Square Roots Festival takes off in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood
The festival is on through Sunday and features live music and craft beer. Kris Habermehl reports from Skywatch.
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The festival is on through Sunday and features live music and craft beer. Kris Habermehl reports from Skywatch.
The evacuation order was later lifted after it was determined that only residual amounts of liquid petroleum gas had been in the tankers on the train. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports from the scene, and Kris Habermehl reports on the process of righting the train cars.
The cars jackknifed when the freight train derailed, and evacuations were ordered out of concerns about hazardous materials. CBS 2's Kris Habermehl reports.
The shooting at the Salvation Army center in Blue Island happened while a repass service was under way for a young woman who had been shot and killed. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports from the scene, Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2, and Darius Johnson reports from Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
The shooting happened in or near a Salvation Army community center in Blue Island. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Kris Habermehl has a safety reminder as he spots an open fire hydrant on the Near West Side.
Investigators will need to sift through the charred remnants of the pallet warehouse on Hubbard Street in West Town. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Chicagoans could see the black smoke from miles away as the fire burned Tuesday evening at the pallet company in West Town. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The fire damaged a house on Central Avenue in Matteson. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
One vehicle was reduced to what looked like a pile of shrapnel in the crash on the Tri-State Tollway near Golf Road. CBS 2's Kris Habermehl reports.
The crash happened on the Tri-State Tollway near Golf Road, and one vehicle was left looking like a pile of shrapnel. CBS 2's Kris Habermehl reports.
Firefighters rescued a person from under a train at the Sedgwick stop. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office bus broke down on westbound Pershing Road at Wells Street – not far from Guaranteed Rate Field. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The truck involved was a utility service truck, with a trailer full of cable spools. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
A total of 17 animals were unaccounted for after the barn collapsed near Harvard, Illinois, as Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2. Meanwhile, hail piled up like snow in Palos Heights, and a tornado touched down in Southwest Michigan.
The barn collapsed outside Harvard, Illinois, close to the Wisconsin state line. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
University of Chicago police officers in Riot Gear came to the Main Quad after the UChicago United for Palestine protesters clashed with a group waving American and Israeli flags. CBS 2's Darius Johnson and Kris Habermehl report.
Smoke was pouring out of the second floor of the building, but the smoke level decreased in volume as firefighters battled the blaze in Blue Island. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
At the D-Lux Budget Inn in Lemont, police found a woman in an end unit at the motel who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was dead. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The fire broke out in a coach house at 5106 W. Chicago Ave., near LeClaire Avenue. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
A pickup truck and trailer from a concrete company caught fire near the Barrington Road exit. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The Fire Department was working to extinguish the fire in the 2100 block of West 107th Place in Morgan Park Wednesday afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Firefighters were called for a blaze in a wood frame out-building in South Elgin. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The fire sent smoke wafting from the restaurant along the Chicago River at Marina City. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Just before 5 p.m., the first responders were surrounding a damaged car on Archer Avenue near Pershing Road, alongside a McDonald’s. The car appeared to be riddled with bullet holes. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The fire was contained to the living room and chimney within half an hour after an aggressive attack by firefighters.
The Fire Department was able to put out the blaze before anyone was hurt.
No citations were issued in the crash. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
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 National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
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.
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 National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
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.
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.
Keeping with the holiday theme from a tall tree at Union Station to a rooftop in River North, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
Aviation officials say over three million passengers will travel through O'Hare, a 7.8% increase compared to last year. At Midway, the busiest day is expected to be Sunday, Dec. 29, when more than 50,000 people are expected to pass through the airport.
Late overnight, a system will make an appearance, creating a drizzle, which could result in freezing drizzle as temperatures drop to lows in the 20s to lower 30s.
Witnesses said the suspect approached the front desk, jumped over the counter, and demanded money while displaying a handgun.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest 7-day forecast.
A Level 1 hazardous materials response also was initiated. According to unconfirmed fire dispatch reports, there were explosions inside the building after the fire started.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
More than 3.5 million passengers are expected to fly in and out of O'Hare and Midway airports through the new year.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
"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.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
Tyler Bertuzzi had two goals and an assist, and Connor Bedard added a goal and two assists for the Blackhawks.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
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
