UAW strike extends to Chicago area
UAW is now calling on all 38 GM and Stellantis parts and distribution centers nationwide to join the strike.
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UAW is now calling on all 38 GM and Stellantis parts and distribution centers nationwide to join the strike.
Workers at the Naperville Stellantis distribution center in Naperville headed to the picket line right when the strike expanded. They said they will be there until they put on enough pressure to tip the negotiation needle. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Timothy Terrell Davis, 28, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder, one count of armed habitual criminal, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
The victim has been identified as 33-year-old Devon D. Davis.
Quarterback Jonas Williams and the Bolingbrook Raiders responded in a back-and-forth battle, keeping the score tight.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris reports from Bolingbrook High School, where he talks with Bolingbrook quarterback Jonas Williams about his role on the team and plans for the game.
The officer who was shot was released from the hospital on Tuesday. He will continue his recovery at home.
The officer is recovering at home.
Victor Zarate faces attempted first-degree murder and other charges. Police said he stole from a business, then shot the officer and barricaded himself in a home.
"Wow. This is not Chicago. I've never experienced anything like this."
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been piecing together what happened and the possible warning signs ahead of the violence.
Police were responding to a complaint of a theft at a business before the shooting Saturday night, officials said.
Police were responding to a complaint of a theft at a business before the shooting Saturday night, officials said.
LaTeena Smith, 37, was charged with four counts of theft, managed health care fraud, and forgery in DuPage County Court.
A Bolingbrook business owner is facing several years in prison after being charged with theft, fraud, and forgery for allegedly filing $2.46 million in false Medicaid claims.
The husband was pronounced dead on the scene and his wife died later at a local hospital.
The international festival celebrates cultures from all over the world.
The international festival celebrates cultures from all over the world.
Illinois State Police said Perla Andrade died early Friday morning, when she stepped out of a car on the shoulder on I-55 near Bolingbrook.
Illinois State Police said Perla Andrade died early Friday morning, when she stepped out of a car on the shoulder on I-55 near Bolingbrook.
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a semi-truck hit them on I-55 in Bolingbrook early Friday morning.
Two suspects fled the scene after the shooting near Lexington Drive and Lee Lane, and police were asking people in the area to shelter in place while they conduct a search.
Sian Carter, 20, of Bolingbrook, was shot in the 500 block of Rebecca Lane, authorties say.
Zacharie Brown, 29, pleaded guilty to multiple cases based on crimes he committed in 2021.
A Bolingbrook mans was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to breaking into multiple homes, an other crimes including residential burglary, attempted sexual abuse, and unauthorized videotaping of victims, including minors.
Chicago police confirmed Tiara Lee-Roberts, 28, was charged with two felony counts of murder, including first-degree murder.
A calm and mild finish to the week.
Coby White scored 35 points as the Chicago Bulls beat the Sacramento Kings 128-116.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
Meanwhile, police released new photos that appear to show the man armed with a gun.
Tense negotiations have been going on for months over pension payments for Chicago Public Schools employees and raises for teachers.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood are in Romeoville Thursday to discuss attacks by the Trump Administration on Social Security.
Police had to shut down a town hall with U.S. Rep. Sean Casten in Downers Grove Wednesday evening after disruptions from pro-Palestinian protesters.
Madigan was convicted Feb. 12 of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
We're looking for Chicago's Top Dog, and we need your help. Nominate your favorite Chicago institution serving up Chicago-style hot dogs, and it might show up in our brackets.
A couple in DuPage County are opening a co-op grocery store they hope can address the strain of ever-rising food costs.
Rosemont, Illinois, is putting the brakes on installing electric vehicle chargers inside parking structures, more than a year after an EV caught fire.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
The U.S. has seen the most measles cases in a single year since 2019, with the vast majority of cases confirmed from an outbreak in Texas and neighboring New Mexico.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
A musician from Chatham has written a song to help find a kidney donor, a musical plea to end his yearslong wait for a transplant.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
CBS News Chicago checked in with Momentum Coffee owner Nikki Bravo on Wednesday to see how she was doing with the uncertainty in the market.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
London's Heathrow Airport — one of the world's busiest — was closed on Friday due to a "significant power outage" caused by a fire at a nearby power station.
A woman has been charged with murder after a shooting on a CTA Red Line platform that left another woman dead on Chicago's South Side on Tuesday.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
During Chicagohenge, the sun rises and sets perfectly between Chicago’s buildings on east-west streets.
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The older boy suffered a gunshot wound to his head and was taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital, where he died.
Meanwhile, police released new photos that appear to show the man armed with a gun.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
Part of the roof at Frankie Woods McCullough Academy in Gary, Indiana was torn off, damaging the gymnasium and several classrooms.
Chicago police confirmed Tiara Lee-Roberts, 28, was charged with two felony counts of murder, including first-degree murder.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Mendoza's office has suspended Heights Crematory and has also filed a complaint to revoke the license permanently.
A mother has filed a lawsuit against the State of Illinois and others her son's death by suicide. Internal documents and emails show missteps that may have led to her son's death.
Cook County Crime Stoppers are now offering a new $1,000 reward for information leading to an indictment or arrest in the murder of Rosa Chacon.
Coby White scored 35 points as the Chicago Bulls beat the Sacramento Kings 128-116.
Joel Edmundson fired from deep in the Kings' zone and scored into an empty net with 19 seconds left to seal the win.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday hosted student athletes from Hope Academy, as well as the Class 2A state champs Walter H. Dyett High School for the Arts.
The Badgers pulled away for their first March Madness win in three years.
Xavier is also an older team — with some players well into their 20s — and an experienced team.
Denzel Hawthorne, who was associated with both residences, is being held on charges of possession to deliver cocaine and heroin and other drug and gun charges.
The older boy suffered a gunshot wound to his head and was taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital, where he died.
A man has died after a police shooting on Chicago's South Side on Thursday morning.
The suspect was taken into police custody, but no charges had been reported in the case late Wednesday.
Investigators found the vehicle using the city's automated license plate readers.
