Blast Injures Five In Town Near Kankakee
An explosion near the town of Herscher has injured five people.
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An explosion near the town of Herscher has injured five people.
The explosion occurred shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lyondell-Bassell Equistar Division plant, at 8805 N. Tabler Rd.
Hazardous materials crews were sent out this morning after a reported explosion in a shaft in the ground.
An explosion knocked an entire home off its foundation Wednesday evening in south suburban Hickory Hills, but the elderly couple inside survived.
An explosion knocked an entire home off its foundation Wednesday evening in south suburban Hickory Hills, but the elderly couple inside survived.
Firefighters battled an explosion and fire at a strip mall in south suburban Glenwood.
Two teenage boys playing on the roof of the vacant Edgewater Medical Center were hospitalized with trauma Friday night after an apparent electrical transformer explosion, fire officials said.
A lover's quarrel may have sparked an apartment fire that injured several people, including an infant.
An explosion rocked a neighborhood in Kenosha overnight, leveling one home and damaging several others.
Authorities say a 31-year-old man has died after an explosion at a personal New Year's Eve fireworks display in the far northwestern Chicago suburb of Johnsburg.
A Johnsburg man was killed when a large firework he lit exploded in his face and chest at a New Year's Eve gathering at his northwest suburban home.
Fire officials say no one apparently was injured in the explosion at a wastewater treatment plant.
The Illinois State Fire Marshal's office is warning fire departments about altered labels on dry-cleaning equipment that could lead to an explosion.
Fire crews were sent to an explosion in a ComEd vault downtown this morning.
A South Side man is homeless after his house blew up last weekend.
The damage is so bad, it looks like a tornado tore through a neighborhood on the Far South Side. It wasn't a bomb, but an explosion did blow apart a home Sunday night. All that's left is a pile of sticks. CBS 2's Jim Williams reports.
A suburban man was filling a tire on his truck with air when it exploded, killing him.
One of the devices exploded before authorities arrived.
New Year's Eve at 7 a.m. isn't the time most would pick to get married, but it made perfect sense for a couple from Bolingbrook.
All three are U.S. citizens, but were visiting relatives in Mexico at the time of the shooting on Friday.
Illinois' defense helped seal the win by stopping South Carolina with a little more than three minutes remaining.
Rafael Corona said he'll stop at nothing to find his 14-year-old Pomeranian, Wally.
This year's Navy Pier fireworks show will be longer than ever.
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The trustees' absence meant there were not enough board members to vote on paying the insurance bill.
Carter visited Chicago numerous times during his campaign for president in 1976, as president between 1977 and 1981, and after he left office.
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
After a single term in office, Jimmy Carter's decades of humanitarian work may be his most enduring legacy.
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.
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.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
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.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
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 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
New Year's Eve at 7 a.m. isn't the time most would pick to get married, but it made perfect sense for a couple from Bolingbrook.
An accused killer is in custody in connection with the shooting deaths of two women in Park Forest on the day after Christmas.
A 14-year-old boy from Chicago is in a coma, fighting for his life after a shooting in Mexico that also killed his father and his uncle.
CBS News Chicago chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest 7-day forecast.
A Chicago farm is offering an eco-friendly and furry way to dispose of your Christmas tree.
This year's Navy Pier fireworks show will be longer than ever.
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.
Rafael Corona said he'll stop at nothing to find his 14-year-old Pomeranian, Wally.
There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year. Here are the 2025 laws that you should keep on your radar.
Insects emerged from the ground, the moon eclipsed the sun, a purse full of cereal was spotted and Chicago fell in love with a rodent-shaped hole.
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.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Illinois' defense helped seal the win by stopping South Carolina with a little more than three minutes remaining.
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with left-hander Caleb Thielbar.
Nikola Vucevic added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls (15-18).
The NHL arrived at Wrigley with a crew of 300 workers on Monday, Dec. 16.
The 'Hawks also lost three of four in their season series against Dallas.
Rafael Corona said he'll stop at nothing to find his 14-year-old Pomeranian, Wally.
Police said Montel Hayes nearly hit several cars and gas pumps while fleeing police, at times reaching speeds of more than 130 mph.
Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is "considered armed and dangerous."
The robberies all happened in the early morning hours Friday, Dec. 6.
In the sanctuary, every pew was filled with those who knew and loved Pegg and Mike Sangerman—whether it was for a few years or many decades.
