Lake County Cracking Down On Homemade Ice Rink
A Gurnee family is ignoring a Lake County order to take down their neighborhood ice rink. CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.
A Gurnee family is ignoring a Lake County order to take down their neighborhood ice rink. CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.
Police used a coordinated attack on retail theft for the first time, linking up with retailers at Gurnee Mills and arresting four people.
A Zion man was facing several felony charges, after firing several shots inside a home in Gurnee, killing a dog inside, then barricading himself inside the home, prompting a standoff with local police, and the lockdown of at least two schools.
The father of a girl who was chased by a Halloween character at Six Flags Great America last year has filed a lawsuit against the park.
The mother of a 13-year-old girl told police her daughter had been receiving inappropriate text messages from the suspects.
A 12-year-old Gurnee boy was little sore Tuesday morning after a three-story fall.
A son of north suburban Gurnee Mayor Kristina Kovarik was busted for possession of marijuana Thursday night.
State Sen. Suzi Schmidt (R-Lake Villa), who is retiring amid a series of controversial 911 calls, was arrested Tuesday for allegedly trespassing on a neighbor's land, and damaging his property.
A dying Peoria-area woman has one last wish and on Wednesday, it's coming true.
Jennifer Hudson and her fiancé went to Six Flags Great America Saturday, a day after she listened to guilty verdicts against her former brother-in-law for killing her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.
A traffic stop of a car in Gurnee Saturday night yielded come crack cocaine, a loaded handgun and a missing, possibly endangered person -- all in the company of a man out on parole for homicide, according to the Lake County Sheriff's office.
A 61-year-old political newcomer has entered the Democratic race for Illinois' 14th Congressional District.
The Salvation Army has literally struck gold with several anonymous donors in the northern suburbs.
Agencies that provide emergency help for utility bills in Lake County are beginning to see a backlog.
Firefighters in Gurnee were at the scene of an extra-alarm fire at a Holiday Inn undergoing renovations on Tuesday.
A Waukegan man has been charged with killing one man and injuring another in a stabbing inside a moving vehicle in north suburban Gurnee.
One man was killed and two others were hurt in an attack outside a car dealership in north suburban Gurnee on Thursday.
A temporary contractor for a north suburban grocery store has been charged with armed robbery.
The storms Wednesday night and Thursday morning couldn't have come at a worse time for residents of the northern suburbs.
As if the storm a week ago hadn't been bad enough in itself, hard-hit Lake County is now bracing for the damage that unscrupulous contractors could do when they charge an arm and a leg to clear away the debris.
This week's major storm has been a nightmare for residents, with thousands of homeowners going more than 48 hours without power. But imagine owning a restaurant and having no power for more than two days. Imagine the mess and the smell of all the spoiling food.
A traffic ticket has been issued against a 15-year-old girl, who was driving in a crash last week that killed her friend and a sick dog.
Police are looking for a woman who forced her way into another woman's car at a north suburban Sears parking lot last weekend, then robbed the victim after punching and biting her.
Funeral services will be Saturday for Taylor Mae Stinchcomb, the 15-year-old girl who was killed in a tragic crash near Grayslake, which also took the life of her sick dog.
A college student from Gurnee has quite a story to tell about what he is doing over his summer vacation.
A 2-year-old girl was found safe after she went missing near a hotel in west suburban Lombard Friday morning.
Wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour are possible Friday with highs in the upper 70s.
Police said two men, 23 and 25 years old, were sitting in a silver sedan at a red light when a red van pulled up and shots were fired.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Henyard had appointed a new village manager, village attorney, and police chief—none of whom can take office with the ruling now in place.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign scrapped plans for an upcoming outdoor rally in Wisconsin after the Secret Service said it did not have the personnel needed to secure the site.
Wausau Mayor Doug Diny put on work gloves, donned a hard hat and used a dolly to cart away a drop box outside City Hall. The move is the latest example in swing state Wisconsin of the fight over whether communities will allow absentee ballot drop boxes.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Food and Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center is focused on deceased patients whose lungs, hearts and more will live on in others.
Greyhound said its lease is up on Oct. 20, but Greyhound is "working with local officials and stakeholders to determine the path forward."
Experts say the warmer early fall temperatures mean some of the summer fruits and veggies we love. But it also means some fall produce could be delayed.
The sale has those in the real estate industry excited.
The factory's parent company said it gave workers the opportunity to move to other facilities.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
Caroline Vidmar's obsession with the iconic show started when she was just a kid.
Zelenskyy pleaded his case at the United Nations General Assembly and in Washington. On Friday, he's scheduled to meet with former President Donald Trump.
A 2-year-old girl was found safe after she went missing near a hotel in west suburban Lombard Friday morning. According to the Village of Lombard, the "girl has been found and is safe." No further information was available.
Trump blamed Harris for millions of illegal border crossings, linking her to President Joe Biden’s policies.
The community-focused café is extending National Coffee Day on Sunday into National Coffee Week. Chief Social Enterprise Officer Clarence Carson talks about the deals they’re offering and why you should stop in and grab a cup.
According to the Village of Lombard, a search is underway for the 2-year-old girl in the area of 22nd Street and Highland Avenue. She was last seen wearing a white tank top with colorful writing and blue jean shorts.
According to the Village of Lombard, the "girl has been found and is safe."
Wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour are possible Friday with highs in the upper 70s.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
The neighborhood placed No. 34 out of 38 cities worldwide, as chosen by its team of editors and writers.
Police said two men, 23 and 25 years old, were sitting in a silver sedan at a red light when a red van pulled up and shots were fired.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Car break-ins were the source of a whopping 40% of gun thefts last year.
The sum was less than attorneys were seeking.
Some of these veterans live in the Chicago area, and many are scattered around the country suffering from debilitating illnesses.
One of the videos showed the arrest of a journalist who said he was just doing his job when he was zip-tied and held for at least eight hours.
Meanwhile, Rome Odunze is confident the Bears' passing game can build off their second-half success.
The Sox improved to 39-120 with its three-game sweep of Los Angeles.
Derrick Rose announced on social media Thursday morning that he's retiring from the NBA after 16 seasons. Rose averaged 17.4 points and 5.2 assists in 723 regular-season games.
The Sox won on Andrew Benintendi's 10th-inning single.
The Cubs lost two of three in the series to finish with a 39-42 road record.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Darius Sullivan was convicted of shooting and killing Bradley police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic with her own service weapon in December 2021.
The victims range in age from 20 to 25 years old.
Terry Dolowy went missing on Feb. 14, 1985. Days later, her decapitated and burning body was found near a roadside.
A 25-year-old Michigan man serving a life sentence for a murder conviction in Alabama has been handed another life sentence for a killing in Wisconsin.