
Metra UP-N Trains Halted In Glencoe After Vehicle Is Struck By Train
Metra Union Pacific-North trains were halted near Glencoe during the afternoon rush Monday after a vehicle was hit by a train.
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Metra Union Pacific-North trains were halted near Glencoe during the afternoon rush Monday after a vehicle was hit by a train.
Bad news, bikers: the Chicago Botanic Garden will be charging admission per person starting in 2022 rather than a fee for parking.
There was a close call Monday afternoon in the northern suburbs, when a young swimmer was caught in choppy water in Glencoe.
Booth Cottage was built in 1913 and will be restored to serve as a museum and research center.
Some north suburbs are dealing with the return of West Nile Virus.
Working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic may be impacting your hygiene.
The park district in north suburban Glencoe has now canceled all programs and facilities through April 10 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A village employee in Glencoe was under quarantine Wednesday night, being monitored for the coronavirus after being exposed.
If the demolition were to take place, it would be the first Wright-designed building to be razed since the Carr House in Michigan in 2004.
"People all over Illinois are working to save special places that help tell the unique stories and history of their neighborhoods despite the many challenges that stand in their way."
Eleven Chicago suburbs made Bloomberg list of "American's 100 Richest Places," released last week.
The FBI is investigating a bank robbery Saturday afternoon in north suburban Glencoe.
Some of the 35 dogs rescued by workers in hazmat suits in May from a dilapidated house in north suburban Glencoe are finally ready for new homes. A number were offered for adoption at a fair Saturday in Winnetka.
35 dogs were found living in what's being described as a hoarder's home in Glencoe, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
An unconscious man was taken to an Evanston hospital for surgery on a head wound after he was found laying near the Metra tracks in Glencoe, police said.
The body of the man — since identified as the 82-year-old Caplin — was found about 10 a.m. Saturday on the Edens Expressway near north suburban Northbrook, on Illinois Tollway property.
Authorities believe a man found dead near the Edens Expressway in north suburban Northbrook Saturday morning may be Harvey Caplin, an elderly Glencoe man who has been missing since Jan. 21.
Police from several agencies participated in the search Thursday for the missing man, Harvey Caplin, which was concentrated between Lake-Cook and Dundee Roads in Glencoe.
A possible cougar sighting was reported in north suburban Glencoe this week, but officials believe it may have been a bobcat known to frequent the area.
Most communities recommend that adults take costumed children out early in the recommended trick-or-treat hours to take advantage of daylight, for safety's sake.
Both dogs were hospitalized after the attacks, April 28 on the 400 block of Lakeside Terrace, and May 1 on the 500 block of Sheridan Road – three blocks apart.
Whether you want to learn about compost or find out how you can save an endangered species, the Chicagoland area has numerous activities planned for Earth Day.
A woman walking with her dogs in Glencoe was confronted by a pack of coyotes and when it was all over, the fire department and a long ladder were needed, reports CBS 2's Pamela Jones.
This time of year--winter break after Christmas--most of the parents I know are in search of two things: a way to entertain the troops that does not include TV, and a little warmth. Last year we discovered the wonders of a place that offers both when we ventured to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Since our first trip there, we've since become much more acquainted, so here's a little guide to the garden with kids during the winter.
The new policy requires anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Before he was killed in a large gathering in the Loop, Seandell wrote 10 goals as part of a mentoring program to keep young men out of violence.
The teen is facing charges of second degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Students and staff will have to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
Firefighters rescued a dog from underneath a bed.
Residents in Claredon Hills express their concerns about a new Dunkin drive-thru.
Police said there was a physical altercation and the offenders took the victim's purse.
A few nice Spring days are ahead.
At least five people are dead and 29 others were wounded following weekend shootings in the city.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the virtual event will offer more than 25 employers looking to hire.
The victim and someone inside a vehicle started shooting at each other before those in the vehicle fled the scene.
Marchers blame Israel for the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, a reporter for Al-Jazeera.
He is now the oldest and longest serving priest in the Chicago Archdiocese.
Thornton is the 911 dispatcher praised for how he coordinated the response the night officers Ella French and Carlos Yanez were shot in the line of duty.
Money raised supports Navy Pier's nonprofit endeavors.
The Sneider Apartments house seniors and people with disabilities.
A Glenwood man is charged after crashing into two vehicles including an IDOT truck early Sunday morning.
Multiple arrests were made, and two officers were injured after large crowds gathered in the Loop Saturday night.
Both victims were shot while walking in a crowd by two juveniles, according to police.
One child is dead and another is wounded following a shooting in Skokie just after midnight.
At least two persons of interest were taken in for questioning, and at least two weapons were recovered.
Scattered showers continue through the late evening hours, then a clearing sky is expected overnight. Lows will be in the mid-50s.
In Illinois abortion access isn't under threat regardless of what the Supreme Court decides, but the fight is just as fierce.
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
The new policy requires anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Before he was killed in a large gathering in the Loop, Seandell wrote 10 goals as part of a mentoring program to keep young men out of violence.
The teen is facing charges of second degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Students and staff will have to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
The fight over the release of five decades of Chicago Police misconduct records made it all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Brian Strauss claims former Ald. Proco Joe Moreno had his building at Milwaukee and Damen downzoned in retaliation for evicting the music venue Double Door in 2017.
What if a computer model could detect misconduct without a whistleblower ever coming forward?
Could a decision overturning Roe v. Wade have an impact on Illinois with its sanctuary status? Planned Parenthood of Illinois says yes.
Deborah Witzburg was recently confirmed as the new Chicago Inspector General, and she is already laying out improvements she'd like to see involving the Chicago Police Department.
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
Among its requirements are a "tow rotation list," in which essentially, police agencies will call an approved list of tow companies whenever there's an accident.
Smash-and-grab thefts have been reported at stores across Chicago and the suburbs.
IDOT announced Thursday that it has revoked its permit for a red-light camera at Route 83 and 22nd Street in Oakbrook Terrace.
Buckner, a Democrat from Bronzeville whose district stretches from the Gold Coast to the South Chicago neighborhood, is serving his second term in the Illinois General Assembly.
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
A North Chicago man had been saving a diamond ring for a special lady, but now, his dream proposal is ruined.
The money is back where it belongs now. But Morning Insider Lauren Victory discovered the mystery remains: why did all that cash disappear in the first place?
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
"As long as I am mayor, the city of Chicago will continue to take comprehensive approach to reproductive justice," Lightfoot said.
"Chicago moving into the Medium Level does not mean a citywide mask mandate, restrictions on public gatherings, or reinstatement of vaccination requirements at this time," Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
A news release said the company will maintain a "significant presence" at its Chicago office at 100 N. Riverside Plaza in the West Loop Gate.
The mayor's pick still requires approval by the City Council, and needs the Illinois Gaming Board to approve a casino license for Bally's.
An environmentally-conscious suburban woman spent a lot of green to get her business up and running – and then after she had welcomed just one customer, the Village of Orland Park shut her down.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
The Golden Con for fans of the classic sitcom – starring Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White – runs through Sunday.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the virtual event will offer more than 25 employers looking to hire.
Morning Insider Lauren Victory explains the plan that's giving neighbors a jolt.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged in the death of 16-year-old Seandell Holliday, who was fatally shot in Chicago's Millennium Park Saturday evening as large crowds of young people gathered there.
After a chaotic night in Chicago's Loop that left a teenager dead, a new policy will no longer allow unaccompanied minors in Millennium Park after 6 p.m. from Thursday through Sunday. The new policy goes into effect immediately.
Firefighters rescued a dog from underneath a bed.
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Check out some of the exceptional nominees for the 2018 GRAMMYs, only on CBS!