Feds to call former Ald. Danny Solis as witness in Michael Madigan corruption trial
Federal proseuctors said former Ald. Danny Solis will provide "devastating evidence" at the racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Federal proseuctors said former Ald. Danny Solis will provide "devastating evidence" at the racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Last year, a jury convicted four former ComEd officials and associates of conspiring to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
The sentencing hearings for the four people convicted in last year's ComEd bribery trial were delayed. Last year, a jury convicted former ComEd lobbyist Michael McClain, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, retired ComEd vice president John Hooker and former ComEd consultant Jay Doherty of conspiring to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to arrange no-work contracts and high-paying jobs to his allies in exchange for favorable treatment.
ComEd claimed one woman owed almost $10,000 on what was supposed to be a bill for $49.20.
ComEd claimed one woman owed almost $10,000 on what was supposed to be a bill for $49.20. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Customers will use those numbers moving forward whether they start a new service, move, or close an account and open another one later.
At the height of the outages ComEd had roughly 137,000 customers without power.
At the height of the outages ComEd had roughly 137,000 customers without power.
"I thought a bomb literally had gone off!"
CBS 2's Jermont Terry met some Rolling Meadows neighbors who lost power Friday morning -- and still didn't have it more than 12 hours later.
CBS 2's Tara Molina talked to some residents who lost power in Skokie.
In Skokie, ComEd crews were hard at work to change that before more snow was to arrive Friday night. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Communications Manager Tom Dominguez tells CBS 2 that the combination of heavy snow and winds causes accumulation on power lines and the trees that surround them - causing outages and downed power lines.
You can track outages in their area by viewing the outage map on the company's website or through the ComEd app.
The snowstorm combined with rain equals heavy, thick snow – and much of it builds on power lines. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Car beams were the only lights in one Villa Park community, as homeowners found themselves waiting for ComEd on a chilly night.
Early Monday morning, the building – which officially now goes by its address of 875 N. Michigan Ave. – lost power from the 40th floor up.
It's part of a partnership between ComEd and a company called Reactivate.
The state says around 25,000 customers have subscribed to the community solar projects.
The program is awarding up to $45,000 in funding, but the application closes Friday night.
Friday is the last day to apply for the Powering the Holidays Grant. It helps community centers pay for holiday light shows displaying diverse cultures and traditions.
The program awards up to $45,000 in funds.
It helps community centers pay to put on holiday light shows displaying diverse cultures and traditions.
Since 2019, goats have helped ComEd prevent outages caused by overgrown vegetation near powerlines.
As a thank you for clearing more than seven acres of brush near power lines at Matthiessen State Park, the goats will get a tour of Chicago today.
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These storms may "train" in place, causing localized flooding, especially between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Fire officials said around 9:43 a.m., crews responded to the crash at Emricson Park's Dream Field, at 900 W. South St.
Chicago police say the girl was a passenger inside the car when shots were fired nearby by an unknown person.
The victim, 24, was arguing with a known male inside the apartment when he was shot in the lower back, police said.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The governor's plan to reduce homelessness is focused on addressing inequities that hurt the Black community.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Guidice said he left City Hall on good terms.
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.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
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.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
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.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Still, Ravinia is capitalizing on the situation with a limited-edition shirt—reading, "Ravinia Interrupta," and calling the cicada buzz the loudest song of summer.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
The show runs Saturday and Sunday at The Mart located at 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza.
Encampments have prompted some schools to call in the police, and flare-ups are forcing some schools to cancel classes and even graduation ceremonies.
The show will feature unique, handcrafted pieces, from hundreds of artists. Managing director Kathleen Hogan talks more about the event
Warm winds will be with us from the southwest all day, possibly gusting to 35 mph.
Pilaf is a 4-year-old mixed breed who was a skinny and dehydrated stray dog who followed a Good Samaritan home on a recent night.
The warrant accused Xavier Tate of firing a .40-caliber handgun and killing Huesca.
These storms may "train" in place, causing localized flooding, especially between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m.
The Bears also have the No. 122 overall pick in the fourth round on Saturday.
Jeremy Mack, 28, of the West Garfield Park neighborhood, was charged with multiple felony counts.
Fire officials said around 9:43 a.m., crews responded to the crash at Emricson Park's Dream Field, at 900 W. South St.
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.
The nine runs were a season-high for the Sox.
The 30-year-old Imanaga (4-0) beat Boston right-hander Kutter Crawford in a matchup of two pitchers with impressive ERAs.
The Bears also have the No. 122 overall pick in the fourth round on Saturday.
The Bears' two newest players were both in Chicago to be introduced at Halas Hall on Friday.
Odunze was a star receiver at Washington and is coming off a year with 92 receptions and more than 1,600 yards, earning him All-American honors.
The warrant accused Xavier Tate of firing a .40-caliber handgun and killing Huesca.
It was not Monica Davis' first run-in with the law after allegedly practicing dentistry without a license in Nevada.
On Thursday afternoon, 20-year-old Caden Mura was shot and killed after police said he fired at officers.
A spokesperson for the City of Harvey confirmed that the offender was the victim's niece.
Jeremy Mack, 28, of the West Garfield Park neighborhood, was charged with multiple felony counts.
