Female found dead in unincorporated McHenry Co. house fire
The investigation was turned over to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall.
The investigation was turned over to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall.
The American white pelican migrates back north around this time of year – and it is not uncommon for a flock to make a stop in the Chicago area.
The American white pelicans were seen on the water in Johnsburg in McHenry County. A wildlife expert told CBS 2's Jim Williams this is not unusual at this time of year.
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CBS 2 went inside The Bridge store, which offers caregivers of kids in crisis a place to get essential items and support.
Ricky McGuire also had a driving under the influence conviction dating back to 1989.
Nicor Gas announced it is conducting utility work near Richmond and Spring Grove. The company said crews transferring a natural gas odorant.
Nicor Gas said there is no need for concern, but they will investigate any natural gas odor reports just to be safe.
The fire spread rapidly, prompting a response from neighboring fire departments for more manpower.
The fire ripped through a house in Union, Illinois, in McHenry County.
Preliminary reports say a 1996 Ford Club Wagon van, driven by the man, was heading northbound on River Road when it attempted to pass a vehicle in a marked no-passing zone.
The snowfall didn't seem to let up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago where Noel Brennan spoke with residents who were digging their way out.
The snowfall didn't seem to let up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago where Noel Brennan spoke with residents who were digging their way out.
The snowfall didn't seem to let up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago where Noel Brennan spoke with residents who were digging their way out.
The male victim was taken to an area hospital with "critical injuries," police said.
This week, police found a deceased 14-year-old boy in the house with a bag of fentanyl in his room in Richmond, Illinois. Cara Ullrich, 45, has now been charged in his death. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Cara Ullrich, 45, has been charged in the death of the boy in the McHenry County community of Richmond. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The sheriff's office says they were called to a home in Richmond for an unresponsive child. The boy was taken to the hospital where he later died.
Forty-five-year-old Cara Ullrich was arrested Wednesday in Round Lake Beach. The sheriff's office says they were called to a home in Richmond for an unresponsive child.
A Nicor spokesperson said they're looking into an incident in Iowa that caused the smell carrying into the Chicago area.
There were multiple reports Tuesday night in Lake and McHenry counties in Illinois of residents saying they smelled natural gas. A Nicor spokesperson said they’re looking into an incident in Iowa that caused the smell carrying into the Chicago area.
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman paid a visit to Richardson Farm in Spring Grove for tips on keeping a real tree healthy for the holidays.
Arin Fox, 42, reached the plea agreement back in October.
Trains on Metra's Milwaukee District North line were stopped Saturday afternoon after a freight train struck a pedestrian.
Judge Michael Coppedge had been found unresponsive in his chambers at the Judicial Center in Woodstock Monday morning.
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Only one passenger, an 8-year-old child, survived the accident in South Africa's northern province of Limpopo.
The money will help address aging heating and water systems, upgrade ventilation systems, and add a rooftop solar system.
Jenna Newcomb, 15, died trying to save her sister and her friend, according to Rockford's mayor.
One fan knew he was going to Opening Day on Thursday when he realized it was on the same day as his 21st birthday.
Jenna Newcomb, 15, died trying to save her sister and her friend, according to Rockford's mayor.
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said he was "totally shaken by this act of violence."
The suspect was arrested after a 20-minute rampage, with police taking him into custody as he was stabbing his last victims.
Only one passenger, an 8-year-old child, survived the accident in South Africa's northern province of Limpopo.
The money will help address aging heating and water systems, upgrade ventilation systems, and add a rooftop solar system.
"You want people to have an ownership stake as the neighborhood gets stronger," said Lyneir Richardson, co-founder and CEO of Chicago TREND.
In recent months, there has been no shortage of videos posted to TikTok that have ended up at the center of controversies.
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.
The growing and dangerous trend of making false calls to trigger big police responses is targeting innocent families.
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A group of 15 City Council members want to strip Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) of his seat as chair of the Housing Committee.
The city began evicting migrants from shelters on March 17, and 24 migrants have left shelters since then due to the city's 60-day shelter stay limit.
The longtime Connecticut senator died from complications from a fall, his family said.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez has said he wasn't aware a flag was burned before he spoke at a protest rally. Some colleagues want him to lose his seat as Housing Committee chair.
An ex-staff member at Fenton High School is accused of having inappropriate relationships with students dating back over a decade.
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.
Elliott Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design.
The Pilsen migrant shelter at 2248 S. Halsted St. is the origin point for the majority of the measles cases in Chicago, and now health officials say the cases confirmed in Lake and Will counties are both connected to this outbreak.
As of last week, the city said at least 10 of the measles cases had been linked to a migrant shelter in Pilsen.
The study also found that predominantly Black and Latino populations were disproportionately less likely to be tested for lead, but also disproportionately exposed to contaminated drinking water.
The eclipse, expected on April 8, will be the last one visible from the continental U.S. until 2044.
This year's class from Northwestern University sat front row for lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and now a measles outbreak.
A sign on the door said the company has offered staffers at the restaurant positions at other locations.
The transportation and supply chain management firm's signs have already been mounted on the corners of the building.
Metalrays signed a new lease on a 102,000-square-foot space in Romeoville that it plans to open in late June.
Tavern on Rush closed its former location in October 2022, as the owners of the building wanted to put a new restaurant concept in a space.
Ald. Bennett Lawson (44th) on Wednesday introduced an ordinance to allow signs on two of the rooftops owned by the Ricketts family that do not include private clubs.
One fan knew he was going to Opening Day on Thursday when he realized it was on the same day as his 21st birthday.
This year's lineup features many of the same big names as last year's team that came within one game of qualifying for a Wild Card spot.
The White Sox host the division rival Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
The documentary welcomes viewers into the Bad River Band's decades-long battle for sovereignty.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
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A judgment issued this month means all 140 workers at the now-shuttered restaurant at the former John Hancock Center will receive back pay and benefits after the company didn't give them 60 days notice, as required by law. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
CBS 2 spoke with U.S. Army veteran and country music star Craig Morgan who sang the National Anthem before Thursday's Opening Day game for the Chicago White Sox.
Federal investigators in Baltimore on Thursday said they have recovered the data recorder from the cargo ship that hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse into the Patapsco River, leaving six people presumed dead.
In federal court, he was sentenced to 25 years for the fraud and conspiracy that led to the collapse of FXT. It was once one of the world's most popular digital currency exchange platforms.
It's to take place on April 11. The House impeached Alejandro Mayorkas last month by a slight margin making him the first cabinet secretary to be impeached in nearly 150 years.
Jenna Newcomb, 15, died trying to save her sister and her friend, according to Rockford's mayor.
Antonio Dickerson, 24, was arrested Tuesday at his home in Alsip, after he was identified as one of three gunmen in the shooting at a Bronzeville barbecue.
The suspect was arrested after a 20-minute rampage, with police taking him into custody as he was stabbing his last victims.
The robbers took the victim's property and drove off in his car, police said.
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said he was "totally shaken by this act of violence."