Glenwood man crashes into IDOT truck; charged with DUI
A Glenwood man is charged after crashing into two vehicles including an IDOT truck early Sunday morning.
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Scammers Are Impersonating Nearly Every Illinois State Department In Phishing Schemes, And People Are Falling For It
The Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Labor, Department of Employment Security, and Department of Transportation - we've tracked the scams that all of those state departments are dealing with right now.
IDOT Warns Of Phishing Scams Involving Texts, Emails Looking For Personal Information
The Illinois Department of Transportation on Tuesday warned the public about phishing scams involving texts and emails purporting to be from the department.
Expressway Shootings Are Spiking In Illinois, But Cameras That Record Video Still Aren't Up
Chicago area expressway shootings have more than doubled since this time last year. On Thursday, CBS 2's Tara Molina was again asking the state why a multimillion-dollar camera system to keep us all safe is still not up and running.
Shootings Continue As Plans To Install Cameras Along Illinois Expressways Stall
Gunmen taking aim at drivers and passengers is a growing problem in Chicago.
IDOT Says Garbage Cleanup On Illinois State Highways Costs Taxpayers Over $6 Million A Year
The Illinois Department of Transportation says taxpayers shell out more than $6 million per year to clean up garbage on state highways.
IDOT In Final Weekend Of Work To Remove Montrose Avenue Bridge Over Kennedy Expressway
The work to tear down the Montrose Avenue bridge began in late February, as Illinois Department of Transportation crews split up the work over three weekends to minimize impact on traffic.
After Lengthy Delays, Project To Install Surveillance Cameras On Chicago Expressways Finally Showing Progress
Graffiti Plagues Jane Byrne Interchange Construction Zone, And IDOT Has A Hard Time Getting Some Of It Off
As construction projects go, so does graffiti – even in the riskiest places to tag.
While Completion Remains Far Off, Two Ramps Are Set To Open On Jane Byrne Interchange
It's years overdue and still far from completion, but the Illinois Department of Transportation said the pricey Jane Byrne Interchange Project will reach some major milestones in the days and weeks ahead.
Pieces Of Metal, Car Parts, And Other Debris On Expressways -- How Is IDOT Handling It?
Pieces of metal and broken car parts are seen sitting on the side of busy Chicago highways.
Lynwood Neighbors Put Off By State's Plan To Take Land For Bike Path
The State of Illinois is planning a $154,000 bike path alongside a road construction project in the south suburbs – and the state is threatening to take over some private land to do it.
Victim's Mother Wants Action As State Government Gridlock Ties Up Program To Prevent Expressway Shootings
Government gridlock is tying up a program meant to deter gunfire on Illinois expressways.
IDOT Warns Drivers Of Heavy Snow, Dangerous Road Conditions In Downstate Illinois
While only light snow is expected for the Chicago area Sunday night into Monday morning, the Illinois Department of Transportation had a warning for drivers in downstate counties – where several inches could fall.
IDOT Mourns Landscaping Contractor Killed By Vehicle In Mount Prospect
The Illinois Department of Transportation on Monday mourned the loss of a landscaping contractor who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Mount Prospect over the weekend.
Man Says He Got No Help After Car Was Damaged By Gravel-Spilling Truck
Cars were swerving as a trucker headed down the road, apparently oblivious to rocks pouring from his truck. That is what a suburban man said happened on his commute – and when he tried to get help, he couldn't find any.
Driver Accused Of Striking IDOT Worker Could Face Tougher Penalties If Convicted Under New Law
An Illinois Department of Transportation worker was helping out a driver on the Eisenhower Expressway recently, when Illinois State Police said a drunken driver sent him to the hospital.
Gunshot Victim's Car Strikes IDOT Truck On Expressway
A gunshot victim's car crashed into an IDOT worker's truck Sunday morning.
A Month After Governor Signed Law To Upgrade Expressway Cameras, Wait Continues For New Equipment
Legislation to help Illinois State Police catch expressway shooters was signed by the governor last month, so why aren't upgrades to the state's cameras in place yet?
New Law Could Mean More Security Cameras Along Expressways
The cameras can be used only for firearm-related offenses or to detect roadway hazards.
I-80 Bridges Get $848 Million For Improvements; Called 'Signature Project' Illinois Capital Bill
The I-80 bridges over the Des Plaines River in Joliet are now being called the "signature project" of Illinois' largest ever capital bill, and now due to the dangers some say the bridges pose, they will be replaced.
Police Step Up Patrols For Impaired Drivers Over Holiday
The Illinois Department of Transportation, State Police and law enforcement agencies are teaming up to prevent alcohol- and drug-related crashes and fatalities through a ramped-up enforcement period that runs through July 8.
Overnight Lane Closures On Eisenhower Through October
It'll be at I-290 near Irving Park Road (Illinois 19) and the closures will begin Tuesday night. It'll start around 7:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 a.m.
Upcoming Overnight Lane Closures On Kennedy Expressway
The work is expected to be finished by mid-August.
Full List Of Bridges, Roads In Illinois Closed Due To Flooding
After a record-setting month of rainfall in May, there are several bridges and roads that are closed due to flooding.
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5-year-old boy hit and killed by 2 cars in Edgebrook
The driver of the Jeep fled the scene and the driver of the Volvo stayed on the scene.
Drivers start to feel relief as gas prices continue to drop
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Evanston mom recounts horror of shots being fired into backyard, wounding daughter's friend
The mother, Tika, hopes the community will rally around her daughter's friend, Marie, who was shot in the neck.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant used to search Mar-a-Lago.
School year soon to start, but some parents say CPS hasn't given them answers on transportation
CPS is just one of many districts around the country dealing with a serious school bus driver shortage.
$20 million in federal funds awarded for Englewood Nature Trail project
The project would convert a 1.75-mile abandoned railway corridor into a grade-separated multi-use path.
Police issue alert about rash of burglaries in Bridgeport in June and July
Police did not specify how the burglar got into the homes.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler than average temps
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Missing: Keon Mathews, 25, last seen in March
Keon Mathews was last seen on March 4.
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5-year-old boy hit and killed by 2 cars in Edgebrook
The driver of the Jeep fled the scene and the driver of the Volvo stayed on the scene.
Drivers start to feel relief as gas prices continue to drop
Here's some good news for drivers who have been feeling pain at the pump lately.
Evanston mom recounts horror of shots being fired into backyard, wounding daughter's friend
The mother, Tika, hopes the community will rally around her daughter's friend, Marie, who was shot in the neck.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant used to search Mar-a-Lago.
School year soon to start, but some parents say CPS hasn't given them answers on transportation
CPS is just one of many districts around the country dealing with a serious school bus driver shortage.
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
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DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
Firing of official who oversaw Chicago Police reforms means officers won't get required training, sources say
Sources say thousands of officers could be affected.
Wilson wants to bring back CTA police force, calls Chicago elected leaders "totally out of touch"
The Chicago Police Department has a dedicated transit unit, but Wilson wants CTA to have its own police force, with at least 300 officers.
Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Tim Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Gov. Tony Evers
Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
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Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
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.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
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Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
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Cueto allows three runs, nine hits as White Sox lose to Royals
MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Excitement builds ahead of Cubs-Reds game at Field of Dreams
CBS 2's Marshall Harris made the trip out there a day ahead of the game.
Cubs, Reds RBI junior teams play on Field of Dreams ahead of big-league game
Getting to play at this site, and then being able to watch the big-leaguers play Thursday, is doing a pretty good job reviving the junior players' interest in the game.
Bears kicker practiced on bad soccer fields to get ready for poor conditions at Soldier Field
'You're not super happy and thrilled to kick there every time.'
Michael Jordan's jersey from 1998 Finals to be put up for auction
It was the last championship Jordon won with the Bulls.
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
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First Chicago Summer Float Party takes place this weekend
On Sunday, the advocacy group is hosting the first Chicago Summer Float Party. you'll be able to jump into your favorite inflatable, and float downstream along the North Branch from River Park to Clark Park.
Chicago First Alert Weather: A little cooler
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has a look at the forecast.
Drivers feel relief at the pump as gas prices dip
Here's some good news for drivers who have been feeling pain at the pump lately.
Funeral being held Thursday for Indiana Congresswoman Jackie Walorski
Funeral services are being held Thursday for U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN), after she and three other people were killed in a car accident last week.
5-year-old boy hit and killed by 2 cars in Edgebrook
The boy, identified as 5-year-old Taha Khan, was rushed to AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital in very critical condition, and was later pronounced dead, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
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