Police investigation under way at house in Kankakee
A large police presence was seen around a home on Merchant Street, across from AMITA Health St. Mary Kankakee Hospital. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
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Shots fired on outbound Dan Ryan near Chicago Skyway
Shots were fired on the Dan Ryan Expressway near the Chicago Skyway interchange late this afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Pilots will take to the sky during Bolingbrook's 'Cavalcade of Planes' this weekend
Bolingbrook's "Cavalcade of Planes" show will take to the skies this weekend.
An inside look at Cavalcade of Planes at Clow Airport in Bolingbrook
The Cavalcade of Planes is coming up at Clow International Airport in Bolingbrook. CBS 2’s Kris Habermehl got an up-close preview.
Fire engulfs truck maintenance center in Rockdale
The fire destroyed part of the maintenance center building and numerous truck tractors. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Fire rages at truck maintenance center in Rockdale
The metal-clad structure and numerous truck tractors are on fire, and the blaze is not expected to be extinguished anytime soon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Fire rips through industrial building in Rockdale
The fire sent a huge column of black smoke into the air. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Shots damage SUV on Kennedy Expressway
Gunfire damaged a sport-utility vehicle on the outbound Kennedy Expressway near Addison Street Friday afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Semi-truck, cars involved in crash in Peotone
One person was killed in the crash on Peotone-Wilmington Road. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Shooting reported at Oak Lawn gas station
A shooting was reported early Tuesday evening at a gas station on the edge of Oak Lawn. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Vehicle plows through house in Downers Grove
The vehicle blasted right through the house and hit a tree. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Metra train on move after deadly accident in Grayslake
The train hit a dump truck Monday morning and one person was killed. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Reports of multiple people shot in Back of the Yards
A total of four people were reportedly shot. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Police apprehend ambulance theft suspect: live over the scene
CBS 2's Brad Edwards and Marie Saavedra are live from the studio, and Kris Habermehl is over the scene in Chopper 2, as police apprehend a man who stole a Chicago Fire Department ambulance and drove for more than an hour down I-55.
Police follow stolen ambulance through southwest suburbs
An ambulance was stolen late Monday and was seen headed down the Stevenson Expressway into the southwest suburbs. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Several cows rounded up on I-80 after crash involving cattle hauler
The cows had to be rounded up from the busy interstate in Joliet, and some did not survive. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
I-80 shut down in Joliet after cattle hauler crashes
Several cows ended up in the road, and some did not survive the crash. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Multiple injuries in building collapse in East Garfield Park
The front of the building came down on Jackson Boulevard near Homan Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Three people shot and killed in Morgan Park home
Three people are – the oldest of them 81 years old – were found shot and killed late Tuesday in Morgan Park. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
One person dead after train hits pickup truck in Will County
A BNSF freight train hit the car and the driver was ejected. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Man killed when freight train hits car in Will County
A man is dead after his vehicle was hit by a train in Will County Monday afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Dynamic situation as police investigate Burr Ridge shooting
The shooting happened near an office park off Route 83. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Suspect at large after Burr Ridge shooting
At least one person was shot near an office building off Route 83. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
At least one person shot in Burr Ridge
A woman was rushed to the hospital after a shooting near an office building. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
One person killed in six-vehicle crash in Batavia
Six vehicles were involved in a serious crash in Batavia late Monday afternoon, and at least one person was killed. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
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