Chicago suburbs spray for mosquitos as more areas test positive for West Nile Virus
The insects have also been found in Evanston, Glenview, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Northfield, and Skokie.
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Search on for Batavia burglary suspects
Surveillance images show two burglars breaking into a home in the 1400 block of Harvell Drive in Batavia early Sunday morning.
Search on for thieves who broke into home, stole jewelry in Batavia
Police have released surveillance images of the suspects.
Suspect breaks into Batavia apartments, steals from resident while she slept, police say
The burglaries had taken place between 10 p.m. and midnight on Monday.
Funeral scheduled for Kane County Sheriff's K9 Hudson
Kane County Sheriff's K9 Hudson was killed in the line of duty Wednesday after a carjacking led to a police chase, crash and gunfire near the border of Geneva and Batavia.
Suspect, police K9 killed in exchange of gunfire in Kane County
A carjacking led to a police chase, crash and gunfire that killed both the suspect and a Kane County police K9 in Batavia The sequence of events ended with a car crash that shut down the intersection at Fabyan Parkway and Randall Road in Batavia late Wednesday afternoon.
Police chase ends in gunfire, K9 and suspect killed in Batavia
A carjacking led to a police chase, crash and gunfire that killed both the suspect and a Kane County police K9 in Batavia
Serious crash in Batavia shuts down intersection
A car crash shut down the intersection at Fabyan Parkway and Randall Road in Batavia late Wednesday afternoon.
Man charged with exposing himself to young girls near school in Batavia
Mathew Mroz, 36, of St. Charles, was arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a child under 13 and public indecency within 500 feet of a school with children present.
Batavia Police Department giving away free firearm safety kits
The kits contain educational materials so families can teach their kids about gun safety.
Video shows Batavia High School staff member placing student in neck hold
The incident happened this past Friday at the Batavia High School cafeteria – and now police are also looking into it.
Video shows student restrained by Batavia High School staffer
CBS 2 obtained a brief clip of it – which was recorded by a student. CBS 2’s Marybel González reports.
Video shows Batavia High School staffer fighting with student
The incident happened this past Friday at the Batavia High School cafeteria – and now police are also looking into it. CBS 2’s Marybel González reports.
You can get married at an Aldi store in Batavia
One happy couple-to-be will win a contest for an Aldi-themed wedding – that’s right, an Aldi-themed wedding – at the Aldi Insight Center, the model grocery store near the company’s headquarters in west suburban Batavia.
One person killed in six-vehicle crash in Batavia
Six vehicles were involved in a serious crash in Batavia late Monday afternoon, and at least one person was killed. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
At least one person killed in Batavia crash
The crash involved multiple vehicles and shut down busy Kirk Road. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Two cars involved in serious crash in Batavia
Six vehicles were involved in a serious crash in Batavia late Monday afternoon, and at least one person was killed.
Issue On Kane County COVID-19 Vaccine Website Preventing Scheduling Of Second Dose Corrected
Some tell CBS 2 they logged onto Kane County's vaccine website Thursday morning only to find no available appointments at the Batavia mass vaccination site.
2 People Rescued After Boat Gets Stuck Along Dam In Batavia
Police Departments Cut Ties With Jake The Striper After Discovery Of Racist, Homophobic Posts
A man known as Jake the Striper has done decal work for hundreds of thousands of police cars. But now, several of his longtime clients are calling it quits after racist, homophobic, and anti-Semitic posts came to light.
Man Wanted For Allegedly Videotaping Girl In Batavia Mall Fitting Room
Police are looking for a suspect they believe was videotaping a juvenile girl in a shopping mall fitting room.
Batavia High School Student Charged For Possessing Explosives
On Tuesday, the FBI told Batavia police they received a tip that someone in Batavia had purchased materials that could be used to create explosives when mixed together.
Terry Hunter Given 16 Years In Prison For Gun Offense In Batavia Restaurant Parking Lot
An Aurora man was given 16 years in prison for smashing his car into another while in the parking lot of a Batavia restaurant, while also in possession of a loaded handgun.
Is Construction Site To Blame For Legionnaires' Outbreak In Batavia?
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday was investigating whether a construction site might be the cause of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Batavia.
Two New Cases Of Legionnaires' Disease Reported In Batavia
The Illinois Department of Health has confirmed two cases of the disease in Batavia, about 40 miles west of Chicago.
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Blackhawks' scoring woes continue in 4-1 loss to Wild
Taylor Raddysh scored in the third period for Chicago, which has been outscored 13-2 during its three-game losing streak.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Clouds linger most of the week
A mix of rain and snow is possible Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Fire damages historic Swift Mansion in Bronzeville
Built in 1892, the home was originally a gift from Chicago meatpacker Gustavus Swift to his daughter and her husband. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Chicago Weekend Shootings: 10 hurt in shootings across the city
The ages of the victims range from 16 to 56.
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Shooting at suburban Chicago hotel leaves 1 dead; person of interest in custody
Following an extensive search of the hotel, one person of interest was taken into custody.
Chicago migrant tent camp site in Brighton Park deemed safe after environmental review
Work began earlier this week on the tent structures at the site.
Chicago man charged in shooting of 9-month-old in South Side McDonald's parking lot
Kenneth Mosby, 23, of Chicago was arrested on Thursday, in the 2100 block of South First Avenue in Maywood.
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Man shot, killed by police in Elk Grove Village
Multiple officers were on the scene when the man walked out of a house with knife in hand, police said.
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Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
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Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Emotions run high as Evanston commission weighs resolution for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
People lined up to let city leaders know where they stand on the emotional issue.
As Chicago winters become warmer with less snow, overnight parking rules persist
Since 1980, Chicago's overnight ban prevents motorists from parking on roughly 100 miles of city streets, and about 95% of the time there was no plowable snow.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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Blackhawks' scoring woes continue in 4-1 loss to Wild
Taylor Raddysh scored in the third period for Chicago, which has been outscored 13-2 during its three-game losing streak.
Top Illinois boys basketball recruit commits to staying in-state for college
Morez Johnson Jr. is the top-rated recruit in Illinois in the Class of 2024 and a top-30 prospect in the nation.
White scores season-high 31 as Bulls beat Pelicans 124-118
Coby White scored a season-high 31 points, DeMar DeRozan added 24 points and 10 assists, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-118 on Saturday night.
Blackhawks fall to Winnipeg Jets 3-1 for third loss in four games
Morgan Barron snapped a tie in the second period, and the Winnipeg Jets beat Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1.
Alston sparks Loyola Chicago to 75-53 victory over Harvard
Led by Philip Alston's 16 points, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers defeated the Harvard Crimson 75-53.
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Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
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Top Illinois boys basketball recruit says he's staying in-state for college
The state's top-rated senior boys basketball player will be staying in state for his college career, but first, he has plenty of goals to achieve in high school, with a new team.
Huge crowds march in pro-Palestinian demonstration in Chicago
A pro-Palestinian protest gathered huge crowds in Chicago's Loop on Saturday.
Site for Chicago migrant tent camp deemed safe after review
The Brighton Park neighborhood site for a migrant tent camp is going forward, following an environmental review. The city's Department of Assets, Information, and Services contracted with Terracon Consultants Inc. to conduct an environmental assessment of the site at 3710 S. California Ave.
U.S. Postal Service vehicle, mail stolen on Chicago's South Side
A U.S. Postal Service vehicle was briefly stolen along with mail Saturday afternoon on Chicago's South Side.
Person shot in suburban Chicago hotel
One person was shot in a hotel in Oakbrook Terrace.
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U.S. Postal Service vehicle, mail stolen on Chicago's South Side
A postal worker accidentally dropped the vehicle keys which were picked up by a suspect.
SWAT team responds to West Rogers Park home in connection with bank robbery
A massive police presence was at the scene Friday night.
Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Nearly a dozen patrons at Chipp Inn robbed at gunpoint in Noble Square
It wasn't the first time the Chipp Inn in Noble Square has been hit by robbers in recent months.
Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times in federal prison attack, charges say
The U.S. Attorney's Office identified the alleged perpetrator as 52-year-old John Turscak. He now faces charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
