Paczki fly off shelves on Fat Tuesday, but egg prices are concern for bakeries making them
Each batch of paczki requires 32 egg yolks and 16 egg whites, and that cost adds up at Creative Cakes Bakery in Tinley Park.
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Each batch of paczki requires 32 egg yolks and 16 egg whites, and that cost adds up at Creative Cakes Bakery in Tinley Park.
Each batch of paczki requires 32 egg yolks and 16 egg whites, and that cost adds up at Creative Cakes Bakery in Tinley Park. Shardaa Gray reports.
EveFit is located in Tinley Park. Inside the gym, there is an overwhelming sense of sisterhood.
At EveFit, the focus is on both physical and mental health. Shardaa Gray reports.
Joy Gallivan had been getting the runaround since September, with finger-pointing between the village, two contractors, and insurance companies.
Joy Gallivan had been getting the runaround since September, with finger-pointing between the village, two contractors, and insurance companies. But just hours after CBS News Chicago listened to her, bingo — things magically changed. Megan Hickey reports.
Investigators said the fire Monday night was started by a person, but it was not clear if the fire was intentional or an accident.
Investigators said the fire Monday night was started by a person, but it was not clear if the fire was intentional or an accident. Shardaa Gray reports.
Some said the long-abandoned institution was not only an eyesore, but a public health hazard. Andrew Ramos reports.
The site had been in limbo since the Tinley Park Mental Health Center was closed and abandoned in 2012.
The site had been in limbo since the Tinley Park Mental Health Center was closed and abandoned in 2012. Andrew Ramos reports.
The for officials in Tinley Park was to ask their neighbors to donate supplies to take down south for those impacted.
Neighbors in the south suburbs are helping out those devastated by two recent hurricanes that hit several states by collecting desperately needed supplies. Tubs of blankets, gallons of cleaning supplies and much more all filled the Tinley Park Village Hall lobby.
Cook County prosecutors said Almaru beat Maro to death with a metal pole and a rubber mallet.
Police and Kirby School District 140 investigated the incident and identified the boy.
Troopers responded to the scene for the report of a fatal traffic crash involving a semi and a truck-tractor semi-trailer.
Tom Johnston talks with Jim Williams and Marie Saavedra about the Doobies’ old hits and new tour. Jim Williams worked as an Andy Frain usher for The Doobie Brothers at the old International Amphitheatre 50 years ago.
Injuries were reported on the pileup on Interstate 80 east of Wolf Road.
Folks gathered this past Saturday at Apple Chevrolet in Tinley Park for the 11th annual BBQ for the Troops. A similar event was held in Homewood and at other locations.
No Fourth of July is complete without some good food and Tinley Park provided just the spot for thousands of hungry folks.
Last year kicked off the inaugural four-day festival. As CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports, Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz said this second year, the festival is expanding.
Last year kicked off the inaugural four-day festival. Mayor Michael Glotz said this second year, the festival is expanding.
The crash happened on eastbound I-80 at Central Avenue south of Chicago.
All lanes on I-80 eastbound near Central Avenue were shut down at 3:29 p.m., though traffic still got by on the right shoulder.
Two people had to be pulled from the SUV, CBS 2 has learned.
Pizzotti replaced Doug Bruno, who stepped down after 39 years in Lincoln Park.
So far this season, there is no plover nest at Montrose Beach — just one plover looking for love.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun unveiled the order as part of his "Make Indiana Healthy Again" initiative on Tuesday.
The garbage truck driver was on Central Avenue near Oakton Street in Morton Grove when he noticed a fire in the back of his truck. He quickly dumped his load — approximately 500 pounds of trash.
Coach K was back in town Monday to speak at the University of Illinois Chicago's "Chats with the Chancellor" event. Before that, he talked exclusively to CBS News Chicago.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun unveiled the order as part of his "Make Indiana Healthy Again" initiative on Tuesday.
Opponents have said an earlier curfew won't make a difference, and will just push the problem of teen takeovers to other neighborhoods.
The mission of Illinois Humanities is to help document local history and tell important stories. Now, the organization has to figure out how to do so with far less money.
"Trying to force your will to break the spirit of working people in order to have a conversation? That's terrorism. We're not going to negotiate with terrorists," Johnson said on Tuesday.
President Trump says "we are looking into" how to send Americans to foreign prisons.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Pizzotti replaced Doug Bruno, who stepped down after 39 years in Lincoln Park.
So far this season, there is no plover nest at Montrose Beach — just one plover looking for love. Noel Brennan reports.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun unveiled the initiative on Tuesday, along with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The garbage truck driver was on Central Avenue near Oakton Street in Morton Grove when he noticed a fire in the back of his truck. He quickly dumped his load — approximately 500 pounds of trash.
The mayor compared the White House approach to governing to dealing with terrorists. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
"Trying to force your will to break the spirit of working people in order to have a conversation? That's terrorism. We're not going to negotiate with terrorists," Johnson said on Tuesday.
Chicago police said 24-year-old Luther Hopkins III, of Calumet City, is charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon.
Nurmuhammed Inus, 35, is charged with one count of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of 29-year-old Mairunnisa Osman.
Flags across Illinois will be lowered to half-staff in honor of a soldier from Joliet who died during a training exercise in Lithuania.
Pizzotti replaced Doug Bruno, who stepped down after 39 years in Lincoln Park.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
Pizzotti replaced Doug Bruno, who stepped down after 39 years in Lincoln Park.
Coach K was back in town Monday to speak at the University of Illinois Chicago's "Chats with the Chancellor" event. Before that, he talked exclusively to CBS News Chicago.
The Padres have the best record in the majors at 14-3.
Nazar had a goal and an assist, and Tyler Bertuzzi and Lukas Reichel also scored in regulation as the 'Hawks rallied from a 2-0 deficit to take a 3-2 lead.
Jakucionis, the Lithuanian import who averaged 15 points and nearly five assists in his lone season in Champaign, is projected as a top-10 NBA Draft lottery pick.
The victim was shot in the buttocks and was taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital in fair condition.
The manager of Puffs Discount, at 7756 Madison St., said two men walked in around 7:40 a.m. and demanded money and cigarettes. Then they hit a worker in the head with a gun.
Police said the 14-year-old has been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon, both felonies.
Chicago police said 24-year-old Luther Hopkins III, of Calumet City, is charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon.
Three or four robbers run up, flash a weapon, and demand the victims' property. In several incidents, the suspects even stole the victims' banking information on their phones.
