No Relief In Sight For Memorial Day Gas Prices
Over the last week, gas prices have jumped just over 17 cents a gallon. And analysts predict the prices will rise into the summer months.
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Over the last week, gas prices have jumped just over 17 cents a gallon. And analysts predict the prices will rise into the summer months.
We've been hearing about it for weeks, and now, experts say $5 per gallon gas is almost certain by Memorial Day.
Illinois State Police interim director Patrick Keen says his department will be adversely affected by climbing gas prices, but he's not asking for extra money to offset the change -- yet.
As gas prices continue to increase, so do reports of stolen fuel. West Suburban St. Charles has had several siphoning reports since March 14.
The price of a gallon of gas could be too high to keep Illinois state troopers on the road as much as they are now.
Gas prices are still hovering around $4 per gallon in Chicago, but the disaster in Japan could actually bring them down a bit.
Many of us are sweating a bit about the spiking cost of fuel -- but not the CTA. The transit agency has locked in lower fuel prices for 2011.
Chicago has some of the highest gas prices in the nation, and it's no surprise – not with all we're paying at the pump.
As gas prices keep climbing, every driver is looking to keep more money their pockets. Some drivers are so fed up, they're trading in their traditional vehicles for hybrids.
Maybe they're all broke from Illinois' soaring gas prices (and soaring taxes). Perhaps they're just hoarding their pennies to purchase NBA Finals tickets (I mean, the Bulls will be there … right?).
Gas prices have soared 33 cents per gallon in the last two weeks alone – the second biggest jump ever recorded.
The companies that cater to "staycationers" are expected to thrive, as motorists stay closer to home. CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports.
Some Chicagoans, and the city government itself, are turning to car-sharing companies like I-Go and Zipcar in an attempt to save money in an age of high fuel prices.
New numbers show retail sales are rising, but with soaring gas prices, the gains might be short-lived.
Gasoline prices continue to spike in Chicago, with one station now selling a gallon of unleaded regular for over $4 a gallon.
There is no question that everyone is feeling pain as they fill up but the last thing we need is gouging at the pump.
Gas prices continue climbing and we're all looking for deals. There's one way to save money, if you don't mind paying a fee to join a price club like Costco or Sam's Club.
Gasoline prices are surging to $4 a gallon because of tensions in the Middle East, and things could get worse, one expert says.
The chaos in Libya has caused oil prices to skyrocket. The average price of gas in Chicago on Wednesday was $3.39 a gallon. In Illinois, the average was $3.30.
The instability in Libya is roiling the energy market this morning.
Gas prices have marched upward steadily for the past two months, and a number of the auto executives attending the Chicago Auto Show say it is affecting what people want to see at the show and in the showroom.
The growing instability roiling the Middle East could drive up the price of gas in this country, a Chicago energy expert says.
Gasoline prices in Illinois are the highest they've ever been for this time of year, with no relief in sight.
Those jumping into a cab starting today should be aware that they will be paying about 50 cents more due to climbing gas prices.
If you've been driving throughout the Chicago area, you know gas prices are jumping. But experts predict the worst is yet to come. One former oil executive said we could see $5 a gallon in the next year. CBS 2's Jim Williams reports why we're seeing higher gas prices, and how Chicagoans are reacting.
The funeral for fallen firefighter Michael Altman has been postponed.
A bill making its way through the Illinois General Assembly would stop immigration detention centers in certain areas.
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.
There is a severe storm threat moving into the Chicago area on Thursday afternoon.
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.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday said he was not aware of a hostile work environment complaint two of his top aides filed months before he fired them last week.
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.
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.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
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.
An investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside a house fire in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood early Thursday morning.
The funeral for fallen Chicago firefighter Michael Altman has been postponed after the city confirmed his widow went into labor.
A bill making its way through the Illinois General Assembly would stop immigration detention centers in certain areas.
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Chicago businessman Willie Wilson announced he is hosting another gas giveaway on April 4.
There is a severe storm threat moving into the Chicago area on Thursday afternoon.
An investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside a house fire in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood early Thursday morning.
A grandfather and his three grandchildren died in an overnight house fire in Crete, Illinois.
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The funeral for fallen firefighter Michael Altman has been postponed.
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.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Berube, who helped UConn win its first NCAA championship in 1995 under Hall of Fame coach Geno Auriemma, led Princeton to a 147-29 record and five NCAA Tournament appearances in six seasons.
Joel Embiid scored 35 points in his return to the lineup from injury, Paul George had 28 points in his first game since serving a 25-game suspension, and the 76ers rolled to a 157-137 victory over the Bulls.
The Chicago Cubs have released their 26-man roster for this season as they prepare for Opening Day at Wrigley Field against the Washington Nationals Thursday.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has agreed to a $115 million, six-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, establishing the All-Star center fielder as one of the franchise's core players.
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night.
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.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with sexually assaulting an even younger teenage girl in Chicago's Ravenswood Manor neighborhood last fall.
A woman was sexually assaulted at Northeastern Illinois University on Chicago's Northwest Side over the weekend, police said.
A 67-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting on Chicago's Near West Side.
