
Winter storm Wednesday prompts school closings in Chicago area
The Emergency Closing Center lists closures and delays for a number of area schools, businesses, daycare centers, and other organizations.
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The Emergency Closing Center lists closures and delays for a number of area schools, businesses, daycare centers, and other organizations.
A winter weather advisory goes into effect from 9 a.m. until 3 a.m. on Thursday. The heaviest of the snow is expected between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
With 6 or more includes expected to hit Waukegan during the day and rush hour Wednesday, it was all-hands-on-deck the night before.
Videos were taken of both adults and children in bathrooms at Edgewood Middle School and Highland Park High School, local officials said.
Massey, 36, was shot and killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy in her home near Springfield on July 6, 2024.
Robert Pasco III originally faced only weapons charges in the death of his girlfriend, Edith Castrejon.
A northbound Metra Electric line train hit an SUV around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at the crossing near 87th and Baltimore.
Officials are warning evening commuters to take precautions when driving and allow for extra travel time.
The game was tied early in the second half before Marquette went on an 18-2 run.
A winter weather advisory goes into effect from 9 a.m. until 3 a.m. on Thursday. The heaviest of the snow is expected between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
CBS 2 News Chicago's weather forecast model — First Alert — helps digital users and traditional television viewers stay on top of Chicago's dynamic weather.
The polar vortex is aways around - it just normally stays near the North Pole. But when it descends into our area, get ready for really cold weather.
Joy Gallivan had been getting the runaround since September, with finger-pointing between the village, two contractors, and insurance companies.
This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade are impacting Illinois forests and home gardens
George Levin, 63, was found dead by his sister late Sunday night in the basement of his home in the 7600 block of West Talcott Avenue.
We're at the Chicago Athletic Association which is more than just a hotel or club. it hosts a variety of events and experiences, like an art exhibit called "Unmapped: Traces of Home."
from box braids to corn rows to micro braids and more, braids are a popular hairstyle for Black women. Learn more about the rich history tied to them.
Hundreds of unionized federal workers protested on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to oppose President Trump’s plans to reduce the government workforce. Many of those attending have already been placed on administrative leave.
Grab your skates and head to the Chicago Athletic Association as we jumpstart your day.
One person was killed and three others were injured when a Metra train hit an SUV overnight in the South Chicago neighborhood.
The game was tied early in the second half before Marquette went on an 18-2 run.
Kylan Boswell scored 11 points and reserve Will Riley 10 for Illinois (17-8, 9-6 Big Ten), which finished shooting 51% (27 of 53).
The Pistons outscored the Bulls 71-29 in the first half, eclipsing the previous mark of 34 points against the Bulls on March 23, 1969.
With two of Bregman's former Houston Astros teammates on the roster in Pressly and Kyle Tucker, some members of the Cubs were asked if they have done any recruiting pitches for the star third baseman.
Cubs pitchers and catchers were on day two ahead of Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona on Monday, and were slowly, but surely getting into their groove as the first full week on the field ramps up.
Mendoza made it through IHSA wrestling regionals on Saturday.
The Cubs are not exactly upstaging Super Bowl Sunday, but they did get back to work on this American sports holiday with the pitchers and catchers going through an official workout.
Stephen Curry scored 34 points and Jimmy Butler added 25 points in his Golden State debut as the Warriors rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls 132-111.
The game extended Chicago's streak of scoring in every game this season, leaving the Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars as the only teams yet to be shut out.
With his help, the bustling community Hodge once knew is starting to come back, and he said his 10 years as mayor have flown by.
The nonprofit Mr. Dad's Father's Club sponsored the free daddy daughter dance. Executive director Joseph Williams said the organization is about uplifting fathers in the community.
The Chicago Fire Department, in partnership with the IIT Black Student Union, put on the panel discussion called "Rising Through the Heat: Black Voices in Firefighting and Paramedics."
Jennifer Molski said she has collected 500 gifts this year, all donated by residents in Flossmoor and Homewood.
Massey, 36, was shot and killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy in her home near Springfield on July 6, 2024.
President Trump's "border czar" Tom Homan says Pope Francis should "stick to the Catholic Church," as the pontiff criticizes U.S. plans for mass deportations.
Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America in its app — but only for U.S. users.
In September, Adams was indicted on five counts including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Blagojevich was commuted after serving nearly eight of his 14-year sentence in February 2020, during President Trump's first presidency.
Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
While the auctions in the Chicago area promise luxurious items for sale at high values, customers are complaining.
Insurance experts and watchdogs said the industry was among the first to take notice of climate change — and the rate increase could just be the start.
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
Last year, surgeons performed 148 lung transplants, the most in a single year since Northwestern's lung transplant program began 10 years ago.
Health officials said there were three times as many hospital admissions for flu as there were for COVID-19 during the week ending on January 25.
The downstate Illinois plant is getting ready to roll out two new models.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
The 47 clinics will all close on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
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Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
The festival runs from Saturday, May 24 to Sunday, May 25.
It was a monumental, once-in-a-lifetime experience for Brown.
We're at the Chicago Athletic Association which is more than just a hotel or club. it hosts a variety of events and experiences, like an art exhibit called "Unmapped: Traces of Home."
from box braids to corn rows to micro braids and more, braids are a popular hairstyle for Black women. Learn more about the rich history tied to them.
Hundreds of unionized federal workers protested on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to oppose President Trump’s plans to reduce the government workforce. Many of those attending have already been placed on administrative leave.
Grab your skates and head to the Chicago Athletic Association as we jumpstart your day.
One person was killed and three others were injured when a Metra train hit an SUV overnight in the South Chicago neighborhood.
The Emergency Closing Center lists closures and delays for a number of area schools, businesses, daycare centers, and other organizations.
A winter weather advisory goes into effect from 9 a.m. until 3 a.m. on Thursday. The heaviest of the snow is expected between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
With 6 or more includes expected to hit Waukegan during the day and rush hour Wednesday, it was all-hands-on-deck the night before.
Videos were taken of both adults and children in bathrooms at Edgewood Middle School and Highland Park High School, local officials said.
Massey, 36, was shot and killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy in her home near Springfield on July 6, 2024.
Joy Gallivan had been getting the runaround since September, with finger-pointing between the village, two contractors, and insurance companies.
This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade are impacting Illinois forests and home gardens
George Levin, 63, was found dead by his sister late Sunday night in the basement of his home in the 7600 block of West Talcott Avenue.
Millions in local funding could be in jeopardy, and many Chicago area nonprofits were anxiously waiting late Wednesday for some clarity on the future of their federal grants.
CBS News Chicago went searching for yearly and daily averages for such enforcement actions over the past eight years.
The game was tied early in the second half before Marquette went on an 18-2 run.
Kylan Boswell scored 11 points and reserve Will Riley 10 for Illinois (17-8, 9-6 Big Ten), which finished shooting 51% (27 of 53).
The Pistons outscored the Bulls 71-29 in the first half, eclipsing the previous mark of 34 points against the Bulls on March 23, 1969.
With two of Bregman's former Houston Astros teammates on the roster in Pressly and Kyle Tucker, some members of the Cubs were asked if they have done any recruiting pitches for the star third baseman.
Cubs pitchers and catchers were on day two ahead of Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona on Monday, and were slowly, but surely getting into their groove as the first full week on the field ramps up.
Robert Pasco III originally faced only weapons charges in the death of his girlfriend, Edith Castrejon.
Ramon Banks, 35, has been in Cook County Jail for more than two years awaiting trial on felony charges of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Marcus A. Phelan, 41, James E. Schoeberl II, 38, and Ryan A. McManimen, 29, all were charged with home invasion.
Police said both victims, ages 35 and 42, were shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the 14-year-old was charged with a felony count of involuntary manslaughter.