Community rallies for Joey Burdi, 3-year-old west suburban boy suffering from rare cancer
There was a parade of cars – including the police and fire departments – down Joey's block in his honor Wednesday.
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Community rallies for Joey Burdi, boy suffering from rare cancer
There was a parade of cars – including the police and fire departments – down Joey's block in his honor Wednesday.
Classmates wear 'Joey Strong' shirts to support three-year-old with cancer
The sales of those shirts helped to raise more than $5,200, which will be donated to the Burdi family.
Classmates wear 'Joey Strong' shirts to support three-year-old with cancer
While Joey Burdi isn't currently able to attend preschool, students honored him by wearing "Joey Strong" tee-shirts for the first time to school and holding a "Joey Strong" rally.
Bloomingdale specialized care facility's plan to move blindsides patients' families
The families fear a move to Elgin will make it more difficult to see and care for their medically fragile children.
Massive fire at Bloomingdale bank after car hits gas line
Chopper 2 was over the scene where smoke was visible.
SUV slams into bank in Bloomingdale, erupts in flames
Firefighters spent hours working to get the fire under control on this frigid Friday night. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Car crash into gas line caused fire at Bloomingdale bank
A fire broke out at a west suburban bank after a car accidentally hit a gas line Friday evening.
New video of fire at Bloomingdale bank
CBS 2 was covering the scene in west suburban Bloomingdale where a massive fire appears to be engulfing a car by a Chase Bank in the 100 block of East Lake Street.
Crews battle fire at Bloomingdale bank
Chopper 2 was over a scene in northwest suburban Bloomingdale where a massive fire appears to be engulfing a car by a Chase Bank in the 100 block of East Lake Street.
Massive fire breaks out at Bloomingdale bank
Chopper 2 is over a scene in northwest suburban Bloomingdale where a massive fire appears to be engulfing a Chase Bank in the 100 block of East Lake Street.
Train hits pickup truck on boundary of Carol Stream, Bloomingdale
The car that was struck sustained heavy damage, and at least one person was injured.
Car, train involved in accident in Bloomingdale
The accident happened during the afternoon rush where railroad tracks cross Gary Avenue just south of Army Trail Road. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Bloomingdale's to close store at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center
Bloomingdale's announced Thursday that clearance at the Old Orchard store will begin Sept. 6, with the location set to go out of business in October.
Congregants Offer Prayers At St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church In Bloomingdale, With Their Family Members Sitting In Middle Of War
There were prayers for peace across Chicago's Ukrainian community Thursday night, from services in Palatine and Bloomingdale to gatherings in Ukrainian Village.
Indian Lakes Hotel In Bloomingdale Will Not Reopen After February Shooting That Left 1 Dead, 4 Other Injured
The Indian Lakes Hotel in Bloomingdale will not be reopening following a shooting there in February that left one dead and four others injured.
Business License Suspended For Hotel In Bloomingdale Following Shooting That Killed 1, Injured 4
The business license for a Bloomingdale hotel was suspended Wednesday, following a shooting there that left one person dead and four others injured over the weekend.
1 Dead, 4 Others Wounded In Shooting At Bloomingdale Hotel
Five people were shot early Saturday at a hotel in west suburban Bloomingdale, and one was killed.
Three Robbery Suspects Arrested, Crashed Porsche In Hyde Park
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Former You Tube Star Austin Jones Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Child Porn, Demanded Explicit Videos From His Teenage Fans
Illinois You Tube star Austin Jones was sentenced on Friday after he admitted to pressuring underage fans online into sending him sexually-explicit videos.
Prosecutors Asking For 11-Year Prison Sentence For YouTube Star Austin Jones
Prosecutors are asking for an 11-year prison sentence for a YouTube star from Illinois who has admitted to pressuring underage fans online into sending him sexually-explicit videos.
Julius Glover Identified As Offender Fatally Shot By Bloomingdale Police After Stealing Car, Threatening Police With Knife
Julius Glover, of the 200 block of Klein Creek Court in Carol Stream, has been identified as the man who was fatally shot by Bloomingdale police after he stole a car and threatened police with a knife Friday night.
Man Killed By Bloomingdale Police After Stealing Car, Threatening Police With Knife, Police Say
A man is dead after being shot by police following a car theft in Bloomingdale and threatening police with a knife, Bloomingdale police say.
YouTube Star Charged With Child Porn Ordered To Stay Offline
The judge at Thursday's hearing ordered 24-year-old Austin Jones to stay off the internet and remain in his mother's suburban Chicago home.
Man Convicted Of Slaying Former Pro Basketball Player In Bloomingdale
A man was convicted Friday of murdering a former professional basketball player in an ambush outside his home.
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