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Accomplice charged in murder spree that left 8 dead charged in Joliet, Illinois
The alleged shooter took his own life during a pursuit in Texas following the January shooting, but a second man is now charged.
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The alleged shooter took his own life during a pursuit in Texas following the January shooting, but a second man is now charged.
Joliet police said the shooting happened just before midnight in the 2300 block of White Birch Lane.
Officials say lightning struck the school's roof, sparking the insulation between the shingles and the metal roof.
Officials say lightning struck the school's roof, sparking the insulation between the shingles and the metal roof.
The three-year deal was reached after nurses went on strike three times since August.
Jeremy Boshears, 38, was charged in the murder of 24-year-old Kaitlyn Kearns in November of 2017.
The man accused of killing a Joliet bartender he was dating in 2017 will remain in jail despite a push for his release until a new trial starts. Jeremy Boshears, 38, was charged in the murder of 24-year-old Kaitlyn Kearns in November of 2017.
As friends and family of Aud-Headlee came to terms with her death at the hands of her estranged husband, they sought to raise money for her three children.
As friends and family of Melissa Aud-Headlee came to terms with her death at the hands of her estranged husband, they sought to raise money for her three children.
"Nyla's eyes were still fused. Her tiny lungs were very undeveloped, and her skin was thin and translucent. Nearly see-through, but after Nyla was born, we truly had all hands on deck."
A Joliet family's wishes came true. They're going home with their baby girl. Nyla Haywood has been in the Silver Cross Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit for six months. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Nurses at the hospital had gone on strike three times since last August, asking for higher wages and better staffing.
The couple's 3-year-old son, who was home at the time, was not hurt.
Joliet police said around 9:12 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of Henderson Avenue for a report of two people who were shot.
Lenore Carroll has been coming to the memorial service for years after she lost her father, a Joliet police officer, when she was only a little girl.
The man charged with shooting his neighbor in the southwest suburbs is now being charged with a hate crime. John Shadbar, 70, appeared before a Will County judge on Thursday and was denied release. The Will County State's Attorney's Office outlined what they said was a clear history of issues between him and Melissa Roberson, a white woman who had two Black sons. Prosecutors said Shadbar would regularly antagonize them with racial slurs.
Jacoby Hamilton, 19, of Crest Hill, was arrested and processed on Friday before being taken to the Will County Adult Detention Facility on four Counts of reckless homicide.
Tony Stewart is already a NASCAR legend, but he's back racing full time on a very different circuit. His nickname is Smoke, because when he first started racing, he struggled with throttle control and the haze of smoke off the tire was a lot. Stewart's gotten better, so much so that he's now all throttle in his latest gig as a drag racer.
He is taking over the wheel for his wife, Leah Pruett, a veteran drag racer who coached his husband in a very different circuit for Stewart.
An Illinois man was arrested in Georgia for his alleged involvement in a gunfight in southwest suburban Will County earlier this month.
He faces charges, including aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and reckless discharge of a firearm.
A 37-year-old man who had been missing for nearly a week in southwest suburban Joliet was found dead Friday morning in the Des Plaines River. The Will County Coroner's Office identified the body found by the Joliet Fire Department in the river as 37-year-old Robert Long, Joliet police said.
A 37-year-old man who had been missing for nearly a week in southwest suburban Joliet was found dead Friday morning in the Des Plaines River. The Will County Coroner's Office identified the body found by the Joliet Fire Department in the river as 37-year-old Robert Long, Joliet police said.
Robert Long, 37, was reported missing on April 11 and after police and fire personnel searched for nearly a week, his body was found in the Des Plaines River on Friday morning.
A Joliet mother has been charged after her 12-year-old daughter died of an apparent heroin and fentanyl overdose, police said Thursday. Colette Bancroft, 35, currently faces a charge of drug possession.
All lanes reopened around 3:30 a.m.
Thursday's high temperatures will be in the upper 70s with sunny skies.
The man died at a local hospital.
The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
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 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.
I-55 reopened early Thursday morning after an unprecedented tornado outbreak in the Chicago area downed power lines onto the expressway.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
The iconic Lincoln Park eatery gave out free hot dogs, with the usual side of comical insults.
Joe Meindl, 89, caddied one round at a golf course in New Buffalo, Michigan after retiring in 1993—and the rest is history.
An Emory University study found over four years, more than 27,000 ER visits were blamed on injuries from cutting avocadoes.
All lanes reopened around 3:30 a.m.
The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
Thursday's high temperatures will be in the upper 70s with sunny skies.
In one resident's backyard, crews were working for hours.
The tornadoes and severe storms that walloped the Chicago area on Sunday and Monday were stunning in their ferocity and breadth.
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.
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.
Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, was apprehended Saturday evening in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, according to the Berrien County, Michigan Sheriff's office.
Late Sunday, no one was in custody. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.