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Stray Bullet Hits TV Inside Palatine Man's Condo
Palatine Police say a stray bullet broke the window of a condominium resident - and ended up in his television.
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Palatine Police say a stray bullet broke the window of a condominium resident - and ended up in his television.
A documentary about the man who's been called Chicago's Public Enemy Number One will not open as scheduled this Friday at a Chicago theatre, and the filmmaker says it's because of fear of neighborhood gangs.
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services says the Algonquin mother accused of shooting her flat-screen TV will get to keep her three children.
An Algonquin mother of three is free on bond - after what police are calling an "unusual" crime.
Prosecutors in the north suburbs have formally dismissed criminal charges against a Waukegan man who's been behind bars for 20 years for a rape he did not commit, reports WBBM's Steve Miller.
More than 20,000 buyers are in Chicago for the 2015 International Home and Housewares Show at McCormick Place.
Two people have been critically hurt in a fire early Sunday morning in the East Garfield Park neighborhood.
With high school girls thinking about prom season, here's a warning from the Better Business Bureau.
The Lake County, Indiana, Coroner's office says the bodies of two infants have been found inside a Gary funeral home.
Chicago's inspector general says the Chicago Fire Department is still not meeting nationwide standards for response time, despite being chided a year-and-a-half ago for not meeting those standards.
Second City has been holding a couple of improv classes at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for Parkinson's disease patients, reports WBBM's Steve Miller
The downstate prosecutor under fire from a suburban family for his handling of a death investigation has now asked for a special prosecutor in the case.
Last-minute attempts to pay Cook County property tax bills by Tuesday's deadline were being thwarted by technology.
The team wants to speed up Wrigley Field renovations.
Thousands of people took a dip in icy Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach Sunday morning, reports WBBM's Steve Miller.
Commuters standing in the cold are wondering: What's the deal? WBBM Newsradio's Steve Miller asks the railroads.
Fearing exposure to measles for potentially hundreds of people at a Menards store in north suburban Long Grove, the Lake County health department is setting up clinics to give out free measles shots for people who haven't received the vaccine.
A Morton Grove woman whose 19-year-old son died a year ago in Carbondale says the state's attorney has decided not to bring criminal charges against anyone.
A 58-year-old Lemont woman has been arrested after she was stopped at Midway Airport's security yesterday - accused of having a gun in her carry-on.
Another court date Monday in the criminal case against more than 20 young men accused in the death of a 19-year-old NIU freshman fraternity pledge, reports WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
In the depth of the winter cold, think of Hawaii, and warmth and the spirit of aloha.
A man from Manhattan, Illinois, is in police custody this morning after an ambulance was stolen from a southwest suburban hospital.
Felony Franks, the hot dog restaurant that hires only ex-offenders is reopening today after closing down almost three years ago, reports WBBM's Steve Miller.
Hammond Police and the Lake County Coroner are looking for the family of a 58-year-old man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash two weekends ago.
A 64-year-old man who was freed from prison last year, after prosecutors dropped charges in a 1982 double murder case, has filed a $40 million lawsuit against Northwestern University, accusing a former professor and his team of railroading him into a false confession.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
The driver of the Wienermobile lost control after colliding with a Hyundai sedan on the Tri-State Tollway.
Pritzker has endorsed Harris to be the new Democratic nominee for the White House after President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris on Sunday. Pritzker has yet to say if he would be interested in filling a vice presidential role on the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket.
All southbound lanes reopened around 8 a.m.
Scattered rain may linger early Wednesday, especially south of Chicago, but sunshine returns after that for the rest of the week.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pritzker has endorsed Harris to be the new Democratic nominee for the White House after President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris on Sunday. Pritzker has yet to say if he would be interested in filling a vice presidential role on the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket.
Former President Barack Obama did not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, saying the Democratic Party "will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead,
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
President Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race in a letter addressing the American people. Read it here.
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.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
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.
Jackie Kostek is jumpstarting your day in jewelry, home décor, spiritual products and much more.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended forecast.
The director said the Secret Service made adjustments to the Republican National Convention right after the shooting and will continue to assess what needs to change.
It's what many Democratic members of Congress wanted: a new candidate at the top of the ticket for president. Local Democrats are reacting to a campaign that changed dramatically overnight, after President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
Katie Moody from Oak Park is advocating for natural gas alarms in Illinois after her family faced a preventable tragedy. She was joined by Rep. Camille Lilly.
Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson and the state's entire Democratic congressional delegation are endorsing Harris to be the party's new nominee for the White House.
Pritzker has been floated as a potential running mate to Kamala Harris, who on Sunday announced her intention to run for the Democratic nomination for president.
Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
The driver of the Wienermobile lost control after colliding with a Hyundai sedan on the Tri-State Tollway.
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.
Rome Odunze was practicing with the Chicago Bears on Sunday after missing Saturday for personal reasons.
Seth Lugo retired 14 straight batters in his first career complete game as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Chicago White Sox for a 4-1 win and series sweep on Sunday.
Nico Hoerner doubled and scored the tying run in the ninth inning, then walked with the bases loaded in the 10th to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Corbin Carroll hit a two-run homer and Alek Thomas had a solo shot in Arizona's three-run fifth inning to help the Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Saturday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Brady Singer threw seven shutout innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
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.