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Crews are making pavement repairs to the bridge that carries Ida B. Wells Drive and the Eisenhower Expressway over the South Branch of the Chicago River.
The driver and two passengers of the first car were taken to an area hospital with injuries.
The crash forced outbound traffic down to one lane near the Independence exit.
CBS 2's nonstop news crew saw one person at the scene being helped by paramedics.
One person was struck by gunfire and taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
One person self-transported to an area hospital, while the other was taken to the hospital by an ambulance.
CBS 2’s Charlie De Mar talked to a witness who said he found himself in the middle of the incident.
The shooting happened on the entrance ramp to the Eisenhower at Homan Avenue on the city's West Side. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Initial reports say the car was traveling in the center lane behind the trailer when, for unknown reasons, the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck the rear passenger side of the trailer.
The pursuit lasted for about an hour, and the suspect reached speeds of more than 100 mph, prosecutors said.
The latest shooting incident happened around 9:20 p.m. Sunday on the inbound Eisenhower near Western Avenue.
DePaul University transportation expert Joe Schwieterman says the shootings represent a pattern, and a serious problem. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The latest gunfire incident happened on the Eisenhower near Western Avenue. CBS 2's Tara Molina talked with an expert who says this is becoming a disturbing pattern.
In light of these incidents, CBS 2 wanted to know how the multimillion-dollar camera and license plate reader network is helping with those investigations. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
CBS 2 wanted to know how the multimillion-dollar camera and license plate reader network is helping with those investigations.
Shootings have been trending downward on Cook County expressways over the past few years. But that is not of much comfort to those who live nearby or those who take the expressway.
Expressway shootings are trending down, but that is of no comfort to people who drive on the expressway. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
This was the 41st shooting on Cook County expressways this year. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The speeding garbage can was spotted near 1st Avenue and the Eisenhower Expressway.
Information on injuries was not immediately available.
Information about injuries was not immediately available.
Illinois State Police said a 2013 Black Honda Civic was traveling eastbound in the westbound lane when it struck a 2007 Silver Toyota Prius head-on.
The shooting happened at the gas station at 601 S. Independence Blvd.
If you're hitting the road this morning you may experience some delays following a few crashes on the Eisenhower Expressway.
For the first time in nearly a decade traffic is moving smoothly along the Jane Byrne Interchange Friday morning as the remaining ramps and lanes are now open.
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Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
The history of Gino's North revolves around an old statue of a young woman, but it turned out the "Snow Drop" statue that had been there for years was an impostor. Chicago cultural historian emeritus Tim Samuelson decided to do something about that.
An injury may keep the superstar sidelined – and it has sent ticket prices tanking just a day before the match.
Once a packed meeting got under way, residents booed and chanted at city leaders. They stood shoulder-to-shoulder as they lashed out.
Once a packed meeting got under way, residents booed and chanted at city leaders. They stood shoulder-to-shoulder as they lashed out.
An injury may keep the superstar sidelined – and it has sent ticket prices tanking just a day before the match.
"The office of Speaker of the House of the United House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was serving as presiding officer.
The history of Gino's North revolves around an old statue of a young woman, but it turned out the "Snow Drop" statue that had been there for years was an impostor. Chicago cultural historian emeritus Tim Samuelson decided to do something about that.
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CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been combing through the new report, which highlights a rise in antisemitism, incidents involving white supremacists, and attacks on LGBTQ+ businesses.
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
The American Rescue Plan funding has helped thousands of child care centers across Illinois pay their staff, upgrade their facilities and keep cots lower for parents.
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
During a news conference, Mayor Johnson said he has been in touch with the White House and state officials for nearly 20 weeks – asking for aid and help with coordination.
On Friday, approximately 4,600 Ford workers at the Chicago Assembly Plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue on the Southeast Side joined the strike.
Lopez, one of the most conservative members of the Chicago City Council, billed himself as a centrist Democrat, and argued Garcia is too "extreme" for the district's voters.
Quigley was the only Democrat to vote against the bill this past weekend.
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
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Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
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On Friday, approximately 4,600 Ford workers at the Chicago Assembly Plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue on the Southeast Side joined the strike.
The layoffs took effect Saturday, Sept. 30.
No notice was given to the 132 restaurant employees represented by UNITE HERE Local 1, the union said.
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
An injury may keep the superstar sidelined – and it has sent ticket prices tanking just a day before the match.
Fields threw for over 300 yards and four touchdowns for the first time in his career last Sunday against the Broncos.
The Fire will host Inter Miami and Messi on Wednesday night at Soldier Field, but he's has been dealing with a hamstring problem and may not play.
In a year of ups and downs, the Cubs came up two wins short of a wild card spot.
There will also be a three-way competition for the starting point guard spot as Lonzo Ball continues his rehab process.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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An injury may keep the superstar sidelined – and it has sent ticket prices tanking just a day before the match. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The history of Gino's North revolves around an old statue of a young woman, but it turned out the "Snow Drop" statue that had been there for years was an impostor. Chicago cultural historian emeritus Tim Samuelson decided to do something about that, as CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
As CBS 2's Jori Parys reports, Fields is doing yeoman's work to end the Bears' losing streak at 14.
The gavel is now up for grabs, with no clear frontrunner in sight. As CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports, this also means a lot of important business at the Capitol has been stalled.
Police classified his death as a homicide.
Chicago Fire Department officials confirmed one person was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital after a shooting near 47th and Archer.
Investigators say fingerprints left on a ransom note helped lead them to the suspect and find the little girl inside a cabinet.
Instead of tackles, the players dodged bullets.
The FBI says one of the suspects was shot. That person got away.