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An elderly woman was killed overnight when her home was leveled by an explosion in LaSalle County. The woman's son also was in the home at the time, but survived. Three firefighters also were hurt while helping put out the flames.
A South Shore man was charged with domestic battery after he allegedly beat his girlfriend and her son early Monday before throwing her 8-month-old daughter from a moving vehicle, which then ran the baby over in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side.
Luis Gonzalez, 33, of the 5500 block of South Kolin, was charged Monday with one count of aggravated battery with a firearm, reckless discharge of a firearm and vehicular invasion.
A common misconception about the nursing field is that career opportunities are limited in scope. Chicago professional, Lori Fox-Ward, shows how you can use your nursing degree to move beyond the clinical setting.
President and CEO of a non-profit organization that inspires Chicago's low-income youth to explore and practice entrepreneurship, Scott Issen offers some advice for others looking to go into the nonprofit sector.
Insurance isn't just about car and home policies, especially when it comes to job opportunities. With everything from sales positions to analysts, insurance companies provide a number of viable career options to choose from.
It happened at around 4:30 a.m. Monday near Wabash and Harrison. Within seconds, owners say the criminal swiped $2,000. The owners think the same guy also broke in two weeks ago and stole $3,000.
This year, there are some big changes that could impact the safety and health of Chicago Public Schools students. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
Actually, the rapper, who was in town for a concert, was welcomed by the new couple during a reception at the Hard Rock Hotel.
Some police agencies using the body cameras say they've seen dramatic drops in complaints against officers. CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports.
Rodrigo Medellin, 31, was charged with multiple counts of armed robbery and other felonies, including aggravated assault to a police officer and aggravated fleeing and eluding police.
Some four dozen demonstrators gathered as close as they could get to the Walmart in Pullman to demand a boost in the minimum wage, reports WBBM's John Cody.
The Jackie Robinson West little league champions of the United States were honored guests of the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday.
It's Labor Day, but the candidates for governor are not taking a holiday break.
Illinois Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth - an Iraq War veteran and a double amputee - has announced that she's pregnant.
