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Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is hoping to give people who served their time a second chance. On Friday, Durbin visited the Haymarket Center rehab facility to announce $775,000 in new federal funding for addiction treatment in Chicago.
Loved ones remembered a central Illinois couple who died in the dust storm pileup earlier this week on Interstate 55 at their funeral service on Friday. Michael Zinchuk was born in Chicago, but he and his wife Amy called Champaign home. They were married for 30 years and leave behind three children.
A beloved wedding venue in Joliet is rising up from the ashes. On Friday, Chopper 2 was over the Haley Mansion and spotted construction crews doing work on the roof.
The nonprofit said they should be saved because they have "integrity, beauty and potential for re-use."
Previous lists included architecturally significant spaces like the Shop Building at Altgeld Gardens and the Klas Restaurant in Cicero.
An Aurora man was charged with leaving a threatening voicemail message for Gov. JB Pritzker. A judge set bond for Steven Woletz, 46, at $100,000.
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A large stretch of Interstate 55 south of Springfield is again closed the day after a dust storm caused a massive pileup of dozens of vehicles and six deaths.
Blowing dust caused a pileup of crashes involving up to 80 vehicles and six fatalities along a stretch of Interstate 55 south of Springfield on Monday. As a result, a large stretch of the highway spanning two counties is expected to be closed until Tuesday afternoon.
Blowing dust caused a pileup of crashes involving up to 80 vehicles and six fatalities along a stretch of Interstate 55 south of Springfield on Monday. As a result, a large stretch of the highway spanning two counties is expected to be closed until Tuesday afternoon.
Blowing dust caused a pileup of crashes involving up to 80 vehicles and multiple fatalities along a stretch of Interstate 55 south of Springfield on Monday. As a result, a large stretch of the highway spanning two counties is expected to be closed until Tuesday afternoon.
You can check out Festival Hall and learn all about Illinois greats like Chance the Rapper, Earth Wind and Fire, Cheap Trick, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy.
Blowing dust caused a pileup of crashes involving up to 80 vehicles and multiple fatalities along a stretch of Interstate 55 south of Springfield on Monday. As a result, a large stretch of the highway spanning two counties is expected to be closed until Tuesday afternoon.
This comes after a downstate judge tempeorarily halted the state's ban on so-called assault weapons and high capacity magazines.
This comes after a downstate judge tempeorarily halted the state's ban on so-called assault weapons and high capacity magazines.
Zeus the K9 helped in the initial traffic stop. The dog sniffed around the man's car and gave a positive indication for drugs in the car.
A special drug team from the Lake County, Illinois, Sheriff's Office took down an accused drug trafficker with his young child in the car at the time. This is what police said they found both in the car of Javier Franco and at his home.
When marijuana was legalized more than three years ago in Illinois, state leaders sold it as a chance to repair the harm done to communities of color hit hardest by the War on Drugs. On Friday, a cannabis company became the first social equity manufacturer in the city to open its doors, but they acknowledge more work still needs to be done to level the playing field. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar had the story.
Today's coffee with the chief is at the police headquarters on West 123rd at 7 p.m.
The Child Extended Bereavement Act was inspired by Laura Kane, and her son Zachary, who died by suicide in 2018. She was required to return to work just three days later. She later lost her job amid her grief.
Students at Palos West Elementary collected 129 pounds of pull tabs.
They're going to talk about equity in agriculture and access to healthy foods in our state.
A federal judge ordered them to pay what was unpaid overtime for 35 employees.
Franchise owners at five Rosati's Pizzas in Illinois and Indiana have been ordered to pay $250,000 in backpay and damages. A federal judge ordered the payment of unpaid overtime for 35 employees.
If you own a hospitality or arts business, you may qualify for state funding.
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The letter, signed by nearly 30 aldermen, says appointing Rev. Johnson is a "failure of leadership" and also calls out Mayor Johnson for not vetting the candidate.
A wind advisory will be in effect until 10 p.m. with gusts up to 45 mph.
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Ventura Orozco was face to face with a robber who managed to sneak into the back office demanding cash.
The money spent on Chicago School Board races is closing in on nearly $7 million.
Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.
Johnson campaigned on a promise not to raise property taxes, but said he was left with no choice given the city's massive budget shortfall.
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks at the same spot Trump inspired his supporters to march to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Puerto Rican community members said they'll use their anger to help organize in the campaign's closing days.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
The concert, part of Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour, had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 27. It will instead be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
This all comes after Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson posted what’s being called antisemitic comments and anti-Israel posts on social media.
Between crying Spiderman, Pennywise the dog, and a jellyfish, there's no lack of creativity on the trick-or-treating streets of Chicago this year.
Meteorologist Ed Curran has the Halloween forecast.
It's a tough time of the year to be cutting down on sugar for Halloween, but if you are trying, an expert says there are some steps you can take that might help.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 10 p.m. forecast for Oct. 30, 2024.
Johnson campaigned on a promise not to raise property taxes, but said he was left with no choice given the city's massive budget shortfall.
Pilsen residents have seen their bills balloon in recent years, and are angry at Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal for a tax hike.
The accused kille has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
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The letter, signed by nearly 30 aldermen, says appointing Rev. Johnson is a "failure of leadership" and also calls out Mayor Johnson for not vetting the candidate.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case.
The hospitals where both volunteers worked for were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes and raids, they said.
Coby White scored 21 points, Josh Giddey added 20 and the Bulls beat the Magic 102-99.
Bears players have openly questioned other decisions, like giving the ball to an offensive lineman at the goal line.
This will be his first time as a manager, but he has been a top candidate in recent years. He has withdrawn his name from consideration for several recent managerial openings.
Ball sustained a right wrist sprain in the first quarter of Monday's game against Memphis.
UCLA commit Colton Gumino is leading Hersey High School into the playoffs and is giving back to his community.
Ventura Orozco was face to face with a robber who managed to sneak into the back office demanding cash.
The FBI said the same robbers are also responsible for heists in Michigan and Missouri.
Chicago recorded about 70 anti-Jewish hate crimes this year, including vandalism and bomb threats, with West Ridge hit more than any neighborhood in the city.
Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.
Emotions ran high among the families and friends of the two victims. They said they were targeted for appearing homeless.
