Metra train hits pedestrian near National Street in Elgin
Metra Milwaukee District-West Train No. 2237 hit a pedestrian near the National Street stop.
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2 dead, 4 wounded after shooting at gathering in Elgin
A neighbor describes helping the wounded, including a woman who jumped from the third floor to escape the shooting.
Some suburban districts saw major losses in school-owned electronics amid remolte learning
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in school resources – and the taxpayer dollars that bought them – went down the drain in multiple suburban districts at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
In some suburban districts, hundreds of thousands of dollars in school resources went missing amid pandemic
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in school resources – and the taxpayer dollars that bought them – went down the drain in multiple suburban districts at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Preservationists race to find a new owner of a free historic house in Elgin, but there's a catch
Want a free house? That's what's being offered in Kane County as preservationists race against a looming deadline to save a home with historic significance.
Kane County House Available For Free, If You Have It Moved
If you’re looking for a little investment home or even a new home to live in, you can get one for free in Kane County. But there’s a catch.
Kane County house is available for free, if you have it moved
If you're looking for a little investment home or even a new home to live in, you can get one for free in Kane County.
Developing: Warehouse Fire in Pingree Grove
Chopper 2 spotted bright orange flames and thick smoke during a warehouse fire in Pingree Grove near U.S. 20 and Route 47
Olga Haugeberg, 74, Missing From Elgin
Elgin Police are asking for help locating a missing 74-year-old woman, who has an unspecified condition that places her in danger.
Victor H. Ayllon Charged With Murder, Bond Set At $3 Million In Strangulation Death Of Wife
Victor H. Ayllon, 35, of Elgin was charged by the Kane County State's Attorney with two counts of first-degree murder on Thursday after the Monday strangulation death of his wife, 33-year-old Wendy Ayllon.
Duckling Trapped In Sewer Rescued By Elgin City Workers
Ducks in distress needed a little human help to get back to their mother.
Body Found In Fox River In Elgin
A person was found dead in the Fox River in Elgin Wednesday afternoon.
Water Main Break Causing Flooding, Street Closures In Elgin Near Chicago Street
A water main break in the northwest suburbs sent a flood gushing down Route 31 during the morning rush hour in Elgin.
Two Students From Judson University In Elgin Killed In Car Accident
Two students from Judson University in Elgin were killed in a car accident this week.Two students from Judson University in Elgin were killed in a car accident this week.
Death Of Elgin Infant Malik Davis Ruled Homicide From Head Injuries
An autopsy has ruled the death of a 3-month-old boy from Elgin on Friday to be a homicide, after the infant was hospitalized days earlier, having suffered blunt force head injuries.
Even As Winter Chill Sets In, One Elgin Restaurant Is Heating Up
The sun pretty much set on outdoor dining months ago. It's mid-pandemic, mid-winter, and windchills often are in the teens. Yet Mr. Hibachi is hotter than ever.
Teenage Twin Brothers Hit By Car While Skateboarding Outside Elgin
Two teenage brothers were hit by a car in Plato Township near Elgin late Monday.
Elgin School District U-46 Teachers Rally, Saying Return To In-Person Learning Is Not Safe
Teachers took to the streets in Elgin Monday night, protesting over the return to in-person learning.
Man Dies After Being Pulled From Fire In Elgin
A man has died after being rescued from a fire in Elgin early Christmas Eve morning.
Elgin Fire Department Saves Grandma From 'FOMO,' Brings Family Closer During COVID-19 Pandemic
One of the biggest frustrations during the COVID-19 pandemic is for families that could not say hi to grandma due to visiting restrictions, but a family in Elgin has found a creative solution.
Northwest Suburbs See First Snow Of The Season
The first snow of the season is falling in the northwest suburbs.
Bear Found Scavenging Remains Of Elgin Man Found In North Carolina Campsite
Rangers who responded to the call say they also saw a bear "actively scavenging on the remains" and euthanized the animal.
Elgin Company Pivots From Tiny Homes To Tiny Offices During Pandemic
You've probably heard of tiny homes. Bantam Built in Elgin is now building tiny offices.
Storms Topple Trees And Power Lines In Elgin; 'It Just Got Ugly'
The storm left many people in the dark, and others forced to spend the day cleaning up. The good news is there were no reports of serious injuries.
South Elgin Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty After Sheriff's Deputies Find 3 Dead Dogs; Neighbors Had Complained About Abuse For Years
Emily Chesterfield, 27, is charged with aggravated animal cruelty. Authorities found three dead dogs and 11 other starving dogs at her home.
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2 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after two people were killed and seven others were injured during a mass shooting downtown Thursday night.
Chicago Police shoot 13-year-old boy who fled from stolen vehicle wanted in Oak Park auto theft
The boy is hospitalized in serious condition.
New curfew for Millennium Park now in effect for kids under 18
Children under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult following last week's chaos.
Chicago Food Truck Fest returns Friday to Daley Plaza
"The Chicago Food Truck Festival showcases the city's food truck industry and the resilient entrepreneurs behind it."
City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening
Storm chances are on the way.
2 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
Police confirmed a suspect is in custody and a weapon was recovered from the scene.
Fiery crash involving 2 cars and semi truck causing delays on I-80/94 on Calumet Avenue
The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Breezy overnight, lows in the 60s
Other than an isolated chance for a shower, we'll be just warm and breezy overnight.
Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near South Side's Calumet Park
He had gone into the water with friends, police said.
Cubs lose to Diamondbacks, drop second straight
Zac Gallen pitched five effective innings, Daulton Varsho homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cubs on Thursday night.
Northwestern Wildcats women's lacrosse team is off to Final Four after pounding Syracuse
The No. 4 Northwestern Wildcats women's lacrosse team hosted No. 5 Syracuse Thursday, with the Final Four on the line.
Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
An 11-year-old abused girl, considered a risk to herself and others, has spent two months in what's considered a shelter and has been waiting months longer for a secure residential treatment center placement.
Chef Jin Lew out of coma weeks after being carjacked, brutally beaten in Chinatown
Lew was heading home after visiting his son in the South Loop when he was attacked in Chinatown.
White Sox finish 3-game series with 7-4 victory over the Royals
Luis Robert homered and drove in four runs as the Chicago White Sox rallied past the Kansas City City Royals 7-4 Thursday to win the five-game series.
Two Chicago area college players hope to make their mark next month at the NBA draft combine
"Even though teams are interviewing me, it's almost like I'm interviewing them as well, trying to learn."
'Operation Basketball' gives kids a summertime game and the chance to get a summer job
"We've had kids be like 'I didn't even know I could sign up for these jobs so thank you!' and that makes it all worth it."
As prices rise, big box stores reveal how shoppers are navigating inflation
As inflation rises, shoppers are looking for alternative ways to make their dollar go a bit further.
'COVID didn't make it any easier': Latinos undercounted in the census with Illinois losing millions
"Latino populations are, in fact, one of several historically hard to count populations."
Missing elderly Markham woman Olga Gutierrez found safe
An elderly woman who had been missing from Markham since Sunday night has been found, and is being treated at a nearby hospital.
At least five catalytic converters found after Irving Park car crash just after reported theft, nationwide spike
Catalytic converters were left all over the ground at the scene of an awful car crash Thursday morning in the Irving Park neighborhood.
Family, friends hold balloon release for Seandell Holliday; shot, killed in Millennium Park last week
Attendees released blue and pink balloons to honor Seandell Holliday.
Boy, 17, shot and killed in vehicle in West Pullman
He was pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center.
Police activity halts Loop 'L' trains at State/Lake station
Loop 'L' trains were halted at the State/Lake station Thursday afternoon due to police activity.
Metra to pay $12M in a settlement for accident killing two teenage girls
Lawyers said the teenaged driver stopped for a red light, but because the intersection was confusing and covered in snow, he didn't know he was on tracks.
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2 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after two people were killed and seven others were injured during a mass shooting downtown Thursday night.
Chicago Police shoot 13-year-old boy who fled from stolen vehicle wanted in Oak Park auto theft
The boy is hospitalized in serious condition.
New curfew for Millennium Park now in effect for kids under 18
Children under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult following last week's chaos.
Chicago Food Truck Fest returns Friday to Daley Plaza
"The Chicago Food Truck Festival showcases the city's food truck industry and the resilient entrepreneurs behind it."
City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
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Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
An 11-year-old abused girl, considered a risk to herself and others, has spent two months in what's considered a shelter and has been waiting months longer for a secure residential treatment center placement.
Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
CBS 2 Chicago wins four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
CBS 2 Chicago won four regional Edward R. Murrow awards, the most of any station.
Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
This week alone, the Red Cross has helped 132 victims in Chicago and the suburbs after house fires.
KN95 masks that failed federal testing for health care workers were given to CPS schools in Omicron surge
A teacher brought concerns about the masks received in schools in January to the attention of CBS 2 News.
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Aldermen back more than $16M in settlements for two more lawsuits against Chicago police
One of the lawsuits involves one of four men wrongfully convicted for a 1992 double murder. That case has now cost Chicago taxpayers more than $43 million in verdicts and settlements.
Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
Suppliers will be required to give resources to infant formula plants before sending to other customers.
Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Madison Cawthorn, Trump-backed incumbent congressman, loses primary
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the Republican primary in the 11th Congressional District.
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Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
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FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
Sports
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Cubs lose to Diamondbacks, drop second straight
Zac Gallen pitched five effective innings, Daulton Varsho homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cubs on Thursday night.
White Sox finish 3-game series with 7-4 victory over the Royals
Luis Robert homered and drove in four runs as the Chicago White Sox rallied past the Kansas City City Royals 7-4 Thursday to win the five-game series.
Two Chicago area college players hope to make their mark next month at the NBA draft combine
"Even though teams are interviewing me, it's almost like I'm interviewing them as well, trying to learn."
Quigley misfires on game's final shot, Sky lose to Seattle Storm
Ezi Magbegor scored 21 points, Breanna Stewart added 13 and the Seattle Storm held on to beat the Chicago Sky on Wednesday night.
Tough night for Giolito as White Sox lose to Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. and MJ Melendez homered and fellow rookie Emmanuel Rivera hit a go-ahead triple, leading the Kansas City Royals over the Chicago White Sox Wednesday night.
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CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
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'A Sweet Girl' food truck Fest getting ready as fest returns to Daley Plaza
The Chicago Food Truck Festival returns Friday at Daley Plaza. The weekly festival features a rotating selection of food trucks from around the city.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
2 killed, 8 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
Police said the mass shooting took place just after 10:40 p.m. outside of the McDonald's at Chicago Avenue and State Street. A McDonald's window was shattered during the shooting.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Storms coming Friday, big drop in temperatures for weekend
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, May 19, 2022.
New curfew rule now in effect at Millennium Park
From Thursday through Sunday after 6 p.m., minors are not allowed in Millennium Park unless accompanied by an adult 21 or over. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
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