Joliet's Haley Mansion plans to reopen in summer after fire damage repairs
It's come a long way since February when a fire ripped through the mansion and caused more than $1 million in damages.
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It's come a long way since February when a fire ripped through the mansion and caused more than $1 million in damages.
A beloved wedding venue in Joliet is rising up from the ashes. On Friday, Chopper 2 was over the Haley Mansion and spotted construction crews doing work on the roof.
Late Thursday, some big questions were emerging over the lack of smoke alarms going off.
Some residents also said they were not surprised that the condo building recently failed an inspection with regard to the fire alarm and communication systems. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Video obtained by CBS 2 shows huge flames in what appears to be the school's woodshop.
We also found violations for issues involving heating – in December of last year, and again in February.
No one was injured in the fire at a condo building on South Shore Drive, but residents say it took a long time before any alarms sounded. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
A fire broke out inside Glenbrook South High School on Thursday, causing the school to tell people to stay away from the north suburban campus. Video obtained by CBS 2 shows huge flames in what appears to be the school's wood shop.
"We feel like we are being victimized twice."
The pastor now placing the blame on the insurance company, telling CBS 2's Andrew Ramos that the Maywood church is being victimized once again.
No one was injured in the 2-11 alarm fire in the South Shore high-rise, but neighbors say they were not informed by alarms in a timely fashion. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
CBS 2's Sabrina Franza dug into records on the building on South Shore Drive where an extra-alarm fire broke out Thursday.
Fire crews were just arriving at the scene around 4:30 p.m.
Chopper 2 spotted a significant fire breaking out in a residence in West Garfield Park on Thursday afternoon.
No one was injured in the 2-11 alarm fire, but the building at 6730 S. South Shore Dr. was severely damaged. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports from the scene, and Kris Habermehl has a breakdown of how the flames were battled.
A fire broke out inside Glenbrook South High School on Thursday, causing the school to tell people to stay away from the north suburban campus. Video obtained by CBS 2 shows huge flames in what appears to be the school's woodshop.
Information was not immediately available on the extent of damage caused by the fire, or whether anyone was hurt.
Smoke was seen coming from the roof of the home.
The fire was on the seventh floor of the nine-story high-rise but has been extinguished, officials said.
The fire was on the seventh floor of the nine-story high-rise but has been extinguished, officials said.
If the question is 'are asphalt explosions happening more often?' the hard truth is we just don't know.
An asphalt tank on the property apparently exploded, according to police.
At least one person is dead in an explosion and fire at a petroleum plant in unincorporated Lemont in the southwest suburbs. Around 9:30 a.m., there was an explosion at the Seneca Petroleum plant at 12640 New Ave. in unincorporated Lemont, according to the Will County Sheriff's Office. An asphalt tank on the property apparently exploded, according to the sheriff's office.
At least one person is dead in an explosion and fire at a petroleum plant in unincorporated Lemont in the southwest suburbs.
Police say two people ignited and threw an object into the home to start the fire overnight. We also saw it happen ourselves, as it was all caught on video. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The firefighter was taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition, officials said.
According to police, the 62-year-old victim was beaten and severely injured, resulting in extensive and ongoing hospitalization.
Chi Gives Back held a pop-up at Ledo High School on Sunday for its annual toy drive.
The victory pushes the Bears one step closer to their first postseason appearance since 2020.
The Bulls had nine scorers in double figures, led by Matas Buzelis with 28 points.
A government shutdown is still possible if Mayor Brandon Johnson decides to veto the spending plan.
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
The alternative budget proposal championed by a group of Chicago aldermen won a crucial first full City Council vote on Friday, setting up a final vote on Saturday
A Bulgarian citizen, whom federal officials say was in the U.S. illegally, was found unresponsive in his cell at a Michigan facility.
Defenders of a Wisconsin judge found guilty of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal officers are raising alarms about judicial independence and say they hope the conviction will be overturned on appeal.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre is hosting "The Phantom of the Opera," and staff offered a firsthand look at the iconic chandelier inside the theater this week.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
The nearly 100-year-old cinema will close briefly after New Year's Day and reopen on Jan. 9 with a showing of Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother."
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
A candle projection lit up Sydney Opera House today, marking a National Day of Reflection honoring the victims of a gun attack last week. Two gunmen targeted a seaside Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people and injuring dozens of others.
It happened early Sunday, about 28 miles west of Johannesburg. Local police said that 12 unknown suspects in a white mini-bus and a silver sedan pulled up and opened fire, shooting randomly as they fled the scene.
For a few brief moments, the sun aligns perfectly with the temple of Amun-Re, so the rays shine right through it.
This latest mutation is being called the 'super flu.' The CDC said at least 1,900 people have died from the flu this season, including two kids.
Get ready for some milder temperatures to make a return that will make it feel more like the middle of fall than the beginning of winter. Meteorologist Carl Lam has the latest.
The Bears' next game will be against the 49ers on Dec. 28.
The victory pushes the Bears one step closer to their first postseason appearance since 2020.
The firefighter was taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition, officials said.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to Southern California was diverted to Rockford on Sunday.
A government shutdown is still possible if Mayor Brandon Johnson decides to veto the spending plan.
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
Homeowner and Army veteran Kaliff Chilembwe's property tax bill has seen an increase of 118%.
The Bulls had nine scorers in double figures, led by Matas Buzelis with 28 points.
The Bears' next game will be against the 49ers on Dec. 28.
Japanese third baseman Munetaka Murakami is joining the White Sox on a two-year contract worth $34 million, CBS Sports has confirmed.
DJ Moore scored the game-winning 46-yard touchdown pass from QB Caleb Williams.
Despite a solid effort, Chicago lost its fifth straight game.
A man was set to go before a judge on Sunday after he was charged in a deadly shooting in a hotel parking lot on Chicago's Southwest Side several months ago.
A Bulgarian citizen, whom federal officials say was in the U.S. illegally, was found unresponsive in his cell at a Michigan facility.
Defenders of a Wisconsin judge found guilty of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal officers are raising alarms about judicial independence and say they hope the conviction will be overturned on appeal.
Village leaders in Broadview, Illinois, voted down a proposal that would limit the setting up of additional detention centers in the area.
A grand jury this week indicted a man on charges of setting a young woman on fire on a Chicago Transit Authority train last month, and also setting a fire outside City Hall.
