15 cars involved in two separate pileup accidents in Matteson
The slick roads this Halloween night caught many off guard.
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15 cars involved in pileup crashes in Chicago suburbs
The crashes happened as roads were icy this Halloween. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Woman, 16-year-old boy found shot to death inside Matteson apartment
A neighbor who wanted to remain anonymous said he heard the gunfire, and believes he saw the shooter.
Robbers hold up bank in Chicago suburb shortly before armored truck heist
The FBI says one of the suspects was shot. That person got away.
Suburban Chicago bank robbed, daycare next door goes on lockdown
The robbery at the bank in Matteson happened shortly before an attempted armored truck heist in Country Club Hills. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Suburban Chicago bank robbed shortly before attempted armored truck heist
The bank that was robbed in Matteson is located right next to a daycare. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Authorities search for 2 men who robbed BMO Harris Bank in Matteson
They say two men displayed guns and demanded money.
Rich Township High School, vendor apologize for typo on graduation stoles
The graduation stole that students wore as they received their diplomas at Rich Township High School in Matteson read "gradutate" – with an extra T – instead of "graduate."
Rich Township High School apologizes for graduation wear typo
As CBS 2 reported last week, the graduation stole that students wore as they received their diplomas at Rich Township High School in Matteson read “gradutate” – with an extra T – instead of “graduate.”
Matteson family devastated by shooting death of 9-year-old boy
A shooting in south suburban Matteson has claimed the life of a 9-year-old boy. Police have not released any details on what led to the shooting, and have only said the shooting happened Thursday night. The victim's grandmother identified the boy as O'Mauri Jones Brown.
9-year-old boy killed in shooting as teens fight outside Matteson home
"His mom moved out and he stayed here, because he didn't want to go to Chicago, because he was afraid of getting shot," the boy's grandmother said.
Fight outside Matteson home leads to shooting death of 9-year-old boy
A shooting in south suburban Matteson has claimed the life of a 9-year-old boy. Police have not released any details on what led to the shooting, and have only said the shooting happened Thursday night. The victim's grandmother identified the boy as O'Mauri Jones Brown.
Matteson police seek information in shooting that left woman dead, man hurt
Both victims were not residents of Matteson.
Matteson opens Lux Leaf, employee-owned marijuana dispensary
The dispensary is entirely employee-owned.
Matteson opens Lux Leaf, employee-owned marijuana dispensary
Village and local leaders cut the ribbon today on Lux Leaf at the official grand opening ceremony. The dispensary is entirely employee-owned.
Person hospitalized after car drives off I-57 onto railroad tracks
A medical helicopter took one person to an area hospital with serious injuries.
South suburban school districts raise money for staffer who lost everything in fire
Both Matteson School District 162 and Rich Township High School teamed up to help out Romeno Carradine.
Dollar Tree in Matteson hit with fines for safety violations
The Department of Labor slapped the store in Matteson with $364,000 in fines.
Matteson Dollar Tree fined $364,000 for safety violations
Dollar Tree has 15 days to contest the fines.
Classy Ladies of Excellence keep majorette skills going in south suburbs
The girls are set to showcase their rare skills on Saturday at the Matteson Community Center.
Matteson carwash operator accused of illegal gun trafficking
Arshad Zayed was arrested on federal firearm charges for allegedly trafficking more than 35 guns, including ghost guns, machine guns and rifles. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Woman wants charges for man who shot her six times on I-57
Illinois State Police have reportedly told their family the suspected shooter has a concealed carry license and told troopers he feared for his life. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Good Samaritan who saved man from CTA Red Line tracks receives Humanitarian Award in Matteson
Anthony Perry receives another honor after saving the life of a man who fell onto the CTA Red Line Tracks last month.
Person of interest identified in parking lot shooting at Matteson Amazon facility
Both people involved had taken off by the time police arrived.
Cook County Reopening Mass Vaccination Site In Matteson Thursday; Forest Park Clinic Now Open
Cook County is reopening its COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic in Matteson Thursday.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Clouds with chance for sprinkles
Rain returns Saturday night into Sunday.
2 Chicago men charged in Bridgeport armed robbery
Jaylan Jackson, 18, and Dangelo Jackson, 21, were charged with four felony counts of armed robbery. Dangelo received an additional charge of having narcotics.
PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week: Franklin
He is especially fond of tennis balls, but he likes just about any toys you bring to the party.
Boy, 9, critically hurt after falling from third-floor apartment window in Rogers Park
The boy suffered trauma to the body and was taken to St. Francis Hospital in critical condition.
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Boy, 9, critically hurt after falling from third-floor apartment window in Rogers Park
The boy suffered trauma to the body and was taken to St. Francis Hospital in critical condition.
Man shot, killed by police in Elk Grove Village
Multiple officers were on the scene when the man walked out of a house with knife in hand, police said.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Clouds with chance for sprinkles
Rain returns Saturday night into Sunday.
Chicago migrant tent camp site in Brighton Park deemed safe after environmental review
Work began earlier this week on the tent structures at the site.
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Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
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Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Emotions run high as Evanston commission weighs resolution for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
People lined up to let city leaders know where they stand on the emotional issue.
As Chicago winters become warmer with less snow, overnight parking rules persist
Since 1980, Chicago's overnight ban prevents motorists from parking on roughly 100 miles of city streets, and about 95% of the time there was no plowable snow.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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Buie stars as Northwestern tops Edey and Purdue for 2nd straight season
Ty Berry also scored seven points in OT and finished with 21, and Ryan Langborg added 20 points.
Bulls guard LaVine sidelined for one week with right foot soreness
The foot may be part of the reason that, according to ESPN, there isn't much of a trade market for LaVine in the league.
Bears among teams discussing Michigan's Harbaugh as potential hire
Will Harbaugh finally make the leap back to the pros?
Vucevic and White lead the way as Bulls beat Bucks in OT
The Bulls trailed 110-109 in overtime when Vucevic cut for a dunk with 2:28 remaining, sparking an eight-point run.
Illinois State knocks off UIC
The Flames (5-3) were led in scoring by Filip Skobalj, who finished with 17 points.
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Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
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Boy, 9, critically hurt after falling from window in Rogers Park
It's unclear how he fell from the window.
Santa, Mrs. Claus will deliver gifts to families of fallen, injured CPD officers
First Santa and his friends will stop by Macy's on State Street to gather dozens of gifts. Then they'll deliver them with a full police escort to 16 families of fallen or catastrophically injured Chicago police officers.
Christmas ship at Navy Pier is back for 24th year
Crews will unload more than 1,200 Christmas trees to donate to Chicago families.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Chance for sprinkles
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis says clouds will linger for several more days.
Migrant tent camp construction moves forward after environmental review
Soil with a high level of a semi-volatile compound was also found on the site, and will be removed, the city said.
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SWAT team responds to West Rogers Park home in connection with bank robbery
A massive police presence was at the scene Friday night.
Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Nearly a dozen patrons at Chipp Inn robbed at gunpoint in Noble Square
It wasn't the first time the Chipp Inn in Noble Square has been hit by robbers in recent months.
Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times in federal prison attack, charges say
The U.S. Attorney's Office identified the alleged perpetrator as 52-year-old John Turscak. He now faces charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
Retired Chicago firefighter gets 2 months in prison for Jan. 6 charges
Joseph Pavlik pleaded guilty to two charges related to the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
