Wacker Drive Reconstruction Moves To Monroe-To-Adams Stretch
The Wacker Drive reconstruction project is kicking into its next phase next week.
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The Wacker Drive reconstruction project is kicking into its next phase next week.
A landmark downtown building could be undergoing major changes.
Motorists and pedestrians on Wacker Drive Tuesday will be subjected to a ghastly sight that has nothing to do with Halloween.
Traffic was snagged at Lower Wacker Drive and Michigan Avenue downtown Thursday morning, as a gas leak erupted in a ComEd vault.
Police said a bomb threat near Ogilvie Transportation Center on Monday was unfounded.
A couple dozen protesters stood outside United Airlines' Chicago offices on Sunday to demand that United do more for the city.
The search continued Tuesday for a gunman who shot a man at the State Street Bridge during the afternoon rush on Monday. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot spoke with the 29-year-old man's wife on Tuesday. She said her husband was resting and trying to recover.
A man was found seriously injured in the predawn hours Tuesday on a ramp between Upper and Lower Wacker Drive, after apparently falling from a bridge.
A man was shot in the head on the State Street bridge near the Loop Monday evening but survived and was able to talk with police, who searched for the gunman.
Madison Street is now closed between Canal and Franklin streets downtown, as Phase 2 of the Wacker Drive reconstruction project begins.
A huge construction parade is marching south down Wacker Drive starting Tuesday, as city engineers reopen Washington Street and close Madison Street to begin the second phase of reconstruction.
Workers at the Hyatt Regency Hotel downtown are on strike, in a one-day walkout in response to an attempt by the hotel giant to outsource labor.
Twenty-five people were arrested for blocking traffic briefly on Wacker Drive, during a noisy demonstration outside of an executives' summit at a downtown hotel.
Good news for motorists -- a major West Loop intersection is reopening Friday to traffic for the first time since early January.
A sport-utility vehicle and a pickup truck crashed in the heart of downtown Chicago this morning.
More than 100 concrete trucks will form a caravan to the intersection of Randolph Street and Wacker Drive to rebuild the pavement today.
The city is advising drivers to stay away from Wacker Drive and Lake Street tomorrow, as more than 1,100 cubic yards of concrete are hauled in to rebuild the roadway.
Three months into its latest phase, the City of Chicago says the massive Wacker Drive reconstruction project is on schedule and within budget.
A much-needed revamp of Upper Wacker Drive is making things tough for businesses within the barricaded construction zone.
A facelift for Wacker Drive has been leaving frown lines on many commuters, especially pedestrians.
Starting Monday, several CTA bus stop locations along Canal Street downtown will be changed in an effort to improve traffic flow and for customer safety.
The city is making changes to ease the congestion that has resulted from the Wacker Drive reconstruction project.
All in all, pedestrians and the estimated 60,000 motorists who use Wacker daily survived the hassles of the construction project that got under way Monday, officials said.
The second phase of Wacker Drive reconstruction begins today, and several streets are already closed.
As the new year arrives, so will a new portion of the Wacker Drive reconstruction project.
Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.
Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin's coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Raoul is launching a statewide effort aimed at preventing wrongful convictions.
A former Westchester Middle School student is accusing former teacher Dawn Chester of sexually abusing her when she was 11 years old.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The White Sox recently wrapped up a historically bad season, while the Bears' season is moving deeply in the wrong direction.
City Council members have been suggesting alternatives to Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax hike.
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.
President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, easing confirmations for his Cabinet nominees.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
The White Sox recently wrapped up a historically bad season, while the Bears' season is moving deeply in the wrong direction.
After nearly two decades in the city, organizers posted on social media that they are "deeply grateful to the City of Chicago."
he facility at 650 W. 51st St., about a block east of Halsted Street, closed last week.
According to a statement on the brewery's website, it is closing its doors at its brewpub at 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. after struggling to rebound following the pandemic.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
After nearly two decades in the city, organizers posted on social media that they are "deeply grateful to the City of Chicago."
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Start your holiday shopping early with Jackie Kostek at Timeless Toys in Lincoln Square.
The Chicago Bears have fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, following a three-game losing streak in which they averaged only 9 points per game. Meantime, the team reportedly is once again eyeing the former Michael Reese Hospital site as an option for a new stadium, after talks for a lakefront site have stalled.
The shooting happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the high school. Two days later, Country Club Hills police released surveillance images of a black Infiniti Q50 in which they believe the shooter, and three other men wearing hoodies and masks, were riding.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is launching a statewide effort aimed at preventing wrongful convictions.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended Tuesday forecast.
A former Westchester Middle School student is accusing former teacher Dawn Chester of sexually abusing her when she was 11 years old.
Passing game coordinator Thomas Brown will take over at offensive coordinator.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Allen was accused in the killings of 14-year-old Libby German and 13-year-old Abby Williams in 2017.
Police used a Taser on the suspect while taking him into custody.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Since the teen was brought back into custody in the last week, instead of a "more secure placement," he has been placed in an unsecured shelter.
Over the last year, the ADL locally has tracked a 300% increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Chicago.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin's coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.
Passing game coordinator Thomas Brown will take over at offensive coordinator.
Roenick helped lead the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1992, though they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Zach LaVine scored 26 points for the Bulls. Coby White and Nicola Vucevic each had 20 points.
The White Sox recently wrapped up a historically bad season, while the Bears' season is moving deeply in the wrong direction.
Police used a Taser on the suspect while taking him into custody.
Hillcrest High School was closed for Veterans Day Monday, so the campus was largely empty as Country Club Hills police said they continued to investigate the tragic shooting.
A crew of burglars smashed the two back doors and made their way inside Las Picosas Mexican restaurant near 64th and Pulaski on Wednesday before they hit another place down the block.
Richard Allen is accused in the killings of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams in 2017.
Police said the group then tied a chain around the ATM and pulled it out with a red SUV.
