
Stolen car leads police on chase, causes crashes on Dan Ryan
Four people were inside the stolen car at the time – and Illinois State Police they might have been involved in another crime earlier in the day in Chicago. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
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Four people were inside the stolen car at the time – and Illinois State Police they might have been involved in another crime earlier in the day in Chicago. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
CBS 2's Kris Habermehl reports it spilled over all westbound lanes not far from the Morton Arboretum
The original Cristobal Santana said he has been haunted by the suspect who has been using his name for years.
A man who legally changed his name to Cristobal Santana is accused of shooting an Illinois state trooper, and suspected of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend. But a Kansas man who has always been named Cristobal Santana says the other man, born Darrell Rice II, stole his identity. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
State police remind drivers always to slow down, and move over for emergency vehicles.
State police remind drivers always to slow down, and move over for emergency vehicles.
Benigno Ramirez-Moreno, 39, of Chicago, was placed into custody for attempted murder.
Gun owners Friday said they only have had some of their questions answered - and pending legal challenges could change everything.
There is still plenty of confusion about who needs to register - and just how the new law will be enforced. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Authorities say the trooper was shot in Springfield by a man suspected in the murder of a Chicago teacher.
CBS 2's Darius Johnson confirmed the man who allegedly shot the trooper is also wanted in connection with the death of a 37-year-old woman.
A man is in custody after an Illinois State Police trooper was shot in the leg in Springfield, Illinois. According to ISP, the trooper was interacting with a suspect who is wanted in connection with a homicide that took place in Chicago. CBS 2's Darius Johnson confirmed through police sources that the man who allegedly shot the trooper Tuesday night is also wanted in connection with the death of Adrianna Lopez, 37.
A man is in custody after an Illinois State Police trooper was shot in the leg in Springfield, Illinois. According to ISP, the trooper was interacting with a suspect who is wanted in connection with a homicide that took place in Chicago. CBS 2's Darius Johnson confirmed through police sources that the man who allegedly shot the trooper Tuesday night is also wanted in connection with the death of Adrianna Lopez, 37.
Illinois State Police said around 1:30 Monday morning, Alvaro Reyes was driving a Toyota near Halsted, when he hit a Prius.
Illinois State Police said around 1:30 Monday morning, Alvaro Reyes was driving a Toyota near Halsted, when he hit a Prius.
ISP said a trooper was trying to pull over a stolen Dodge Charger when it rear-ended another trooper who was working on a separate traffic stop on the shoulder.
The trooper was inside at the time of the crash but refused medical attention.
ISP has reviewed 3,174 firearm purchases by those under age 21 since new background checks in the state went into effect in June 2022.
Illinois State Police are now accepting what is known as endorsement affidavits.
Illinois State Police are now accepting what is known as endorsement affidavits. Such an affidavit allows people who own weapons outlawed by the Protect Illinois Communities Act to keep them.
Neither the trooper nor the driver was hurt, but the driver was given a ticket for violating Scott's Law.
ISP said the driver of a jeep tried to take a closed ramp from I-90 to Washington and hit the back of the squad car.
"I will still come home to this. It will still be our reality."
The Will County prosecutor called the sentence the best possible outcome. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports from Lemont and spoke exclusively with Frank's wife, Lauren.
Chicago police and air support located the car in the area of Diversey and Central Park and initiated the pursuit, ISP said.
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Officers responded to the fire just before 2:30 a.m. at an apartment complex, in the 1900 block of West Fargo Avenue.
According to the Chicago Fire Department, the unoccupied car was found in the north branch of the water near Argyle and Whipple streets.
Video shared by a neighbor shows large clouds of smoke, and some flames, coming from the area.
Temperatures in the 40s arrive on Thursday.
Brissa is believed to have been on her way to a bowling alley in Vernon Hills when she went missing on Monday.
The historic building has been through two fires. While the burned-out shell of the school was still standing Sunday, one alumnus questioned if it should be torn down.
Robert Gillen was a high school math teacher and athletic trainer for Wauconda School District 118.
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Officers responded to the fire just before 2:30 a.m. at an apartment complex, in the 1900 block of West Fargo Avenue.
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
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.
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Chicago Police data show there have been 254 hate crimes reported so far this year alone - compared with 204 last year, 109 in 2021, and 80 in 2020.
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
The Mayor's office told us they are in talks with the owner on a lot in Brighton Park where a tent base camp was called off by Gov. JB Pritzker.
A federal appeals court heard arguments in November over the gag order limiting what Trump can say about the 2020 election-related case filed against him in Washington, D.C.
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
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.
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
Federal health officials confirmed Thursday that two cases of invasive infections caused by cronobacter sakazakii have been reported in 2023.
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
CBS 2's Jermont Terry took a trip out to Bolingbrook, off Weber Road, to see if it lived up to the hype.
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
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.
NHL rookie scoring leader Connor Bedard assisted on both Chicago goals, and Arvid Söderblom had 23 saves.
Receiver DJ Moore had his first career rushing touchdown and caught a scoring pass to help Chicago (5-8) win for the third time in four games.
Anthony Beauvillier, Alex Vlasic and Jason Dickinson scored, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 for their first back-to-back wins of the season.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has won the Heisman Trophy in a decisive victory.
Philip Alston had 25 points in Loyola Chicago's 115-64 win over Goshen.
Some U2 fans spent the evening thinking they were hanging out with Bono in the flesh and blood – and singing Christmas carols with him.
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
The Steve Miller Band will also be joining them.
Whose that wonderful girl? Could she be any cuter? Mona, the small green puppet who is the star of Nanalan', an old Canadian TV show, gains new fans on Tiktok.
According to the Chicago Fire Department, the unoccupied car was found in the north branch of the water near Argyle and Whipple streets.
Battles raged across Gaza on Sunday as Israel indicated it was prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory's Hamas rulers, and a key mediator said willingness to discuss a cease-fire was fading.
Crews are responding to the area of Lathrop Avenue and 166th Street. The fire appears to be at a lot filled with semi-trucks.
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the latest forecast.
A police source told CBS 2 that the man stole the police stars, IDs, and FOID cards from the two off-duty women officers.
On June 6, 2004, Riley vanished from her Wilmington, Illinois home – and her body was later found in Forked Creek four miles away.
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
With the holiday shopping bringing out the big crowds, authorities say it is critical to catch the man before he hits again.
Arin Fox, 42, reached the plea agreement back in October.