DuPage County sees increase in mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus
Health officials are urging residents to take precautions to avoid being bitten.
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DuPage County program allows voters to cast their ballots at any site countywide
The Illinois primary is coming up Tuesday, and early voting numbers ahead of that date were down in Chicago. But that has not been the case everywhere.
DuPage County program allows voters to cast ballots at any polling place
The Illinois primary is coming up Tuesday, and early voting numbers ahead of that date were down in Chicago. But as CBS 2’s Tara Molina reports, that has not been the case everywhere.
Bond denied for Chicago man charged with carjacking woman at gunpoint at Lisle gas station
Police say after a chase Daniel Boyd fled into the woods with the victim's handgun and considered shooting police.
First probable case of monkeypox reported in DuPage County
The patient traveled to a country with recently confirmed cases, according to DCHD and IDPH.
Mexican folklore 'Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World' arrive at Wheaton's Cantigny Park
The sculptures stand up to 14 feet tall and were created by six artists from Mexico City.
Vice president of Naperville nonprofit Kidsmatter faces child pornography charges
The vice president of the Naperville-based KidsMatter human services organization has been charged with multiple counts of child pornography.
DuPage Co. wildlife officials warn drivers to slow down and brake for turtles during their mating season
It's easier to spot turtles if you leave proper distance between cars, and don't put other drivers in danger by stopping abruptly.
DuPage County Health Department hosting career fair Wednesday
The DuPage County Health Department is holding a career fair Wednesday for health care workers and support staff.
Suburban DuPage County, others in elevated risk category as COVID-19 cases rise
Public health experts say while positivity rates have been low in recent weeks, they are steadily inching up.
DuPage County to spend opioid settlement money on treatment facilities; families of victims call for a vote
In February, the three largest drug distributers and drug maker, Johnson & Johnson, agreed to pay that $26 billion settlement that claims they helped fuel the opioid epidemic across the country.
DuPage County Jail inmates get gang tattoos removed
Inked inmates are getting their old jail tattoos removed as part of a new program at the DuPage County Jail.
Elmhurst History Museum's 'People Of The Prairie' Highlights Native Cultures In DuPage County
A new exhibit now open at the Elmhurst History Museum is taking us back to learn about native cultures that once existed in our area.
DuPagePads Takes On Family Homelessness Using Downers Grove Hotel
A DuPage County group is fighting homelessness with a hotel.
Pair Charged With Carjacking, Robbing Elderly Couple At Willowbrook Gas Station
Two men have been charged with carjacking an elderly couple at gunpoint at a gas station in west suburban Willowbrook in July.
Juan Granados Sentenced To 50 Years In Prison For Murder, Sexual Assault Of Ex-Wife, Nancy Bustos
Cows Rescued After Trailer Hatch Comes Loose On I-290 In DuPage County
Several cows were herded into a trailer after escaping on I-290 in DuPage County.
DuPage County Health Officials Issue Warning With Bat Bites, Rabies Concerns On The Rise
Bat bites are on the rise in DuPage County, with the county health department saying at least five bats have tested positive for rabies recently.
DuPage County Advises Masks In All Public Indoor Spaces, With COVID Transmission At Substantial Levels
DuPage County announced Wednesday night that COVID transmission there has reached substantial levels – and thus, masks are now advised for everyone in public settings regardless of vaccination status.
DuPage, Will Counties Flagged As COVID-19 Hot Zones As Cases Rise Once More
Two counties in the greater Chicago area have been highlighted as hot zones for the coronavirus as cases rise again.
Gulf Coast Tick, Native To Southeastern US, Found In Suburban Chicago
The tick is more likely than others to carry the pathogen causing Tidewater spotted fever, which could cause headaches, muscle aches and rash.
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In DuPage County
They were found in Clarendon Hills and Lemont.
DuPage County Allocates $15 Million For Small Business Hit Hard By Pandemic, Rush To Apply Is Quick
We don't have to tell you – hardships from the past year have been tough all over, but especially for our local small businesses. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra took a look Tuesday night at the rush for help in DuPage County.
Assessing The Damage: Tornado That Ripped Through DuPage County Classified As EF-3
Even before the first responders' pleas for help Sunday night, the forecasters at the National Weather Service Office already knew the storm storm was going to be trouble.
Tornado May Be Strongest For DuPage County In 45 Years
Sunday night's EF-3 tornado that tore through DuPage County had wind speeds between 136 and 165 mph. Historical records show this is the first significant EF-2 or greater tornado in the county in 45 years.
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5-year-old boy hit and killed by 2 cars in Edgebrook
The boy was rushed to AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital in very critical condition, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
Chicago Park District joins city in effort to protect shoreline
Lake water levels have been gradually going up since 2007, CBS 2 has reported on drastic shoreline erosion in 2019 as the city placed massive boulders on various beaches to act as a buffer.
Evanston mom recounts horror of shots being fired into backyard, wounding daughter's friend
The mother, Tika, hopes the community will rally around her daughter's friend, Marie, who was shot in the neck.
School year soon to start, but some parents say CPS hasn't given them answers on transportation
CPS is just one of many districts around the country dealing with a serious school bus driver shortage.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler Day
Thursday's temperatures will be in the upper 70s with early morning sprinkles.
Boy receives special welcome home after undergoing treatment for rare disease
The community of Oswego wanted to make sure Cullen and his family got a big welcome home celebration.
Historic inflation caused by a 'perfect storm' of factors, says Chicago-based expert
The most eyepopping increase: an almost 50% jump on a carton of eggs.
2 teens wounded after shooting in North Lawndale
The teens were in a car when an unknown male fired shots, according to police.
Cueto allows three runs, nine hits as White Sox lose to Royals
MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
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5-year-old boy hit and killed by 2 cars in Edgebrook
The boy was rushed to AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital in very critical condition, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
Chicago Park District joins city in effort to protect shoreline
Lake water levels have been gradually going up since 2007, CBS 2 has reported on drastic shoreline erosion in 2019 as the city placed massive boulders on various beaches to act as a buffer.
Evanston mom recounts horror of shots being fired into backyard, wounding daughter's friend
The mother, Tika, hopes the community will rally around her daughter's friend, Marie, who was shot in the neck.
School year soon to start, but some parents say CPS hasn't given them answers on transportation
CPS is just one of many districts around the country dealing with a serious school bus driver shortage.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler Day
Thursday's temperatures will be in the upper 70s with early morning sprinkles.
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
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.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
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.
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Firing of official who oversaw Chicago Police reforms means officers won't get required training, sources say
Sources say thousands of officers could be affected.
Wilson wants to bring back CTA police force, calls Chicago elected leaders "totally out of touch"
The Chicago Police Department has a dedicated transit unit, but Wilson wants CTA to have its own police force, with at least 300 officers.
Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Tim Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Gov. Tony Evers
Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Democrat Barnes set to challenge GOP Wisconsin Sen. Johnson
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face two-term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in what is expected to be one of the country's most competitive races as the parties battle for control of the U.S. Senate.
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Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
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.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
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.
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
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.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
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.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
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.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
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.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
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Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
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.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
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Cueto allows three runs, nine hits as White Sox lose to Royals
MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Excitement builds ahead of Cubs-Reds game at Field of Dreams
CBS 2's Marshall Harris made the trip out there a day ahead of the game.
Cubs, Reds RBI junior teams play on Field of Dreams ahead of big-league game
Getting to play at this site, and then being able to watch the big-leaguers play Thursday, is doing a pretty good job reviving the junior players' interest in the game.
Bears kicker practiced on bad soccer fields to get ready for poor conditions at Soldier Field
'You're not super happy and thrilled to kick there every time.'
Michael Jordan's jersey from 1998 Finals to be put up for auction
It was the last championship Jordon won with the Bulls.
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
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."
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Oswego boy, family receive special welcome home
The community of Oswego wanted to make sure Cullen and his family got a big welcome home celebration.
Expert says multiple factors is causing historic inflation
The average cost for a gallon of gas is down almost 70 cents in the last month but the same cannot be said for some popular foods.
2 teens shot in North Lawndale
Two teenagers are wounded after a shooting in the North Lawndale neighborhood Wednesday evening.
5-year-old boy hit and killed by 2 cars in Edgebrook
The boy was rushed to AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital in very critical condition. Police confirmed Thursday morning the boy died.
Chicago Park District joins city in effort to protect shoreline
A new governmental agreement will help fund research on ways to help stop the erosion we've been seeing for years now.
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