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Merry Christmas: Gas Prices At Five-Year Low
Phil Flynn, senior energy analyst at The PRICE Futures Group said it's the result of a price war being waged between OPEC – especially Saudi Arabia – against American energy producers.
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Phil Flynn, senior energy analyst at The PRICE Futures Group said it's the result of a price war being waged between OPEC – especially Saudi Arabia – against American energy producers.
Volo Auto Museum director Brian Grams stumbled across Elvis Presley's custom-made pink and white Cadillac station wagon while doing a Google search that led him to a classified ad.
The top Illinois Democrat in Congress applauded President Barack Obama's plan to begin normalizing diplomatic relations with Cuba, and end 50 years of isolation. "After 55 years of embargo and exclusion to put an end to the Castros and communism, they're still there. We should try a new approach," said U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
Northern Illinois University spokesman Paul Palian said the school wanted to create a more accessible route across the main drag on campus, Lucinda Avenue. So it's demolishing Douglas Hall, which was named for Abraham Lincoln political rival Stephen A. Douglas.
It's been another gloomy day in Chicago and the weather is affecting peoples' moods.
Two more suspects were in custody Monday morning in the murder of a 15-year-old boy who was killed while protecting his brother from muggers this weekend. Sources said charges were likely Monday afternoon.
WBBMs' Regine Schlesinger with Made In Chicago reports on a new product, aimed at germophobes.
Homelessness and hunger rose slightly in Chicago in 2013, according to an annual survey by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Chicago was one of 25 cities surveyed about demand for emergency services.
The 25th annual survey by United Health Foundation, finds Illinois' ranking unchanged from last year, but the Foundation's Rhonda Randall said what's troubling is physical activity among Illinoisans dropped 8 percent over the past year.
Illinois State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, a brash pioneer for women in Illinois politics, died early Wednesday, less than a day after suffering a stroke
The Better Business Bureau is out with a warning of what it calls, "The Twelve Scams of Christmas."
Once the lid was off the wood coffin holding the 2,500-year-old mummified remains of a 14-year-old Egyptian boy, scientist J.P. Brown could relax.
Child safety advocates said they've seen progress in recent years, but there's still "Trouble in Toyland" this holiday season.
Every two years, the Chicago Women Charity Players put on a production as a fundraiser, designating the proceeds for a different charity each time. On Sunday night, they staged a production of "The Music Man." After the play, someone stole a lockbox with $2,000 in cash, along with checks and credit card receipts.
A new study presented at a medical conference in Chicago today raises questions about how safe it is for teenagers to play high school football, reports WBBM's Regine Schlesinger.
Motorists will continue to enjoy the lower prices at the gas pump.
It's crunch time for the experts who staff the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, reports from WBBM's Regine Schlesinger.
Investigators have not yet determined what caused a stable fire that killed 32 horses near north suburban Woodstock, but they said they know where it started.
Mike Nichols, the director of matchless versatility who brought fierce wit, caustic social commentary and wicked absurdity to such film, TV and stage hits as "The Graduate," ''Angels in America" and "Monty Python's Spamalot," has died. He was 83.
Cross released a statement Wednesday saying he called and congratulated Frerichs, a state senator from Champaign.
The son of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy was in Chicago Thursday for an all-day conference on the topic of how we treat -- or in many cases, fail to treat -- mental illness.
Time to start cleaning out your basement of difficult-to-dispose-of junk.
Drones have become so popular in the skies above America, a Chicago transportation expert said the federal government needs to do more about the dangers of a possible mid-air accident.
Around 10 p.m., the officer's 21-year-old daughter and her daughter's boyfriend were involved in a domestic dispute in the 2200 block of East 68th Street. The boyfriend then shot the 49-year-old officer and her daughter, and fled with his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter
A new coffee shop is brewing up opportunities for special-ed students in the western suburbs, reports WBBM's Regine Schlesinger.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
James, a First Amendment advocate, says the chief attacked him after he came to village hall to file a complaint about a previous encounter.
The roster will have a healthy mix of both veterans and rookies this season, all led by No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Adel Daoud was 18 years old when he was arrested after parking a car outside a downtown bar in September 2012 and pushing a button he believed would set off a 1,000-pound bomb inside.
More than two dozen House Democrats have now publicly called for President Biden to end his bid for re-election.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
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.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
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.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $250,000 to find the gunman who shot and killed a postal worker on the job in West Pullman.
In an update shared Friday afternoon on social media, Kurtz again apologized to those impacted and said he was committed "to provide full transparency on how this occurred and the steps we're taking to prevent anything like this from happening again."
A man was shot and critically wounded outside a Walmart store Friday afternoon in the South Deering neighborhood.
The man who has accused former acting Robbins Police Chief Carl Scott of assaulting him said he's still coping with the trauma of the attack inside village hall.
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meat has left two people dead, including one person in Illinois. It also has sickened 26 people in 12 states.
"My heart is shattered, because it was a nice lady," Kim Sanders said. "She never bothered anybody."
James, a First Amendment advocate, says the chief attacked him after he came to village hall to file a complaint about a previous encounter.
More than 200 flights had been canceled, and nearly 900 others had been delayed as of late Friday morning.
A total of 25 House Democrats have now publicly called for President Biden to end his bid for re-election.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
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.
The roster will have a healthy mix of both veterans and rookies this season, all led by No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams.
Franklin competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and will be suiting up for Team USA a second time this summer in Paris. But earning a bronze medal at the U.S. trials to get there didn't come easy.
Opening Day is set for March 27, when the White Sox will host the Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field.
It will be the second time the Cubs have played a regular season series in Tokyo, after splitting two games with the New York Mets there in 2000.
Pat Williams died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.