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Mumps Outbreak Cancels Commencement Events At Lewis University's Romeoville Campus
Events set for the weekend of December 15 and 16 will be rescheduled for the weekend of May 17 through May 19 2019.
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Events set for the weekend of December 15 and 16 will be rescheduled for the weekend of May 17 through May 19 2019.
Bond was set at $200,000 Wednesday for Kevin Macha, a music teacher, who was charged with Possession of Child Pornography.
Kevin Macha, 28, a was arrested in Joliet Tuesday after a search warrant led police to numerous electronic devices.
Video footage of cars ignoring a school bus stop arm in Lemont is an issue worrying local parents.
A newly engaged couple from Will County survived a helicopter crash in Hawaii, after 35-year-old Carli McConaughy grabbed the controls when the pilot passed out.
A convicted sext offender is in custody, being questioned in the disappearance of Ashley Tucker, a 25-year-old woman who went missing Oct. 13.
Two people are dead after a head-on crash Sunday evening in Homer Township, officials said.
Wind gusts from 45 to 65 miles per hour affected 80,000 ComEd customers last night, and 2,600 in Will County are still without power.
Located 45 minutes south of Chicago, HellsGate was named by HauntWorld magazine as the 11th scariest haunted house in the U.S.
The ninth rabid bat so far this year has been found in Will County.
Families of accident victims, along with other drivers, gathered to share their frustrations about the condition of I-80 in Will County, claiming the road is dangerous and sometimes deadly. Now they want to know what IDOT plans to do about it.
Jamari Conner, 19, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
The Illinois Department of Public Health says a bat tested positive for rabies on June 27 after it was captured in Will County.
The town of Manhattan, Illinois, was getting its first clear look at damage from a tornado that touched down Tuesday night.
The Will County Health Department in Joliet is the home of the latest micro pantry, designed to allow anonymous food pick-up for those in need and a drop-off point for those who wish to help.
A woman found dead on the side of the road in Will County was shot.
A chief desire of safety advocates is to have Interstate 80 widened from Rt. 30 in New Lenox to River Road in Minooka.
Ground broke in downtown Joliet Tuesday morning on a new $215 million Will County Courthouse.
Jeremy Boshears, 32, has been charged with a felony count of concealing a homicidal death in the shooting death of 24-year-old Kaitlyn Kearns.
The toddler died of asphyxia and her death is classified as a homicide, the coroner said in a news release issued Friday.
A joint federal investigation with the Joliet Police Department and the Will County State's Attorney's Office netted in the arrests of 12 people during raids carried out Tuesday morning.
Two girls slipped a 15-week old tuxedo kitten into a bag before walking out.
Will County investigators say they are still no closer now, than they were in late April, to finding out how a one-year old Joliet area girl died.
A judge says child care workers missed obvious signs of trouble at a filthy, bedbug- and roach-infested house in northern Illinois where the body of a 1-year-old girl was later discovered.
Will County Judge Paula Gomora said Illinois DCFS caseworkers missed obvious signs of trouble in previous visits to the home.
The homeowners pleaded for relief at a townhall Monday night—with their bills increasing by thousands.
The Sox had gone ahead on Paul DeJong's solo homer in the ninth inning before their bullpen's MLB-high 25th blown save.
Vice President Kamala Harris continues to receive a wide range of support in the day since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race.
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.
All were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
Vice President Kamala Harris continues to receive a wide range of support in the day since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race.
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.
Pritzker has been recognized as a future White House hopeful, but what does President Biden's decision to drop out of the race mean for the governor's political ambitions?
Many Democrats believe Biden's exit from the campaign will improve chances of beating Trump in November.
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.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, July 22, 2024.
Homeowners pleaded for relief at a townhall Monday night—with their bills increasing by thousands. Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Mayor Brandon Johnson hosted the budget roundtable at Malcolm X College. It is the first of four public roundtables planned for this month.
In Virginia, Vance accused the Democrats of a “corrupt” process in the wake of President Biden bowing out of the contest.
The Democratic National Convention takes place in Chicago in just a few weeks. Irika Sargent talked with former Mayor Lori Lightfoot about the convention in the wake of Mr. Biden’s withdrawal and the likely elevation of Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket.
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.
Pritzker has been recognized as a future White House hopeful, but what does President Biden's decision to drop out of the race mean for the governor's political ambitions?
Pritzker has endorsed Harris to be the new Democratic nominee for the White House after President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris on Sunday. Pritzker has yet to say if he would be interested in filling a vice presidential role on the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket.
The homeowners pleaded for relief at a townhall Monday night—with their bills increasing by thousands.
The Sox had gone ahead on Paul DeJong's solo homer in the ninth inning before their bullpen's MLB-high 25th blown save.
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.
All were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
Late Monday, no one was in custody.
Ulyesee W. Burns, of Calumet Park, was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.
Bodycam video of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey was released Monday afternoon. 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 in her home.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.