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A large weeping willow tree was brought down by the storm Monday morning in Des Plaines, crashed into a home and the owners are happy to be alive.
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A large weeping willow tree was brought down by the storm Monday morning in Des Plaines, crashed into a home and the owners are happy to be alive.
An 18-year-old Lincoln Park resident accused of causing an evacuation at Millennium Park Saturday evening told WBBM Newsradio 780 that he was taking part in a "costume play" and that it was all a misunderstanding.
A three-day music festival headlined by Dave Matthews Band will showcase a south lakefront area ripe for redevelopment. But neighbors wonder if the area can handle parking, traffic and crowds.
What may have started as a game of "car-surfing" in northwest suburban Crystal Lake ended tragically, and now a man is charged with felony reckless homicide.
It was 10 years ago Wednesday when Tionda and Diamond Bradley disappeared from their home on the city's South Side, and the family says it feels like yesterday.
A south suburban fire chief says passersby helped saved the lives of a family of seven early Tuesday morning in Orland Park.
Police were searching for a Jeep Grand Cherokee after the driver struck an officer during a traffic stop on the West Side.
Vice President Joe Biden has been in Chicago, speaking to a nationwide teachers union, saying Republicans are attempting to blame educators for budget shortfalls; and he said that's "one of the biggest scams in modern American history."
A 23-year-old South Side man is expected in bond court Thursday, accused of killing his girlfriend's 18-month-old son.
Lura Lynn Ryan, the wife of imprisoned former Gov. George Ryan was buried on Tuesday at a private service and Ryan's lawyer said the former governor was not there.
Authorities are describing a litany of disturbing injuries to an 18-month-old South Side boy who died this week.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel appeared at a Chicago-hosted jobs conference on Wednesday with his old boss, former President Bill Clinton, and said Chicago has 120,000 job openings right now, but unemployment stands at 9 percent.
The only man who sat on the jury that convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich of 17 corruption charges said Tuesday that the 11 women on the panel were "almost like my secretaries" because of how much better they were at taking notes than he was.
Imprisoned former Gov. George Ryan got to spend a few hours with his wife before she lost her battle with lung cancer Monday night.
Deposed Gov. Rod Blagojevich was solemn and philosophical Monday morning, as he faced the reality of a serious prison term looming after being found guilty of 17 charges.
Was the vandalism of 51 floats for the Gay Pride Parade this past weekend a hate crime?
The renters of Rahm Emanuel's home are moving out, clearing the way for the mayor and his family to move back into their Northwest Side residence.
Relief may be around the bend for thousands of Metra's Rock Island line commuters accustomed to big delays caused by the railroad traffic bottleneck on Chicago's South Side.
The state's attorneys of three counties have announced a joint effort to scrutinize the deaths of some elderly residents in the future - with the intention of putting a stop to elder abuse.
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow announces the filing of animal cruelty charges against a Bolingbrook man on Wednesday.
A deer - hurt and bleeding - was cornered in a yard near the busy intersection of Diversey, Western and Elston avenues Tuesday afternoon.
The Kendall County sheriff's office is looking for the person(s) responsible for shooting a BB gun and damaging stained glass windows at a historic church in Yorkville.
About 7,300 people who contributed money to the state's Bright Start college savings plan--thinking they'd get a $250 matching contribution and didn't--have a chance to get their money back.
A total of 80 "deadbeat dads" who owe more than $1.7 million in child support were arrested in a two-week Cook County Sheriff sting.
A federal appeals court has now upheld what a federal judge in Chicago concluded almost two years ago: that a lawyer in U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald's office committed prosecutorial misconduct.
"We did everything we could to get to them as quickly as we could, and safely," Tonia Logan said.
Consmicos Pet Bakery has been steadily building a fanbase around its pet treats because they resemble human food and are made with human-grade ingredients.
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations.
A semi-truck carrying a load of 27000 lbs. of canned goods rolled over.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
This year could be the first time in decades that a major political party would go into its convention without a presumptive nominee.
With 74.4% of registered voters turning up in Orland Park in 2020, a total of 48% cast their ballots for Mr. Biden, 51% for then-President 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.
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.
A woman is being hailed as a hero for springing into action to save two men after a boat explosion Tuesday afternoon on Lake Michigan near Waukegan Harbor.
Cosmicos Pet Bakery's pet treats are an instant hit with just about every furry friend who walks by, and their owners are never far behind.
The TechChicago Week organizers are teaming up with a non-profit that works to empower and elevate women and non-binary people in the tech world. Brenda Darden Wilkerson, CEO and president of anitab.org, explains how.
Jackie Kostek is jumpstarting your day celebrating Peru’s Independence Day with food, drinks and dancing!
Greenberg discusses last week’s tech meltdown, which affected airports in addition to low staffing, and the one place where travelers need to watch for pickpockets.
The sheriff's deputy who killed Massey is now charged with the woman's murder.
Heavy flames and a large plume of smoke could be seen coming from a boat on the water around 3:20 p.m.
A semi-truck carrying a load of 27000 lbs. of canned goods rolled over.
"We did everything we could to get to them as quickly as we could, and safely," Tonia Logan said.
Consmicos Pet Bakery has been steadily building a fanbase around its pet treats because they resemble human food and are made with human-grade ingredients.
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 Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
The Cubs loaded the bases in the eighth against Jared Koenig but came up empty after the left-hander got pinch-hitter David Bote to fly out.
The Sox are only the 12th team in MLB history with 76 losses in their first 103 games, and the first since the 1979 Oakland Athletics.
The Huskies are returning 18 starters from last year's team that won five of its last seven games, including a win in the Camellia Bowl.
The Cook County State's Attorney's office reviewed the case, and decide not to charge the gunman.
The burglars damaged the storefront, but could not get in.
This was not the first time such a thing has happened.
Police said the 61-year-old man was walking near La Salle and Washington streets around 2:45 a.m., when four people got out of a dark car and attacked him.
The police officer was confronted by multiple armed individuals. He's expected to be OK and no injuries were reported.