Oktoberfest returns to Naperville
Guests are invited to stroll through Naper Settlement and enjoy lots of authentic German food and beer.
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Guests are invited to stroll through Naper Settlement and enjoy lots of authentic German food and beer.
Prosecutors have said Ernest Collins, his girlfriend, and her mother plotted to rob and shoot Michael Armendariz, then dumped his body in a garbage can in a vacant home.
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports the workers Bolingbrook and Naperville workers said they have been out here the past four days on the picket lines. They said they're prepared to stand in solidarity for as long as it takes.
"We've only gotten two 6% wage increases in the last eight years. Our wages are 21% behind when you look at inflation. And the company has a 20% offer on the table right now."
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports the auto workers said they're not asking for anything that isn't out of line. They want their pension back, as well as tiered wages and to bring back the cost of living allowances that they used to have.
UAW is now calling on all 38 GM and Stellantis parts and distribution centers nationwide to join the strike.
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) stopped by a Stellantis parts distribution center in Naperville to offer her backing of the strike. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The union members wasted no time as the United Auto Workers strike expanded. At 11 a.m. on the nose, they walked out and onto a picket line. CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza reports.
United Auto Workers members are now on strike at the Naperville Stellantis facility and the Bolingbrook GM facility. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Workers at the Naperville Stellantis distribution center in Naperville headed to the picket line right when the strike expanded. They said they will be there until they put on enough pressure to tip the negotiation needle. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Police were trying to stop a stolen Audi sedan, but the driver took off and crashed into a Buick Enclave at the intersection of Montrose and Long avenues.
The Sure Shot Pickleball has 11 indoor, professional-grade surfaced courts.
It features 11 indoor, professional-grade surfaced courts along with changing rooms, seating areas, a pro shop with top-quality Pickleball gear, and professional coaching and training.
Naperville residents packed the house to pay tribute to the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and honor the country's spirit of resilience.
Police say the offender, while armed with a handgun and wearing a mask, approached the two victims at the same time and stole an unknown amount of money and a cell phone.
Police say the offender, while armed with a handgun and wearing a mask, approached the two victims at the same time and stole an unknown amount of money and a cell phone.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris reports from Bolingbrook High School, where he talks with Bolingbrook quarterback Jonas Williams about his role on the team and plans for the game.
Expectations are high once again entering this year as the No. 1-ranked team, but it's business as usual in Naperville.
Football season is here, and every team has championship dreams. One local college team has achieved that dream and is now focused on reliving it. North Central College football has a target on its back after a season that ended with its second D-III national championship in three years.
A tree had fallen and broken a power line during a storm, causing electricity to arc against the home's aluminum siding
"Many of those folks that have been around for three to five years. They donate from there as well. So we have sort of multiplied our efforts without multiplying our space."
They're tending to a community garden to benefit their local food pantry, putting fresh herbs and vegetables on the tables of people who can't otherwise afford them. CBS 2's Sara Machi has the story.
Students who service will also take place in a leadership academy in partnership with Kids Matter.
Students who service will also take place in a leadership academy in partnership with Kids Matter.
Chicago police early Thursday were investigating a crash-and-grab burglary at a gas station in the North Lawndale neighborhood.
Two people were injured after a serious crash on US-41 involving two semi trucks in North Chicago early Thursday morning.
A judge will decide whether the Chicago man convicted in what's known as the Bali "suitcase murder" will get an early release.
Hundreds of people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
Peters hit a two-run shot that made it 6-2 in the fifth. He and Munetaka Murakami are the first rookies in franchise history to homer in five straight games in the same season.
New rules governing who can use electronic bikes and scooters, including where and how fast they go, will go into effect next year following Gov. JB Pritzker's signature on Wednesday.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday he has joined a multistate lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service challenging new rules that purport to give it authority to regulate mail-in voting in federal elections.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) on Wednesday called for answers from the Department of Justice, saying along with other lawmakers that the Chicago immigration court needs revisions when it comes to unaccompanied immigrant children.
The Chicago Public Schools are back in the swing of things, with hundreds of laid-off educators back in the classroom.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, used performed a complex operation to preserve mobility for a 3-year-old boy who had to have part of his leg amputated after suffering a horrific accident with a lawnmower.
Possible measles exposures have been reported at a high school in Maple Park, Illinois, and a pediatric clinic in South Elgin, Kane County health officials said.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
People around the world, including Chicago, continued to gather Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Dolly Parton was a native and lifelong resident of Tennessee, but she made numerous visits and forged numerous ties to Chicago over the years.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Chicago police early Thursday were investigating a crash-and-grab burglary at a gas station in the North Lawndale neighborhood.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Two people were injured after a serious crash involving two semi trucks in North Chicago.
This weekend, NASA will launch its newest space telescope, and it’s a powerhouse with a camera capable of imaging more than a billion galaxies.
A judge will decide whether the Chicago man convicted in what's known as the Bali "suitcase murder" will get an early release.
A judge will decide whether the Chicago man convicted in what's known as the Bali "suitcase murder" will get an early release.
McCauley, 36, was killed around 3 a.m. Tuesday at the Thorntons gas station. A witness said he alerted the clerk to masked gunmen in the parking lot before the shooting.
An immigration court judge in Chicago on Wednesday ordered six children to be deported after they were deemed abandoned by state courts.
At least nine parked cars were smashed into and had valuables stolen from inside on the morning of Aug. 25, according to Chicago police.
Chicago police early Thursday were investigating a crash-and-grab burglary at a gas station in the North Lawndale neighborhood.
Police in west suburban Oak Brook used a new tool aimed at limiting high-speed chases to catch a fleeing van while responding to a burglary call overnight.
The program was launched by the utility company last year, with some saying it makes it easier to address problem poles.
She was counting down the days to the first day of 5th grade until her school district told her she didn't have a spot there. Now, a federal judge has ordered the district to put the 10-year-old girl with autism back in her neighborhood school.
Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
Peters hit a two-run shot that made it 6-2 in the fifth. He and Munetaka Murakami are the first rookies in franchise history to homer in five straight games in the same season.
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine in seven innings, Jordan Lawlar homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0.
Pinch-hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Peters also went deep in the sixth, extending his career-high homer streak to four games.
Chicago police early Thursday were investigating a crash-and-grab burglary at a gas station in the North Lawndale neighborhood.
A man was arrested and charged with taking part in a shooting that killed a mail carrier in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood in 2024.
One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Sunday night at a hotel in northwest suburban Wheeling.
At least four people were killed, and 17 more were injured, in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday, according to police.
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of armed robberies in the city's Bronzeville community.
