1st Baby Bison Born At Fermilab Herd This Spring
The first bison of the spring has been born at the U.S. Energy Department's Fermilab facility in Batavia.
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The first bison of the spring has been born at the U.S. Energy Department's Fermilab facility in Batavia.
Police have given the all clear at Batavia High School, after investigating a report of a man dressed in all black entering the school with a gun, and determining it likely was just a student carrying a baseball bat or umbrella.
Much of the nation uses 2-1-1 for non-emergency help, but most of the state of Illinois doesn't have access to that service.
The Thoman family vividly recalls their 2015 crash at the intersection of Route 31 and Fabyan Parkway in west suburban Batavia.
Baby bison season officially kicked off this morning as the first calf of the year was born at Fermilab.
"Spearfishing," a growing sophisticated email scam, specifically targets government or corporate employees who manage payroll.
A person was wounded in a shooting Tuesday evening in the drive-thru lane of a fast food restaurant in west suburban Batavia.
Batavia High School was placed on soft lock down as a precaution and lifted shortly after the suspect's vehicle left the scene.
The Batavia City Council was scheduled to vote Monday night on the zoning amendments needed to make way for the $30 million project.
Former B-17 navigator Howard Keskitalo, 97, on Wednesday became the newest Knight in the French Legion of Honor.
The mayor is trying to get scofflaws to keep up the appearance of their homes. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports.
It appears Jeff Murphy, 53, died from a fall, authorities say.
A man was convicted Tuesday and is now facing prison time for violently pushing a 13-year-old to the ground outside of a public library.
A west suburban man was convicted Tuesday and is now facing prison time for violently pushing a 13-year-old to the ground outside of a public library last summer in Batavia.
Two of Tuesday's big election winners were the mayors of Batavia and Palos Hills, both of whom won their 10th straight four-year term.
Piggly Brown's days may be numbered, if a city ordinance prevails. CBS 2's Jeremy Ross reports.
A west suburban man wanted for questioning in the "suspicious" death of his wife was arrested Sunday night on unrelated charges, police said.
Police are looking for a man wanted for questioning in the "suspicious" death of his wife Friday morning in their west suburban home.
A 14-year-old boy was charged with attempting to rob another juvenile Thursday in west suburban Batavia.
Fernando Rogel-Vargas, 44, pleaded guilty Friday to criminal sexual assault in exchange for the six-year sentence, according to the Kane County state's attorney's office.
An intern with the Fox Valley Wildlife Center witnessed a group of kids attacking and kicking a wild goose on Friday during the Bulldog Boosters Corn Boil fundraiser at Batavia High School,
Batavia police say a teenager with a learner's permit was behind the wheel of a car involved in a recent deadly crash with a motorcyclist.
Starting today, people who need emergency help in some west and northwest suburbs have a new tool at their disposal, but officials don't want it to be used, for the most part.
Chancellor J. Terrell, of the 1400 block of East Wood Drive in Aurora, was charged with misdemeanor counts of criminal damage to property and theft, according to a statement from Batavia police.
A thief was caught on camera at a Batavia amusement park, when he pried open the cash drawer of a photo booth designed to catch crooks in the act of doing that very thing.
Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday that they have charged a registered nurse to giving counterfeit Ozempic to patients in Chicago.
Two teens stood charged Wednesday with carjacking a man at gunpoint in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood this week, and one of them was also charged in two different robberies at CTA Red Line stops last year.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is announcing expanded hours for people to get a Real ID, ahead of a Feb. 1 deadline when the TSA will start charging travelers a $45 fee for travelers who don't have one.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois) on Wednesday formally introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a roundtable discussion Wednesday morning with leaders within the Chicago Police Department and violence prevention partners.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois) on Wednesday formally introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a roundtable discussion Wednesday morning with leaders within the Chicago Police Department and violence prevention partners.
It has been months since the Chicago City Council approved a plan to update the way a roughly two-mile stretch of Broadway in the Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods is zoned.
Rick Garcia, a longtime Chicago LGBTQ+ activist and community leader who was at the forefront of many civil rights victories, died this week.
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the extended forecast.
2025 was the third hottest year on record for the planet, and now, a new report about the world’s warming temperatures says it could be serious for the years ahead.
President Trump has issued another strong warning to Iran, as the regime threatens capital punishment for people arrested during anti-government protest. Natalie Brand reports.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is announcing expanded hours for people to get a REAL ID, ahead of a Feb. 1 deadline when the TSA will start charging travelers a $45 fee if they haven’t upgraded to a REAL ID.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a roundtable discussion Wednesday morning with leaders within the Chicago Police Department and violence prevention partners. Asal Rezaei reports.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois) on Wednesday formally introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Steve Buzil with SitClose Tickets was outside Soldier Field doing another media interview about ticket sales on Sunday when he came across Ruth and Mikey.
Chicago weather threw a curveball at morning commuters when a snow squall produced sudden white-outs, snarling traffic and creating dangerous conditions on highways.
Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday that they have charged a registered nurse to giving counterfeit Ozempic to patients in Chicago.
Two teens stood charged Wednesday with carjacking a man at gunpoint in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood this week, and one of them was also charged in two different robberies at CTA Red Line stops last year.
Lead-based paint was banned for serious health reasons in 1978, but most homes built before then remain covered in it.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Steve Buzil with SitClose Tickets was outside Soldier Field doing another media interview about ticket sales on Sunday when he came across Ruth and Mikey.
Ramova Theater in Bridgeport is setting up for a Bears vs. Rams watch party for thousands of fans Sunday.
The Chicago Bears are on a hot streak, which means fans looking for tickets to Sunday's playoffs game are a target for scammers and fraudsters.
Sports experts said there may be some advantages they have on their side to keep the playoff winning streak going.
Johnson made it clear that he didn't like the Packers in a locker room video following their Wild Card win.
Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday that they have charged a registered nurse to giving counterfeit Ozempic to patients in Chicago.
Two teens stood charged Wednesday with carjacking a man at gunpoint in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood this week, and one of them was also charged in two different robberies at CTA Red Line stops last year.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a roundtable discussion Wednesday morning with leaders within the Chicago Police Department and violence prevention partners.
A man was left in critical condition Tuesday morning after he was shot while driving in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood and went on to crash his car.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, must return to court later this week for a detention hearing after being extradited to Chicago.
