Illinois teens die on Colorado ski slope
Witnesses said the two were riding tandem on a sled when they launched off a large snowbank and landed hard on the ice.
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Witnesses said the two were riding tandem on a sled when they launched off a large snowbank and landed hard on the ice.
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
A public works employee in Westmont died after being trapped during a water main break incident on Thursday. Around 11:45 a.m., the Westmont Public Works staff contacted local fire and police to respond to a worker who was trapped in an underground water main vault which was under water as a result of a water main break.
Back in August, the 41-year-old was found shot and killed in Dolton named Tavares Davis.
Police are investigating after a woman was found dead inside a vehicle in Joliet Sunday morning. A 2-year-old girl was also discovered unharmed in the backseat. Around 12:21 a.m., officers responded to a parking complaint in an alley west of the 1200 block of Clement Street.
The German-born pontiff never wanted to lead the Catholic Church, and he may be best remembered for the way he departed the role.
A man was shot and killed on Monday in a parking garage outside of the Mariano's store in the West Town neighborhood. The 27-year-old victim was sitting in a car in the parking garage of the store in the 2000 block of West Chicago Avenue around 4:30 p.m. when an unknown car approached.
A father and daughter were found dead inside an apartment on Drexel near 82nd Street on Wednesday. They were shot and the woman's young son was also found inside the East Chatham home but unharmed.
Justice came Thursday for a family of an innocent bystander killed during a police chase involving Maywood police in 2019. The driver of a stolen car involved in the pursuit was arrested. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar had the story.
The latest exhibit is focusing on answering one of the biggest questions from humanity.
It appeared a dialysis port was removed from his body and he lost "a considerable amount of blood," according to the Lake County Major Crime Task Force.
Loretta Lynn's frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music.
Emergency room staff told the family of Dewayne Tucker he was severely dehydrated, which causes brain swelling.
"At what point is enough is enough? Obviously, whatever they are doing isn't working."
Three different downstate counties investigated this family over the years, but now there are questions over whether they all knew what was going on by neighboring agencies.
"We need building management and building owners to also take their responsibility in making sure they're protecting the health and of their residents."
Lilia Luciano shares more on the victims of the Texas school shooting, as well as stories from those who survived.
"And now they're sorry and all that. Of course, of course, they're sorry."
Dwayne Haskins was hit by a dump truck while trying to cross a Florida highway early Saturday morning, according to the state's highway patrol.
One of the wounded victims in a mass shooting this weekend was an off-duty firefighter who was shot in the face and seriously hurt. He was celebrating a family member's birthday when the bullets flew.
A 64-year-old woman died as a result of an Elgin house fire early Saturday morning, fire officials said.
The man was standing by himself when he stumbled and fell onto the tracks, authorities said. When he fell, he hit his head and was electrocuted. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man's body was found after a winter storm dropped up to 18 inches of snow near Valparaiso.
"I really hope truly that it was an accident. That he tried to move out of the way. We don't have all of the details, just that he went into the closed lanes of traffic."
Police said the car went through a yellow light and couldn't stop in time because the pavement was wet after Wednesday morning's rain.
The Tritons have already gone on a record-breaking win streak this season.
Local organizer Tirdad Kiamanesh said Saturday's attack in the country was a positive first step, but will fall short unless there is a complete regime change.
Three people lived in the home and are being assisted as a result of the fire as of Sunday night.
So far, Emirates has suspended flights in and out of Dubai until Monday.
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Utah Mammoth 4-0 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Barnes & Noble was set to reopen in Skokie on Wednesday, just weeks after it closed.
Trader Joe's is opening a new location in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
As Chicago starts the first week of March, expect above-average temperatures in the 40s and 50s.
So far, it has not only been another successful season but a historic one. At one point, this team rattled off 16 straight wins, which set a program record.
Residents can get a close look at the drones, ask questions, and learn what the service could mean for their neighborhood.
The sounds of music, cheering and big crowds filled the streets of Chinatown Sunday afternoon, as thousands gathered for the neighborhood's lunar new year parade.
The two people were suspended 925 feet in the air after the crash on Saturday in Longview.
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as President Trump says the operation is proceeding "ahead of schedule." Follow live updates.
So far, Emirates has suspended flights in and out of Dubai until Monday.
Local organizer Tirdad Kiamanesh said Saturday's attack in the country was a positive first step, but will fall short unless there is a complete regime change.
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
Three people lived in the home and are being assisted as a result of the fire as of Sunday night.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Both couples are still actively fighting for their kids, knowing it will be a long and complicated road.
The mother of an 8-year-old boy who was allegedly put in a chokehold and dragged by the neck by a Chicago Public Schools employee hopes her lawsuit and choice to speak out will help protect students in the future.
A jury on Wednesday awarded $5.74 million in damages to a Chicago family who accused police of violating their civil rights in a botched raid of their home in 2018.
The Tritons have already gone on a record-breaking win streak this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Utah Mammoth 4-0 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.
Collin Sexton added 22 points, and Matas Buzelis had 20, helping Chicago come out on top after matching the third-worst skid in franchise history.
The win extended Chicago's unbeaten streak against Canadian opponents to six matches dating to 2024.
Connor Bedard scored for Chicago, which has lost eight of nine and continues to struggle to score.
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
A man has been charged with shooting and killing a father and son following a jewelry store robbery last November in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago.
Two men are charged with filing a false police report, claiming they were robbed of millions of dollars worth of jewelry.
Chicago police issued an alert Thursday about a rash of criminal sexual assaults that have happened on one block on Chicago's West Side, committed by a man who lures his victims by setting up dates through an escort app.
