Girl left behind on school bus for hours in Evergreen Park
The bus driver is charged with endangering the life of the child.
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The bus driver is charged with endangering the life of the child.
They are harmless and should disappear in a few days.
Over the weekend, dozens of people posted on social media asking about the swarms of pests in their pools, outdoor furniture, and even in front of cars on the road. An entomologist said the bugs were winged ants.
CBS 2 consulted an expert, but it's unclear exactly what type of bugs are causing headaches for residents.
A mysterious swarm of insects was bugging Chicago area residents over the weekend. Dozens of them took to social media to ask neighbors what they were. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez went digging for answers.
Evergreen Park residents have flooded social media with pictures and comments about a bug infestation. Some are saying the bugs are gnats, others believe they're flying ants.
Armoni Henry has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 21-year-old Jailene Flowers at the Mariano's in Evergreen Park.
A 21-year-old man shot and killed his girlfriend at the Mariano's grocery store where she worked in Evergreen Park after confronting her for removing an Apple AirTag tracking device he'd placed in her car without her knowledge, prosecutors said. Read more
Responding officers found a store employee in the back storage room. The 21-year-old woman had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead.
Police have not identified the person charged. On Thursday, police said the woman's boyfriend was arrested.
CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports police said officers responded to a report of an active shooter at the Mariano's on 95th Street around 9:15 a.m.
A woman was shot and killed Thursday morning inside Mariano's grocery store in southwest suburban Evergreen Park. Police said her boyfriend later was arrested in Chicago.
After graduating from Evergreen Park High School at age 16, Kaczynski studied at Harvard and ultimately became an assistant professor at the University of California-Berkely before dropping out of society.
After graduating from Evergreen Park High School at age 16, Kaczynski studied at Harvard and ultimately became an assistant professor at the University of California-Berkely before dropping out of society.
Most Holy Name Redeemer Church was scheduled to host its 46th parish carnival June 15th-18th.
Most Holy Name Redeemer Church in Evergreen Park was scheduled to host its 46th parish carnival June 15th-18th.
We are only two weeks away from Easter Sunday, and students from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic School are continuing the tradition of giving.
The leadup to the 2022 midterm election has been filled with passion, rancor, and sometimes even vitriol around the country – including the Chicago area.
CBS News polling found seven out of 10 voters feel democracy is threatened. This is the first time since the 1970s that CBS News has even felt the need to ask about the state of democracy in the United States. The state of democracy was also a concern for voters on both sides of the partisan divide in Evergreen Park, as CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reports.
CBS 2's Marie Saavedra spent the day talking with voters in southwest suburban Evergreen Park.
Many candidates are promising to make the streets safer, and many voters say something needs to be done. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reports from Evergreen Park.
CBS 2’s Marie Saavedra visited southwest suburban Evergreen Park Tuesday to find out what voters say is motivating them to visit the polls.
The company says shoppers can find clothes, products, and brands on trend but at a discount.
A man found the ring in 2000 in Lake Tawakoni, near the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The jewelry was discovered more than 900 miles away, on the bottom of a Texas lake.
A large crowd gathered Thursday night at a memorial service for Dan Davis, the Mount Greenwood man whose disappearance last fall went viral around the globe.
David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year's national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Nearly 20 severely neglected dogs were rescued Thursday morning from a home in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner has agreed to a six-year contract, according to a person familiar with the details, marking another major deal for the franchise.
An amendment that would require voters to show photo identification to cast a ballot failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday.
A bill making its way through the Illinois General Assembly would stop immigration detention centers in certain areas.
A week after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired two of his top community safety leaders, another senior staffer is leaving his administration.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday vetoed an ordinance that would have halted scheduled wage hikes for tipped workers in Chicago, calling the bid to freeze their pay "tone deaf and shortsighted."
A potential deal to end the DHS shutdown has stalled on Capitol Hill after Senate Democrats made their latest counteroffer.
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.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
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.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
A community is mourning the loss of a northwest Indiana teenager. After a search lasting several days, Rodrigo Montes's body was recovered on Thursday from the Deep River in Lake Station.
A large crowd gathered Thursday night at a memorial service for Dan Davis, the Mount Greenwood man whose disappearance last fall went viral around the globe.
Mourners lined up for hours, standing outside in the rain on Thursday to pay their respects to fallen Chicago firefighter Michael Altman. Visitation for Altman happened on the same da his widow gave birth to their daughter, changing funeral plans.
In less than 24 hours, all patients will be out of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park as the hospital blames its abrupt shutdown on a computerized billing system.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
The funeral for fallen firefighter Michael Altman has been postponed after his widow went into labor and gave birth Thursday.
In less than 24 hours, all patients will be out of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park as the hospital blames its abrupt shutdown on a computerized billing system.
A large crowd gathered Thursday night at a memorial service for Dan Davis, the Mount Greenwood man whose disappearance last fall went viral around the globe.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year's national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner has agreed to a six-year contract, according to a person familiar with the details, marking another major deal for the franchise.
Jacob Misiorowski struck out 11 while allowing one run over five innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers trounced the Chicago White Sox 14-2.
Brady House, Joey Wiemer and Jacob Young homered for Washington on opening day, and the Nationals beat Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs 10-4 for manager Blake Butera's first win with the team.
Police on Thursday were investigating two shootings that happened in broad daylight the day before in Chicago's Hyde Park and Woodlawn neighborhoods.
A man was shot and critically wounded in broad daylight Thursday in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood.
A 17-year-old boy was shot multiple times and critically wounded in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Two men and a woman were slashed in a fight with another man they knew inside a home in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Large crowds and lots of flashing police lights filled the Loop Wednesday night.
