Roads remain treacherous in Indiana; crashes snag eastbound I-94 and southbound I-65
The crash has caused a hazardous materials response, and drivers who normally use I-94 are advised to seek alternate routes.
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The crash has caused a hazardous materials response, and drivers who normally use I-94 are advised to seek alternate routes.
Drivers said their travel times nearly doubled, and they were trying their best to maneuver the holiday havoc. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Updates for service on Saturday will come later.
Northwest Indiana was being hit hardest by the winter storm that struck the Chicago area Thursday, and it wasn't over in the nighttime hours.
"Stay warm, fix you some homemade soup, drink plenty of water and enjoy the movies."
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is urging Hoosiers to stay off the roads from Thursday evening and through the weekend, unless absolutely necessary.
It's the 6th annual giveaway led by Gary resident Markael Watkins.
The management of the apartment complex the kids were found at said the police narrative was not correct.
Police in Lake County, Indiana said they found two young children alone inside an apartment without heat for several hours while their mother was at work, but there are conflicting stories about exactly what happened.
The pickup truck caught fire and the driver was taken to an area hospital.
Roadlander frequents the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana area and has committed similar crimes elsewhere, Highland police said.
Police in Highland say Erica Roadlander has stolen or pickpocketed numerous wallets from people out shopping.
A Northwest Indiana town won a huge federal grant called SAFER, to make residents well, safer. The money will enable the local fire department to hire seven more men and women.
An update on the apartment complex in Hammond, Indiana that's been without heat, gas, or hot water for nine days. On Friday, tenants told CBS 2 there was also a dangerous carbon monoxide leak that could have caused the building to explode.
CBS 2's Sabrina Franza has been trying to track down the person responsible.
Matt and his family in Highland, Indiana are collecting donations for 'Toys for Tots' and are asking neighbors to come out and donate through Dec. 17th. There is a donation box outside their and have partnered with a few businesses in the area as well in hopes of collecting as many toys as possible.
The driver escaped with only minor injuries.
Right across the street from CBS 2, the Christkindle Market adds an enormous burst of energy to our neighborhood here in the Loop. For many who visit, it's a cherished annual tradition.
A UPS semi-truck drove off a bridge on the Indiana Toll Road and caught fire before falling into the Calumet River. Indiana State Police said just after 2 a.m., the truck hit the Calumet River bridge and caught fire.
A UPS semi-truck drove off a bridge on the Indiana Toll Road and caught fire before falling into the Calumet River.
Richard Allen's attorneys also said their client was the one who reached out to police first about the crime in 2017.
Attorneys for Richard Allen, the man charged with the murder of two girls in Delphi, Indiana in 2017, are disputing claims made by prosecutors in a probable cause affidavit released this week.
The trooper was responding to an earlier crash including a semi and a passenger car.
Two thousand people signed a petition saying Lake Michigan communities have been left permanently polluted by it.
Doctor Caitlin Bernard spoke with Norah O'Donnell of CBS News in July shortly after providing an abortion to a young rape victim who couldn't get the procedure in Ohio
Two cars were involved in a deadly crash in Hillside, Illinois, early Thursday morning.
The Chicago Board of Education is gearing up to vote on a budget plan worth almost $10 billion.
Surveillance video captured thieves breaking into a smoke shop in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
Two 15-year-old boys were shot in Calumet Heights on Wednesday night.
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
John Kelly, who lobbied for the Chicago White Sox, Bally's and the United Center, is the latest name to join the list of candidates to become the city's next mayor
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' bill to crack down on rogue tow truck companies and strengthen oversight has been sent to the desk of Gov. JB Pritzker.
Iowa Democrat Josh Turek got an assist Wednesday from former President Barack Obama, who endorsed his bid to flip a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat in a video of the two shooting hoops.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday signed an executive order to toughen standards for where city departments and sister agencies buy guns, firearm accessories, and ammunition.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
East Chicago, Indiana is being placed on a precautionary boil water advisory starting Monday morning for planned installations that could affect water safety.
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Chicago just barely made the top 20 in the American College of Sports Medicine's 2026 ranking of the country's fittest cities.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
A Wisconsin appeals court reversed a lower court ruling that had declared Act 10 unconstitutional, keeping the 2011 law limiting public workers' collective bargaining rights in place as unions prepare to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
The changing developments at 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. represent a microcosm of 40 years of changing development priorities on the Clybourn Corridor as a whole, and in Chicago and beyond.
The food deserts on Chicago's South and West sides could spread even wider if seven Save A Lot grocery stores close.
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that requires the company to let farmers and independent shops fix their own equipment.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Iowa announced a fall exhibition game against Kansas at the Field of Dreams ballpark, where major and minor league games have been played since 2021.
Lollapalooza 2026 is officially underway at Grant Park.
Matt Zahn has your Bears training camp day one recap.
Dana Kozlov talks with Billy Corgan about The Smashing Pumpkins' return to Lollapalooza this weekend.
Early Thursday morning, a car rolled over on Manheim Road and Washington, then hit a car that was turning. The West Suburban intersection is expected to be closed for several hours.
Watch local band Case Oats perform at this year's Lollapalooza in Grant Park.
Lollapalooza 2026 takes over Grant Park Thursday with headlining performances from Lorde, Charli XCX, the Smashing Pumpkins, Olivia Dean, Tate McRae and more.
The Chicago Board of Education is gearing up to vote on a budget plan worth almost $10 billion.
While this is the highlight of the summer for so many, there are some important tips to keep in mind ahead of the big four-day weekend.
Surveillance video captured thieves breaking into a smoke shop in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
Two 15-year-old boys were shot in Calumet Heights on Wednesday night.
Shavonne Worthy said she visited her mother's grave at Oakridge-Glen Oaks Cemetery in Hillside and found an empty hole where the headstone had stood for nearly 10 years — and the cemetery's new owner told her it was removed intentionally.
Earlier this month, charges were dropped in one case against Weinstein, but he still faces charges in New York and California.
The summer camp serves about 75 kids every year, with the mission to help them heal from a violent loss.
While Mayor Brandon Johnson hasn't announced if he will run for re-election next year, he's boasting about lower vacancy rates for Mag Mile buildings and taking credit for the positive changes.
A Lockport foster parent said he lost his kids, job and home for months after a mix-up that landed his name on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
St. Louis snapped a three-game losing streak. It had lost nine of its last 11 games entering play Wednesday.
A fired-up Dennis Allen wants more from his defense, saying despite all the takeaways last year, they weren't good enough in any fashion, and when it comes to the pass rush, it's on the whole unit.
Iowa Democrat Josh Turek got an assist Wednesday from former President Barack Obama, who endorsed his bid to flip a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat in a video of the two shooting hoops.
Happ punctuated an 11-pitch at-bat with a two-run double to get the Cubs' scoring started.
Shavonne Worthy said she visited her mother's grave at Oakridge-Glen Oaks Cemetery in Hillside and found an empty hole where the headstone had stood for nearly 10 years — and the cemetery's new owner told her it was removed intentionally.
A man stood charged Wednesday with firing a gun at a car and going on to lead Illinois State Police on a chase on I-57 this week.
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a film producer on charges that he defrauded clients out of more than $100 million.
Chicago police were searching Wednesday for two men in connection with a shooting that left a man wounded in the Northwest Side's Hermosa neighborhood.
Chicago police on Tuesday warned of a pattern of car thefts from parking garages at O'Hare International Airport.
