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Fire breaks out on CTA Red Line tracks
Trains on the Red and Purple lines were shut down between Howard and Belmont due to the fire at Addison Street.
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Trains on the Red and Purple lines were shut down between Howard and Belmont due to the fire at Addison Street.
As seen in video from Chopper 2, the fire was out by 3:30 p.m. – but personnel remained on the tracks.
On Sunday night, police said the 66-year-old woman was in her car at the Chase Bank ATM near Addison Street and Elston Avenue when two men opened her car door. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Since 1929, a totem pole has stood sentry along the lakefront on the east side of DuSable Lake Shore Drive at Addison Street – though it has not been the same one all along.
The totem pole that had stood along the lakefront at Addison Street for 55 years was returned to Canada in 1958, with a replica to be constructed to stand in its place. CBS 2's Phil Walters reports. (Original airdate: Oct. 9, 1985.)
Tony Szabelski of Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tours says the totem pole ad Addison Street used to be a frequent stop on local ghost tours, though it has fallen out of favor in recent years. But Szabelski notes there are still stories of it being haunted.
The Fire Department said no one was taken to a hospital.
The bus was fired upon on Addison Street in Portage Park. No one was taken to a hospital.
Lane Tech Principal Edwina Thompson said late Thursday, a "small quantity of mercury" was found in discovered in the bathroom of the school.
No one was in custody Friday night in the five robberies this past weekend, in which the victims were all abducted or lured into cars at gunpoint. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
In each of the attacks, one to three robbers have forced victims into a car, driven them to another location, and stripped them of their cell phones, wallets, and other belongings, according to police. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
A hunt for the shooter continues.
Four teenagers were injured in the shooting on the patio of the La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop across the street from the school at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street.
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek also spoke to a taco shop owner who said one of the victims hid in front of his shop. A total of four teenage boys were injured in the Wednesday shooting, as CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
Four teenage boys were injured in the broad-daylight shooting on the patio of an ice cream shop outside the Northwest Side school, and one was left in critical condition. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
One 15-year-old boy was left in critical condition.
Police are searching for evidence and will have extra patrols at arrival and dismissal at the Northwest Side school starting Thursday. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
No one was in custody in the shooting as of early Wednesday evening. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The shooting took place on the patio of an ice cream shop across from the school at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The shooting did not happen inside the school in the Old Irving Park neighborhood, but the school did go on lockdown. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The ghost signs were discovered during the early part of the process of tearing down the building.
Gunfire damaged a sport-utility vehicle on the outbound Kennedy Expressway near Addison Street Friday afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Catalytic converter thefts are sharply on the rise in Chicago and nationwide. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The longtime "Wild Chicago" host was attacked at the Addison Street station late Monday. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Heavy chunks of concrete have fallen from the roof of a pedestrian tunnel under DuSable Lake Shore Drive again.
Late Friday, no one was in custody. Detectives were investigating.
The business owner said her neighbor in a strip mall has repeatedly used a racial slur against her and her daughter, incidents she's captured on video.
The five-axle dump truck lost its load and ended up on its side.
Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton, are in a friendly fight for the starting center job.
So far this year, there have been at least 25 homicides in Grand Crossing, compared to 17 over the same time period last year.
The Secret Service and Chicago Police will be speaking with people who live near the DNC action to give some insight on public safety protocols, road closures, and transportation information ahead of the convention.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
"I will say that I have said directly to the vice president that I'm going to do everything and anything that is necessary to make sure that we beat Donald Trump and JD Vance," Pritzker said.
The Chicago Teachers Union opposed the budget plan, warning of the impact of spending cuts imposed to eliminate a $500 million deficit.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
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.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
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.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
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.
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.
The Chicago Bears put on the pads for the first time this training camp on Friday and the energy levels were up, especially considering it was also the first practice fully open to fans.
A River Forest business owner said she's been taunted for more than a year by the owner of a neighboring shop. Glenda Harris, the business owner, said he's called her and her daughter a racial slur numerous times. An incident this week that was caught on camera led to the man being taken away in handcuffs.
The wackiest festival in America returned to Whiting, Indiana this weekend for its 30th anniversary.
Two of the men are charged with murder and arson, and a third with insurance fraud, in the fire that took the firefighter's life in West Pullman last year. Darius Johnson reports.
The outbreak killed a person in Illinois, and two in New Jersey.
Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.
The business owner said her neighbor in a strip mall has repeatedly used a racial slur against her and her daughter, incidents she's captured on video.
A woman fatally shot her former daughter-in-law before killing herself on the Upper East Side Friday, police said.
Late Friday, no one was in custody. Detectives were investigating.
The five-axle dump truck lost its load and ended up on its side.
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.
Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton, are in a friendly fight for the starting center job.
The team is allowing Owens to skip part of Training Camp and their first preseason game so he can go to Paris to cheer on his wife.
The Chicago Union recently moved their home games to Evanston, which has helped grow attendance significantly.
Max Scherzer had a season-high nine strikeouts to take over 10th place on MLB's career list with the most among active pitchers.
The Chicago Sky currently share a practice facility with the public at Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield.
Late Friday, no one was in custody. Detectives were investigating.
The business owner said her neighbor in a strip mall has repeatedly used a racial slur against her and her daughter, incidents she's captured on video.
So far this year, there have been at least 25 homicides in Grand Crossing, compared to 17 over the same time period last year.
A woman fatally shot her former daughter-in-law before killing herself on the Upper East Side Friday, police said.
Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.