Plainfield 'Swatting' Hoax Draws Dozens Of Officers
The call came in Sunday to 9-1-1 and the caller claimed to have kidnapped and tied up a child. WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
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The call came in Sunday to 9-1-1 and the caller claimed to have kidnapped and tied up a child. WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
A 9-year-old girl was killed and a man was wounded in an ATV crash in southwest suburban Plainfield Tuesday night, police said.
The woman — whose name was not released — was found slumped over the steering wheel in a vehicle that was stopped at the intersection of Lockport Street and Van Dyke Road, according to a statement from Plainfield police.
Step away from the paper turkey centerpiece and give your home a warm, festive touch for Thanksgiving. Two experts from the Chicago area shared their tips for how to decorate for the holiday.
The Plainfield North High School teacher who was murdered Tuesday by her husband, who then committed suicide, is being laid to rest following services this evening at Naperville's Community Christian Church.
A physical education teacher at Plainfield North High School was stabbed to death Tuesday night, and her husband -- who is suspected of killing her -- died a short time later when he apparently stepped into traffic.
The offender left significant damage behind at Cathy's Sweet Creations, WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
The man believed to be behind the illegal dumping and pollution along the DuPage River died in a traffic accident. Now who pays? CBS 2's Dave Savini has this follow-up report.
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez pays a visit to the southwest suburb.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Steve Baskerville returns to the southwest suburb, which marks a milestone this year.
Sean Johnson and his friend were walking through Plainfields's West Norman Greenway when they say three teen-aged boys were literally playing with fire and challenged them to a dare. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
Sherri Anicich is the mother of Alisha Bromfield, who was murdered in 2012 while she was carrying a child.
A Plainfield mom says she found herself having a talk with her kids about racism after an ugly incident this week in Chicago.
Will County is one of 23 Illinois counties to report West Nile virus activity as of Wednesday, health officials say.
Volunteers in Plainfield are getting ready for what amounts to a huge garage sale, but WBBM's Regine Schlesinger reports it's one where everything is free for the taking.
More bad weather on Wednesday could hamper recovery efforts in Coal City, which was hit by an EF-3 tornado Monday night. It was the most powerful tornado to hit the Chicago metropolitan area in nearly 25 years.
David Sroge is a repeat felon. His arrests include thefts and deception in both Illinois and Indiana, where, in 2012, he allegedly took nearly $9,000 from a senior citizen for work he did not do. CBS 2's Dave Savini reports.
Just after midnight, a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed collided with a pedestrian near the intersection of Route 59 and Lockport Street in Plainfield.
Dramon Ratcliff of Bolingbrook was playing basketball at Plainfield Central High School when he collapsed, the Will County Coroner's Office said.
Annette Eichorst, 50, of Plainfield, if facing multiple theft charges surrounding missing funds from Troop 19's bank account.
A 20-year-old woman was found dead at a motel in west suburban Aurora Saturday night.
Now, authorities are going after a land owner and looking into why action wasn't taken sooner. CBS 2's Dave Savini reports.
A girl was rescued after she fell into a retention basin hole during gym glass at Ira Middle School.
Brian Cooper of Plainfield was convicted in May of killing 21-year-old Alisha Bromfield, when the two were at a Nasewaupee resort for his sister's wedding. He was not the father of Bromfield's baby but his attorney said the two had once had a romantic relationship. He was also Bromfield's boss.
Charter schools such as those run by Acero are privately managed, but publicly funded.
The Bears have lost three straight this season—and 10 straight against the Green Bay Packers, whom they will be playing this coming Sunday.
How much money was taken in the bank robbery and other details on the crime were not immediately available.
The vet said the item lodged in the cat's spine was definitely a bullet—it was too large to be a BB pellet.
Robert Crimo III is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has said he's willing to negotiate with the City Council on his proposed budget, but wouldn't commit to any specific alternatives.
In some cases, such attacks have made their way to classrooms and college campuses.
Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde is admitting that he lost the U.S. Senate race to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin, but refusing to concede and instead is repeating misleading claims about the election while he considers a recount.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
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.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
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.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
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.
Mayor Brandon Johnson was asked about the proposal Tuesday afternoon.
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) said the closure is a breaking of a promise that Aldi would remain in the neighborhood.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
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.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
After nearly two decades in the city, organizers posted on social media that they are "deeply grateful to the City of Chicago."
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Matt Zahn reports on what he learned Thursday at Halas Hall as the Bears prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers this weekend.
Michael Broadway's family claims staff at Stateville Correctional Center "watched Michael slowly perish while gasping for breath." Shardaa Gray reports.
Charter schools such as those run by Acero are privately managed, but publicly funded.
Robert Crimo III is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting. Megan Hickey reports.
How much money was taken in the bank robbery and other details on the crime were not immediately available.
Dozens of Chicago alderpeople are expected to attend a special city council meeting on Thursday.
Trinity Balen-Weiher was found unresponsive inside a home prosecutors said was in complete and utter disarray, with drugs and filth strewn everywhere.
Emma Baum, 25, was last seen near 25th and Connecticut in Gary on Oct. 10. She was 9 months pregnant at the time, and might have given birth since then.
Joshua Mims, 37, is charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated arson.
Charter schools such as those run by Acero are privately managed, but publicly funded.
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
Caitlin Tracey's family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations.
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.
Since the teen was brought back into custody in the last week, instead of a "more secure placement," he has been placed in an unsecured shelter.
Over the last year, the ADL locally has tracked a 300% increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Chicago.
The Bears have lost three straight this season—and 10 straight against the Green Bay Packers, whom they will be playing this coming Sunday.
Illinois has started a season 3-0 for the fourth time under Brad Underwood, and the second time in three seasons after starting the 2022-23 season 4-0.
Johnson had 104 yards rushing on 21 carries. Williams ran nine times for 101 yards that included a 71-yard touchdown run that ended the scoring with 7:56 remaining.
The Bulls led by as many as 22 in the third quarter, but the Knicks rallied and went ahead 123-121—and nearly won.
Wednesday was the first practice for Thomas Brown as offensive coordinator after taking over for the fired Shane Waldron.
How much money was taken in the bank robbery and other details on the crime were not immediately available.
The vet said the item lodged in the cat's spine was definitely a bullet—it was too large to be a BB pellet.
Robert Crimo III is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
The victim's daughter said other incidents in the neighborhood have her concerned for her safety.
Joshua Mims, 37, is charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated arson.
