Lawsuit filed against driver who crashed SUV into townhome in Niles
The driver and a 62-year-old who lived in the home were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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The driver and a 62-year-old who lived in the home were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Francisco Benitez claims two former detectives coerced him into a false confession, and also coerced two witnesses into falsely implicating him.
Yasmeen Elagha said she's already lost more than 100 relatives in the war, and fears even more of her loved ones – including two American citizens – will be killed if they aren't evacuated.
Public safety is one reason the family is suing Fuller's Car Wash and the 16-year-old employee who was driving the car that struck and killed their son.
The family of a teenager killed when an out-of-control car hit a suburban deli has been quiet until now. The family was emotional as they talked about the spoke about the moments after the crash. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar heard their story.
The family of a teenager killed when an out-of-control car hit a suburban deli has been quiet until now. The family was emotional as they talked about the spoke about the moments after the crash. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar heard their story.
A Chicago law firm announced a lawsuit against Ashley Furniture for severe burns caused by a couch fire. One of those fires happened in Round Lake Beach.
A judge in Indiana has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the state accusing the company of making false claims about the safety of user data and age-appropriate content.
The $1 billion lawsuit alleges Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's promotion of the NFTs led people into costly and unsafe investments.
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
It comes from Clifford Law Offices. They're now representing at least two victims. The latest claimant is 67-year-old Matt Jones from Skokie. He was taken by ambulance following the crash.
In a statement on the company's website, L'Oréal said it's confident in the safety of its products.
When you hear Ravinia, you probably think of the summer concerts in Highland Park. But the music festival is now suing the Ravinia Brewing Company claiming it violated a 2018 agreement by opening a second taproom.
Beach also sued the Blackhawks over similar claims against former video coach Brad Aldrich, and reached a confidential settlement with the team in 2021.
Neighbors in Brighton Park took a drastic measure to stop a migrant tent base camp from being erected in their backyard. They filed a lawsuit against Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City of Chicago to stop the camp from going up.
Neighbors in Brighton Park have been protesting the proposed migrant tent base camp at 38th and California for weeks, occupying the space on the corner in front of the lot every single day. But this week, they filed a lawsuit against Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City of Chicago to stop the camp from going up.
The lawsuit claims the city is wrongfully using emergency powers to waive zoning laws to move as many as 200 migrants into an industrial building near Western and Grand avenues.
"Our children are in crisis, and we need to act," Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said.
An insider from one of the companies accused of causing the problem spoke to CBS 2 Investigators.
A small northwest suburban town has been struggling with toxic chemicals in the ground around homes and schools. For 50 years, the list of cancer cases there has been growing. An insider from one of the companies accused of causing the problem spoke to CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini, who's been tracking the problem for over a year.
The village filed a petition to compel the FAA to evaluate all "fly quiet" options, not just one, so jet noise is even distributed around the area.
The village filed a petition to compel the FAA to evaluate all "fly quiet" options, not just one, so jet noise is even distributed around the area. CBS 2 contacted the FAA, but officials said they don't comment on legal proceedings.
Fitzgerald's attorneys are doing more than asking for money. They are downplaying the amount of hazing victims say occurred.
The Signature Room restaurant at the former John Hancock Center closed abruptly last week.
Lee Harris said he lost 33 years he can't get back, but through his lawsuit he can make sure someone else doesn't lose that kind of time.
CBS Skywatch was over the scene at 189th Street and Lorreto Lane, where multiple law enforcement officers, including members of the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, were canvassing the area.
The delivery was made last week, all the way from the Ed Sullivan Theater to the Museum of Broadcast Communications in the West Loop.
As much success as Loveland had as a rookie, especially down the stretch, he's locked in on getting better to be ready if that route tree is expanding.
The Crisis Alternative Response Evanston, or CARE, team responds to calls that, before July 2024, would have been lumped into police calls.
The system will provide all heating, cooling, and ventilation for the high school's new physical education facilities and contribute to the school system, saving the district nearly $400,000 a year.
Chicago City Council members on Tuesday continued to put pressure on the Johnson administration to replace the city's ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, as a top city official revealed it could be eight more months to get it done.
A partial transcript of grand jury proceedings in the "Broadview Six" case were released Tuesday, demonstrating what attorneys for the now-cleared defendants say are instances of misconduct by federal prosecutors looking for an indictment.
The next round of Cook County property tax bills will be delayed by approximately two months, officials announced Tuesday.
Two Illinois lawmakers are pushing new efforts to keep the Chicago Bears from leaving for Indiana, as the mayor of Hammond says the exact site for a new Bears stadium in the Hoosier state is still in flux.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
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.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and Northwestern Medicine on Monday shared the story of a woman who is celebrating the birth of her second child after a tumor disrupted her fertility.
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park has been closed to the public after two recent cases of E. coli infection.
Menopause can feel like a major turning point for millions of women, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog can make women feel like their bodies aren't their own.
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.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
Forty years ago last weekend, crowds turned out for the Chicago Blues Festival — an event studded with a roster of stars for a spectacle that's still talked about today.
Visitors will soon be able to check out the set from CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in Chicago, at the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
It’s veteran mini-camp week at Halas, the first of three mandatory practices this week.
A couple of hundred area soccer players had a chance to earn a once-in-a-lifetime experience with Real Madrid. The tryout was held at Intention Sports on the West Side and hosted by Chicago-based Abbott.
The museum hopes to have “The Late Show” set on display sometime this summer.
The team has been so successful that Evanston's City Council approved a more than 50% budget increase. The team will be getting more vehicles, more staff, and expanded hours.
A massive geothermal heating and cooling system was built underground. Five hundred feet below the surface, there are a total of 240 geothermal wells.
CBS Skywatch was over the scene at 189th Street and Lorreto Lane, where multiple law enforcement officers, including members of the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, were canvassing the area.
Gov. JB Pritzker said he'd be willing to call a special legislative session this summer if the Bears and state lawmakers can reach an agreement on a plan to keep the team in Illinois.
A partial transcript of grand jury proceedings in the "Broadview Six" case were released Tuesday, demonstrating what attorneys for the now-cleared defendants say are instances of misconduct by federal prosecutors looking for an indictment.
ICE agents detained a man after crashing into a car in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood Tuesday, according to witnesses at the scene.
The delivery was made last week, all the way from the Ed Sullivan Theater to the Museum of Broadcast Communications in the West Loop.
The Crisis Alternative Response Evanston, or CARE, team responds to calls that, before July 2024, would have been lumped into police calls.
The system will provide all heating, cooling, and ventilation for the high school's new physical education facilities and contribute to the school system, saving the district nearly $400,000 a year.
The forecast for a summer reopening of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is growing cloudy, as negotiations continue between the owners and landlord, after the safety net hospital abruptly shuttered its doors in March.
The Obama Presidential Center has been built with sustainability literally in its foundation. But its infrastructure for clean energy, environmentalism and climate change resiliency will also help the communities around it on Chicago's South Side.
A driver in Carol Stream says a band of hungry squirrels caused nearly $30,000 in damage to three different luxury vehicles because of plant-based parts they view as a tasty snack.
As much success as Loveland had as a rookie, especially down the stretch, he's locked in on getting better to be ready if that route tree is expanding.
Top prospect Braden Montgomery has joined the Chicago White Sox after the outfielder was brought up from Triple-A Charlotte.
Longtime CBS News Chicago sports and news anchor/reporter Ryan Baker announced he will be leaving his role after nearly 20 years to enter a new chapter in the nonprofit sector.
Two members of Iraq's World Cup delegation were detained at O'Hare International Airport late Friday night. One of them was sent back home.
Team owner Cherie Travis came up with the playful name, which was inspired by the city's cold winters.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
Nick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner to death at their home in December.
Prosecutors allege the suspects robbed a home in Warren, Michigan, killing two people in December 2024.
An Illinois investment advisor has been indicted by a grand jury on charges that he swindled his clients in a Ponzi scheme.
One person was arrested after a pickup truck struck an Illinois State Police squad car in Chicago's Grand Crossing community early Monday.
