Illinois DMV could raise age limit for mandatory driving test for seniors
The Illinois General Assembly already raised the age of driving tests to 79 during the pandemic.
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The Illinois General Assembly already raised the age of driving tests to 79 during the pandemic.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said Illinois is the only state in the country that requires senior drivers to be tested on a regular basis. He claimed elderly drivers are some of the safest drivers on the roads.
Cook County prosecutors on Tuesday dropped murder charges against Francisco Benitez, who spent 34 years behind bars before a judge exonerated him last month. Benitez, 52, was released from Cook County Jail last month, after a judge tossed his murder conviction.
A family in west suburban Bartlett is desperately trying to track down a tuba. They have no idea what it's worth, but the musical instrument means everything to them. CBS 2's Noel Brennan had the story.
The funeral for a 14-year-old boy shot and killed after a homecoming football game at Hillcrest High School earlier this month is set to be held Sept. 30 in Harvey.
Luke Altmyer threw a touchdown pass and ran for another and Isaiah Williams caught eight passes for 120 yards to lead Illinois to a 23-17 win over Florida Atlantic in a non-conference game.
Firefighters from across the state were honing their skills in Romeoville on Saturday. It's a unique training opportunity for women that's led by women. CBS 2's Noel Brennan had the story.
A mother made an emotional plea for help in solving the murder of her 14-year-old son. Marshawn Mitchell was shot and killed leaving a homecoming football game in south suburban Country Club Hills last week.
Romeoville police identified two persons of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of a family of four earlier this week, and one is believed to be dead after a fiery crash in Oklahoma.
Romeoville police identified two persons of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of a family of four earlier this week, and one is believed to be dead after a fiery crash in Oklahoma.
Romeoville police identified two persons of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of a family of four earlier this week, and one is believed to be dead after a fiery crash in Oklahoma.
The Blue Ribbon recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance, or its success in closing achievement gaps among students.
It's a huge achievement for the 20 Illinois schools celebrating being named National Blue Ribbon Schools. You could hear the excitement at the School of Saints Faith, Hope, and Charity in Winnetka after hearing they were chosen. Students were treated to an afternoon of surprise activities with a "blue" theme.
A teen was arrested with a gun near Andrew High School in Tinley Park. Police said the teen was actually let inside the building by a student who opened a side door but was quickly turned away by a staff member.
A man was convicted Monday of setting off a pipe bomb at a Metra station in Hinsdale in 2006, injuring a station agent. Thomas Zajac, 70, was accused of placing a pipe bomb in a trash can at the BNSF Railway station in Hinsdale on Sept. 1, 2006. Federal prosecutors said the bomb went off during the morning commute, damaging the station and injuring an employee inside.
Police in southwest suburban Romeoville continued investigating the shooting deaths of four family members. They were all found dead inside their home Sunday night. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray had the latest on where the investigation stood as of Tuesday.
Police in southwest suburban Romeoville continued to investigate the shooting deaths of four family members. They were all found dead inside their home Sunday night. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray had the latest on where the investigation stood as of Tuesday.
Cash bail ends Monday in Illinois, making it the first state in the country to do so. Judges can still keep people accused of serious crimes behind bars before trial, depending on the crime, the person's background, and whether the person is a danger to the community. Crtiics of cash bail say it's unfair to minorities and the poor, upending lives of some former defendants who were unable to make bail.
The missing pet wallaby has been spotted in the south suburbs. Hours after CBS 2 reported that Rupert's Monee owners were looking for him, the animal was spotted on a homeowner's security camera nearby.
Other inductees include Earth, Wind, and Fire, The Cryin' Shames, and Miles Davis.
Nat King Cole will be one of the honorees when the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 holds its third annual Hall of Fame induction award ceremony.
There's an education gap not often talked about in the U.S.: school infrastructure. CBS News took a closer look and found that nationwide, higher numbers of minority students in a school district meant less money from states to help level the playing field.
A search was underway for a runaway pet, but it's not your typical furry friend. It was a wallaby that was unfamiliar with the wild. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez spoke to the family, who is pleading for help to find him.
More than two dozen people were injured after a large tent collapsed during a company function in Bedford Park on Thursday morning. One industry professional weight in with his thoughts.
The Hinsdale Police Department ended its search for a suspect wanted for an armed robbery on Thursday in Addison.
