Snowstorm leaves Lake Forest, Illinois a cold, wet, nasty mess
The intensity of the snow varied throughout the day, but it had not tapered off as the afternoon rush began. Andrew Ramos reports.
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The intensity of the snow varied throughout the day, but it had not tapered off as the afternoon rush began. Andrew Ramos reports.
Repeatedly in Lake Forest Wednesday, very light waves of snow would pick up significantly throughout day. Thus, as fast as crews went in to plow, the roads got blanketed again in a matter of minutes.
In Highland Park, the snow was ruthless at times — coming down at such a rapid pace that it also hindered cleanup efforts. As Andrew Ramos reports, the snow also put a dent in foot traffic at some of the small businesses in town.
Videos were taken of both adults and children in bathrooms at Edgewood Middle School and Highland Park High School, local officials said. Jermont Terry reports.
A juvenile student was behind the recordings, officials said.
Videos were taken of both adults and children in bathrooms at Edgewood Middle School and Highland Park High School, local officials said.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Jordan originally put the mansion up for sale with a $29 million asking price in 2012.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
The brewery was founded in the Ravinia District in Highland Park, where the music venue is also located.
Robert Crimo III is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting. Megan Hickey reports.
Robert Crimo III is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
The car crashed into Madame ZuZu's, at 1876 First St. in Highland Park, around 11:40 a.m. Wednesday.
A car plowed through a Highland Park tea shop owned by Smashing Pumpkins' frontman Billy Corgan. His mother-in-law and son were inside when it happened.
Corgan's son also was inside at the time, but was not injured.
More than two years ago, Cooper Roberts was paralyzed following the Highland Park Fourth of July shooting. On Sunday, his community came together to help support his hockey team.
Cooper is a member of the Hornets sled hockey team, where players use a sled and two sticks to get around on the ice.
The Hornets will play Highland Park High School's hockey team in a benefit game that will start at 5:30 p.m
Jen and Lev Grosshandler are huffing it to tamp down on misconceptions surrounding transgender and nonbinary children.
With the GenderCool Project, Jen and Lev Grosshandler are huffing it to tamp down on misconceptions surrounding transgender and nonbinary children. Lauren Victory reports.
Hundreds of people gathered in Highland Park Sunday night to pause and remember on the eve of the one-year commemoration of the deadly attack on Israel by Hamas.
More than 1,200 people were killed in the massacre on Oct. 7, 2023. More than 100 hostages are believed to remain captive in Gaza.
The sale has those in the real estate industry excited.
The sale of the Highland Park mansion is headline-grabbing news—but could it affect the real estate market for other luxury properties, or even average homeowners? Sara Machi reports.
The Chicago Bulls legend put the house up for sale more than 12 years ago.
Vaughn and his wife, Lexi, visited around 100 inpatient and outpatient families. They gave out some Sox gear as well.
The Ramblers are making the most of a second chance to keep playing in March.
Next Tuesday, voters in Aurora, Illinois, will decide who will lead the state's second-largest city for the next four years.
One of the kids may even grow up to become a master. It's happened before.
The balcony window dates back 132 years, stands more than 16 feet high, and is made up of 12,000 individual pieces of glass.
Next Tuesday, voters in Aurora, Illinois, will decide who will lead the state's second-largest city for the next four years.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Tuesday targeting Chicago law firm Jenner & Block. The firm also has an office in Washington, D.C.
"New Illinois" is a nonprofit educational group that wants Illinois residents to know about their right to pursue the creation of a new state.
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
We're looking for Chicago's Top Dog, and we need your help. We took your nominations for the Chicago institution serving up the most delicious hot dogs, and arrived at our brackets!
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
The U.S. has seen the most measles cases in a single year since 2019, with the vast majority of cases confirmed from an outbreak in Texas and neighboring New Mexico.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
CBS News Chicago checked in with Momentum Coffee owner Nikki Bravo on Wednesday to see how she was doing with the uncertainty in the market.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
Vaughn took advantage of a day off Tuesday to play a little baseball with kids at La Rabida Children's Hospital in Jackson Park.
The Ramblers didn't make the NCAA Tournament this year, but they are making the most of a second chance to keep playing in March. Jori Parys reports.
Aurora is known as the City of Lights, and a chat with both candidates illuminated one thing — there is no love lost between them. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
The firm was once home to Andrew Weissman, a top prosecutor involved in the special counsel report for Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
The legal team for the Archdiocese combed through thousands of hours of recorded phone conversations by people suing the church — alleging abuse by disgraced priest Daniel McCormack. Lauren Victory reports.
Schepers was last seen on April 16, 1983, when she left a bar in nearby Carpentersville after a party with her co-workers.
An attorney for the archdiocese said the conspiracy was discovered while investigating recent lawsuits — in what involved some intensive detective work.
Next Tuesday, voters in Aurora, Illinois, will decide who will lead the state's second-largest city for the next four years.
Vaughn and his wife, Lexi, visited around 100 inpatient and outpatient families. They gave out some Sox gear as well.
The Ramblers are making the most of a second chance to keep playing in March.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Mendoza's office has suspended Heights Crematory and has also filed a complaint to revoke the license permanently.
Vaughn and his wife, Lexi, visited around 100 inpatient and outpatient families. They gave out some Sox gear as well.
The Ramblers are making the most of a second chance to keep playing in March.
Dino Pecoraro decided to start boxing when he was 16 years old, just a few years after he had first noticed a change in his vision.
Josh Giddey had 26 points and nine assists for the Bulls, who finished its season-long road trip 4-2.
ow much work is cut out for Head Coach Brad Underwood depends on what Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley decide to do.
Burglars targeted two restaurants where officers found broken glass and open cash registers.
There was no word on a condition or any suspects Monday night.
The circumstances of the shooting not immediately released.
Christopher Lepe, 19, was shot and killed by Aurora police early on the morning of Wednesday of last week.
A 15-year-old boy is charged with murder in the death of a 16-year-old girl on Chicago's West Side, police sources confirmed.
