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A rusted traffic light was spotted Thursday after falling onto the sidewalk in the West Loop. The traffic light pole once towered over the intersection at Washington and Morgan, but was lying on the sidewalk on Thursday. Rust appeared to consume the pole's base.
It's not the first time Chicago has had rusted light poles fall likely due to corrosion.
A rusted traffic light was spotted Thursday after falling onto the sidewalk in the West Loop. The traffic light pole once towered over the intersection at Washington and Morgan, but was lying on the sidewalk on Thursday. Rust appeared to consume the pole's base.
Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
The project is designed to overhaul everything from security checkpoints and baggage claim, while adding amenities and more accessibility.
A three-year, $300 million construction project to upgrade Terminal 3 at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport launched on Monday. The project is designed to overhaul everything from security checkpoints and baggage claim, while adding amenities and more accessibility.
"Now that you finally get into these warm temperatures, you are going to find a phenomenon called concrete spalling due to the freeze-thaw cycle."
The funding will go to expand platforms and make them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
President Joe Biden and transportation officials announced more than $8 billion in federal rail grants, including $93 million for Chicago's Union Station. The funding will go to expand platforms and make them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It will also be used to upgrade ventilation systems.
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed new rules last week calling for all lead pipes to be removed in a decade.
"Chicago women in trades are training women for these jobs and women of color black women for these jobs. That's the model for how we build an economy in which no one's left out."
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey digs into why a lack of female construction and trade workers means women are missing economic benefits. She sat down exclusively with the acting U.S. Labor Sec. about the plan to fix that.
Some big changes are coming to Union Station. U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin provided an update on modernization plans coming to the train station.
In a town where the infrastructure is more than 100 years old, leaders are working to prevent a tough situation from becoming worse.
Flossmoor is no stranger to heavy rain, especially this summer, but in a town where the infrastructure is more than 100 years old, local leaders are working to prevent a tough situation from becoming worse.
It's a six-year commitment to improve all forms of infrastructure in the state of Illinois.
Local officials helped secure the $2.2 million in funding to start replacing old pipes.
South suburban Dixmoor's troubled water system is getting a federal lifesaver with crews finally breaking ground on a new water main system. Still, officials said the federal help is a small fraction of what's needed.
South suburban Dixmoor's troubled water system is getting a federal lifesaver with crews finally breaking ground on a new water main system.
Gov. JB Pritzker was in Washington D.C. for the event, joined by President Biden, who announced he's running for a second term.
Part of a busy viaduct near Guaranteed Rate Field, home of the White Sox, is shut down as workers make repairs. If you take a close look, you can understand why. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports on the progress.
"Yeah, it's really disconcerting to walk through as a pedestrian."
Rusted out support beams, with some missing big chunks and others with massive holes. CBS 2's Noel Brennan has the story on the condition of some of those beams.
The money will bring much needed updates to Terminal 3.
About 16% of Chicago's bridges are rated poor, or structurally deficient, according to a federal agency.
Have you ever looked up in the sky and noticed colored spots on either one or both sides of the sun? If so, you probably saw a sun dog, also known as parhelia or mock sun.
The crash happened around 5:43 a.m. in the 2500 block of West North Avenue.
Vincente Rodriguez, 20, of Aurora, Illinois, was charged with three felony counts of reckless homicide with a motor vehicle.
Partly cloudy skies are on tap with some lake-effect snow showers, favoring Northwest Indiana.
When officers arrived, they saw a gunman shooting at an individual on the ground. The suspect then fired at officers, hitting their squad car.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
A missile fired from Yemen, struck Tel Aviv Saturday morning in a very rare case of Israel's missile-defense systems failing to intercept a projectile fired at the city.
A further 150,000 who were displaced within the country by the 13-year civil war are estimated to have returned to their village or city of origin.
The Democrat-controlled senate easily passed a bipartisan temporary spending bill 85 to 11 that will fund the government through mid-March.
Barney is a 4-month-old puppy looking for his new home. He has a gentle nature and loves giving kisses and snuggling.
Police said a car was used to enter a Game Stop store, leaving broken glass and toppled merchandise.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams.
When officers arrived, they saw a gunman shooting at an individual on the ground. The suspect then fired at officers, hitting their squad car.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
Each year, City Council members work with school principals to find families who are having an especially tough time at the holidays to help them get Christmas gifts under the tree.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.
Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as the 'Hawks closed out a perfect three-game homestand.
The teams will meet again in Chicago on Saturday night.
While Sosa did not specifically address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs, he said he "left it all on the field" and "did whatever I could to recover from injuries."
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
