2 Lake Bluff youth baseball coaches fired after apparently streaking in front of kids
Video circulating online shows the two men baring it all on a baseball diamond in the presence of children.
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Video circulating online shows the two men baring it all on a baseball diamond in the presence of children.
A glitch in Lake Bluff's water system operating software caused a loss of pressure system-wide on Wednesday.
Preliminary reports indicated one of the vehicles was traveling southbound in the northbound lane of Route 41.
According to reports, the people in the car were being sought in connection with a shooting in nearby Waukegan.
According to reports, the people in the car were being sought in connection with a shooting in Waukegan.
About 3,000 kids count on one nonprofit in the northern suburbs for new books every year.
About 300,000 kids count on one nonprofit in the northern suburbs for new books every year. But thousands of books are going to waste because they were ruined after a big storm on Tuesday night. CBS 2's Noel Brennan had the story from Lake Bluff.
According to Lake Bluff officials, as the last floats were finishing the end of the parade route (about a mile long) "Firefighters noticed that certain band members marching in front of them looked to be suffering from the heat."
"Every Fourth of July Parade we have two to three ambulance transports. When it's hot, it is not uncommon for the calls for service to be heat related."
There will be more ways to honor fallen service members ahead of Memorial Day.
There will be more ways to honor fallen service members ahead of Memorial Day.
CBS 2 spoke Tuesday with his family, who remembered Zach as a baseball lover who was majoring in economics at Washington University.
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.
Sunrise Beach in Lake Bluff is a beautiful space where you won’t find too many people – and that is part of the reason why it was just voted one of the top 100 secret beaches in America.
The North Shore destination ranked at No. 54 in a poll taken by Family Destinations Guide.
Dax the dog fetched a couple of suspect car thieves early Saturday morning in Lake County.
The Lake Bluff Police Department is trying to determine the cause of a loud explosion heard in the area early Sunday morning.
The Village of Lake Bluff says all fifth grade students will now be learning from home until at least Oct. 5. At least two students have COVID-19.
"There's five cars that are still there and one of them happens to be a Tesla. And I'm sure that they're all totaled because the water was almost as high as the garage they were using."
A closer look emerged Sunday at the damage wreaked upon the Chicago area by the winter storm that struck a day earlier.
Sunrise Park and Beach in north suburban Lake Bluff was hit especially hard by storm surge and waves during the winter storm on Saturday – and remained closed a day later.
A worker at a water pumping station in north suburban Lake Bluff was stuck in an underground elevator for about 90 minutes early Friday morning.
The K9 units made the discoveries within a period of 14 hours Monday and Tuesday in the far north suburbs.
Eleven Chicago suburbs made Bloomberg list of "American's 100 Richest Places," released last week.
Saladine A. McKinney, 23, faces one count of aggravated battery with a firearm, a Class X felony, two counts of aggravated unlawful discharge of a firearm, a Class 1 felony, and one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, a Class 3 felony, according to a statement from the Lake County sheriff's office.
Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in the AL Central.
A new AI-powered tool being used by some police departments claims to turn a shell casing into an investigative lead in under 24 minutes.
New data from the Chicago Police Department shows violent crime in the city is slightly up from the record lows of 2025.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to watch Fourth of July fireworks at and around Navy Pier Saturday as the city celebrates America's 250th birthday.
Illinois State Police said two people have been arrested in connection to the remains of a Plainfield man that were found in Lake Mattoon in June.
Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the health agency, said the spread of misinformation impacted lives.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is making moves to remove state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) from office.
Special Agent-in-Charge Douglas DePodesta, who has led FBI Chicago for the past three years, is leaving his post on July 6.
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling announced Wednesday that he is retiring later this month.
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.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Renowned singer-songwriter and Chicago-area native John Prine will be honored with a mural at the Old Town School of Folk Music in the Lincoln Square community.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Mostly cloudy and still hot Friday with afternoon and evening thunderstorms likely, including some that could become strong. Highs around 90.
A new AI-powered tool being used by some police departments claims to turn a shell casing into an investigative lead in under 24 minutes.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to watch Fourth of July fireworks at and around Navy Pier Saturday as the city celebrates America's 250th birthday.
New data from the Chicago Police Department shows violent crime in the city is slightly up from the record lows of 2025.
A judge ruled the three men charged in an attack on a CBS News Chicago crew and others will remain in custody until they go to trial. One of them is charged with a hate crime for hurling racist slurs at our photojournalist.
A new AI-powered tool being used by some police departments claims to turn a shell casing into an investigative lead in under 24 minutes.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were ordered detained until trial on Thursday.
Illinois State Police said two people have been arrested in connection to the remains of a Plainfield man that were found in Lake Mattoon in June.
A naked man was arrested and charged after three women were assaulted in downtown DeKalb Thursday.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to watch Fourth of July fireworks at and around Navy Pier Saturday as the city celebrates America's 250th birthday.
A new AI-powered tool being used by some police departments claims to turn a shell casing into an investigative lead in under 24 minutes.
University of Illinois - Chicago scientists took their lab work to the streets of the South Side during this week's heat wave, checking on tree cover and tree health in some of Chicago's more vulnerable neighborhoods.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in the AL Central.
The Cubs (49-38) have won five straight after sweeping the Padres (43-42), who have lost five in a row.
Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Alex Bregman, Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong added homers to help the Cubs win for the 10th time in 12 games.
Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago's seven-run third inning and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.
A man was ordered detained Thursday after the shooting death of an employee at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, earlier this week.
A man is charged for sexually assaulting a woman while she was jogging on the 606 Trail in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood over the weekend.
Burglars crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Loop early Thursday morning.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were ordered detained until trial on Thursday.
The FBI said in a statement Wednesday that some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have been "deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy," and other "demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
