Chicago alderman calls for ordinance ensuring sidewalk repairs with construction projects
Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) is calling out the city's Department of Transportation to work more efficiently.
Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) is calling out the city's Department of Transportation to work more efficiently.
Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) is calling out the city’s Department of Transportation to work more efficiently when it comes to sidewalk repairs and construction projects. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
One claims he has faced discrimination for having a disability.
"When CDOT needs to destroy something that's making people safer, they have a very rapid response. But when people are asking CDOT to make our streets safer, it takes years and years to get a response."
Speed limits are reduced to 35 mph during the resurfacing work.
The Chicago Department of Transportation shut down some lanes Wednesday night to make emergency repairs on the DuSable bridge.
All the phony accounts have been suspended.
The accounts involved have since been suspended.
The Chicago Department of Transportation displayed new graphical renderings.
Now through mid-June, the bridge lifts will happen every Saturday and Wednesday starting at 8 a.m.
"I ran into that twice with my wheels and I had to get new tires. Twice"
It's a joint effort of the not-for-profit working bikes shop, Divvy, and the Chicago Department of Transportation.
It's a joint effort of the not-for-profit working bikes shop, Divvy, and the Chicago Department of Transportation.
This year, CDOT will start planning bikeways in Brighton Park, Gage Park and McKinley Park.
Plow crews are on standby – and some private vendors are already on call.
Giant inflatables normally surround the patio at the Irish Nobleman, 1367 W. Erie St. But by Friday night, the patio had been turned into more of an inflatable graveyard.
Adding another layer of woe to the problem is that the hole is now in a different aldermanic ward than it was when this all started. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Adding another layer of woe to the problem is that the hole is now in a different aldermanic ward than it was when this all started.
A Chicago Divvy bike was recently spotted a far away from home – all the way in Mexico City. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports on a serious issue with Divvy bikes being stolen, ditched, dumped, and dragged.
CBS 2's cameras on Thursday captured the city finally picking up downed light poles along DuSable Lake Shore Drive – including one we showed you a day earlier.
Applications will be accepted through August 4th.
Decayed light poles have been causing damage across Chicago – and in some cases, they have even landed on residents.
When the light pole came crashing down in Streeterville last week, it reminded someone on the Southwest Side of what she experienced three years ago.
A crumbling pedestrian tunnel under DuSable Lake Shore Drive at the edge of Uptown is now closed.
Another rusted-out city pole fell into a busy Chicago intersection Thursday, this time in Streeterville.
Joliet police said around 9:12 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of Henderson Avenue for a report of two people who were shot.
Preliminary investigation indicates no suspicious activity.
Highs climb to the uppermost 70s with generous sunshine.
Police said a patrol cruiser with two officers inside collided with a gray van at the intersection.
He was found in the 1300 block of West 64th Street.
Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say the request is pretty much a non-starter.
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina), who chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, said she has "grave concerns regarding Northwestern's persistent failure in addressing antisemitism."
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The university has said protesters sleeping in tents were given fair warning before the encampment was removed, but protesters said there was no such warning.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Alberta officials say the fire in the Fort McMurray Forest area is burning out of control. While crews in the northwest territories say they're fighting six active wildfires
The fire happened in the Polish capital of Warsaw. More than 1,400 shops are inside the mall, and the fire brigade says more than 50 different crews were needed to put the fire out.
It comes despite the White House warning Israel last week not to launch an offensive against the city.
Sheriff’s deputies tried to enter the home to find the man, but the smoke was too heavy,
This week, Suzanne Le Mignot and Laura Bannon celebrate Mother's Day by highlighting the women who supported and encouraged them to follow their dreams.
A rare severe geomagnetic storm watch from space has meant some Chicago area residents got a chance to see the Northern Lights Friday night, and they may be back a night later.
For almost two weeks, students have urged the university to divest from institutions and businesses that support Israel.
Joliet police said around 9:12 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of Henderson Avenue for a report of two people who were shot.
Police also say that surveillance video shows the victim tripped just before the crash and was lying in the road.
Preliminary investigation indicates no suspicious activity.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Mike Clevinger combined with three relievers on a four-hitter, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Saturday night for their season-high fourth consecutive victory.
Paul Skenes struck out seven over four-plus innings in his major league debut and Yasmani Grandal hit a go-ahead three-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 10-9 on Saturday.
The last team to draw that many free passes with runners at every base in one inning was the Chicago White Sox in 1959.
Taking advantage of a costly error on second baseman Gabriel Arias, the Sox improved to 8-6 since their ugly 3-22 start.
The Cubs took the lead in the sixth on Miguel Amaya's RBI single and then pulled away.
It was unclear late Friday if the two burglaries are related. But restaurant owner Billy Alvarez said there have been one too many.
Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
The victim was walking around 7 a.m. when an unknown offender shot him in the chest, Chicago police said. He was taken to Loyola Hospital, where he died.
The employees on the scene were not injured, UIC police said.
A Kansas judge on Friday determined there was sufficient probable cause for the case against Shannon to go to trial. His trial date was tentatively set for June 10.