Man shot and killed by coworker outside Portage manufacturing plant
Police said Lenell Jenkins, 22, was in the parking lot of the Camaco manufacturing building on Ameriplex Drive, when a colleague shot him after an argument.
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Police said Lenell Jenkins, 22, was in the parking lot of the Camaco manufacturing building on Ameriplex Drive, when a colleague shot him after an argument.
The victim's daughter, who also lives in the apartment, told police that her boyfriend had threatened to burn up the apartment earlier in the evening.
A major gas leak in northwest Indiana has forced officials to shut down a stretch of Interstate 94 for at least three hours on Tuesday afternoon.
A major gas leak in northwest Indiana has forced officials to shut down a stretch of Interstate 94 for at least three hours on Tuesday afternoon.
By around 6:20 p.m., Indiana State Police said all lanes both east and westbound on the interstate were being reopened.
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the bribery conviction of a former Indiana mayor, a decision that could impact the racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Matt Reum was trapped for six days after his truck swerved off the highway, rolled across a creek, and crash-landed underneath a bridge near Portage, Indiana, just before Christmas. He talked with CBS 2's Lauren Victory about his inspiring story of moving forward.
Weather officials say the tornado reached an estimated peak wind of 135 mph and touched down near the intersection of S. 10th Street and W. R Avenue. It traveled for about 11 miles, damaging home roofs and sidings.
The system hit the Kalamazoo area in Michigan after it passed through the Chicago area.
Reum was trapped in a wrecked pickup truck for six days after crashing off I-94 in Portage.
Over this past weekend, Reum also shared photos taken with his father and aunt on Facebook.
As Reum takes a new turn in his recovery, we are also seeing a new view of his reunion with his rescuers. CBS 2’s Jermont Terry reports.
Matt Reum will continue healing at home, and will also undergo outpatient physical rehabilitation at Memorial Hospital, Beacon Health System reported.
Beacon Health System announced Reum, of Mishawaka, Indiana, was released from the Memorial Hospital in South Bend on Tuesday.
Matt Reum was trapped for six days in a wrecked pickup truck in Portage, Indiana.
Reum met the fishermen who found him under Interstate 94 on Tuesday, Dec. 26 - and the firefighters and paramedics from the Portage Fire Department who rescued him.
Portage, Indiana police released the bodycam video from their officers exclusively to CBS 2. It shows first responders rescuing 27-year-old Matt Reum, who had been in a wrecked pickup truck for nearly a week. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
In the video, officers are shocked to learn Reum has been trapped in the pickup truck under the I-94 bridge for as long as he has.
This is a short clip from Portage, Indiana Officer Sanchez's body cam video as first responders rescue Matt Reum, who had been trapped in a wrecked pickup truck for six days.
For the first time, we are hearing from Matt Reum himself after he survived in a wrecked truck under I-94 in Northwest Indiana for six days. CBS 2’s Marybel Gonzalez reports.
"My surgery has gone well enough, and I'm healing strong enough from that to where I can start working on getting back into society," said Reum, who is recovering from having a leg amputated.
Reum broke his silence Monday – six days after he was rescued from a wrecked pickup truck along a creek in Northwest Indiana where he had been trapped for as many days.
Reum, 27, drove his pickup truck off I-94 near Portage on Wednesday, Dec. 20, and ended up down a ravine and under a bridge along the rushing Salt Creek.
CBS 2's Joe Donlon spoke Thursday with the dispatcher who took the call from one of two fishermen who found Matt Reum in a wrecked truck – and jumpstarted the rescue effort.
Dispatcher Jeremy Nemeth took the call from a fisherman who found Matt Reum in a wrecked pickup truck under I-94 in Portage, Indiana. Reum had been trapped for six days. CBS 2's Joe Donlon reports.
On Thursday, Benjamin Oberto, 45, of New Berlin, Wisconsin, was reported missing around midnight.
Chicago police said just before 12:30 a.m., a northbound silver SUV collided with a southbound black sedan.
Some breaks for sunshine on Saturday give way to highs in the middle 50s.
Preliminary investigation indicated that a 25-year-old man was on the sidewalk when two unknown people approached him.
Wentworth Area detectives were investigating Friday night.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Snelling laid out the challenges the department is facing—and how, following the imposition of a consent decree, it can help to create a culture change to form a top police department in the country.
Martinez's funeral is set for Monday of next week. In a statement, the Mayor's office said Mayor Johnson plans to attend the funeral alongside Supt. Larry Snelling.
The Democrat looking to unseat an incumbent Republican in a close Iowa congressional race has asked for a recount.
A new report shows Wisconsin voters approved a record number of school referenda in 2024 elections.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
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.
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.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
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.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
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."
It's taking place at Rockwell on the River in the Avondale neighborhood. Some of the biggest names in the makeup industry are attending, and the event runs until Sunday.
The ceasefire would last for 60 days. An official response is expected in the next few days.
Authorities have arrested an American tourist in Tokyo, Japan, they say he vandalized a gate at a local shrine. Steve Hayes, 65, is facing property damage charges after being accused of carving letters with his fingernails into a pillar.
According to authorities, a total of 55 were being treated in the NICU when the flames broke out in Jhansi.
The Canadian postal service has halted after 55,000 workers at Canada Post went on strike. Their union says the government "refused to find real solutions" in contract negotiations.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
Martinez's funeral is set for Monday of next week. In a statement, the Mayor's office said Mayor Johnson plans to attend the funeral alongside Supt. Larry Snelling.
Preliminary investigation indicated that a 25-year-old man was on the sidewalk when two unknown people approached him.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
On Thursday, Benjamin Oberto, 45, of New Berlin, Wisconsin, was reported missing around midnight.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
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.
Leach, a graduate transfer from Fairfield, shot just 5 of 12, including 2 of 7 from 3-point range, but made up for it going 13 of 14 from the free throw line.
Dawson also had three blocks for the Ramblers (4-0)
Coby White scored 29 and Nikola Vucevic had 25 for the Bulls.
Jones said there has been a different energy at practice this week under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.
The 'Hawks offense, which ranks 26th in the league in scoring, struggled to put points on the board.
Wentworth Area detectives were investigating Friday night.
The threat involved Fremont Middle School in unincorporated Mundelein.
One burglary suspect tried to run away after the crash, but was arrested at the scene.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Durk, 32—legal name Durk Devontay Banks—was arraigned in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles Thursday after being extradited from Florida.
