July Chicago area storm relief deadline is coming up
Help from FEMA may include grants for temporary housing, basic home repair or replacement, and other disaster-related expenses.
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Help from FEMA may include grants for temporary housing, basic home repair or replacement, and other disaster-related expenses.
Help from FEMA may include grants for temporary housing, basic home repair or replacement, and other disaster-related expenses.
The agency did not say where the situation happened, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said it occurred in Florida, calling it "targeted discrimination."
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
Anyone whose home or business sustained damage from tornadoes in the Chicago area this past summer can now get help with repairs.
The National Weather Service confirmed 41 tornadoes in Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana on the nights of both Sunday, July 14, and Monday, July 15.
A CBS News investigation found numerous examples across the U.S. where emergency officials failed to issue timely alerts to warn the public about safety threats — or never issued an alert at all.
If approved, you could get grant money for home repairs or help for your small business.
A temporary FEMA disaster assistance center opened in Riverdale to serve renters, homeowners and business owners affected by storms and flooding.
"People kept riding through it with the big trucks and every time they would ride through it it would cause a wave, and it would come up more."
FEMA and the FCC launched a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Wednesday.
FEMA said so far, it has given out more than $150 million in assistance to 42,000 households and more than $32 million in small business disaster loans.
"We were actually getting so much water, that the system that we have, the sewage collection system, the drainage system, the stormwater management system, simply could not take in that much water."
"We've had issues with flooding in our alleys. Our alleys are not paved. Our taxes continue to go up."
The center will help provide recovery assistance to residents in Chatham, Avalon Park, and other surrounding South Side communities.
While many are still recovering from the record heat wave last week, on Monday FEMA continues its Summer Ready campaign with an extreme heat summit.
CBS 2’s Marybel González talked with some of the families hit hardest by the floods in the West Side’s Austin neighborhood.
If more people report flood damage, there's a better chance FEMA will release grant money to the Chicago area.
It has been more than two weeks since record rains overwhelmed the system and sent water into basements.
It has been more than two weeks since record rains overwhelmed the system and sent water into basements. Residents told CBS 2’s Marybel González they need help – and they need it now.
It's for projects connected to Addison Creek.
City leaders said Chicago is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, with hundreds of migrants continuing to arrive every day.
CBS News' Jeff Pegues confirms that the former top personnel officer at the Federal Emergency Management Agency is being investigated for widespread sexual harassment.
There is "a lot of desperation out there. A lot of tears. A lot of, 'What now?'" said Big Island Mayor Harry Kim.
State and federal authorities will tour three Illinois counties next week, to assess damage from February floods that destroyed or severely damaged more than 120 homes.
Surveillance photos captured the suspect, who they said entered a yard in the 1800 block of West Balmoral Avenue on Nov. 29 around 2:30 a.m.
The fire was under control in under an hour, and the scene was cleared just after 7 a.m.
Chicago police said the woman was inside her residence when an unknown male entered and opened fire–hitting her about the body.
Russian state media news agencies reported that Assad and his family were in Moscow and given asylum.
High temperatures on Sunday afternoon will peak around the mid to lower 50s, with clouds slowly increasing throughout the day.
This comes just days after a Democratic Party Caucus for Thornton Township resulted in Henyard being left out on the ballot for reelection in April.
The opponents take issue with Henyard fighting to stay on one ballot for Thornton Township supervisor, while supporting them getting thrown off another for Dolton municipal races.
The mayor and the City Council have until Dec. 31 to get a budget passed.
Jackson's letter urges the president to "weigh the balance of his life and the power of forgiveness" in considering Jesse Jackson Jr. for a full pardon.
Judge Reed O'Connor took issue with both a lack of judicial oversight and certain diversity requirements included in the deal's independent monitoring process.
Thomas Riolo said he is paying the price for an update to his report that shows damage to his vehicle for which he is not responsible. The damage in question happened before he even owned the car.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
On Monday, President-elect Trump specifically promised a 25% tariff on all products coming from Mexico and Canada—in addition to a 10% levy on Chinese goods.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The program should launch early next year.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The company said the decision means temporary layoffs of 400 workers—more than half of its workforce.
A judge's overturning of Wisconsin's 13-year-old law that effectively ended collective bargaining for teachers and most state government employees has rekindled a battle over labor rights in a state where the first public sector unions were formed 65 years ago.
Prestige Feed Products makes food for pets, and for livestock such as pigs and cows.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Hip-hop royalty Kendrick Lamar, on the heels of dropping his surprise album "GNX," announced Tuesday morning dates for his forthcoming Grand National Tour, which will include a summer stop in Chicago.
The classic rock band AC/DC is making a stop in Chicago during their upcoming "Power Up" stadium tour this spring. The tour marks the first time they've hit the road in nine years.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The event in Saint Peter's Square kicks off the festive season in the Italian city. On Saturday night, Vatican and city leaders lit the more than 95 foot tall spruce tree.
It’s a last push to help the country before the Trump administration comes in. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the package will give Ukraine more drones, rockets, and more support for maintenance.
Assad's whereabouts are unknown, though several sources say he flew out of Damascus Sunday morning as the rebels were taking control.
The rocket was launched from Florida’s Space Coast Sunday just after midnight carrying 23 satellites.
To do that, he had to travel to Antarctica. Every day, the 12-member team travels by snowmobile to the work site and drills for old ice. Air bubbles in the ice give a glimpse into the past that can help scientists like Jacob Chalif predict future weather patterns.
Russian state media news agencies reported that Assad and his family were in Moscow and given asylum.
Police said a would-be robber and his intended victim struggled over his gun, which went off and shot him in the torso.
Santa and Mrs. Claus got a police escort as they delivered presents to the families of officers who were killed or critically injured in the line of duty.
At least several evidence markers were found on the ground, and the back window of an unmarked squad car, a Ford Expedition, was shot out.
Surveillance photos captured the suspect, who they said entered a yard in the 1800 block of West Balmoral Avenue on Nov. 29 around 2:30 a.m.
With thefts across the city at the worst levels in five years, retailers have high hopes for a crackdown on shoplifting by the county's top prosecutor.
So far, the employee, Jillian Desyatnyk, has won the first couple of rounds against the retail giant.
Why does so much of what gets tossed into those blue recycling bins end up in the trash? CBS News Chicago visited the city's largest recycling facility for some answers.
Eight people—four men and four women—were shot around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon in the house at 3511 W. 59th St. in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
The $1,000 threshold to make retail theft a felony crime—which was set by O'Neill Burke's predecessor, Kim Foxx—will be dropping to $300, effective immediately.
Alex Vlasic scored for the second straight game for Chicago, which has dropped five in a row. Alec Martinez added his first goal of the season.
Nick Martinelli scored 27 points, including seven in overtime, and Northwestern beat No. 19 Illinois 70-66.
Zach LaVine scored 32 points for Chicago, which had won two in a row. Coby White had 19 points and nine assists, and Ayo Dosunmu added 15 points.
Dosunmu had season highs in points, assists and rebounds in collecting the first triple-double of his four-year career.
he Ramblers advance to the second-round match on Friday at 5 p.m. to play Purdue.
The FBI announced Friday night it was offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Jerell Thomas, 37, is being held on charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder of a peace officer, possession of a stolen firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
"Delay," "deny" and possibly "depose" were written on shell casings and bullets recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Late Wednesday, no one was in custody.
Early Friday morning, police confirmed John Conway, 35, was charged with first-degree murder.
