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High Gas Prices Taking Toll On July 4 Travel
Higher gas costs are taking a toll on travel for the upcoming 4th of July holiday.
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Higher gas costs are taking a toll on travel for the upcoming 4th of July holiday.
In some parts of the Chicago area it's jumped as much as 30 cents a gallon in the last week. But if you play your cards right you can get some free money for gas.
Memorial Day is behind us and gas prices are still rising, and now, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says it's time to take the drastic step of dipping into the strategic oil reserve.
Chicago, once again, has the highest gas prices in the nation, and one expert says there's a simple solution that would lower prices.
Motorists in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan should be aware of the likelihood of rising gas prices in the next 48 hours and through the weekend in Chicago.
Gasoline prices are definitely dropping, but that's small consolation to motorists who say there is still too much pain at the pump.
Chicago-area gas prices are continuing to fall – down more than a dime in the last week alone.
Crude oil prices are down, and that should be good news for drivers. But the problem is, many drivers aren't seeing prices at the gas pump fall that much.
It has taken a while, but gas prices slowly but surely are starting to trickle down.
Despite predictions that gas prices are poised to plummet, they have not shown any dramatic decrease in recent days.
A stronger dollar, a weaker euro and a decision by Europe's Central Bank not to continue raising interest rates will have a very real impact on you at the gas pump.
Drivers are now paying for for gasoline in Chicago than ever before--an average of $4.44 a gallon--and some drivers are looking at alternatives to save money.
The Chicago area, as well as the entire states of Illinois and Indiana, now have the highest prices ever in history.
The Greater Chicago Food Depository, which distributes tons of food across the region, is straining under the cost of keeping its delivery trucks on the road. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
Motorists are enquiring about ride-sharing opportunities such as Pace's Bus Vanpool service amid rising fuel prices. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
It's not assured, but one expert says a combination of factors could send gasoline prices past $6 a gallon. CBS 2's Derrick Blakley reports.
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) says a remedy to high gas prices could be found by looking to Illinois' own natural resources.
Illinois is among six states where the average price for a gallon of gas has topped $4 and several more are close behind, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge.
It's not just market forces driving up the price of gasoline. There are also taxes and special additive costs, CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports.
There are signs the gasoline price crisis may be making Chicago traffic jams a little easier to bear.
While consumers hate to see price hikes for gasoline, so do gas station owners who say that as prices go higher, their profits plummet.
Rising gas prices have everyone thinking about the best way to get around. Public transportation is highly touted, but is it the smart way to go?
News at the gas pump has gone from bad to worse, and Chicagoans could be looking at an all-time high sooner than you think.
Over the last week, gas prices have jumped just over 17 cents a gallon. And analysts predict the prices will rise into the summer months.
We've been hearing about it for weeks, and now, experts say $5 per gallon gas is almost certain by Memorial Day.
While trying to stop the vehicle, an officer fired – hitting the vehicle.
Chicago police said the shooting happened just before 12:30 a.m. in the 4500 block of South Champlain Avenue.
The robberies happened on Saturday, Aug. 11, one around 1:30 a.m. and two more just before midnight.
The majors-worst White Sox (30-93) won for the second time in four games.
In Chicago, capacity is available to house around 11,000 people. Only about half of those beds were occupied as of Friday night, and an official says the city is prepared if there is an influx.
In Chicago, capacity is available to house around 11,000 people. Only about half of those beds were occupied as of Friday night, and an official says the city is prepared if there is an influx.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Close to downtown, some businesses have boarded up their windows as a preventative measure.
The protest group said they would still continue fighting for a longer protest march route than the city has allowed.
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Fewer rooms have been booked than DNC organizers first expected.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
A Save A Lot store in West Garfield Park is expected to open in early September. Three other Chicago locations could reopen in October, and two more could reopen in November.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall.
Chicago police say just before 6 p.m. Friday; officers tried to stop a vehicle wanted in connection to a homicide.
The closures are leaving an impact to those on the West Side near the United Center, and in the South Loop by McCormick Place.
A witness told police that a 28-year-old man was on the sidewalk when an unknown person began shooting in the direction of the victim, striking him several times about his body.
Police say in these incidents, one to three offenders armed with handguns approached victims on the street and announced a robbery.
This 5-year-old girl came to PAWS from one of their shelter partners and has been eager for adventure ever since. She loves to train, swim, go for a card ride, and most importantly, snuggle.
Close to downtown, some businesses have boarded up their windows as a preventative measure.
In Chicago, capacity is available to house around 11,000 people. Only about half of those beds were occupied as of Friday night, and an official says the city is prepared if there is an influx.
Strong winds left a trail of damage in some areas.
hicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
While trying to stop the vehicle, an officer fired – hitting the vehicle.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
The majors-worst White Sox (30-93) won for the second time in four games.
Seiya Suzuki hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5.
The Mercury led by double figures for the entire second half.
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus announced the starters will play in Saturday's preseason game.
The "Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series" will feature a pair of doubleheaders on Jan. 3 and 4.
The Cook County Sheriff's deputy was paid $1,000 to deliver the paper to a main in custody at the jail, police say.
Shortly before 4 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Déjà Vu Showgirls at 750 S. Clinton St.
Federal prosecutors said Lewis Lacey lied about his income and assets to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement.
Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.