Homeless Encampment Catches Fire Under Kennedy Expressway
Flames broke out Monday morning around 10:00. No one was hurt.
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Flames broke out Monday morning around 10:00. No one was hurt.
Police and fire officials said they responded to a fire in the Belmont Avenue viaduct under the Kennedy Expressway shortly after 10 a.m.
A water main break is causing flooding in Bucktown near the Kennedy Expressway.
According to Illinois State Police, the crash took place in the northbound lanes at Addison just before 6 a.m.
It's years overdue and still far from completion, but the Illinois Department of Transportation said the pricey Jane Byrne Interchange Project will reach some major milestones in the days and weeks ahead.
The full Jane Byrne Interchange project is now slated for completion in 2022.
Illinois State Police on Sunday were investigating a shooting on the Ontario Feeder Ramp to the Kennedy Expressway earlier this weekend.
Pieces of metal and broken car parts are seen sitting on the side of busy Chicago highways.
A man was driving up Interstate 90/94 when whack! A piece of metal cracked his windshield.
Shots were fired on the inbound Kennedy Expressway.
Ramps from the inbound Eisenhower Expressway to the outbound Kennedy Expressway will remain closed for four months.
Chicago Police pursued a carjacking suspect through Logan Square and Irving Park late Wednesday.
According to the Chicago Fire Department, approximately 54 vehicles are involved in the crash.
Illinois State Police said the school buses crashed into each other around 10 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the Kennedy near Ohio Street.
Overnight lane closures, accompanied by 15-minute full expressway traffic stops, are scheduled over four nights to place new ramp beams at the Jane Byrne Interchange starting Saturday.
A bank robbery suspect led police on a chase from Des Plaines all the way to the Old Irving Park neighborhood, where police say he shot a Chicago Police officer, and then was shot and killed in a gun battle with Des Plaines police inside a music school.
Some sidewalks on overpasses across the Kennedy Expressway in the West Loop are covered with thick layers of ice and have not been hit by a shovel or road salt.
The bridges over the Kennedy Expressway at Monroe and Van Buren streets are set to reopen Friday – restoring two major traffic routes between Greektown and the West Loop Gate.
Christopher Cruz, 24, has been charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm.
Thirteen people were hurt in a crash overnight along the Kennedy at Harlem after a semi-truck hit four vehicles.
The work is expected to be finished by mid-August.
Expressway shootings are common in Chicago, with more than a dozen reported so far this year—the latest on Sunday night.
A crash on the outbound Edens Expressway Tuesday morning at Keeler Avenue has snarled traffic, with the jam backed up to the Kennedy Expressway, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
One man died and another person was seriously injured after a rollover crash on the Kennedy Expressway.
The ages of the victims range from 28 to 35, according to Chicago police.
The incident happened just before 6 p.m. in the 6700 block of South Western Avenue.
Four people who were inside the store were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Chicago police said the vendor, a 35-year-old man, was approached by a 30-year-old man, and then a brief struggle ensued.
Clouds linger Saturday due to a weak system over the Dakotas and Minnesota that will try to send moisture our way.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Parking garage managers said the number of parkers is down since the pandemic, as more people work remotely, leaving them struggling to make a profit.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The driver hit and killed a 54-year-old woman who was crossing the street near 67th and Western and didn't stop, police said.
After he left court, McGregor announced on X that he plans to appeal the verdict and what he called a "modest award."
It comes as Lebanese officials say at least 11 people were killed and 63 were hurt after a different Israeli strike in central Beirut overnight.
Several roads were closed in downtown Las Vegas as smoke and fire billowed and firefighters hosed down the flames. Fire officials said it found several vehicles on fire in the rail car Friday afternoon.
Australian police arrested three climate change activists Saturday. They said the protesters tried to disrupt ships at the country's largest coal port.
Chicago police said the vendor, a 35-year-old man, was approached by a 30-year-old man, and then a brief struggle ensued.
The 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family in Logan Square is wrapped with thousands of lights.
The ages of the victims range from 28 to 35, according to Chicago police.
The incident happened just before 6 p.m. in the 6700 block of South Western Avenue.
Four people who were inside the store were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Zach LaVine scored 26 points, Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White each had 20 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 136-122 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
Craig Smith and Nick Foligno also scored as the 'Hawks stopped a three-game slide.
The Bears' defense hopes to make life miserable for Minnesota QB Sam Darnold this coming Sunday.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
K9 officer Riggs served 8 years on the force. He was 10 years old.
One man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to an area hospital for treatment, police said.
The woman was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition.
Don Archer helped police catch the thief in less than 24 hours.
