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The water main broke at Western Avenue and Jackson Boulevard Tuesday evening.
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The water main broke at Western Avenue and Jackson Boulevard Tuesday evening.
The back of the house and the roof went up in flames.
The fire broke out Thursday morning in a graystone on Jackson Boulevard near Homan Avenue.
The driver of the gray sedan was issued traffic citations, police said.
The boy was shot in the chest around 3 p.m., while exiting the building at 2325 W. Jackson Blvd. in the Oakley Square Apartments complex, police said.
A police dispatch report indicated that a 4-year-old boy was shot in the left side of his chest. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The victim was Tracy Burton – a father and U.S. veteran. He was just two blocks from his house in the South Austin neighborhood when someone driving a gray Jaguar hit him – and decided to keep going. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
A resident of the building has a good idea of what the crooks were after. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The hit-and-run happened at Laramie Avenue and Jackson Boulevard in the South Austin neighborhood. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
The woman was hit by a Porsche at Laramie Avenue and Jackson Boulevard.
The Fire Department said the fire broke out at 4812 W. Jackson Blvd., just west of Cicero Avenue.
Anthony Wright Jr. lost everything – his father, his home, his belongings.
Anthony Wright Jr. and his uncle were injured, and his father was killed, when the façade collapsed at his family's graystone. He told his story to CBS 2's Jermont Terry.
One man was killed and two others were injured when part of the graystone on Jackson Boulevard fell.
A building under construction collapsed at Jackson Boulevard and Washtenaw Avenue amid storms Wednesday afternoon.
Three men were trapped when part of a building collapsed in the West Garfield Park neighborhood late Tuesday, and one of the men did not survive.
Two men rushed to the aid of the victims, who were trapped under slabs of stone in front of the building on Jackson Boulevard. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
The men were sitting on the porch in East Garfield Park when stone fell on them. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
The collapse happened at a graystone building at 3418 W. Jackson Blvd. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
The front of the building came down on Jackson Boulevard near Homan Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Three people were injured when part of a building collapsed on Jackson Boulevard near Homan Avenue. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Heartbroken friends and family braved the cold Wednesday to say goodbye to a mom of three.
A woman was begging for her attackers to stop, but they just kept swinging – punching her in the face. Days after the Chicago woman was thrown to the ground by a group of teen assailants downtown, she talked only to CBS 2's Jermont Terry.
Random attacks involving groups of teens have been happening in the downtown area on recent days, and one of them was caught on video by a passing driver.
A 23-year-old woman was left in critical condition after a violent robbery attempt in the Loop this weekend.
Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
The Pistons rolled into the All-Star break with their fourth straight win after blowing out the Bulls 132-92 in the same arena on Tuesday.
Mrs. McCaskey died Thursday, Feb. 6, at the age of 102.
There is a renewed sense of optimism on the opening day of camp under first-time manager Will Venable.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump told reporters the settlement, approved Tuesday night by the Sangamon County Board, is poignant.
Every gift received by the mayor's office now must be logged within 10 days, and reported to the Chicago Board of Ethics and the City Comptroller.
Massey, 36, was shot and killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy in her home near Springfield on July 6, 2024.
President Trump's "border czar" Tom Homan says Pope Francis should "stick to the Catholic Church," as the pontiff criticizes U.S. plans for mass deportations.
Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America in its app — but only for U.S. users.
In September, Adams was indicted on five counts including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
While the auctions in the Chicago area promise luxurious items for sale at high values, customers are complaining.
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
Last year, surgeons performed 148 lung transplants, the most in a single year since Northwestern's lung transplant program began 10 years ago.
Health officials said there were three times as many hospital admissions for flu as there were for COVID-19 during the week ending on January 25.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
The downstate Illinois plant is getting ready to roll out two new models.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
A federal appeals court has upheld singer R. Kelly's racketeering convictions and a 30-year prison sentence, finding he exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
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Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
Tyler Wright, 19, was charged with one felony count of causing child endangerment involving death in the accidental shooting that killed Dalilah Batey in Calumet Heights.
Charlie De Mar met some people who were enjoying the snow in Chicago Wednesday night.
There was a lull in the snow just int time for the evening rush, but the snow later picked up again. Jermont Terry talked with some motorists, including some who were headed to the Bulls game at the United Center.
Close to 4 inches of snow hit Gurnee by rush hour Wednesday, and plow crews were also out working ahead of the Thursday morning rush in Waukegan. Marissa Sulek reports.
Jurors were deadlocked on 12 counts in the case, including all charges against co-defendant Michael McClain.
Snowfall reports as of 9 p.m. range from 1.5" to 4".
Repeatedly in Lake Forest Wednesday, very light waves of snow would pick up significantly throughout day. Thus, as fast as crews went in to plow, the roads got blanketed again in a matter of minutes.
Tyler Wright, 19, was charged with one felony count of causing child endangerment involving death.
Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Joy Gallivan had been getting the runaround since September, with finger-pointing between the village, two contractors, and insurance companies.
This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade are impacting Illinois forests and home gardens
George Levin, 63, was found dead by his sister late Sunday night in the basement of his home in the 7600 block of West Talcott Avenue.
Millions in local funding could be in jeopardy, and many Chicago area nonprofits were anxiously waiting late Wednesday for some clarity on the future of their federal grants.
CBS News Chicago went searching for yearly and daily averages for such enforcement actions over the past eight years.
Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
The Pistons rolled into the All-Star break with their fourth straight win after blowing out the Bulls 132-92 in the same arena on Tuesday.
Mrs. McCaskey died Thursday, Feb. 6, at the age of 102.
There is a renewed sense of optimism on the opening day of camp under first-time manager Will Venable.
The game was tied early in the second half before Marquette went on an 18-2 run.
Tyler Wright, 19, was charged with one felony count of causing child endangerment involving death.
Robert Pasco III originally faced only weapons charges in the death of his girlfriend, Edith Castrejon.
Ramon Banks, 35, has been in Cook County Jail for more than two years awaiting trial on felony charges of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Marcus A. Phelan, 41, James E. Schoeberl II, 38, and Ryan A. McManimen, 29, all were charged with home invasion.
Police said both victims, ages 35 and 42, were shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene.