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Will County Prosecutor Uses Experience To Lobby For Drug Courts
In Washington, D.C., today, a prosecutor from Will County will be lobbying for more money for drug court programs around the country – and she knows of what she speaks.
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In Washington, D.C., today, a prosecutor from Will County will be lobbying for more money for drug court programs around the country – and she knows of what she speaks.
A Will County teenager is trying to save her beloved pet from eviction.
Serious legal trouble has been compounded for a Will County soccer coach already charged with molesting a 12-year-old boy.
Police are trying to find out who killed a 59-year-old southwest suburban man whose body was found in his home after a burglary.
A Will County woman who falsely claimed she was kidnapped and raped last year pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct on Wednesday.
A Will County jury took about an hour Friday to convict a Florida man for having sex with a disabled 13-year-old southwest suburban Frankfort girl after he seduced her by cell phone.
The showers and thunderstorms that moved into the Chicago area Wednesday are expected to continue, prompting a flash flood watch to be issued.
Tornadoes can hit at any time of year, but here in the Midwest, they're more likely in April, May and June and more likely in certain areas near Chicago.
The Will County Sheriff's office says three schools were on lockdown and nearby homes evacuated as authorities responded to concerns about an armed university police officer who was holed up in his home.
A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Will and Grundy counties southwest of Chicago.
A woman is charged with trying to smuggle a gun into Stateville prison in Joliet by placing it in what authorities have euphemistically called her "intimate area."
A frost advisory has been issued for northern Illinois, and officials are advising sensitive vegetation be covered early Wednesday.
A southwest suburban man whom prosecutors called a "depraved miscreant" was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison Wednesday for the fatal shooting of a man who teased his girlfriend at a party.
Authorities found three tons of cannabis — worth more than $27 million — in a moving truck in west suburban Franklin Park Friday morning.
Will County sheriff's police have officially closed the "Honeybee" murder investigation.
A south suburban man, after learning his brother was sleeping with his fiancee, slit the throat of his brother's cat, prosecutors said.
A young motorist who led Naperville police on a 10-mile chase last summer following an aborted narcotics sale has been placed on three years of probation for that crime.
A highly-trained police K-9 unit is being disbanded, and the dogs that helped bring in millions of dollars in seizures may be given away or even killed. 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
Police say a routine traffic stop turned into a $100,000 drug bust Thursday.
Cecil Conner says an officer was warned that he was drunk and shouldn't drive when his girlfriend was pulled over last May. Conner later crashed, killing her child.
A woman had two young children in her car when she was stopped for driving 63 mph in a 45 mph zone while drunk, police said.
Will County Sheriff's Police detectives say the house in Lockport Township where a 14-year-old boy was shot to death earlier this week was targeted for the attack.
Officials asked for a preliminary injunction requiring two pipeline companies to mediate damage from an oil spill last month in southwest suburban Lockport.
A 14-year-old boy and his cousin weren't even safe in their own room in Lockport Township.
Authorities investigated a "bizarre" incident last week in which a 10-year-old girl's toes were chewed off by the family dog while she slept in their south suburban home.
This was not the first time such a thing has happened.
It includes a 6,000-seat music hall, an elevated park, new parking and transportation, and hotel and retail spaces.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
James Wilburn describes the heart-wrenching moments of watching the bodycam video of his daughter, Sonya Massey's, death when she was shot and killed by police after calling 911 for help.
Air quality is expected at times to dip into the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" category Tuesday.
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.
Enjoy live music and soak up the sun at Nicky's, a Southwest Side staple, with Jackie Kostek.
All eyes are on the United Center for the upcoming Democratic National Convention, and UC owners are sharing their vision for the area around the arena, unveiling the 1901 Project.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast.
Some airlines say they've recovered from a software defect from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike took down Microsoft systems around the world, setting off thousands of flight cancelations and delays this week, but Delta’s CEO said their problems could continue into the week.
Sonya Massey's family and their lawyer Ben Crump met meeting with Governor JB Pritzker at a church in Springfield.
James Wilburn describes the heart-wrenching moments of watching the bodycam video of his daughter, Sonya Massey's, death when she was shot and killed by police after calling 911 for help.
The video shows the chaotic scene after a sheriff's deputy shot Massey, who is Black, in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water.
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.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating.
This was not the first time such a thing has happened.
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 Sox had gone ahead on Paul DeJong's solo homer in the ninth inning before their bullpen's MLB-high 25th blown save.
Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson each had two hits as the Cubs twice escaped based-loaded jams to end Milwaukee's three-game winning streak.
Left guard Teven Jenkins said he felt like the offense was "ahead of the curve" from where they were last year.
Rome Odunze was practicing with the Chicago Bears on Sunday after missing Saturday for personal reasons.
Seth Lugo retired 14 straight batters in his first career complete game as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Chicago White Sox for a 4-1 win and series sweep on Sunday.
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 Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting.
All were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
Late Monday, no one was in custody.