Police: Drunken Driver Caught Doing 99 In A 35 MPH Zone
Twenty-year-old Miguel Angel Ocampo of North Riverside was arrested and charged with several offenses, including DUI, speeding, reckless driving and having no vehicle insurance, police said.
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Twenty-year-old Miguel Angel Ocampo of North Riverside was arrested and charged with several offenses, including DUI, speeding, reckless driving and having no vehicle insurance, police said.
CBS 2's Mike Parker reports staggering to the car should not be an option, there are other ways to do it and they're safe.
It's that time of year, when more people are celebrating the season with family, friends, and co-workers; and police are reminding you to play it safe.
A west suburban man was ordered held on a $500,000 bond Monday for a fiery DUI crash that killed another driver Friday.
A man is charged with DUI for a head-on crash that killed a 65-year-old woman Friday afternoon in west suburban St. Charles.
With more people expected to be driving this Thanksgiving weekend than last year, Illinois State Police will be watching even more closely for drunken and distracted drivers.
An off-duty Chicago Police officer has been stripped of his arrest powers after he allegedly fired multiple times at an off-duty suburban cop who tried to pull him over after suspecting he was driving drunk, law enforcement sources said Monday.
A 10-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle in a school zone Thursday afternoon in southwest suburban Riverside.
Alcohol was a factor in a single-vehicle rollover crash that injured two people on Interstate 57 in south suburban Country Club Hills late Sunday, police said
Maciej Machniewicz, 45, was driving south on Austin Avenue before "abruptly" turning east onto Belmont Avenue, according to police. He then hit another southbound vehicle and forced it to crash into a third vehicle. The vehicle Machniewicz was driving then hit a traffic box, a light pole, a fence and a pedestrian before coming to a rest.
A Naperville woman is free on bond and awaiting trial, after she allegedly triggered a four-vehicle traffic crash late Thursday night near Neuqua Valley High School while drunk.
A South Side man charged in a deadly drunken driving accident that left the victim with a severed arm over the weekend was convicted in three previous DUIs, including a 1996 crash that claimed the life of a senior citizen.
A man has been charged with DUI for a crash Saturday afternoon in which a passenger lost his arm and later died.
Kelsey Ibach and three others got into Philip Cho's 2008 BMW 535i on Sept. 13, according to the suit and police. Cho, who was allegedly drunk, lost control of the vehicle, which struck a utility pole and rolled over in the 700 block of West Erie, the lawsuit said. Cho allegedly fled the scene, leaving the other occupants behind.
Police say a woman who passed out drunk while driving in the west suburbs on Monday night woke up and smashed her vehicle into a squad car as officers tried to rouse her in Riverside.
The boy--whose name was withheld by police due to his age--faces seven felony counts of burglary and one felony count of possession of a stolen vehicle, in addition to 12 misdemeanors including DUI, reckless driving and theft.
Jurors heard graphic details of a fatal head-on crash and allegations of bizarre behavior from the defendant during opening statements Tuesday in the first-degree murder trial of Mark Oelerich.
A Chicago man who flagged down an officer to say "hello" while driving in west suburban Riverside was charged shortly after with DUI early Saturday.
The driver of a pickup that fatally struck a pedestrian Tuesday night in northwest suburban McHenry has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, police said.
A Mount Prospect woman has been charged with DUI after she struck an Illinois State Police trooper on the northbound Tri-State Tollway (I-294) near west suburban Berkeley Saturday afternoon.
A Geneva man accused of being drunk when his car plunged into a west suburban Naperville pond initially pointed the finger at his two friends who drowned as a result of the crash, according to prosecutors.
Sean Riley, 33, faces one felony count of aggravated DUI resulting in accident or death, two misdemeanor counts of DUI, and two traffic citations.
Based on a blood test taken at the hospital after police got a warrant, Dwayne Johnson had a blood alcohol level of .17 when he crashed his Lincoln Towncar into a Chevy HHR in Center Township on July 4.
Illinois State Police have joined their counterparts in a dozen other states for a massive public safety initiative this weekend.
Colón, who represents the 35th Ward, was driving a Honda SUV early Friday on Interstate 290 near Sacramento when he was pulled over for failing to signal and improper lane usage.
Murakami has more home runs than any Japanese-born player through his first 22 games.
Each candle represented an organ donor recipient, donor, or someone still waiting for help.
Chicago had at least one baserunner in each of the first seven innings.
The armed group entered the victim's white Nissan SUV, and one of them took the driver's belongings before demanding the driver get out of the car, to which they complied.
Chicago police said the driver of a Jeep Cherokee was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when it hit a Honda Pilot entering traffic on Pulaski Road.
Former Illinois House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, who served 40 years in the General Assembly, died Thursday at 85.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
The federal government is suing Illinois, Connecticut and Arizona over efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Mozart's "Don Giovanni," the local premiere of the 2022 opera "Omar," and a fresh production of "Guys and Dolls" are among the highlights of the 2026-2027 season for Chicago's Lyric Opera.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana on Sunday. The suspected shooter is also dead, according to police.
This comes hours after the president responded to Iran reclosing the Strait of Hormuz, announcing, "We're offering a very fair and reasonable deal," adding if Iran doesn't take it, the US will "knock out every single power plant and every bridge in Iran. NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!"
The warning goes into effect from 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Monday for all areas except central Cook County. Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the latest.
The Federation of Hellenic American Organizations of Illinois hosts the parade every year to honor Greek contributions to culture and democracy.
Proceeds from the event benefit Altman's widow and two kids, one of which was born just weeks after he died in that fire up in Rogers Park.
The attempted sexual assault happened on the train between Cicero Avenue and Austin Avenue on Saturday, April 18.
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
Each candle represented an organ donor recipient, donor, or someone still waiting for help.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
Many areas across Illinois are dealing with flooding threats after storms Friday night brought heavy rainfall.
A specially designed playground in the West Pullman neighborhood is making a difference, addressing flooding and the impact of climate change across Chicago.
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
Some parents in southwest suburban Oswego are fired up, saying the school district invited all non-white students to participate in summer remedial programming, regardless of how they're doing in school.
New proposed Illinois legislation would allow renters or people who can't install massive rooftop panels to also harness the power of the sun.
Murakami has more home runs than any Japanese-born player through his first 22 games.
Chicago had at least one baserunner in each of the first seven innings.
Megan Coronado is helping ignite the Flames in her first season as head coach at UIC.
The Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2 victory on Saturday.
Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Mets their ninth straight loss, pounding New York 12-4.
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3- to 11-years-old, police said.
Three people were killed and one other was wounded in a shooting on Friday afternoon in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
A well-known café and newsstand in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood was damaged early Thursday morning when a stolen car that police were pursuing crashed into it.
Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault in the Feb. 5 incident.
