Fire rips through house in Romeoville
The view from Chopper 2 showed severe damage to the house, with much of the roof burned away.
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The view from Chopper 2 showed severe damage to the house, with much of the roof burned away.
There was no word late Wednesday what caused the fire or if anyone was hurt.
Metalrays signed a new lease on a 102,000-square-foot space in Romeoville that it plans to open in late June.
An electric bicycle manufacturer announced it will open an assembly and distribution facility in the southwest suburbs. Metalrays signed a new lease on a 102,000-square-foot space in Romeoville, the village said in a news release. The company plans to open the facility in late June.
If the culprits aren't caught, the fraud scheme has the potential to take down both the company itself and the vendors who are owed money that was stolen.
If the culprits aren’t caught, the fraud scheme has the potential to take down both Apex Industrial itself and the vendors who are owed money that was stolen. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Police said Bartolomei and the prime suspect, Nathaniel Huey, Jr. had some kind of relationship and Bartolomei's husband and Huey's girlfriend, Ermalinda Palomo knew about it.
The girlfriend of the man accused of killing a family of four in southwest suburban Romeoville was involved in the crime, police said.
Romeoville police said Ermalinda Palomo knew about Nathaniel Huey's intent to kill the family and drove the car to the scene of the crime.
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The horrific series of events spanned from Romeoville all the way to Catoosa, Oklahoma, where the main suspect's car was spotted.
The suspect in the killings in Romeoville was found dead in the crash after a police pursuit. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Newly released video shows the moment officers in Oklahoma caught up with the man who police said killed a family of four in southwest suburban Romeoville. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar had the latest on the video obtained by CBS 2 Investigators.
The district said the incident "mirrors the multiple incidents that have disrupted public schools and libraries throughout the Chicagoland area."
CBS 2's Lauren Victory had the story about two Romeoville teachers who walked the same halls for years but only recently formed a bond over a serious situation.
CBS 2's Lauren Victory has the story about two Romeoville teachers who walked the same halls for years but only recently formed a bond over a serious situation.
Some 35 women brought their gear from departments all across the state.
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Nathaniel Huey Jr. also had a lengthy criminal past, and was denied a FOID card by state police.
The man suspected of killing a family of four in southwest suburban Romeoville had been denied a firearm owner's identification, or FOID, card by Illinois State Police, CBS 2 has learned.
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
Police on Thursday night cleared out the home of the slain Rolón-Bartolomei family in Romeoville – taking more evidence, and leaving neighbors with more questions. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
We poured through Romeoville murder suspect Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past and found he had been court ordered to not have any guns. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
Romeoville murder suspect Nathaniel Huey Jr.’s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
Police said a vehicle connected to the suspect was found in Oklahoma where police attempted to stop him before a fiery crash.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
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 fire was contained to the living room and chimney within half an hour after an aggressive attack by firefighters.
The Fire Department was able to put out the blaze before anyone was hurt.
No citations were issued in the crash. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
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.
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The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
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The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
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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.
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Carolers sang while people gathered for family fun, food, photo ops, and more.
Ald. Matt O’Shea hosted annual Breakfast with Santa event for the Mount Greenwood Special Recreation Program.
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A Level 1 hazardous materials response also was initiated. According to unconfirmed fire dispatch reports, there were explosions inside the building after the fire started.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
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In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
"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.
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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.
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