Truck crash snags I-80 in Joliet
The tractor of a semi-trailer truck was wiped out, and the driver's compartment was breached, in the crash on eastbound I-80. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
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The tractor of a semi-trailer truck was wiped out, and the driver's compartment was breached, in the crash on eastbound I-80. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
A car headed north on Quentin Road in Palatine crossed off the roadway, went through a light pole, and ended up on backwards on someone’s front lawn. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Officials said an unidentified 60-year-old man went duck hunting Monday, and then vanished. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The RV caught fire at a gas station at Cicero Avenue and Pershing Road. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Before first responders even arrived, other drivers rushed to the car and tried to get to the person inside. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
A car was wrecked in the crash on the southbound Drive at Belmont Avenue. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The vehicle was left with heavy front-end damage and downed power lines.
A 62-year-old man was stabilized, as were a 29-year-old man and his 2-year-old son who were shot in the foot. A 23-year-old woman was left in critical condition. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The shooting happened at 81st and Elizabeth streets. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
A big portion of Route 83 – Main Street in Antioch – was closed off at the scene. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Kris Habermehl has a breakdown of what to expect on the streets of Uptown and East Lakeview this weekend, from Chopper 2.
With several high-profile drownings recently, water safety is top of mind. Kris Habermehl has some reminders from Chopper 2.
We are just over a week away from the big race, and driving around Grant Park is about to become more difficult. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The Fire Department called a Level 1 Hazmat response for the leak. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Specifics about injuries were not immediately available, at least one ambulance remained at the scene as of 4:45 p.m. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The fire was still burning underneath roof section of the house at 11024 S. Edbrooke Ave. as of 5 p.m. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Just before 5 p.m., smoke was pouring out of the two-and-a-half-story frame house at 11024 S. Edbrooke Ave. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Conditions were hot and humid as firefighters battled the blaze. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The German festival kicked off Thursday afternoon at Lincoln and Leland avenues. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The outbound exit and entrance ramps from the Edens to Foster Avenue were closed as the afternoon rush got under way Friday. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
No one was injured in the 2-11 alarm fire, but the building at 6730 S. South Shore Dr. was severely damaged. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports from the scene, and Kris Habermehl has a breakdown of how the flames were battled.
Fire crews responded to a high-rise fire in the South Shore neighborhood Thursday morning.
CBS 2’s Kris Habermehl – who himself is also a firefighter- takes you inside Fire House Restaurant for International Firefighters’ Day. General Manager Shannon Tauschman provides more about the celebration.
Thursday is International Firefighters' Day, and the Chicago Fire House Restaurant - once a working firehouse - is hosting a special celebration to honor them.
The high-speed crash happened about halfway between Roselle and Meacham roads on I-90. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
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