'Junk' removal company remains busy as more people opt to leave Illinois
Population loss, as calculated by the 2020 U.S. Census, recently cost Illinois a congressional seat.
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Population loss, as calculated by the 2020 U.S. Census, recently cost Illinois a congressional seat.
Sometimes household chores require reinforcements, like the junk removal crews you're about to meet. Spring cleaning projects are booking up the schedule, but as CBS 2's Lauren Victory explained, there's another serious reason that's keeping the company busy.
She was in the care of the state child welfare agency, DCFS, who defends the practice. Only on 2 — Chris Tye speaks with the woman who wants to be her adoptive mother.
Two teenage boys were arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of a beloved coach and counselor in Waukegan last month. The charges stem from the May 6 shooting death of Niolis Collazo, 23. Waukegan police said Thursday that investigators identified the two suspects, one age 16 and the other age 17, in collaboration with the Lake County State's Attorney's Office.
Dozens of police departments, hundreds of people, and even more spectators online mourned at the funeral for fallen Kane County K9 officer Hudson. He was killed in the line of duty during a shootout with a suspected carjacker last week. CBS 2's Sara Machi was there for the funeral with full police honors.
A 9-year-old girl was locked up in a psychiatric hospital for weeks after her care was complete. The overstay racked up tens of thousands of dollars in bills. CBS 2's Chris Tye reported that the state used money left by her dead father to pay themselves back for that care and that the case was raced in front of a judge late on Wednesday.
A St. Charles driving instructor was charged with sexually abusing one of his underage students. Paul Bocska, 56, is facing several felony sexual assault and abuse charges. The Kane County State's Attorney's Office said Bocska was employed at the Drive Now Driving School when he sexually assaulted a student who was under 18 years old.
The budget will focus on investments in education, fighting poverty, and advancing workforce development.
They're called extended stop arms. Leyden High School District 212 bought enough for the whole fleet to cut down on cars maneuvering around their buses.
They're designed to prevent drivers from going around school buses, but they're currently outlawed in Illinois. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reported that could soon change.
CBS 2's Sara Machi reports on a memorial built in a matter of hours.
A shooting in south suburban Matteson has claimed the life of a 9-year-old boy. Police have not released any details on what led to the shooting, and have only said the shooting happened Thursday night. The victim's grandmother identified the boy as O'Mauri Jones Brown.
A shooting in south suburban Matteson has claimed the life of a 9-year-old boy. Police have not released any details on what led to the shooting, and have only said the shooting happened Thursday night. The victim's grandmother identified the boy as O'Mauri Jones Brown.
Leonard Messineo and Morrie Bishaf met more than seven decades ago, they don't remember the details, exactly. Likely somewhere along the L tracks on the way to college.
Gov. JB Pritzker approved the popular policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was set to expire in June of 2024.
It looks like you'll be able to keep sipping restaurant-made cocktails from the comfort of your own home. Illinois lawmakers passed a bill that will allow bars and restaurants to continue serving cocktails to-go for another five years.
The measure would let law enforcement use drones to monitor special events like parades and festivals.
An Illinois state senator from the north suburbs is clearing the way so that police can use more drones for public safety. H.B. 3902 cleared the Senate on Wednesday and has already passed the House of Representatives. The measure would let law enforcement use drones to monitor special events like parades and festivals.
It's called horsepower therapeutic riding, and parents say it's transforming lives one ride at a time.
Pritzker, Senate President Don Harmon and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch did not disclose a dollar amount for the budget.
An Illinois man allegedly stole a backhoe and driving 10 miles to an airport to catch a flight. Security camera footage shows the backhoe pulling into the parking lot at Veterans Airport in Southern Illinois and the driver parking. He gets out and walks into the airport carrying a guitar case.
CBS 2 heard from the heartbroken family of a North Shore man who died while trapped in a type of quicksand on a trip to Alaska. Zachary Porter, 20, of Lake Bluff, was walking on mud flats along the Alaskan coast on Sunday. He sank up to his waist.
A professional opera singer from Naperville was struck by lightning while vacationing in Florida. He survived and shared his story only with CBS 2's Charlie De Mar.
A nearly five-year investigation by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office has uncovered hundreds more cases of child sex abuse by Catholic clergy members than first reported by church officials.
A nearly five-year investigation by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office has uncovered hundreds more cases of child sex abuse by Catholic clergy members than first reported by church officials.
