Dump truck full of crushed concrete rolls over on I-90 in Hoffman Estates
The crash was under investigation Monday afternoon.
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Snow, Black Ice Cause Multi-Vehicle Pile Up On Interstate 90
Over a dozen cars were involved in a crash Sunday morning, according to Illinois State Police.
Semi Truck Catches Fire On I-90 Near Barrington Exit
A semi truck caught fire Tuesday morning on I-90 near the Barrington exit.
Illinois State Police Trooper Gerald Mason Dead After Being Found Shot In His SUV On Dan Ryan Expressway
An Illinois State Police trooper has died after he was found with a gunshot wound inside his cruiser on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Friday afternoon.
Lanes Reopen On I-90 Near Montrose Avenue After Police Investigate Reported Shooting
All lanes are back open on I-90 near Montrose Avenue after police investigated a reported shooting.
Crash Causes Fuel, Sugar Spill On I-90
A crash on I-90 Friday morning caused a fuel and sugar spill.
SUV, Semi-Truck Involved In Violent Crash On I-90 In Schaumburg
A violent crash caused major traffic issues Thursday night in Schaumburg.
Crash Shuts Down Part Of Jane Addams Memorial Tollway In Schaumburg
A severe traffic crash shut down the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway in Schaumburg late Sunday.
Snowy, Icy Roads Blamed For Traffic Crashes Around Area
Snowy and icy roads were causing accidents around the Chicago area Monday evening, and prompted police in some areas to shut down streets.
Snowy Conditions Blamed For Accident Involving Pace Bus On I-90 In Rosemont
Snowy conditions were blamed for an accident involving a Pace Bus on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway in Rosemont late Monday afternoon.
Donkey Found Wandering On I-90 Near Arlington Heights Road
A donkey was found in the middle of I-90 near Arlington Heights Road Wednesday, according to Cook County Sheriff's officer.
Crash In Kane County Kills Boy
Authorities say a 10-year-old boy was killed when the vehicle he was riding in ran off a northern Illinois interstate and flipped over into a retention pond.
Carjacked SUV Was Reportedly Driving Recklessly On The Kennedy Before Multi-Vehicle Crash
A multiple-vehicle accident involving a carjacked SUV is causing delays on the outbound Kennedy Expressway near the Sacramento entrance, according to Illinois State Police.
Cumberland Flyover To Open Thursday
"The Cumberland Flyover brings relief to one of the most congested points in the Chicago region."
Jeep Rolls Over On I-90 Ramp, Plunges Into Retention Pond In Rosemont
A driver was injured when a Jeep rolled over and plunged into a retention pond Tuesday morning on a Jane Addams Memorial Tollway ramp in northwest suburban Rosemont.
3-Year-Old Boy Killed In I-90 Crash Near Huntley
A 3-year-old boy was killed and three other people were injured in a crash Thursday morning on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway near northwest suburban Huntley.
ISP: Driver Fired Gun On Kennedy In Rush Hour With Kids In Back Seat
State police say a north suburban man fired a gun into the air while he was driving on the Kennedy Expressway during the Thursday evening rush while two children sat in the back seat.
Person Found Dead Under I-90 Overpass In West Loop
The person was discovered on the cement embankment underneath an overpass in the southbound lanes of I-90 at Monroe Street.
Pace Adding 6 New Bus Routes Along I-90 To NW Suburbs
Six new Pace bus routes will start running this month along Interstate 90 between O'Hare International Airport and northwest suburban Elgin.
Man Dies In Crash On I-90 In Chicago
A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Friday on Interstate 90 near the Northwest Side Jefferson Park neighborhood.
Man Leads Elgin Police On High-Speed Chase
At 10:46 a.m., police responded to a call of a person waving a gun from a vehicle near the intersection of South and Lillian streets, according to a statement from the Elgin police department. Officers soon located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle sped away from the scene and blew multiple traffic lights.
Several Injured In Expressway Crashes Early Tuesday
Seven people were injured during crashes on I-90 early Tuesday -- just one of several accidents that police said occurred on Chicago-area expressways in the early hours of the new year.
Police Sergeant Injured In I-90 Accident
A police sergeant returning home from work was seriously injured in a crash on the Kennedy Expressway Tuesday morning, police said.
Long Grove Man Killed In I-90 Crash
A Long Grove man was killed in a six-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway in the northwest suburbs.
I-90 Crash Claims Life Of Schaumburg Father
The father of two children died Sunday after he lost control of his car on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway near northwest suburban Arlington Heights, officials said.
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3 killed, at least 50 hurt when Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri
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At least 42 found dead in 18-wheeler in San Antonio
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Voters set to head to polls for heated Illinois gubernatorial, congressional primaries
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Temps going up
According to CBS 2 meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist, scattered storms develop Friday along a cold front.
White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
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Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
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DuPage County program allows voters to cast their ballots at any site countywide
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Supreme Court sides with football coach who lost his job for praying after games
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After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
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Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
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Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
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Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
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White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
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Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 5 to win Calder Cup
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
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Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
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