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"It took my son's life. It was a crash. It's very serious and it's preventable."
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"It took my son's life. It was a crash. It's very serious and it's preventable."
Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker was arrested for driving drunk on the Kennedy Expressway last week, after being found sleeping at the wheel and blocking traffic.
Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker was arrested for driving drunk on the Kennedy Expressway last week, after being found sleeping at the wheel and blocking traffic. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
A new federal law will require all automakers to install technology that can detect drunken or impaired driving.
A Barrington School District 220 bus driver is facing charges after police say he was involved in a crash while driving drunk with students on board.
A man driving under the influence hit a city plow truck in West Town Tuesday night.
An Illinois State Trooper conducting a DUI investigation was hit by a driver suspected of being drunk behind the wheel last Friday night.
A Joliet man has been arrested after police say he drove drunk, caused a four-vehicle crash, fled the scene, and left his injured son at a nearby store.
Bond was set at $500,000 Monday for a Naperville man accused of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed three people back in October.
An Illinois State Trooper is injured after being struck by another vehicle while investigating two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Video shows a drunken driver ramming right into a West Loop business in reverse early Friday, and neighbors said they heard it, felt it – and then broke out the cameras to record what happened next.
An impaired driver crashed through the main gate of the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City on Wednesday.
An Illinois State Police trooper's cruiser was struck by a drunken driver while investigating an abandoned stolen vehicle on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway early Saturday morning.
A car crashed after coming off a ramp from the Eisenhower Expressway early Thursday morning.
The crash killed Dennis Bourassa.
An Illinois State Police sergeant was injured early Saturday when a cruiser was hit by a suspected drunken driver on Interstate 57 in the south suburbs.
A man is in custody after a crash in Skokie Monday morning.
Moreno is also under curfew from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., and is prohibited from driving unless he gets back his driver's license, which was confiscated by police when he was arrested.
Carjackings in Chicago are out of control, and one police sergeant whose job it is to crack down on those carjackings has found himself in trouble of his own – charged with drunken driving.
Former Ald. Proco Joe Moreno was arrested Sunday night on drunk driving charges, after he crashed into several parked cars in the Gold Coast neighborhood.
A driver is facing DUI charges after hitting the vehicle of a Metropolitan Water Reclamation District officer's vehicle.
La Russa's attorney said his client underwent alcohol counseling after his arrest. Authorities say La Russa blew out a tire and smashed into a curb, leaving the car smoking.
Heavy rainfall possible.
People on Chicago's North Side were forced to run for safety as an out-of-control party bus sideswiped a string of cars Saturday.
Authorities say Stephen Marlow, 39, could be heading to Chicago.
The Indiana Legislature on Friday approved the near-total abortion ban with some exceptions, including in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.
A man is shot during an altercation in the North Austin neighborhood Sunday morning.
At least six people are dead, and 39 others are wounded after weekend shootings across the city so far.
It's been one year since the officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop.
A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle in the Longwood Manor neighborhood Saturday night.
The victim was standing on the sidewalk when an unknown male fired shots, police say.
Heavy rainfall possible.
People on Chicago's North Side were forced to run for safety as an out-of-control party bus sideswiped a string of cars Saturday.
Authorities say Stephen Marlow, 39, could be heading to Chicago.
The Indiana Legislature on Friday approved the near-total abortion ban with some exceptions, including in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.
A man is shot during an altercation in the North Austin neighborhood Sunday morning.
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
Yasser Almanaseer said he has had no luck in getting it fixed.
The Indiana Legislature on Friday approved the near-total abortion ban with some exceptions, including in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.
More than a month after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a better idea is emerging of how big the impact has been on Illinois clinics.
The decision was all-but sealed after opposition in Nashville lead to that city's council on Tuesday rejecting a draft agreement for hosting the event.
Abortion was on the ballot in Kansas, while Trump's influence was put to the test in swing state Arizona.
"Our community's feelings about this are complex and the concerns are complex," said Ald. Maria Hadden (49th).
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
The proclamation takes effect immediately and will remain in place for 30 days.
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
The state issued 149 retail licenses on Friday, more than doubling the number of pot shops statewide.
Dane Dunning allowed one hit in seven dominant innings against his former team for his first win since April, and Adolis García drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers shut out the Chicago White Sox 8-0 on Saturday night.
Drew Smyly tossed shutout ball into the seventh inning for his first win at Wrigley Field for the Cubs, leading Chicago past the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Saturday.
Dylan Cease pitched six strong innings, Eloy Jimenez hit a tiebreaking solo home run and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
The young phenom goalkeeper will finish out the season in Chicago before heading over to the English Premier League.
The Sky have a two-game lead over second-place Las Vegas with four games to play.
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
Smith said he didn't apologize during his Oscar's acceptance speech because he was "fogged out by that point."
Tech enhances some experiences but do we always need it? CBS 2's Ed Curran takes us back to when less was more.
A flood watch is up for DeKalb and McHenry counties, where up to 2 inches of rain has already fallen.
Chicago police officer Ella French was shot and killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop gone wrong.
Here's a look at what caught Chris and Ed's eye this week.
The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo wraps up Sunday. Content Manager Chris D'Lando tells us which guest will be in attendance.
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Check out some of the exceptional nominees for the 2018 GRAMMYs, only on CBS!