
Family of Oak Lawn man killed after DUI says police didn't properly test driver who killed Murod Kurdi
"Members of the Oak Lawn Police Department didn't think Murod's life mattered."
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"Members of the Oak Lawn Police Department didn't think Murod's life mattered."
A plea for justice for Murod Kurdi. He died after being hit by a car outside his Oak Lawn home. The driver admitted to drinking earlier but left the scene with only a ticket. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Prosecutors said Deni Rubio's blood alcohol was twice the legal limit when prosecutors said he ran a red light, causing the deadly crash. They say he also tried to take an officer's gun after the crash.
Officers found cannabis and an open alcoholic drink inside his vehicle.
Just after 1:00 Sunday morning, Lisle police stopped 38-year-old Thaddeus Thompson for a traffic stop.
Michael Trinka, 33, has been arrested and charged with 12 counts of aggravated DUI, according to Illinois State Police.
A woman is now charged with DUI after hitting the 40-year-old man walking in the 100 block of Chestnut Monday night, causing serious injuries.
Arriving officers learned the woman, Taylor Harmon, 25, was seen by a resident throwing the infant into a carrier before violently shaking it – causing the child's head to hit the carrier multiple times.
A man from downstate Auburn, Illinois who was already facing charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot has also been charged with causing a car accident near Springfield while driving drunk earlier this month that resulted in a woman's death.
As of Monday morning, all students have been stabilized. As the Warsaw Police Department said Monday morning, "Praise the Lord!"
Recently released surveillance footage shows a speeding car slamming into another vehicle, then rolling into railroad crossing signals in Arlington Heights.
"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.
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Chef Jessica Walks First is gearing up for her ninth and final kitchen Station Takeover for Native American Heritage Month
The three-judge panel affirmed the conviction by a 2-1 vote.
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The three-judge panel affirmed the conviction by a 2-1 vote.
Red Cross volunteers are working with residents displaced by the fire.
Since 1980, Chicago's overnight ban prevents motorists from parking on roughly 100 miles of city streets, and about 95% of the time there was no plowable snow.
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Chef Jessica Walks First is gearing up for her ninth and final kitchen Station Takeover for Native American Heritage Month
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
Price's body was escorted to the Medical Examiner's office alongside his friends and family on Monday.
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
People lined up to let city leaders know where they stand on the emotional issue.
Since 1980, Chicago's overnight ban prevents motorists from parking on roughly 100 miles of city streets, and about 95% of the time there was no plowable snow.
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
The Bulls trailed 110-109 in overtime when Vucevic cut for a dunk with 2:28 remaining, sparking an eight-point run.
The Flames (5-3) were led in scoring by Filip Skobalj, who finished with 17 points.
Bedard, meanwhile, was so frustrated by Chicago's power play in the pivotal second period that he broke his stick hitting it against the boards before going the bench.
The $1 billion lawsuit alleges Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's promotion of the NFTs led people into costly and unsafe investments.
Perry dispelled any notion that the incident involved a teammate's family member.
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
Chef Jessica Walks First uses food as a catalyst for conversation and a tool for cultural preservation.
Don’t miss “The Wiz” at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Melody A Betts, who plays Evillene, joined CBS 2’s Ryan Baker and Dana Kozlov.
Unless the Supreme Court reverses the appeals court ruling, Smollett must complete the 150-day jail sentence handed down in 2022. He spent only six days behind bars before he was released while he appealed his conviction.
The House on Friday voted to expel embattled Republican Rep. George Santos from Congress, bringing an end to a tumultuous tenure in Washington that was defined by scandal from the start.
For over a decade now, the Chicago Elite Classic has attracted some of the top high school basketball teams from across the area, and the country. The premiere prep showcase returns this weekend for its 12th annual event.
He faces charges of sexual human trafficking, criminal recklessness, criminal confinement, and battery, police said.
The River North building had major damage in yet another crash and grab burglary in Chicago.
The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the woman as 39-year-old Megan Lewis, a Chicago resident.
She was charged with felony disorderly conduct and false report of an offense after saying she was robbed when she was off duty, but police said that never happened.
Sources said the shooting was believed to be domestic in nature.