1 killed in fiery crash at Jane Addams Tollway plaza in Hoffman Estates
Illinois State Police said a driver slammed into the toll plaza on the Barrington Road exit ramp in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 around 4:30 a.m.
Illinois State Police said a driver slammed into the toll plaza on the Barrington Road exit ramp in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 around 4:30 a.m.
Flammable items such as fuel were in the trailer, prompting a hazmat response for the fire.
A pickup truck and trailer from a concrete company caught fire near the Barrington Road exit. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The unit was tasked with fooling and distracting the Germans.
Neighbors reported seeing funnel clouds and extensive damage, including lost power which was restored as of Wednesday.
The National Weather Service was working to confirm whether or not a tornado touched down across the Chicago area Tuesday night, including in areas near northwest suburban Hoffman Estates and Inverness.
CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports from northwestern Hoffman Estates where a lot of snow fell and residents are trying to clean up before the the next wave comes through.
CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports from the northern suburb of Hoffman Estates, where the snow has stopped falling but the wet conditions are forcing drivers to go slow on roadways.
CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports from Hoffman Estates where it looks like a winter wonderland, but roads are slippery as the snow melts and another round of the white stuff arrives in the evening.
The man was taken by the Hoffman Estates Fire Department to Saint Alexius Medical Center and was pronounced dead.
Albert Ramon also introduced us to the Hoffman Estates color guard and band gearing up for the anticipated halftime show featuring a 70s theme to go with the school's 50th-anniversary celebration.
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This week's Friday Blitz is also homecoming weekend for one school.
CBS 2's Albert Ramon and Marshall Harris talked to the Blue Crew, Hoffman Estates High School's largest club.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris is at the big homecoming game and football is not the only sport on the field Friday. The Hoffman Estate Hawks' cheerleaders are also presenting some of their best moves before the game.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris talks about the anticipated doubleheader at Hoffman Estates featuring the soccer teams from both schools.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is in Hoffman Estates for the big homecoming game.
Police said, around 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a 911 call of a shooting in the 1700 block of Queensbury Circle.
Rubio is facing several charges, including reckless homicide and possession of cocaine.
Prosecutors said Deni Rubio's blood alcohol was twice the legal limit when prosecutors said he ran a red light, causing the deadly crash. They say he also tried to take an officer's gun after the crash.
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Prosecutors say Deni Rubio's blood alcohol level was almost twice the legal limit when he ran the red light at Higgins and Barrington and hit another car.
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Gurnee police said the level of response was necessary for what they considered at the time to be a "high-risk traffic stop."
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Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
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