Emergency crews performing preparedness drill at Ardmore Elementary School
The drill is designed to evaluate Addison's public safety operations in case of a real emergency.
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The drill is designed to evaluate Addison's public safety operations in case of a real emergency.
The fire seriously damaged both the car and the apartment building, prosecutors said.
The robberies happened this week in Naperville and Addison.
In each incident, the suspects took out handguns and made verbal demands for money.
Four Cook County men are charged with a shooting in Addison Thursday, the DuPage State's Attorney's Office announced Saturday.
Police remained on scene at a nearby school until they confirmed the vehicle containing the shooters had fled the area.
The 44-year-old suspect is accused of strangling his wife during an argument turned physical Wednesday.
Daniel Gilardon, 47, was arrested at 5:29 p.m. Wednesday in the 4700 block of North Cumberland Avenue in the O'Hare neighborhood.
Authorities are searching for a man who robbed a bank Friday morning in west suburban Addison.
According to Illinois State Police, the crash took place in the northbound lanes at Addison just before 6 a.m.
The two dispensaries added to the list are Mindful Dispensary in Addison and Nature's Care Company located in Rolling Meadows.
Months of overnight construction has frustrated Wrigleyville neighbors who live near the Addison stop, as crews have been working to complete a $4 million railroad track improvement project at the Addison station.
People who live along the Red Line between Cornelia and Waveland said it's like hearing a jackhammer that just won't stop.
The Addison CTA stop will be closed to northbound Red Line Trains through the end of the month of March, the CTA said.
A Glen Ellyn man who pleaded guilty to supplying a fatal dose of heroin to someone he knew in 2017 has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Addison police shot a person armed with a knife, after they ignored orders to drop the weapon, as officers were responding to a domestic disturbance Thursday morning, police said.
A U.S. Postal Service semi-truck was struck by a driver travelling northbound near Addison and Western shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday.
An Addison woman says new construction near her home is causing costly damage and her backyard is sinking into a hole.
The company's website says the 37,000-square-foot factory produces precision machined components including coil housings, sprockets, pistons and shift cams.
Janet Barnstable, 78, was known around the world as an educator, connecting hundreds of classrooms in 23 different countries.
Firefighters believe one or both victims were disabled. Crews found a handicap license plate at the scene, as well as a walker near the woman's body.
The robbery happened about 6 p.m. at the Chase Bank branch at 1600 W. Lake St., the FBI said.
A dozen residents of west suburban Addison are getting a taste of what it's like to be a police officer and a firefighter.
All's well that ends well... especially for several wayward ducklings in west suburban Addison.
Officers responded Saturday afternoon to a report of shots fired and a traffic crash at Denise Court and Elizabeth Drive.
According to Arlington Heights police, the officer removed his gun while using the bathroom at the Forest View Educational Center just before classes ended on Monday.
Boyd had an MRI that showed a meniscus issue, and manager Craig Counsell said the team isn't sure how long the left-hander is going to be out.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other mayors are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.
About 40 students at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy meet every month to carry out Pope Leo's mission.
Poor communication and data errors between two city departments have led to massive and inaccurate water bills and unexplained spikes in billing, according to a new audit released by the Chicago Office of Inspector General.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other mayors are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.
Indiana voters are choosing nominees for the U.S. House under existing district boundaries during Tuesday's primary elections.
A Chicago alderwoman is trying to get a better idea of who is on electronic monitoring in Cook County and how they're being tracked. She also wants to know what efforts are being made to track down those with active arrest warrants.
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they cast ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers are weighing in on House and state races.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Thirty years ago, Advocate Children's Hospital created a specialized team to transport the smallest patients to get life-saving care. On the anniversary of the Neonatal Pediatric Transport Team, they unveiled some a new ambulance.
The second-largest physicians' group in the U.S. has issued a surprising switch in breast cancer screening recommendations.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
La Rabida Children's Hospital went all out for Earth Day on Wednesday, with volunteer cleanup efforts by staffers and activities for patients and families.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
The Holiday Club in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood will soon be going out of business, as the building that houses the popular bar is set to be torn down.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
Graham took the reins on Wednesday as the new executive vice president of operations for the Chicago Bulls, outlining his vision for rebuilding the team into a consistent NBA championship contender.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other mayors are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.
Fifth graders from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy spent time tallying up boxes of food their school and parish collected—donations that a West Side food pantry is counting on.
Three patients suspected of having the hantavirus were evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship and were on their way to the Netherlands for medical care, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Turner Enterprise in a statement on Wednesday said that he died peacefully surrounded by family following a long battle with Lewy body dementia.
According to Arlington Heights police, the officer removed his gun while using the bathroom at the Forest View Educational Center just before classes ended on Monday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other mayors are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.
One neighbor told CBS News Chicago she heard a "very big explosion" followed by people yelling, "Help me."
About 40 students at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy meet every month to carry out Pope Leo's mission.
Poor communication and data errors between two city departments have led to massive and inaccurate water bills and unexplained spikes in billing, according to a new audit released by the Chicago Office of Inspector General.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to decide what should happen when artificial intelligence leads to serious destruction or even death, and two of the most influential AI companies in the world are backing opposing state bills trying to answer that question.
Rideshare drivers say it's getting difficult to continue working as gas prices surpass $6 in the city.
More than four months after a Chicago woman battling ALS was told she couldn't get a disabled parking placard in front of her home, the sign is up and her life is about to change.
An elderly woman has essentially abandoned her home of three decades because of constantly broken elevators at her high-rise condo building on the Southwest Side of Chicago.
Boyd had an MRI that showed a meniscus issue, and manager Craig Counsell said the team isn't sure how long the left-hander is going to be out.
Lots of tickets remain available, but some fans say they are out of reach because of the high prices.
Bryson Graham took the reins on Wednesday as the new executive vice president of operations for the Chicago Bulls, outlining his vision for rebuilding the team into a consistent NBA championship contender.
Mike Trout, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto hit home runs, Ryan Zeferzahn worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
The Cubs scored two in the ninth on Monday to beat the Reds, who have lost a season-high five in a row.
A man was killed on Tuesday night in a shooting less than a block from an elementary school in the West Englewood neighborhood.
A 17-year-old boy has died after police said he was stabbed by another teen over the weekend in southwest suburban Joliet.
Chicago police are investigating a burlgary targeting the video gambling machines at a liquor store in Lincoln Park early Tuesday morning.
Chief Geoff Guttschow, who has an autistic child who drives, says the Blue Envelope Program gives officers a tool to recognize when a driver may need additional communication support.
A woman has been charged with shooting a 15-year-old boy outside an indoor track facility near Gately Park in Chicago in 2024, after getting into a fight with another woman during a back-to-school event in the Pullman neighborhood.
