One tribe's fight to save the Great Lakes from oil pipeline
The documentary welcomes viewers into the Bad River Band's decades-long battle for sovereignty.
The documentary welcomes viewers into the Bad River Band's decades-long battle for sovereignty.
The gate is locked on the Indiana Dunes in Portage, after yet another spill.
The remaining clean-up will continue through Thursday. The work includes removing the boom, residual oil, as well as decontaminating boats and equipment.
The U.S. Coast Guard and Environmental Protection Agency closed off access to Bubbly Creek on Thursday.
A section of the South Branch of the Chicago River was closed Thursday after a discharge of oil was found in the section known as Bubbly Creek.
Almost five years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Obama administration has proposed new regulations aimed at strengthening oversight of offshore oil drilling equipment and ensuring that out-of-control wells can be sealed in an emergency.
BP is selling part of its stake in an emerging oil-producing region in the Gulf of Mexico to Chevron, and the two companies, along with Conoco Phillips, will work to develop the fields together.
No new oil has been found floating in Lake Michigan or at the bottom of a cove following further inspection Sunday of the spill site near the BP Refinery in Whiting, Ind.
Demonstrators and public officials are seething about BP's oil spill on the Indiana lakefront, but CBS 2's Ed Curran reports the damage could have been worse.
"Any unanticipated spill is cause for concern, but given the Whiting refinery's recent expansion of its operations to double the amount of heavy oil sands being processed, this spill raises questions about the long-term safety and reliability of BP's new, expanded production at Whiting," they wrote.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has lit into BP for the oil leak into Lake Michigan, where cleanup efforts continue.
As many as 500 gallons of crude oil spilled onto the shore of Lake Michigan in Whiting, Ind., following an accident Monday afternoon at the BP refinery.
The 2012 presidential campaign between President Obama and Mitt Romney will be book-ended by hurricanes.
An otter orphaned by the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 has died after spending the past 23 years at the Shedd Aquarium.
In an effort to distract voters from his tax records, W. Mitt Romney launched a four pronged push back yesterday. Romney's problem: each move revealed more about the problems with his floundering campaign.
Officials asked for a preliminary injunction requiring two pipeline companies to mediate damage from an oil spill last month in southwest suburban Lockport.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday announced an order setting deadlines for completion of cleanup and restoration work where an oil pipeline spill was discovered Tuesday near south suburban Lockport.
For the second time in the past four months, south suburban Romeoville has been hit by a crude oil spill.
The raccoon had just stolen a slice of cheese, a harmless caper, until it became clear to everyone that this mammal had bitten off way more than it could chew.
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
As of this week, there were only about 5,800 people living in one of the city and state's 17 shelter locations. At the peak last January, there were nearly 15,000.
One boater jumped into the water but began to struggle. Then two others went in to save them. Only one of the boaters was rescued Friday afternoon.
The measures, including canceling officers' days off, come after multiple mass shootings within a day.
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
Schneider, a Democrat from Illinois, called the vandalism "a vile act of hate."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is changing course and will allow officials to place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall's elections in the presidential swing state.
"Let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race," President Biden said during a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday.
"Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out," the president told campaign staffers.
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.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
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.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The Fresh Market already has stores in Crystal Lake, Geneva, Lake Forest, and Wilmette.
The change impacts every single restaurant in Chicago that operates with tipped workers, and critics say it could impact customers as well.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Getting added to the guide is not the same as being awarded a Michelin star, but still signifies a stamp of approval.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
The Chicago "rat hole" was a rodent-shaped indentation in the concrete in front of a blond brick three-flat building in Roscoe Village. While now gone, its legacy lives on.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The Rolling Stones played at the stadium for the first of two concerts over the next several days—as part of their Hackney Diamonds Tour.
"CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience.
Race fans were getting ready for the second NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
A man was killed while handling a firework Thursday night on Chicago's Northwest Side.
After an already violent Fourth of July holiday with multiple mass shootings in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson's office announced new measures on Friday in hopes of beefing up security.
Stock cars being rolled out for the second annual Chicago Street Race is now a familiar sight in the Windy City. Shane Van Gisbergen made history last year with his debut Cup Series win. The New Zealand driver is back this year trying to defend his title.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 5 p.m. forecast for July 5, 2024.
Both incidents come less than 24 hours after three people were killed in a mass shooting on the South Side.
The measures, including canceling officers' days off, come after multiple mass shootings within a day.
Organizers on Friday hosted a series of events all over the city ahead of the two big races on Saturday and Sunday.
One boater jumped into the water but began to struggle. Then two others went in to save them. Only one of the boaters was rescued Friday afternoon.
The raccoon had just stolen a slice of cheese, a harmless caper, until it became clear to everyone that this mammal had bitten off way more than it could chew.
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.
They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
The big rigs were rolling into downtown Chicago as NASCAR teams got set to hit the tracks, or rather the streets, this weekend.
Organizers on Friday hosted a series of events all over the city ahead of the two big races on Saturday and Sunday.
Justin Steele pitched a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Seiya Suzuki homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angeles 5-1.
Ian Happ hit three-run homers from both sides of the plate for a career-high six RBIs, and the struggling Chicago Cubs pounded the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies 10-2 to avoid a three-game sweep.
All-Star Steven Kwan homered, had three hits and officially took over as the majors' leading hitter while sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 8-4 win over the Chicago White Sox.
The measures, including canceling officers' days off, come after multiple mass shootings within a day.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
Police in Wisconsin say a driver in Eau Claire reported someone chasing them down before aggressively throwing cheese at their vehicle.
Police said the shooting may have stemmed from a personal dispute. One of the victims was a 7-year-old boy who died.
So far, in 2024, there have been nine shootings at or near the beach.