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The boards of both institutions, Lewis University, in southwest suburban Romeoville, and St. Augustine College, in Chicago, unanimously approved the decision. The schools will submit an application to the Higher Learning Commission to make St. Augustine College a part of Lewis University.
CBS 2's Noel Brennan and his crew had to shelter in place when warning sirens went off near Aurora.
A man stormed into a Romeoville bank, started shooting, and took hostages Tuesday afternoon, only later to be shot dead by police. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Authorities said the suspect is talking with police, a social worker and negotiator on the scene.
A group of state lawmakers has blocked Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker from reinstating his mask mandate in schools after it expired over the weekend – and this latest ruling adds another layer of confusion for schools and parents when it comes to masking.
Interstate 55 was shut down in Romeoville late Thursday after a crash.
A Drive-thru job fair is being held in Romeoville Wednesday afternoon.
A serious accident snagged traffic on Interstate 55 in Will County during the afternoon rush.
A suburban realtor says enough is enough – he is sick of scammers using his listings to trick people.
There is now a $5,000 reward for information leading to the person who shot and killed a young man in Romeoville last month.
A wild chase whipped through multiple southwest suburbs Monday before finally ending with more than one crash in Plainfield – and with three police officers injured.
The omnichannel commerce provider Radial plans to hire 400 new workers in Romeoville to help with increased e-commerce orders during the holiday season.
The Will County Health Department said five area codes in particular are seeing the biggest increase, with Plainfield as the epicenter.
Spike will enjoy his retirement with Officer John Allen, his long-time handler, who is also retiring on July 10.
A suburban logistics company is looking for workers for their warehouses.
Two club hockey teams joined forces to raise money for a single mom battling cancer.
Police K9 Spike will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s.
The Exchange Club of Naperville and the Village of Romeoville have agreed that Ribfest will take place in Romeoville in 2020, and as a result, Romeoville residents will have some special privileges at the festival.
The National Weather Service confirmed that five tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Memorial Day after two tornadoes were confirmed in the Illinois villages of Romeoville and Sauk Village.
Events set for the weekend of December 15 and 16 will be rescheduled for the weekend of May 17 through May 19 2019.
More than 1,000 veterans and their families will have meals on their tables thanks to this year's Caring Patriots food drive.
The mayor of the Chicago suburb of Romeoville has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence.
A man was killed in a five-vehicle crash Thursday night in southwest suburban Romeoville.
David Francis, 64, faces charges of aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge of a firearm, according to Romeoville police.
A job boost is coming for Southwest suburban Romeoville – the so-called everything store, better known as Amazon has opened a warehouse there.
For Saturday, dry conditions with beautiful sunny skies are expected in Chicago, followed by heavy rain on Sunday.
Arlington Heights police and fire crews responded to the motel after a guest services employee called to report that someone entered the lobby bleeding after being shot.
Clyde Scott is the founder of Focused on Fashion. He said he loves photography, fashion, and God, and he's found a way to combine them into something beautiful.
Neighbors in Bronzeville say it is an ongoing problem, and they have serious safety concerns.
The suspect in the shooting of a man walking to synagogue last week is facing hate crime and terrorism charges.
Some of the lines have stretched out the doors of the polling places and around streetcorners.
The former board president resigned on Thursday over social media posts that were deemed antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial.
In one comment, Feigenholtz called someone a "truth-sayer" after he criticized Westerners who praise Islam and claimed that Muslims treat women like cattle.
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive.
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.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
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.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
In addition to talking about his work, Bennett will be presenting the award for Best Music Video at the festival.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
So far, data from the Chicago Board of Election shows voters over 65 have made up the largest demographic of people voting by mail, while the young voters between 18 and 29 year old have been more likely to stand in line and vote early so far.
Preliminary information indicated several people knocked on the second-floor door of a room and confronted two sleeping occupants, including the man, who exited the room and was shot by one of the aggressors, according to police.
Remember, tonight we "Fall Back" as daylight saving time ends. Make sure the clocks change at 2 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Cascabel is a lovable and energetic 2-year-old girl. She has the most beautiful coat and a pair of eyes to steal your heart. With a bit of husky in her, she is extremely intelligent and takes to training quickly.
Taylor Swift fans have been hit by the Ticketmaster hackers during the final leg of her Eras tour.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Neighbors in Bronzeville say it is an ongoing problem, and they have serious safety concerns.
Arlington Heights police and fire crews responded to the motel after a guest services employee called to report that someone entered the lobby bleeding after being shot.
For Saturday, dry conditions with beautiful sunny skies are expected in Chicago, followed by heavy rain on Sunday.
Clyde Scott is the founder of Focused on Fashion. He said he loves photography, fashion, and God, and he's found a way to combine them into something beautiful.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
Zach LaVine and Coby White each added 21 points, with White going 5 of 9 from 3-point range.
The cornerback has been balancing an eagerness to return, while also dealing with an injury he has never had before.
Once the No. 1 prospect in Major League Baseball, Moncada rarely lived up to the hype, with his only truly good season coming in 2019.
On a power play midway through the second period, Smith – the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft – scored the winning goal with a wrist shot off the crossbar.
The play resulted in a fumble that gave the ball back to the Washington Commanders, who later won the game with a Hail Mary play.
The suspect in the shooting of a man walking to synagogue last week is facing hate crime and terrorism charges.
The man was able to get assistance from those inside the school, who rendered aid.
Morgan Geyser, now 22, was sentenced to 40 years in a mental institution after she pleaded guilty to stabbing a classmate to please horror character Slender Man.
Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were both shot on their first date. Only Smith survived.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
