Boat nearly crashes into house, leaving one dead, one seriously hurt
The wreckage landed just inches from a home in McHenry along the Fox River.
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Body found in Fox River identified
Gustavo Guzman-Perez's body was found Wednesday after he had been missing for more than a week.
Body of man reported missing last month found in Fox River in McHenry
A boater noticed a man's body in the water.
Body found in Fox River after man goes missing last month
McHenry police are also investigating the disappearance of Gustavo Guzman-Perez, 28, who has not been seen since Saturday, April 22.
Wauconda Fire Dept. rescues deer stuck in icy Fox River
They named her "Jan."
Wauconda Fire Dept. rescues deer stuck in icy Fox River
They pulled her out of the water, warmed her up with blankets and hot packs.
Kendall County Sheriff's Office trying to identify body found in Fox River
Fishermen in the area called for help after discovering the body.
Competitors, Aspiring Olympians Take To The Skies This Weekend At Norge Ski Club's Winter Ski Jump Tournament
It's 150 feet above the Fox River and definitely not for the faint of heart. This weekend, this ski jump will be busy for the Norge Ski Club's 117th Winter Ski Jump Tournament.
Boat Flies Off Fox River And Catches Fire In Backyard, Leaving Operator Dead
A boat went flying off the Fox River in the far northwest suburbs and caught fire Wednesday, leaving its operator dead.
Body Found In Fox River In Elgin
A person was found dead in the Fox River in Elgin Wednesday afternoon.
Flooding, COVID-19 Deal Devastating Blows To Businesses Along The Water On Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is usually a big money maker for some businesses along the water, but recent rain is dealing a devastating blow to shops already stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Northwest Suburban Couple Facing Flooding With Fox River Still Rising
The Fox River is still rising, turning a northwest suburban couple's dream home into a disaster.
Boat Owners Say Social Distancing Rules Under Revised Stay-At-Home Order Don't Make Sense
Boat owners were looking for answers from Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday, saying his rules on social distancing for them don't make sense.
Flood Warnings, Road Closures For Lake County Residents
Flood warnings and road closures in Lake County have people in the area watching river levels.
Limousine Goes Into Fox River In Algonquin
According to Algonquin police, a limousine headed south on River Road lost control and went into the Fox River Saturday afternoon.
Kayakers On Cleanup Find Man's Remains In Kendall County
Authorities are trying to identify the remains of a man found by kayakers in the Fox River.
No Charges Filed In Fox River Grove Boating Accident That Injured A Child
The injury of a six-year-old boy, hit by a boat along the Fox River last weekend, has locals in the far northwest suburbs re-examining when they take to the waters.
Divers Recover Body From Fox River In Elgin
A body recovered from the Fox River Thursday afternoon is believed to be the man who disappeared in the water Wednesday night during the Grand Victoria Casino's fireworks show in Elgin, officials said.
Crews To Resume Search Of Fox River For Missing Man
Dive teams planned to return to the Fox River near the Grand Victoria Riverboat Casino in Elgin on Thursday, to resume searching for a man who disappeared in the water on Wednesday.
Fox River Stays At Bay Amid Flood Warnings
A flood watch blanketing the Chicago area Thursday left residents in towns near the Fox River keeping a watchful eye on water levels tonight.
Severe Storm Threats End, But Flooding Risks Remain Along Des Plaines And Fox Rivers
Storms have cleared out for most of the Chicago area, but flooding risks remain along parts of the Fox and Des Plaines Rivers for the next few days as runoff continues to swell local waterways.
11-Year-Old Boy Dies While Playing With Friends In Fox River
Twenty firefighters and divers searched for Connor Lasley for 49 minutes and found him about 50 feet from shore.
Boating Resumes On Chain O'Lakes, Upper Fox River After Flooding
One Chain O'Lakes business owner estimated July's flooding caused $30 million to $40 million in lost business for the local economy.
Cleanup Efforts Wind Down, Some Waterways Reopen After Flooding
After two weeks of severe flooding last month, cleanup efforts are winding down in a number of northern suburbs.
Women Rescued From Flooded Fox River After Raft Flips Over
Two 19-year-old women took an inflatable raft into the fast-moving Fox River near Lippold Park around sunset.
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Kansas man says his identity was stolen by Illinois criminal suspect
The original Cristobal Santana said he has been haunted by the suspect who has been using his name for years.
More worries about migrants amid sub-freezing cold, snag in plans for tent camp
Volunteers have been out trying to help migrants who are still in tents outside.
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Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
Fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew Price remembered as a "light of sunshine"
Price's body was escorted to the Medical Examiner's office alongside his friends and family on Monday.
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Burger King franchisee operations manager testifies on pressure from former Ald. Ed Burke
Meanwhile, one of the attorneys for Burke co-defendant Peter Andrews tested positive for COVID-19.
Fraud trial of former Illinois State Sen. Sam McCann delayed after dropping public defender
McCann is accused of illegally spending more than $200,000 in campaign donations on personal purchases.
4-year-old American Abigail Mor Edan among third group of hostages released by Hamas
Seventeen hostages were released — 14 Israeli citizens, which includes Abigail, who is a joint Israeli-American citizen, and three foreign nationals, Israeli officials said.
Lawmakers want to see Hamas release all hostages
The freed hostages include 13 Israeli women and children. More hostages are expected to be released on Saturday.
Pro-Palestinian protest takes to Magnificent Mile amid Black Friday shopping
The momentary disruption along the Mag Mile came during a brief break in the war between Israel and Hamas, which hasn't let up since Oct. 7.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
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Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
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South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
Grand Lux Cafe on Magnificent Mile to close
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Bears outlast Vikings on 4th field goal by Cairo Santos
The Bears drained the clock to set up the winning kick and stop a 12-game losing streak against NFC North opponents.
Buie sparks Northwestern to victory over Northern Illinois
Buie sandwiched two 3-pointers around one from Berry in a 9-0 run that gave Northwestern a 57-48 lead in 16:09 left to play and the Huskies never threatened from there.
Bulls blow 21-point lead, Nets make NBA season-best 25 3-pointers in 118-109 win
The Bulls dropped to 5-13 with their fourth straight loss.
Northwestern beats Illinois 45-43, ends Illini's bowl hopes
Ben Bryant completed 24 of 32 passes and 234 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a touchdown, and Cam Johnson caught seven passes for 124 yards and a touchdown to lead Northwestern to a 45-43 victory Saturday over Illinois, ending the Illini's hopes for a bowl berth.
Shannon scores 19 to lead Illinois past Western Illinois
Illinois has won five of its first six games with only a loss to No. 4 Marquette.
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Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
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"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
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The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
David Letterman returns to "The Late Show" for first time since 2015
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CBS to host Golden Globes in 2024
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Wind chills around zero overnight
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.
Kansas man says his identity was stolen by man linked to numerous violent crimes
A man who legally changed his name to Cristobal Santana is accused of shooting an Illinois state trooper, and suspected of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend. But a Kansas man who has always been named Cristobal Santana says the other man, born Darrell Rice II, stole his identity. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Asylum seekers still sleeping outside as temperatures drop
This all comes as the start of construction has been stalled at a planned tent base camp for migrants in Brighton Park. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
All-clear after reports of shots fired on Northwestern's Chicago campus
The university was put on lockdown following the report of shots fired on East Chicago Avenue near Wieboldt Hall. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Owner horrified after Chicago bakery is burglarized, vandalized
At 4 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, surveillance video captured five guys luring outside Edge of Sweetness Bakery in Edgewater. The video shows one man pulling out a hammer and breaking the glass for them all to climbing and steal items. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
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Video shows thieves smashing into, burglarizing Edgewater neighborhood bakery
Video shows one man pulling out a hammer and breaking the glass. The crooks then climb in through the broken window, and start looking for cash once inside.
Northwestern University Chicago campus locked down after shots are fired
Students were told to shelter in place as police swarmed the area – until an all-clear was issued a little over half an hour later.
Man suspected of killing Chicago teacher Adrianna Lopez also accused of beating another ex-girlfriend
Two women in two states have accused the same man of eerily similar attacks.
Burger King franchisee operations manager testifies on pressure from former Ald. Ed Burke
Meanwhile, one of the attorneys for Burke co-defendant Peter Andrews tested positive for COVID-19.
Two held in shooting of police officer in Bedford Park
The shooting happened early Sunday morning near a gas station in the 6800 block of Archer Road, just south of the Bedford Park Police Department.
