Digging into regulators' records at the Carus Chemical plant, where fire raged
Carus was issued a construction permit by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to build a new production plant.
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Carus was issued a construction permit by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to build a new production plant.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey had a look Monday at other states that have banned the sale of assault weapons.
The suspected con artist also used the name of a Chicago charitable organization.
The sponsoring lawmakers said the events of this weekend underscore the timeliness of both of these news laws.
In 2022, the CBS 2 Investigators uncovered new revelations on issues from protecting consumers from rogue towing companies to protecting children in the state's care.
It's the stuff of nightmares – a car stalls in a railroad crossing, and the driver is forced to run for safety in the bitter cold.
We're checking in on a new Chicago ordinance requiring licenses for tow trucks and lots when companies tow disabled or damaged vehicles.
"I'm grateful that they are finally getting disciplined," said Peter Mendez, who was 9 years old at the time. "But in my opinion, it should have happened sooner."
Opponents say the SAFE-T Act is unconstitutional.
"There's no question people feel unsafe," said Dan Eldridge, owner of Maxon's Shooter's Supplies in Des Plaines.
State Rep. Lakesia Collins grew up in the DCFS system, but she was not aware how overwhelmingly often Illinois foster parents are cleared of abuse and neglect allegations.
About 10% of Kias registered in Chicago have been stolen, and some cars are being used in other crimes.
Elmhurst police said Tuesday that there is more to the story of a disturbing video that originally purported to show several students attacking and bullying a boy with Down syndrome in a school bathroom.
Nikodem Zaremba died Monday evening after being pulled from the trench by first responders.
Each police radio zone is composed of one or two police districts. At least nine zones have been encrypted as of May of this year – so now residents cannot tune in.
