2 dead after crash on I-80 in Tinley Park, westbound lanes closed
Troopers responded to the scene for the report of a fatal traffic crash involving a semi and a truck-tractor semi-trailer.
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.
Nathan Grant, 32, of Wheaton, Illinois, was arrested and charged with aggravated arson.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris is at Tinley Park's Victor J. Andrews High School, where students and administrators collaborate on a unique project helping teens dress for success with mock job interviews
Repairs took a bit longer than expected after the Jan. 17 fire destroyed the shelter's laundry room, and smoke damaged the ventilation system, ceilings, and walls of the entire shelter.
At least two people were in custody Friday night in connection with the crimes, which were committed in broad daylight.
At least two people were in custody Friday night in connection with the crimes, which were committed in broad daylight. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris reports from Tinley Park, where dozens of students perform in the annual Variety Show at Victor J. Andrew High School.
Victor J. Andrew High School's production of "Mean Girls" has no one in the burn book because it's a lot of fun for the students in the popular show.
There are many fun clubs at Victor J. Andrew High School in Tinley Park, including the French Club and DECA Club, which help students on a path to business careers.
It may still be winter, but the crack of the bats will soon be heard at Tinley Park's Victor J. Andrew High School. CBS 2's Marshall Harris talked with the coach and senior players for the teams.
Tinley Park's Victor J. Andrew High School's girls' soccer team is excited about the upcoming season. The coach said they have a good returning crew as well as adding good young talent playing on the pitch.
Outdoor track season is about to start but the indoor season has been running for several months since the beginning of the school year. CBS 2's Marshall Harris has the story of the teams and the coaches behind them.
The National Honor Society Club at Victor J. Andrews High School focuses on service and volunteering. The group recently gave their time to the nonprofit Feed My Starving Children to pack numerous meals for those in need.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris is at the Tinley Park school, where students enjoy extracurricular clubs, athletics, and academics.
The former Tinley Park Mental Health Center had been vacant for more than a decade. The village's park district purchased the property from the state for just $1.
It was a long time coming, but the Tinley Park Park District was able to show off its newest property this week. The former Tinley Park Mental Health Center had been vacant for more than a decade. The village's park district purchased the 280-acre property from the State of Illinois for just $1. The village is using $15 million in state funding to clean up the land.
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.
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.
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 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.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
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.
Caroline Vidmar's obsession with the iconic show started when she was just a kid.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.
Snelling talked with Dorothy Tucker about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
During the Tuesday night meeting, Clerk Marva Campbell-Pruitt grabbed Mayor Derrick Burgess' gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her. Campbell-Pruitt talked with Jermont Terry on Thursday.
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.
Car break-ins were the source of a whopping 40% of gun thefts last year.
The sum was less than attorneys were seeking.
Some of these veterans live in the Chicago area, and many are scattered around the country suffering from debilitating illnesses.
One of the videos showed the arrest of a journalist who said he was just doing his job when he was zip-tied and held for at least eight hours.
Meanwhile, Rome Odunze is confident the Bears' passing game can build off their second-half success.
The Sox improved to 39-120 with its three-game sweep of Los Angeles.
Derrick Rose announced on social media Thursday morning that he's retiring from the NBA after 16 seasons. Rose averaged 17.4 points and 5.2 assists in 723 regular-season games.
The Sox won on Andrew Benintendi's 10th-inning single.
The Cubs lost two of three in the series to finish with a 39-42 road record.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Darius Sullivan was convicted of shooting and killing Bradley police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic with her own service weapon in December 2021.
The victims range in age from 20 to 25 years old.
Terry Dolowy went missing on Feb. 14, 1985. Days later, her decapitated and burning body was found near a roadside.
A 25-year-old Michigan man serving a life sentence for a murder conviction in Alabama has been handed another life sentence for a killing in Wisconsin.