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Remnants of Hurricane Beryl leave streets flooded, drivers stranded in Chicago area
Across the region, many drivers took the risk amid the heavy downpours.
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Across the region, many drivers took the risk amid the heavy downpours.
After nearly a week, rescue teams have recovered a body matching the description of a missing swimmer in Lake Michigan.
"As a parent because I never want to see my son go backward from where he's grown so much in this school, and it's heartbreaking to see."
Two others have been taken to area hospitals for potentially life-threatening injuries.
Hammond police also confirmed that a female passenger was also in the U-Haul at the start of the pursuit but jumped from the vehicle during the chase.
"I'm pretty against it. Just because I have gas stations in this area."
She believes her family has given police all the information they need to actually solve the mystery.
The plan would allow gas stations to file for an exemption. But it is the approval process for that exemption that has some gas station employees worried about their job security.
The council will potentially vote on the ordinance next week.
Supporters - including the mayor - say it will help stop violent crime but gas station owners we talked to say they get a lot of business during those hours.
Right now, the Hammond City Council is considering an ordinance that would require all gas stations to shut down between midnight and 5 a.m.
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott has said if this ordinance gets on his desk, he will sign it.
It was just before 2 a.m. when it drove through the yard - hitting the home.
We have not heard about any injuries - but we're told the two people inside the home appeared to be okay.
Two men are dead following a motor vehicle crash in Hammond, Indiana early Sunday morning.
A large utility pole was damaged in a fire near Kennedy Avenue, causing concern power lines could come down on the toll road.
It comes nearly four months after frigid temperatures caused a sprinkler pipe to burst on the second floor.
Police said the St. John officer fired several shots at a car driven by an off-duty Hammond officer.
The hospital had planned to close at the end of the year Saturday and will now do so.
Franciscan Health announced in November that it planned to end in-patient services and its emergency department, effective Saturday, Dec. 31.
"It's in an area where there's isn't a book around for at least 30 feet."
According to the library's website, they don't know how long repairs will take.
He was also arrested for unlawful use of a weapon and making an improper right turn.
It started back on December 10 when Keon mocked Asian languages during his speech.
After CBS 2 began making calls, there seemed to be progress.
Tabshir Rizvi, 23, of Bloomingdale, and Mohammed Faroun, 22, of Hoffman Estates, were both charged with two counts of hate crime, a misdemeanor charge of criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct.
Amazon Prime Day is over, but there are still some extended deals to be found.
With every sale at Semicolon, the bookstore gets closer to its goal of not just selling books but giving them away.
Police said a 27-year-old man got into an argument with another passenger while riding a CTA bus around 10:20 p.m. in the 300 block of North Cicero Avenue.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
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.
It’s Day 4 of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where all eyes will be on former President Donald Trump as he accepts the GOP nomination for president.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast.
Author Karen Brothers shares her story that takes readers through a journey of relatable childhood moments and experiences in her new memoir, "Moxie Matters: True Tales of Rolling Through A Messy, Muddled, and Magical Life.” She talks more about her new book.
The store features a curated selection surrounded by reading nooks and plush sofas that coax readers to turn the page for just one more chapter.
A former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a woman inside her home in Springfield.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Tabshir Rizvi, 23, of Bloomingdale, and Mohammed Faroun, 22, of Hoffman Estates, were both charged with two counts of hate crime, a misdemeanor charge of criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct.
Amazon Prime Day is over, but there are still some extended deals to be found.
With every sale at Semicolon, the bookstore gets closer to its goal of not just selling books but giving them away.
Police said a 27-year-old man got into an argument with another passenger while riding a CTA bus around 10:20 p.m. in the 300 block of North Cicero Avenue.
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.
Police said a 27-year-old man got into an argument with another passenger while riding a CTA bus around 10:20 p.m. in the 300 block of North Cicero Avenue.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
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.