Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on Stevenson Expressway
A white Nissan sedan struck the pedestrian, who died at the scene.
A white Nissan sedan struck the pedestrian, who died at the scene.
Nicholas Ortiz, 24, appeared in court Sunday morning charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at a person or vehicle.
Police said former Marine Nikolas Hutto and two other people were changing a tire on I-55 near Cicero when Octavio Lara Chavez veered onto the shoulder and hit them.
The driver who was shot and killed on the Stevenson Expressway over the weekend was a well-known postal worker and a beloved father. Damian Dunning's family said they were traumatized by his death. The 41-year-old had just dropped off his nephew at home after basketball practice on Sunday night when he was shot while behind the wheel.
The family of Damian Dunning said he was also a well-known postal worker. It was the second tragedy the family has faced just this year.
Illinois State Police said no gas made it onto the roadway. No injuries were reported.
Two trucks crashed on I-55 near County Line Road in Chicago's suburbs during rush hour on Thursday, reducing traffic to one lane.
Preliminary information revealed a car was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of traffic when it struck a tow truck – causing it to strike a third car.
A semi-trailer truck swerved after a car cut its driver off – and the chemical drums inside shifted, causing containers of organic peroxide and hydrogen peroxide to leak.
Summit Fire Chief Anthony Anderson discusses the organic peroxide spill that forced the shutdown of the expressway near La Grange Road for hours Friday.
The hydrogen peroxide spill happened just after 8 a.m., and the roadway remained closed eight hours later. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2, and CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports from the ground.
All lanes are closed on the Stevenson Expressway at La Grange Road due to a Level 1 hazmat situation, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation
All lanes finally reopened by just before 6 p.m.
The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
CBS 2's Sabrina Franza has a look at conditions from the Mobile Weather Lab.
Drivers are being forced to take the Central Avenue exit as reconstruction teams were on the scene.
Illinois State Police said around 5:47 a.m., troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash on southbound I-55 near Weber Road.
Our nonstop news crew saw police recovering at least one gun from the vehicle the suspect was in near 80th and Ingleside.
Police said the victim pulled over on the Dan Ryan Expressway at 31st Street to report the shooting.
The couple said they were heading into work when their window was shot out on I-55, but it ended near the Dan Ryan.
A trooper attempted to stop a car wanted for aggravated battery with unlawful use of a weapon on DuSable Lake Shore Drive at Montrose.
ISP say a car was hit by gunfire around 2 a.m. but they don't believe anyone was shot.
The dump body was lying on its side in the roadway after the accident, with the entire load of topsoil also lying on the ramp.
Anyone exiting the Stevenson at LaGrange Road was allowed only to go north following the accident. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
A man was killed in the shooting. The victim’s pregnant wife was also in the car at the time, but was not hurt.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
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The gift is believed to be the largest-ever higher education gift in support of free expression.
Among the allegations were that the dancers were exposed to harassing and sometimes violent behavior from patrons at the club.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Henyard had appointed a new village manager, village attorney, and police chief—none of whom can take office with the ruling now in place.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign scrapped plans for an upcoming outdoor rally in Wisconsin after the Secret Service said it did not have the personnel needed to secure the site.
Wausau Mayor Doug Diny put on work gloves, donned a hard hat and used a dolly to cart away a drop box outside City Hall. The move is the latest example in swing state Wisconsin of the fight over whether communities will allow absentee ballot drop boxes.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
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The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Food and Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center is focused on deceased patients whose lungs, hearts and more will live on in others.
Greyhound said its lease is up on Oct. 20, but Greyhound is "working with local officials and stakeholders to determine the path forward."
Experts say the warmer early fall temperatures mean some of the summer fruits and veggies we love. But it also means some fall produce could be delayed.
The sale has those in the real estate industry excited.
The factory's parent company said it gave workers the opportunity to move to other facilities.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
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Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
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Snelling talked with Dorothy Tucker about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
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At the meeting at Clemente Community Academy on Western Avenue, board members also approved a pledge not to close any schools until at least 2027. Darius Johnson reports.
One tow truck rammed into another near Cicero Avenue and Marquette Road, in a fight between drivers who wanted to be first to respond to a car that had been in an accident.
Hurricane Helene is now the fourth landfalling U.S. hurricane this year, and is set to bring strong wind gusts as far inland as Chicago this Friday and Saturday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union have asked Martinez to resign amid contentious contract talks, but Martinez has refused to step down.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
The neighborhood placed No. 34 out of 38 cities worldwide, as chosen by its team of editors and writers.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
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The sum was less than attorneys were seeking.
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The Sox won on Andrew Benintendi's 10th-inning single.
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
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