Evanston opts for environmentally-friendly way to keep streets safe during snowfall
Evanston's Public Works Agency mixes fresh water with the salt to create brine, which is used to pretreat the roads in Evanston.
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Evanston's Public Works Agency mixes fresh water with the salt to create brine, which is used to pretreat the roads in Evanston.
Another community preparing for at least 4 inches of snow is Evanston where crews are using something environmentally friendly to treat the roads. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot went to the Evanston Public Works Agency's salt dome where there's about 3,500 tons of salt.
From the bakery counter to the hardware store, consumers dropped some early green to ensure this white Christmas is a smooth one.
Winter snow is coming soon and the city of Chicago says it's ready.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Chicago area Thursday afternoon until 6 a.m. Friday.
Indiana State Police are warning drivers to stay off of I-65 after Thursday's winter storm caused dangerous driving conditions.
Chicago is under a Winter Weather Advisory Thursday as snow pounded the area.
The city will be removing parking markers all over the city beginning Friday.
The Postal Service is asking Chicago residents to shovel sidewalks and porches to help letter carriers deliver mail safely.
Heavy snowfall Wednesday has left drivers with lingering issues Thursday morning.
Southwest suburban Plainfield got clobbered by the winter storm Wednesday.
The owner said a beam also fell, but no one was hurt.
Morning commuters need to be on alert Wednesday morning as a winter storm brings dangerous driving conditions.
CTA trains and buses are running, but some routes may be delayed as a winter storm moves through Chicago.
A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect for much of the area – including the city of Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
A WINTER STORM WARNING began Tuesday evening for much of the area – including the city of Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
As the snow begins to slow, one of the hardest-hit places is north suburban Wilmette.
Friday morning commuters are advised to take it slow as heavy lake effect snow causes dangerous driving conditions.
As heavy lake effect snow falls in Chicago, airlines are reporting flight cancellations O'Hare and Midway airports.
A Chicagoan training for the Boston Marathon is not letting the snow stop him from going on an early morning jog.
Some Chicago area schools are closed or starting with a delay as heavy lake effect snow falls.
Over a dozen cars were involved in a crash Sunday morning, according to Illinois State Police.
The snow angels of the West Lawn Neighborhood Watch had their work cut out for them Sunday.
Plows will be busy into the morning Sunday in the southwest suburbs as snow continues to blanket the area.
More than 1,200 ComEd customers were affected by power outages Saturday evening as snow continued to fall with up to 9 inches expected.
Anqi Qu and Francesco Rahe are the 54th and 55th University of Chicago Rhodes Scholars.
The study found that the fish appear to change their behavior the closer they get to Chicago.
Love died after a long battle with cancer.
Renderings issued Monday showed what the new stadium will look like once the $800 million stadium is finished.
The Wall Street Journal named Mayor Johnson the "worst mayor in America" in a weekend editorial.
The Wall Street Journal named Mayor Johnson the "worst mayor in America" in a weekend editorial.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
Wisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has conceded defeat in the race narrowly won by Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, saying he will not pursue a recount.
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.
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.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
"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."
The study found that the fish appear to change their behavior the closer they get to Chicago.
The Evanston stadium will seat 35,000 people—all of whom Northwestern said will have “better-than-TV sightlines.”
The 64-year-old woman from Chicago's western suburbs is facing hate crime charges, accused of assaulting a Palestinian American couple in a Panera in Downers Grove. Tara Molina reports.
Sabrina Franza spoke to some of the people who gathered along 103rd Street, who talked about what the procession for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez means to them.
Officer Martinez made the ultimate sacrifice, having been shot and killed during a traffic stop two weeks ago. Shardaa Gray reports.
A 64-year-old woman from Chicago's western suburbs is facing hate crime charges and accused of assaulting a Palestinian-American couple in a video that went viral.
Martinez, 26, was shot and killed during a traffic stop near 80th and Ingleside on Nov. 4. CBS News Chicago will cover the procession and the services from outside the chapel.
Following emergency treatment from the Barrington Fire Department, she was taken to a hospital, where she died.
"I just never thought to ask, do you have a gun? Is it locked up?" Kandice Cole said.
Anqi Qu and Francesco Rahe are the 54th and 55th University of Chicago Rhodes Scholars.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
"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.
Love died after a long battle with cancer.
Renderings issued Monday showed what the new stadium will look like once the $800 million stadium is finished.
The Dallas Wings will have the No. 1 pick. They will have the chance to draft UConn star Paige Bueckers.
DePaul pulled within six in the opening minutes of the second, but gave up three layups in a row and trailed by double digits for the remainder of the game.
Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 15 points, and Talen Horton-Tucker scored 12 off the bench as the Bulls dropped their second straight and third in four.
A 64-year-old woman from Chicago's western suburbs is facing hate crime charges and accused of assaulting a Palestinian-American couple in a video that went viral.
Martinez, 26, was shot and killed during a traffic stop near 80th and Ingleside on Nov. 4. CBS News Chicago will cover the procession and the services from outside the chapel.
Barrington police were investigating late Sunday with the Major Crimes Task Force.
Wentworth Area detectives were investigating Friday night.
The threat involved Fremont Middle School in unincorporated Mundelein.
