Explosion destroys home in Northern Illinois
A home in southern DeKalb County appeared to be completed destroyed after a reported explosion Tuesday afternoon. Chopper 2 was over the scene in the 5800 block of Goble Road in Earlville.
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A home in southern DeKalb County appeared to be completed destroyed after a reported explosion Tuesday afternoon. Chopper 2 was over the scene in the 5800 block of Goble Road in Earlville.
The two men in the plane were taken to a local hospital.
An airplane with two people on board crashed in a field in Cortland, Illinois, near DeKalb on Thursday.
An airplane with two people on board crashed in a field in Cortland, Illinois, near DeKalb on Thursday.
An airplane with two people on board crashed in a field in Cortland, Illinois, near DeKalb on Thursday. In a statement, the FAA said the plane, a single-engine Cessna 177, crashed around 12:30 p.m. near the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened in a field behind a business at 260 W. Lincoln Hwy in Cortland.
The investigation included several states attorneys and law enforcement agencies.
Timothy Doll, 29, is a convicted sex offender. Police say he was in a “dating relationship” with 15-year-old Gracie Sasso.
Timothy Doll, 29, is a convicted sex offender. Police say he was in a "dating relationship" with the underage teen.
On the afternoon of Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, a gunman opened fire at Cole Hall on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb – killing five people.
The CBS 2 Mobile Weather Lab was on Interstate 88 headed toward DeKalb on Thursday afternoon as the snow was falling during the big winter storm ahead of the Christmas weekend.
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A big cleanup was under way Sunday night after wicked winds blew through the Chicago area.
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DeKalb police have released video footage of officers arresting a man on drug and trespassing charges, after 25-year-old Elonte McDowell accused police of excessive force last month.
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A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for areas north and west of Cook County until Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service Chicago.
A winter weather advisory has been issued for several counties west of Chicago until midnight.
A winter weather advisory has been issued for DeKalb, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties from 3 a.m. to noon Wednesday.
Chicago is under a winter storm warning, check back for the latest updates:
The fire started around 6:15 a.m. at an apartment complex at Ridge Drive and Normal Road.
The pilot was headed from Wisconsin to Texas, and was stopping at the airport in DeKalb to refuel and take a break, DeKalb Deputy Fire Chief James Zarek said.
Police say 21-year-old Alexandra Hoyle slammed the boy's head into the hardwood floor of a home in DeKalb.
Floyd Robinson, 30, a convicted child sex offender, failed to report an address change while on parole.
A red Mazda traveling west on Twombly Road did not stop at a stop sign and was hit by a blue Toyota Camry that was southbound on Nelson Road
Chicago police were investigating early Sunday after a man was slashed to death the night before in Washington Park.
A man was shot and killed Saturday night while sitting in a sport-utility vehicle in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
Three people were shot on Chicago's West Side overnight Saturday into Sunday, and one of them was killed.
The Rock Island line will remain closed on Sunday so crews can raise the railroad bridge on 79th Street near Lowe.
The event featured a panel of chefs who shared their journey with food through culture, migration and identity.
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Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
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The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
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Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
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A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Chicago police were investigating early Sunday after a man was slashed to death the night before in Washington Park.
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A man was shot and killed Saturday night while sitting in a sport-utility vehicle at 62nd and May streets.
Three people were shot on Chicago’s West Side overnight Saturday into Sunday, and one of them was killed. Asal Rezaei reports.
It's part of the new Auburn Park station, which is slated to open by the end of the year.
Three people were shot on Chicago's West Side overnight Saturday into Sunday, and one of them was killed.
ComEd crews are heading to Northwest Indiana to assist NIPSCO in power restoration efforts, 11 days after powerful storms knocked out power across the region.
Authorities said there is no active threat to the public.
Chicago police were investigating early Sunday after a man was slashed to death the night before in Washington Park.
A man was shot and killed Saturday night while sitting in a sport-utility vehicle in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
She was counting down the days to the first day of 5th grade until her school district told her she didn't have a spot there. Now, a federal judge has ordered the district to put the 10-year-old girl with autism back in her neighborhood school.
Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation last inspected South Chicago Chapel funeral home in October, 10 months before 56 decomposing bodies were found there.
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Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the Bears' starters made their preseason debuts in cameo fashion, playing just the opening series.
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The Sky won their season-high third straight game.
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Chicago police were investigating early Sunday after a man was slashed to death the night before in Washington Park.
A man was shot and killed Saturday night while sitting in a sport-utility vehicle in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
Three people were shot on Chicago's West Side overnight Saturday into Sunday, and one of them was killed.
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Jurors heard Duane "Keffe D" Davis tell detectives his nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur.
