Mourners remember family killed in fiery crash on I-90
A crowd was struck with unimaginable grief at a memorial and balloon release on the city’s Far Northwest Side Monday evening. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
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A crowd was struck with unimaginable grief at a memorial and balloon release on the city’s Far Northwest Side Monday evening. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
A woman and five children were killed in a fiery crash on Interstate 90 in rural McHenry County over the weekend, and authorities said a wrong-way driver was to blame. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey investigates how the driver might have ended up going the wrong way.
Lauren Dobosz, her four children, and another 13-year-old girl were killed when they were hit by a wrong-way driver on I-90 in McHenry County. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
A mother and her four kids – as well as another teenager in the car with them – were all killed over the weekend in a crash on Interstate 90 in a rural area of McHenry County. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Lauren Dobosz, 31, was a mom of four, a devoted cheerleading coach and wife. She was killed alongside her children – 13-year-old Emma, 8-year-old Lucas, 7-year-old Nicky, and 5-year-old Ella. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
A Lake in the Hills bakery is canceling its planned brunch-time "drag show" after its café was vandalized overnight.
The National Weather Service said a line of severe thunderstorms was spotted from Woodstock to Herbert around 7:10 p.m., heading southeast at 30 mph.
"It took my son's life. It was a crash. It's very serious and it's preventable."
Deputy Jacob Keltner was killed in a shooting at a Rockford hotel while helping U.S. Marshalls, who were serving an arrest warrant.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Wisconsin, charged with concealing the deaths of two people in northwest suburban Algonquin.
"Ho, ho, ho," turned into, "No, no, no," for a charity Santa race in the northwest suburbs thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. But a year later, Sanats by the hundred are set to hit the streets once again.
Authorities said the two-vehicle crash involved a red 2019 Dodge Challenger and gray 2016 Mazda 6. It happened on Illinois Route 176 west of Sunnyside Road.
"I'm so happy. Really happy to have her back."
A Zion man was set to be taken off electronic monitoring when authorities in Lake County learned there was an unrelated warrant out for his arrest – but when they tried to handcuff him, he fled.
Austin testified she shared the photos with a letter explaining the situation in response to her ex-fiancé's claims that she was "crazy."
The body of a missing 33-year-old woman from McHenry County was found inside a storage unit near Rockford on Tuesday.
A man was shot during a robbery at a Circle K store at a Shell gas station in Marengo, Illinois early Wednesday morning.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is offering free COVID-19 tests at various mobile testing sites in northern Illinois.
Region 4, the Metro East area near St. Louis, is now the only region of the state that has yet to move back to Tier 1 mitigations to resume limited indoor dining.
The first major snowfall of this winter season left enough for people to have to dig out Tuesday night, particularly in the north and northwest suburbs.
The western suburbs are home to one of the tightest congressional races in the U.S. On Wednesday, CBS 2's Tim McNicholas took us behind the scenes in McHenry County, where votes were still coming in.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday announced Region 9 (Lake and McHenry counties) would be the latest area of the state to face enhanced virus mitigations, starting Saturday.
A day after suggesting she would try to convince Gov. JB Pritzker to change his mind about his order for tougher COVID-19 restrictions in Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said "we're not asking for any special treatment," and said the city will enforce the new rules when they begin Friday.
Counties across Illinois are sorting through an unprecedented number of mail-in ballots, and not all of them have the staffing we see in the city.
A sport-utility vehicle rammed into a Shell gas station mini mart in what was believed to be an attempted crash-and-grab burglary in Chicago's East Pilsen neighborhood.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
A group of Chicago aldermen says it is time to get serious about teen takeovers and youth violence in Chicago, and they say the way to do so is by punishing parents.
The Chicago area weather forecast Wednesday includes tornado outbreak threats during two rounds of severe storms.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
A group of Chicago aldermen says it is time to get serious about teen takeovers and youth violence in Chicago, and they say the way to do so is by punishing parents.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the eighth budget of his tenure on Tuesday as he and Illinois Democrats gear up for an election-year battle centered around affordability.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Former Chicago Ald. George Cardenas has jumped into the race for mayor. Cardenas kicked off his campaign on Tuesday in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
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.
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.
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.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker addressed the Class of 2026 at Northwestern University at their commencement ceremony at the United Center Sunday.
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.
The City Council members are resurrecting an old proposal that would fine adults for their kids' bad behavior. Lauren Victory reports.
Here's what we know about the copy of the tentative U.S. and Iran deal sent to The Associated Press.
Homeowner Anissa Cook told CBS News Chicago she feels lucky to still be in her home despite the EF-2 tornado damage, as her neighbors were displaced. Cook said she is "getting nervous" with more storms approaching. She said she just got power restored last night.
The policy meeting comes after the government said inflation had risen to a three-year high. As CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger explains, the Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates stable.
A sport-utility vehicle rammed into a Shell gas station mini-mart in what was believed to be an attempted crash-and-grab burglary in Chicago’s East Pilsen neighborhood.
Two rounds of potentially severe thunderstorms are moving into the Chicago area on Wednesday.
Days after a severe weather outbreak, thousands of NIPSCO customers are still without power, and more storms are on the way.
The Obama Foundation announced a star-studded list of musical performers that will take the stage at the Obama Presidential Center grand opening ceremony Thursday.
A sport-utility vehicle rammed into a Shell gas station mini mart in what was believed to be an attempted crash-and-grab burglary in Chicago's East Pilsen neighborhood.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
Kindbody entered into an agreement with a cryogenic storage facility in Massachusetts, but not all patients received the email.
A Chicago woman says a life insurance policy she paid into for 25 years was cancelled over a $112 shortfall that she never knew existed, and now, at 82 years old, she's uninsurable.
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 three-game series wraps up Wednesday with Rockies LHP Sean Sullivan facing Cubs RHP Javier Assad.
Spencer Jones homered in the second inning, Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt each added a two-run drive in the fourth, and the Yankees rocked the White Sox 12-2 on Tuesday night.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
The Chicago Bulls have officially named Tiago Splitter as their new head coach.
Crow-Armstrong extended his on-base streak to 19 games with his second leadoff home run in three games, a 434-foot shot to center field off Michael Lorenzen.
A sport-utility vehicle rammed into a Shell gas station mini mart in what was believed to be an attempted crash-and-grab burglary in Chicago's East Pilsen neighborhood.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Rex Heuermann will be sentenced after he pleaded guilty to killing seven women in a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
A man from Chicago's south suburbs was sentenced to more than 33 years in prison last week for running an online chat group that trafficked in child pornography.
Chicago police on Tuesday released surveillance images of three attackers who they say beat a man on a downtown CTA Blue Line platform last week.
