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"There's five cars that are still there and one of them happens to be a Tesla. And I'm sure that they're all totaled because the water was almost as high as the garage they were using."
Wind along with a wintry mix is causing travel and traffic issues.
Strong winds and damaging waves caused problems all along the lakefront Saturday, but also drew some adventurous souls who couldn't resist getting up close and personal with nature.
A truck slid off Lake Shore Drive into Lake Michigan near Oak Street Beach just before 7:15 a.m.
In Hyde Park, rising Lake Michigan waters have left public paths in ruins.
A driver has been ticketed after running into two women, ages 72 and 91, while turning onto Inner Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast.
Two pedestrians – one of them 90 years old – were hit by a car on Inner Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast Monday evening.
Three lanes of southbound Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast were closed after a light pole fell into traffic amid high winds buffeting the city.
The 25-year-old was driving north when she hit a median and was thrown from the car.
A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the highway lanes of Lake Shore Drive Thursday night.
Ramos and Lemon had been missing since early Sunday morning, when they were last seen leaving Lite Chicago, a River North nightclub.
The snow and wind on Monday and the extreme cold to come on Monday night and Tuesday are enough trouble unto themselves – but near record-high lake levels mean it's getting ugly on our roads on top of it.
Two officers and four others were taken to area hospitals in good condition.
Hundreds of thousands of drivers navigate Lake Shore Drive every day, and regulars know it's not always so smooth.
A young driver's windows were his shot out, while driving on Lake Shore Drive.
"I think this is a historical opportunity, and it's a great opportunity for the city of Chicago," Ald. David Moore (17th) said.
At one point there was zero visibility. From all angles, you could see the heavy smoke at the Lakes Shore Drive Bridge over the Chicago River.
Four people were rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon after a Chicago Transit Authority bus crashed into a tree on North Lake Shore Drive.
Despite heavy rain on Sunday, an estimated 30,000 people headed to Jackson Park and Lake Shore Drive for the Hoka One One Chicago Half Marathon.
The first barricades are going up at 75th street and south Lake Shore Drive.
A moment Chicago drivers have been waiting for: Some ramps are finally reopening at the Jane Byrne interchange.
City and state officials are looking for input from the public as they propose changes on parts of Lake Shore Drive.
A four-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon resulted in injuries and left southbound Lake Shore Drive reduced to one lane in the North Kenwood area.
"Results of an initial investigation were that family members were ending a birthday party when they noticed a back door to the home open and the 1-year-old missing," Indiana officials stated in a press release.
A gaping hole was visible in the inbound lane near 43rd in Bronzeville.
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
The Illinois Secretary of State is warning a businessman known as Mr. Finance, already accused of running a Ponzi scheme, may be soliciting investments in an allegedly sketchy new business.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
If you're looking for something to do in Chicago this weekend you've got lots of options, from plentiful street festivals to concerts and more.
Ronald L. Fischer, who was featured on "America's Most Wanted," fled Rhode Island during his criminal trial for first-degree sexual assault in 2005.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
State Rep. Carol Ammons is charged with multiple counts of wire fraud, making false statements and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, is also accused of aiding in attempts to cover up the alleged crimes.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce if he'll seek re-election next year, but a new poll reveals he faces a tough road ahead if he does run for another term.
Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday announced plans to lay off hundreds of teachers and other staff and impose five furlough days to help close a $732 million deficit for next school year.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Chicago just barely made the top 20 in the American College of Sports Medicine's 2026 ranking of the country's fittest cities.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that requires the company to let farmers and independent shops fix their own equipment.
Chicago Soul Café opened Monday at 6248 S. St. Lawrence Ave.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The 46th Taste of Chicago is cashless for the first time, accepting only credit cards, with a drone and fireworks show scheduled for approximately 9:15 p.m. Friday near Buckingham Fountain.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's summer home in Highland Park reopened after a $70 million gut renovation that redesigned the stage to reduce sound levels harmful to musicians.
U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Chicago) traveled to Cuba with a congressional delegation this week and said the island nation needs help amid soaring temperatures, power outages and a crippling embargo.
Mathnasium helps kids get ready to get back to school at the end of the summer with fun, family-centric math activities.
Chicago closed its beaches and outdoor pools for a second day as the air quality remains bad. Conditions are supposed to improve throughout the day, but another round of smoke could come in over the weekend.
If you're looking for something to do in Chicago this weekend you've got lots of options, from plentiful street festivals to concerts and more.
The NAACP is holding its annual conference in Chicago this weekend and holding a ribbon cutting for "The Hub" at McCormick Place Friday.
Chicago air quality was the worst in the world yesterday, but the AQI is expected to improve Friday as the day goes on.
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC confirmed Friday.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
The Illinois Secretary of State is warning a businessman known as Mr. Finance, already accused of running a Ponzi scheme, may be soliciting investments in an allegedly sketchy new business.
Gene Rush survived throat cancer, but he didn't survive a trip to the Porter County Jail over 4th of July weekend. His family said jail staff failed to provide lifesaving medical care.
Haze from Canadian wildfire smoke that has settled in Chicago on Thursday is directly connected to climate change, according to experts, who said days like this could be more problematic moving forward.
A pair of jewelry importers have been charged in federal court in Chicago with smuggling millions of dollars in gold jewelry into the U.S. to avoid taxes, schemes uncovered by a federal task force that has surpassed $1 billion in recoveries and penalties over the past year.
Chicago is bracing for another heat wave, less than two weeks after the last one. This time, the heat comes with air quality concerns.
The university released what it's called a strategy statement about the impact it's already seeing artificial intelligence make on higher education and the legal profession.
Azura Stevens scored 18 of her 20 points in the first half, Sydney Taylor added 17 points, and the Chicago Sky beat the Seattle Storm 95-90 on Wednesday.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
The Cliburns are one of 10 sets of twins in MLB history to reach the major leagues.
Paige Bueckers had 22 points and 11 assists, Jessica Shepard added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Chicago Sky 96-91.
Chicago (50-45) swept the three-game series by outscoring the A's 24-2 after getting swept in three games against Boston.
Ronald L. Fischer, who was featured on "America's Most Wanted," fled Rhode Island during his criminal trial for first-degree sexual assault in 2005.
Three men were hurt and one was killed in a shooting in Chicago's Washington Park neighborhood Thursday night.
A judge could decide Wednesday if a man accused of shooting and killing Chicago police Officer John Bartholomew and critically wounding his partner is fit to represent himself at trial.
A woman was arrested in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, Tuesday and charged with the death of her newborn child nearly 25 years ago.
Burglars smashed into a gas station minimart in the south Chicago suburb of Calumet City, Illinois, early Monday.
