Earthquake rattles southern Illinois Thursday morning
The 2.4 magnitude earthquake happened around 6:15 in the morning near Cairo.
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The 2.4 magnitude earthquake happened around 6:15 in the morning near Cairo.
The 2.4 magnitude earthquake happened around 6:15 in the morning near Cairo.
McHenry County was expected to receive some of the highest forecasted precipitation in the Chicago area on Thursday. CBS 2's Sara Machi went out there and saw Illinois Department of Transportation, Woodstock and McHenry County plows out all day.
McHenry County was expected to receive some of the highest forecasted precipitation in the Chicago area on Thursday. CBS 2's Sara Machi went out there and saw Illinois Department of Transportation, Woodstock and McHenry County plows out all day.
Four people were hit by a falling tree on Northwestern University's campus in Evanston on Thursday. Evanston police said they responded to the 2000 block of Sheridan Road for a tree than fell and struck four pedestrians on a sidewalk.
"It will make our state the best place in the nation to raise young children," Pritzker said in his annual State of the State and budget address.
There is sadness and anger following the death of a 71-year-old grandfather from the south suburbs. He was killed when the car he was driving was struck by a stolen Kia with three 13-year-olds inside. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos spoke to the victim's nephew.
Aurora police released portions of the 911 call and body camera footage of the police shooting of a 21-year-old man armed with knives on Feb. 5. The incident started with an argument between the man and his girlfriend that got out of control and brought on a "mental health episode," according to a family member. The family called 9-1-1.
On Friday, Cook County Crime Stoppers are renewing efforts to solve a six-month-old murder case in the south suburbs.
Two men are arrested in connection to a violent home invasion that left a 71-year-old woman injured in Oak Lawn last year.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is helping to investigate a break-in early Thursday morning at a gun shop in south suburban Lansing.
The Evanston Police Department is helping Kia owners combat the recent rise in thefts.
Three years after Illinois approved a program to boost its "social equity" program, many Black and brown-owned businesses are still not up and running.
Social equity was a pillar in the state's recreational marijuana legislation, but three years after it passed, many Black and brown-owned businesses are still not up and running. That's leading critics to question whether or not the state is prioritizing the applicants. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos had the story from Burbank.
Originally established in 1723, this year, the Illinois National Guard is marking its 300th year of service.
Illinois taxpayers are on the hook for improperly-paid unemployment benefits to the tune of $28 billion. The Inspector General testified in Washington on Wednesday that of the $888 billion paid during the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 21% was improper.
Sports apparel store Lids is out with its top-selling jerseys by state and there are some surprises.
The state still is not in good standing.
Arriving crews from the Palatine Fire Department reported smoke and fire coming from a second-story window.
A fire broke out at a west suburban bank after a car accidentally hit a gas line Friday evening.
Serial scammer Rick Dugo was found guilty of theft by deception, a felony, for stealing more than $18,000.
CBS 2 was covering the scene in west suburban Bloomingdale where a massive fire appears to be engulfing a car by a Chase Bank in the 100 block of East Lake Street.
Dixmoor's underground pipes are more than a century old often putting residents under "boil orders" whenever a pipe bursts.
Chopper 2 is over a scene in northwest suburban Bloomingdale where a massive fire appears to be engulfing a Chase Bank in the 100 block of East Lake Street.
Serial scammer Rick Dugo was found guilty of theft by deception, a felony, for stealing more than $18,000.
