults.
All lanes reopened around 3:30 a.m.
The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
Chicago police said six adults were able to leave the building without injuries.
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.
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.