
Snow hits north Chicago suburbs such as Gurnee hard
Close to 4 inches of snow hit Gurnee by rush hour Wednesday, and plow crews were also out working ahead of the Thursday morning rush in Waukegan. Marissa Sulek reports.
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Close to 4 inches of snow hit Gurnee by rush hour Wednesday, and plow crews were also out working ahead of the Thursday morning rush in Waukegan. Marissa Sulek reports.
Police said the girl admitted to stealing merchandise under instructions from her mother, who also was involved in the theft.
One pickup truck landed on top of another in the crash at Illinois Route 120 and I-94
On Friday around 7:30 a.m., the Gurnee Fire Department and Illinois State Police responded to the Illinois Tollway M-4 building along I-94 near Grand Avenue for a person who was run over by a piece of equipment.
Six Flags said on its website that the policy comes after "increasing incidents of unruly and inappropriate behavior" in recent years.
Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee added a new chaperone policy for its upcoming Fright Fest. Children age 15 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years old to be allowed to enter and stay inside the park. The policy will be in effect by 5 p.m. until the park closes.
The 171-foot drop will go beyond vertical, at 96 degrees. There will be five inversions, the most of any dive coaster.
For years, the CBS 2 Investigators documented cases of cancer in the areas around the manufacturing plants.
Gonzalez's jury trial lasted for five days.
Gurnee police said the level of response was necessary for what they considered at the time to be a "high-risk traffic stop."
Caglar Ozata was arrested because of an issue with the title for his car, and put in a holding cell ahead of questioning. It was all something he feared would happen because he never received a title document that proved he really owned the car. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
The players of Senior Assassins try to locate opponents at various places around the community and squirt them with water guns.
In the game, the players try to locate opponents at various places around the community and squirt them with water guns.
The driver, identified as a 79-year-old man from Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, was found dead inside.
Jonatan Luna-Carrasco is accused of convincing a woman to get in his car while he helped her and her friend with a flat tire - only to speed off with her. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The heroes -- a police officer and three other people -- made rescues in two different crashes involving serious injuries.
The heroes made rescues in two different crashes involving serious injuries.
Rental car companies are increasingly adding electric vehicles to their fleets. Hertz alone has, so far, bought 56,000. But these cars can have unique challenges for drivers. One mother and daughter found out the hard way while on a trip to look at several colleges around the country.
It's 17 stories high - making it the tallest pendulum ride in the Midwest.
The ride goes up to 75 miles per hour as it swings back and forth.
Teens ages 13 to 17 will play in the round-robin tournament at the Hunt Club Park Community Center.
Authorities now believe it was the same black bear that was spotted in Gurnee and Antioch last week.
Once common, black bears don't have a resident population in the area, but the Department of Natural Resources said individual bears may travel to Illinois from Missouri and Wisconsin.
A parent at the center shot a video that appears to show a black bear running near the center.
Gurnee police issued an unusual warning after a bear was seen near a daycare center on Wednesday morning. A parent at the Hunt Club Kindercare shot a video that appears to show a black bear running in the area of Hunt Club Road and Route 132 on Wednesday morning. The center is right across from the busy Gurnee Mills Mall.
During these coldest days of February, the outdoor music venue in Highland Park is busy building up a new experience.
The dog is now in proper care, after state troopers said the animal was endangered and in distress. A suspect was in custody Thursday night.
Madigan was convicted Wednesday of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others.
The black holes rip the stars apart and consume their stellar debris — becoming more massive, Northwestern explained. This increases their gravitational pull and draws them together as they orbit..
Lopez hopes to continue living the dream with the North Siders as a non-roster invite to Cubs Camp.
Madigan was convicted Wednesday of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others.
Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee is retiring, OEMC director Jose Tirado is "transitioning out" and COPA chief Andrea Kersten is resigning.
The mayor's top attorneys have insisted on sitting in on investigative interviews that might embarrass city leaders, according to Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.
Linda McMahon, President Trump's nominee to become secretary of education, appeared before senators on Thursday.
Every gift received by the mayor's office now must be logged within 10 days, and reported to the Chicago Board of Ethics and the City Comptroller.
Some homeowners said their sky-high water bills now have them considering moving out of the southwest suburb.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
Last year, surgeons performed 148 lung transplants, the most in a single year since Northwestern's lung transplant program began 10 years ago.
Health officials said there were three times as many hospital admissions for flu as there were for COVID-19 during the week ending on January 25.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
The downstate Illinois plant is getting ready to roll out two new models.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
During these coldest days of February, the outdoor music venue in Highland Park is busy building up a new experience.
A federal appeals court has upheld singer R. Kelly's racketeering convictions and a 30-year prison sentence, finding he exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.
Thousands of Los Angeles area residents who lost their homes in the wildfires are learning they are underinsured — and won’t get compensated for all their losses. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Every summer, Ravinia is bustling with people out to catch a show. But during these coldest days of February, the outdoor music venue in Highland Park is busy building up a new experience. Marissa Sulek reports.
A suspect was in custody Thursday night. Meanwhile, Charlie De Mar talked to the man who took the video and called police.
Madigan was convicted Wednesday of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others. Jermont Terry talked to two Madigan jurors, including the foreman.
Madigan was convicted Wednesday of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others.
The dog is now in proper care, after state troopers said the animal was endangered and in distress. A suspect was in custody Thursday night.
Nicole Midlner said when the mail carrier is not dropping packages over the fence, he's marking them undeliverable.
During these coldest days of February, the outdoor music venue in Highland Park is busy building up a new experience.
Some homeowners said their sky-high water bills now have them considering out of the southwest suburb.
Some homeowners said their sky-high water bills now have them considering moving out of the southwest suburb.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that wasted food is responsible for 58% of methane emissions from landfills.
Joy Gallivan had been getting the runaround since September, with finger-pointing between the village, two contractors, and insurance companies.
This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade are impacting Illinois forests and home gardens
George Levin, 63, was found dead by his sister late Sunday night in the basement of his home in the 7600 block of West Talcott Avenue.
Lopez hopes to continue living the dream with the North Siders as a non-roster invite to Cubs Camp.
The Palatine native's rebirth with the White Sox was spurred by staying close to home with a newborn at home.
Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
The Pistons rolled into the All-Star break with their fourth straight win after blowing out the Bulls 132-92 in the same arena on Tuesday.
Mrs. McCaskey died Thursday, Feb. 6, at the age of 102.
The dog is now in proper care, after state troopers said the animal was endangered and in distress. A suspect was in custody Thursday night.
Darissa Chavarria, 22, is facing multiple charges of felony theft in Lake County.
William Dzadon, 71, has been charged with two counts of threatening a public official, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's office.
Tyler Wright, 19, was charged with one felony count of causing child endangerment involving death.
Robert Pasco III originally faced only weapons charges in the death of his girlfriend, Edith Castrejon.