Highland Park Gas Main Break Causes Huge Fire That Burns For Hours, Draws Concern About Heat
Amid a major snowstorm Monday night, a section of Green Bay Road was closed in Highland Park due to a major gas main break.
Amid a major snowstorm Monday night, a section of Green Bay Road was closed in Highland Park due to a major gas main break.
"It's been marvelous. It has most definitely helped us. We are able to reach a much broader audience."
CBS 2's Lauren Victory on Monday took us to the north suburbs, where three generations are openly admitting that they're "nuts."
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for mom and pop shops, which have been hit hard by the pandemic and faced stiff competition from large online sites. However, some suburban stores have found a creative way to compete just in time for the holidays.
A woman suffered minor injuries in a rollover crash early Thursday afternoon in Highland Park.
In DuPage County, the health department recommends remote learning. However, officials are impressed with schools that have been able to stay open, even as COVID cases are rising.
"Data suggests that large gatherings present a great risk for transmission of COVID-19."
Ravinia Festival announced the decision to cancel its 2020 season, late Thursday night.
We've heard a lot about what Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. JB Pritzker are doing to control the spread of coronavirus – but what about mayors in the suburbs?
The mayor encourages anyone who sees a group out to call police.
A Highland Park restaurant has come up with a delicious way to put a smile on the faces of those working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
The festival features 52 films and will take place at venues across the city and suburbs.
A K-9 named Browser is credited in helping in the arrest of an identify theft suspect.
A water main break in Highland Park is causing a backup in the southbound lanes on Route 41.
It's an eatery where you get more than food.
"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" star and North Shore native Alex Borstein won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy Sunday night.
It's being called a sand emergency. Record high levels and erosion have taken a toll on a popular beach in Highland Park.
For the first time in 2019, Mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus in Lake County.
There are rules to protect historic homes and buildings, but in many places no such laws exist to preserve magnificent towering trees.
Administrators at Walter Payton College Prep announced the decision to spend over $22,000 for yearbook reprints after the yearbooks were printing containing offensive content.
Highland Park High School's yearbook distribution was put on hold after a student's senior quote was linked to Nazi leaders.
Jobs for adults with autism are scarce at best, but a non-profit in Highland Park is helping many achieve independence as highly-paid test engineers.
Ravinia Festival tickets for the 2019 season go on sale this week.
You expect a car repair to be measured in days or perhaps weeks, but when it dragged onto months, a Highland Park woman reached out to CBS 2.
A Northwestern graduate set to start climbing Mount Everest next month stopped by Lurie Children's hospital to talk with some of the kids he's dedicating his climb to.
A Chicago man who made history as the first-ever two-time mixed martial arts world champion is now expanding his reach and serving as a mentor to others.
The jeweler estimated that $300,000 in merchandise was lost.
Paperbacks and textbooks were piled up outside Carl Schurz High School, at 3601 N. Milwaukee Ave. in the Irving Park neighborhood.
The Kendall County Sheriff's office did not specify the condition of the suspect, but said no officers were injured, and there was no ongoing threat to the community.
Sosa will be part of the nonprofit charity organization Club 400 Cubs' 10th-anniversary bash Saturday night in northwest suburban Lake in the Hills.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will remain on the state's presidential ballot, upholding a lower court's ruling that candidates can only be removed from the ballot if they die.
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution Friday honoring the life of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American Wadee AlFayoumi of Illinois. AlFayoumi died after he was stabbed 26 times in front of his mother in October 2023.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
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.
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.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
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.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
Torres made history as the first-ever two-time mixed martial arts world champion, and is now expanding his reach and serving as a mentor to others. Marie Saavedra reports.
Solorio took on Washington High School in both girls’ flag football and boys’ varsity football. The Bears mascot Staley and former Bears player Roberto Garza were also on hand.
The thieves smashed their way through the showcases at Darbar Jewelers on Devon Avenue. Charlie De Mar reports.
CBS News Chicago reached out to the Chicago Public Schools, which said the disposal of the books is part of “the regular weeding process.”
The stabbing earlier this month took the life 2-year-old Christopher—the family's so-called "miracle baby."
The jeweler estimated that $300,000 in merchandise was lost.
Rhyker Earl, 26, suffered a seizure on the night of Sunday, Sept. 8, at a home in DeMotte, Indiana.
A Chicago man who made history as the first-ever two-time mixed martial arts world champion is now expanding his reach and serving as a mentor to others.
The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.
The complaint alleges "a pattern of discrimination that has caused an increasingly hostile environment at UChicago for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students and students associated with them."
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.
A Chicago man who made history as the first-ever two-time mixed martial arts world champion is now expanding his reach and serving as a mentor to others.
Sosa will be part of the nonprofit charity organization Club 400 Cubs' 10th-anniversary bash Saturday night in northwest suburban Lake in the Hills.
The Detroit Tigers earned an AL wild card berth on Friday night, ending a decade-long postseason drought.
The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.
It was the fastest nine-inning game for the Cubs since they finished a 3-0 victory over the Reds in 1 hour, 48 minutes on May 24, 2001, at Wrigley.
The jeweler estimated that $300,000 in merchandise was lost.
The Kendall County Sheriff's office did not specify the condition of the suspect, but said no officers were injured, and there was no ongoing threat to the community.
Both were in good condition.
The new association will streamline coordination between everyone involved—acting as a connector for businesses big and small, loss prevention specialists, and law enforcement.
Rhyker Earl, 26, suffered a seizure on the night of Sunday, Sept. 8, at a home in DeMotte, Indiana. On Friday, body camera footage was released that shows officers handcuffing and restraining him.