Pedestrian killed after being struck by car on westbound I-88 in DuPage County
The pedestrian was standing outside of their car following a previous crash when they were struck by a passing vehicle.
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The pedestrian was standing outside of their car following a previous crash when they were struck by a passing vehicle.
While attempting to back into position to block the right lane, the squad vehicle was struck by a Jeep Wrangler.
State police say while trying to block traffic away from a pole where a previous crash occurred, the state cruiser was hit by a jeep.
Five people were hurt, including 2 Chicago police officers and an Illinois State Police trooper in two separate crashes on the Dan Ryan Expressway overnight.
It happened around 2:12 a.m. in the northbound lanes near 91st Street.
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.
