Lakemoor man charged with burglarizing trailer in Libertyville
Gregory A. Williams Jr., 40, of Lakemoor, was charged with two counts of burglary and one count of possessing burglary tools.
Gregory A. Williams Jr., 40, of Lakemoor, was charged with two counts of burglary and one count of possessing burglary tools.
The sprinkler system put the fire out, but heavy smoke remained through the building.
Information about injuries and the extent of the damage was not immediately learned.
"She is happy, she's friendly, she plays nonstop. A very sweet soul."
Christine Palmer of Placing Paws, based in Libertyville, is in the CBS 2 studios and she's joined by Willow.
Taylor Shepherd said Volkswagen they failed her when she needed them most – demanding money to track her stolen car with her 2-year-old in back because a trial run on the software had expired. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Back in February, two carjackers in that BMW ran over 34-year-old Taylor Shepherd, who was pregnant, after she pulled into her driveway. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
"Illinois has set very ambitious goals when it comes to greenhouse gas reduction. Electric vehicle adoption is one of the key drivers, and one of the most promising ways to achieve that," EVBox CEO Remco Samuels said.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is planning to head to Libertyville on Friday to unveil what one company calls "the new Illinois-made EV charger."
Witnesses said the driver of the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed while weaving in and out of traffic.
The driver of the motorcycle was unable to avoid the collision and struck the Chrysler - causing him to be thrown from the motorcycle.
The victim was struck by a bullet, and called 911 after driving a short distance, police said.
The victim was struck by a bullet, and called 911 after driving a short distance, police said.
Leonard Messineo and Morrie Bishaf met more than seven decades ago, they don't remember the details, exactly. Likely somewhere along the L tracks on the way to college.
Late last month, two carjackers in that BMW ran over 34-year-old Taylor Shepherd after she pulled into her driveway.
A possible break in a violent carjacking involving a pregnant woman in Libertyville.
There were questions Friday for Volkswagen after a Libertyville mother who was six months pregnant was beaten, carjacked, and run over.
A statement reads: "Volkswagen takes the safety and security of its customers very seriously. Our thoughts are with the victims and their family." CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
The woman's 2-year-old son was in the back seat of her car as it was stolen, but was safe at home Thursday night.
The woman remained hospitalized after the incident in unincorporated Libertyville Thursday. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
The child was later found in Waukegan, but the vehicle has not been found.
The child was found about 15 minutes after the vehicle was reported stolen, but the vehicle itself is still missing. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The woman's remains were found in a wooded area along the 1800 block of Hollister Drive on Nov. 19.
A death investigation human is underway after human remains were found in Libertyville on Saturday.
Officers said the woman had a restraining order against her son at the time.
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have moved beyond college campuses, setting their sights on one of downtown Chicago's most well-known landmarks.
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Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
The ages of the victims range from 20 to 49.
"My vision for the DNC, ultimately, is to have a safe, energetic, vibrant convention, and I'm confident we will be able to deliver that," Johnson said.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
The CBS 2 Investigators analyzed more than 1 million rows of city budget office data. The data showed the five key city departments that relied on overtime the most.
Joshua Dean was a quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, which builds the bulk of the 737 Max for Boeing, and recently died from a fast-spreading infection.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Still, Ravinia is capitalizing on the situation with a limited-edition shirt—reading, "Ravinia Interrupta," and calling the cicada buzz the loudest song of summer.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have moved beyond college campuses, setting their sights on one of downtown Chicago's most well-known landmarks -- the Art Institute.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the 5 p.m. forecast for Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Steve Butera, director of communication at Oakton College, explains how the program started and how residents in Skokie can apply.
Chicago police say the male driver of a GMC Yukon attempted to make a left turn and swerved into the front entrance of the restaurant, causing extensive damage.
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Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
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Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
hicago tied its first divisional series of the year at one apiece in manager Craig Counsell's first series against his former team.
The White Sox lost their fourth game in a row. It was the ninth time they were shut out this season.
William Contreras hit an RBI single during Milwaukee's three-run eighth inning, and the Brewers won their first game against former manager Craig Counsell, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1.
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Francisco Lindor delivered a pair of two-run doubles off the bench, rallying the New York Mets past the Chicago Cubs 7-6 in 11 innings for a split of their four-game series.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
During the burglary, surveillance video caught a man taking a swig from a bottle of 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red blend wine, which he then put back in the garage refrigerator.
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Larry Perry, 34, was killed on Feb.21 after officers with the Hammond Police Dept. chased him into Chicago and ran his vehicle into the Little Calumet River, family members said.
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