Naperville Central graduate gets dream of playing for White Sox, giving back to community
This July, the infielder is introducing his inaugural Softball Charity Classic.
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This July, the infielder is introducing his inaugural Softball Charity Classic.
Amara Harris was found not guilty of stealing and hopes to change the culture of police disciplining students in schools.
A former Naperville North High School student filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday against the City of Naperville and two police officers, alleging she was wrongfully accused of stealing AirPods from a fellow student in 2019.
A good Samaritan attempted lifesaving efforts on the motorcyclist, a 32-year-old man from Naperville, but he was pronounced dead on the scene.
Gary Howard, 20, from Palos Park, appeared in court Saturday morning charged with one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
"To showcase what people with disabilities can do and what we can contribute to our world."
Sarah Adam is the first woman named to the U.S. Wheelchair Rugby Team. She hopes to win gold at the Paralympics in Paris this summer. CBS 2's Sara Machi has her inspiring story.
Police were looking for a gunman in a shooting that left one person injured in west suburban Naperville Tuesday afternoon.
The victim was taken to a local hospital. The wound is believed to be non-life threatening, police said.
Alex Beiga was a freshman at Naperville Central High School, and a member of the swim team.
Aleksas Beiga, a 15-year-old freshman at Naperville Central High School, was killed in an avalanche on the ski trip. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Students at Naperville Central High School found Aleksas Beiga would not return – after the freshman's spring break trip took that tragic turn while skiing with family.
The comments came after an emotional meeting Tuesday night where residents expressed outrage over the killings of humanitarian aid workers.
Members of the Naperville City Council apologized for not speaking out about the war in Gaza sooner. The comments came after an emotional meeting Tuesday night where residents expressed outrage over the killings of humanitarian aid workers.
He's also charged with practicing massage therapy without a license.
Austin Arianoutsos of YangRising was arrested Friday, charged with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct following an investigation from January in which he allegedly made unwanted sexual contact with a client.
Police said Wydajewski was driving more than 120 miles per hour, and his blood-alcohol content was almost twice the legal limit.
Twenty-four-year-old Brendan Wydajewski was sentenced to 18 years in prison. He was found guilty of killing another driver and two of his passengers in a 2021 crash in Lisle.
The murder of Julie Ann Hanson was a cold case for 49 years, until Barry Lee Whelpley was identified as a suspect. But before he could go to trial, Whelpley was found dead of natural causes in his jail cell.
Julie Ann Hanson’s family has now spoken out for the very first time after the death of suspect Barry Lee Whelpley. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Dr. Anita Thomas has only been on the job at North Central College since July, but she's made it her home and the students her family.
During a City Council meeting Tuesday night, residents voiced a wide range of opinions.
During a City Council meeting Tuesday night, residents voiced a wide range of opinions.
Nicky Lopez looked like the starter at second base and could see some time at shortstop as well.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.
Temperatures are below freezing and precipitation will likely freeze.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
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.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute 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.
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.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute 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.
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.
Head to Racine, Wisconsin to O&H Danish Bakery for some holiday treats.
After months of maintenance, Rome's Trevi Fountain has reopened.
Take a Mental Health Minute with Marie Saavedra.
Millions of people are hitting the roads and taking to the skies in Chicago for holiday travel. More than 3.5 million passengers are expected to fly in and out of O'Hare and Midway airports through the new year.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
No citations were issued in the crash. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
"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.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The Ramblers have lost two of their last three after and eight-game win streak to open the season.
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.
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
