Newly-released body cam video shows deadly bus crash in Ohio
The bus was carrying a high school marching band– and three students, two chaperones, and a teacher were killed. CBS 2's Irika Sargent reports.
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The bus was carrying a high school marching band– and three students, two chaperones, and a teacher were killed. CBS 2's Irika Sargent reports.
Police say the bus, driven by a 28-year-old man, was heading westbound when it was hit by a Chevy Malibu.
The accident happened on Columbus Drive in Grant Park.
The southbound No. J14 Jeffery Jump bus was serving the Columbus/Roosevelt stop when it was struck from behind, police said.
Police said the bus was headed north on Ashland Avenue around 12:30 p.m., when another vehicle swerved into its lane, and the bus crashed into a light pole.
Chicago Fire Department officials said 50 people were on the plane at the time of the collision, but no one on the plane was hurt.
Two women were killed in the crash - a 43-year-old from Massapequa and a 77-year-old from Farmingdale.
The front-end damage to the bus.
There was front-end damage to the bus. The CTA is now investigating what caused the driver to crash.
Chicago Fire Department officials said 11 people were taken to hospitals after the crash at the Pulaski Orange Line station.
It happened Thursday night in the northbound lanes of Interstate 65 near Fair Oaks Farm.
Authorities arrested a semi-truck driver after leaving the scene of a crash involving a school bus in northwest Indiana. It happened Thursday night in the northbound lanes of Interstate 65 near Fair Oaks Farm.
The semi driver suddenly drove away but was later found in the rear of the Love's Truck Stop on S.R. 10 in Jasper County, ISP said.
The violent crash was captured on a nearby security camera.
It appears the school bus runs a stop sign. It's then t-boned by a city bus then flips onto its side.
Chicago Police are trying to find the four men who were in the stolen Dodge Durango that crashed into a Saint Sabina bus that was carrying a children's church choir.
Illinois state police said the bus was traveling westbound on i-70 when it hit three vehicles parked on an exit ramp to the silver lake rest stop.
Dontrell Biggs has been charged with felony counts of reckless homicide and aggravated DUI, and misdemeanor counts of reckless driving, DUI, driving without insurance, and driving the wrong way.
The bus driver and 12 CTA Passengers were taken to an area hospital with unknown injuries but in good condition.
Bryan Rollins, 40, is charged with two misdemeanor counts driving under the influence of alcohol.
Cell phone video shows a bus driver hitting a pedicab outside Wrigley Field on June 11, 2023. The driver later was arrested for DUI. (Video provided to CBS 2)
The crash happened around 5:40 p.m., in the 1000 block of Touhy Avenue.
Police say an 18-year-old driver without a license struck another vehicle before hitting the bus.
Police said the driver of the SUV was issued citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving on a revoked license.
A head-on crash involving a school bus sent several people, including children, to the hospital in Little Village on Tuesday. According to the Chicago Police Department, the crash took place in the 3100 block of South Kedzie Avenue and left 17 people injured.
The drivers for one of the state's largest distributors are on strike, and inventory at some bars has taken a hit.
The families say they went to Makeda Designs because the owner, Makeda Evans, makes gorgeous gowns as seen on TikTok.
The bill was for a minimum of $800 for one hour, and $80 for every additional six minutes over that hour. It was learned that the helicopter was grounded for at least three hours.
Chicago police said tactical officers responded to a call of a person with a gun when they found a person matching the description in the South Chicago neighborhood on Monday evening.
The Cubs managed just four hits — all singles — after being held to a single hit in the series opener, a 5-2 victory for the Braves.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is marking three years in office, a term filled with a mix of wins and losses for the man in the chair on the 5th floor at City Hall.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
A month after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an attempt to halt any future scheduled pay hikes for tipped workers in Chicago, the City Council advanced a compromise to instead pause those raises for two years.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
Democratic National Committee officials visited Chicago on Monday as the city made its official bid to host the party's 2028 convention – a rare move after having just hosted the event in 2024.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
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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.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday announced an expansion to the city's CARE Program, a specialized team that responds to mental health crises without police.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
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.
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.
Amazon Now is not available in Chicago yet but should be by the end of the year.
University leaders say they want to deepen their commitment to affordability to make sure the brightest minds can join them.
Hamlet was eventually reunited with his owner after being spotted in an alley in Dayton, Ohio.
Pause Point is meant to give you time for a short breathing exercise or to set a timer to make sure you don't spend too much time scrolling.
The White Sox said the fan was taken to a local hospital for additional treatment.
The bill was for a minimum of $800 for one hour, and $80 for every additional six minutes over that hour. It was learned that the helicopter was grounded for at least three hours.
The drivers for one of the state's largest distributors are on strike, and inventory at some bars has taken a hit.
The families say they went to Makeda Designs because the owner, Makeda Evans, makes gorgeous gowns as seen on TikTok.
Chicago police said tactical officers responded to a call of a person with a gun when they found a person matching the description in the South Chicago neighborhood on Monday evening.
A CTA bus was hijacked and the driver held at knifepoint and made to drive for miles overnight, Chicago police said.
People in Lincoln Park and Lakeview have rallied against a plan to build a new industrial ComEd electrical substation in their neighborhoods, pushing local and state leaders to get involved.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
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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.
The Cubs managed just four hits — all singles — after being held to a single hit in the series opener, a 5-2 victory for the Braves.
The White Sox had a 3-0 lead before the Royals rallied in the fourth.
AJ Dybantsa is likely going No.1 overall, leaving Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, Duke Forward Cameron Boozer, and North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson as the likely options for the Bulls at No. 4.
Nearly 80 NBA hopefuls are sweating in the South Loop at the NBA combine, with only 60 spots in next month's draft.
The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox will face off in the first Crosstown Classic series of this summer with three games at Rate Field this weekend.
A Chicago-area man who ran a business helping people apply for asylum and immigrant visas was recently sentenced to nine years in prison for fraud and child pornography.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Chicago police on Wednesday morning were looking for two people who broke into a restaurant in Printer's Row in the South Loop.
One person was killed and two others were seriously wounded in a shooting late Friday morning in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Police across Chicago and the northern suburbs were investigating a string of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses.
