DuPage County Board supports bills that ban sale of assault weapons, high-capacity magazines
The DuPage County Board voted to start supporting bills that would ban the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
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The DuPage County Board voted to start supporting bills that would ban the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
A board member proposed the abatement due to the county's $40 million budget surplus.
It's part of a program to help reduce the number of large dogs in shelters throughout the Chicago area.
A plane carrying pets affected by hurricane-damaged areas is expected to arrive in DuPage County, Illinois and Kalamazoo, Michigan, Sunday afternoon.
Local food pantries said they were in need of help with more clients experiencing food insecurity and higher food prices.
The $1.3 million facelift will make customs operations more efficient, saving time for international fliers.
It provides a nasal spray that can stop an opioid overdose and even save a life.
A DuPage County judge has given the city of Oakbrook Terrace the green light to temporarily reactivate their red light cameras, three months after the Illinois Department of Transportation ordered them shut off. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
At DuPage County Health Department in Wheaton, CBS 2 saw the first delivery of a valuable food some call "liquid gold."
Health officials are urging residents to take precautions to avoid being bitten.
The Illinois primary is coming up Tuesday, and early voting numbers ahead of that date were down in Chicago. But that has not been the case everywhere.
The Illinois primary is coming up Tuesday, and early voting numbers ahead of that date were down in Chicago. But as CBS 2’s Tara Molina reports, that has not been the case everywhere.
Police say after a chase Daniel Boyd fled into the woods with the victim's handgun and considered shooting police.
The patient traveled to a country with recently confirmed cases, according to DCHD and IDPH.
The sculptures stand up to 14 feet tall and were created by six artists from Mexico City.
The vice president of the Naperville-based KidsMatter human services organization has been charged with multiple counts of child pornography.
It's easier to spot turtles if you leave proper distance between cars, and don't put other drivers in danger by stopping abruptly.
The DuPage County Health Department is holding a career fair Wednesday for health care workers and support staff.
Public health experts say while positivity rates have been low in recent weeks, they are steadily inching up.
In February, the three largest drug distributers and drug maker, Johnson & Johnson, agreed to pay that $26 billion settlement that claims they helped fuel the opioid epidemic across the country.
Inked inmates are getting their old jail tattoos removed as part of a new program at the DuPage County Jail.
A new exhibit now open at the Elmhurst History Museum is taking us back to learn about native cultures that once existed in our area.
A DuPage County group is fighting homelessness with a hotel.
Two men have been charged with carjacking an elderly couple at gunpoint at a gas station in west suburban Willowbrook in July.
Because Henyard decided not to show, there was no quorum.
The house was occupied, but rescuers believe everyone got out safely.
The fire was contained to the top floor, and no one else was hurt.
Insiders said talk of a Chicago teachers' strike is not as loud as we've seen in past contract years.
Interim coach Thomas Brown will get an interview, and while it seems unlikely he'll get the job, he made his case for why he believes he deserves a shot.
Because Henyard decided not to show, there was no quorum.
Insiders said talk of a Chicago teachers' strike is not as loud as we've seen in past contract years.
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
The nation's highest civilian honor will be presented to 19 people at the White House later Saturday.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
A warning from the country's top doctor about alcohol's cancer risk comes at a time of year when many are already taking a step back from drinking.
The proposed expansion includes adding three additional operating rooms with advanced support facilities.
Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Alex Timchak and his doctors agree that anyone facing a critical health issue should get a second opinion.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Chef Bayless also addressed his lack of a relationship with his brother, sports broadcaster Skip Bayless.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with some nominees revealed live on "CBS Mornings." Here's the full list.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
The search for a new head coach will be a major focus now, and Interim Coach Thomas Brown said he is getting an interview. But as Matt Zahn reports, it is considered unlikely that Brown will get the job.
A new year has begun, but several loose ends still need tying up in the Chicago and Illinois local political scene—from trials to retirements and contracts still being hammered out. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
The meeting was called by two township trustees to address the lapse in the township insurance policy. Yest because Supervisor Tiffany Henyard decided not to show, there was no quorum. Jermont Terry reports.
The teens are accused of leading police on a chase that at one point involved speeds of more than 130 mph after two women were shot. Darius Johnson reports.
The fire was raging Monday evening in a house on Thomas Street near Kostner Avenue.
Everyone is still advised to be careful of slick area roads and sidewalks with ice patches.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said around 2 a.m., deputies responded to the area of Green Bay Road and Bonnie Brook Lane for a report of a vehicle crash and a shooting.
Chef Bayless also addressed his lack of a relationship with his brother, sports broadcaster Skip Bayless.
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 4 p.m.
State police said troopers responded to the scene for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a school bus with students and adult administrators onborad.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
Interim coach Thomas Brown will get an interview, and while it seems unlikely he'll get the job, he made his case for why he believes he deserves a shot.
The North Central Cardinals (15-0) appeared in their fifth consecutive Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl.
Kasparas Jakucionis had 18 points and six assists, while Tre White pitched in 17 points and Kylan Boswell had 14.
The Blackhawks took an early lead on Tyler Bertuzzi's 14th goal of the season, set up by Connor Bedard's pass following a steal from Zibanejad.
The Bears (5-12) beat the Packers for the first time since 2018 and ended an 11-game losing streak in this rivalry.
Marisol Vazquez, 37, allegedly confessed to suffocating her daughter, Lucia Arevala, and told detectives that voices in her head told her to kill herself and her daughter.
Police say the 31-year-old woman was a passenger in a parked car when five people got out of another car and tried to rob.
Funeral services were held Friday morning for Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns, who was hit and killed by a truck just two days before Christmas.
Micheail Ward was convicted of first-degree murder in Hadiya's death in 2018, and sentenced to 84 years in prison. His conviction was reversed and he was granted a new trial last year.
A Pennsylvania man has been indicted after prosecutors said he tried to join a terrorist organization and lied about it to the FBI.
