
IDOT finishes $82 million improvement of I-57 in Chicago, south suburbs
A big road construction project has been completed on the city's South Side and in the south suburbs.
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A big road construction project has been completed on the city's South Side and in the south suburbs.
Illinois State Police said a driver went off the road and onto the shoulder. They hit the worker's truck and another vehicle.
In 2022, crews picked up 70 tons of litter. To date in 2023, they've collected about 47 tons.
A semi hit three IDOT maintenance trucks on the inbound Bishop Ford Freeway near 130th Street.
Anyone driving into downtown Chicago can't afford traffic – and now they're not enjoying the visual experience while stuck in traffic either.
Anyone driving into downtown Chicago can’t afford traffic – and now they’re not enjoying the visual experience while stuck in traffic either. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The tollway switched to all-electronic payments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Illinois Department of Transportation said the Kennedy will be under construction for three years.
Traffic on the Kennedy Expressway is about to become a whole new world of hurt for commuters come Monday night, as workers begin a lengthy construction project.
Workers poured a concrete patch on Tuesday, but cold temperatures have slowed the curing process.
Traffic on the Kennedy Expressway is about to become a whole new world of hurt for commuters come Monday night, as workers begin a lengthy construction project.
IDOT engineers will be answering questions about what drivers should expect Wednesday morning.
The closures happen the day after a large pothole caused significant delays on I-55 in the area.
Police are searching for the driver of a car that hit an Illinois Department of Transportation truck on the Dan Ryan Expressway overnight.
Illinois Department of Transportation public information officer Maria Castaneda said the warmer temperatures have been helping keep the state’s expressways clear Wednesday morning, but as temperatures drop tonight, slushy spots, bridges, and overpasses could freeze.
With strong winds expected, IDOT is already prepared for blowing and drifting snow.
The Illinois Department of Transportation advises that people should stay off the roads if they can. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Gearing up for that snow, wind, and freezing temperatures, IDOT is at the ready. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
For the first time in nearly a decade traffic is moving smoothly along the Jane Byrne Interchange as the remaining ramps and lanes reopened Friday morning.
"You're dropping the speed. You're trying to interface between Ida B. Wells, and basically the rest of the interstate system. It's a tall order."
"When CBS calls, they suddenly find their laptop and phones and act, but when average regular person calls and say there's a problem, you get dismissed."
Motorists are advised to pay close attention to flaggers, workers, and equipment in the work zones.
I-55 in Will County is about to get a $93 million facelift.
A Glenwood man is charged after crashing into two vehicles including an IDOT truck early Sunday morning.
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Fire crews assisted police with pulling the body out of the river near Michigan Avenue around 9:50 a.m.
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist, Albert Ramon, there's a slight chance the rain could be mixed with wet snow, but mainly for areas northwest of Chicago near the Wisconsin state line.
The three-judge panel affirmed the conviction by a 2-1 vote.
Red Cross volunteers are working with residents displaced by the fire.
Since 1980, Chicago's overnight ban prevents motorists from parking on roughly 100 miles of city streets, and about 95% of the time there was no plowable snow.
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Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
Price's body was escorted to the Medical Examiner's office alongside his friends and family on Monday.
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People lined up to let city leaders know where they stand on the emotional issue.
Since 1980, Chicago's overnight ban prevents motorists from parking on roughly 100 miles of city streets, and about 95% of the time there was no plowable snow.
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Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
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The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
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CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
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It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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The Bulls trailed 110-109 in overtime when Vucevic cut for a dunk with 2:28 remaining, sparking an eight-point run.
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Bedard, meanwhile, was so frustrated by Chicago's power play in the pivotal second period that he broke his stick hitting it against the boards before going the bench.
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The U.S. Indoor Championship is taking place and CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports from Rosemont for the Association of Pickleball Players' (APP) final event of 2023.
Fire crews assisted police with pulling the body out of the river near Michigan Avenue just before 10 a.m
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He faces charges of sexual human trafficking, criminal recklessness, criminal confinement, and battery, police said.
The River North building had major damage in yet another crash and grab burglary in Chicago.
The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the woman as 39-year-old Megan Lewis, a Chicago resident.
She was charged with felony disorderly conduct and false report of an offense after saying she was robbed when she was off duty, but police said that never happened.
Sources said the shooting was believed to be domestic in nature.