NASCAR Street Race Day 2: Races scheduled to continue after being postponed due to weather
The NASCAR Cup Series race kicks off Sunday at 4:05 p.m.
The NASCAR Cup Series race kicks off Sunday at 4:05 p.m.
Chicago Police say the 46-year-old man was arrested in the 1200 block of South Lake Shore Drive just after 9 p.m.
Sunday passes are $7 dollars and are good for unlimited travel.
Officials evacuated fans and postponed the Xfinity Race Midway through becauseof lightningl.
Drivers are soaking in every surface, bump and turn as they learn the 2.2 mile race track for the first time in a pivotal 50 minute practice and qualifying for both races.
Drivers are soaking in every surface, bump and turn as they learn the 2.2 mile race track for the first time in a pivotal 50 minute practice and qualifying for both races.
The Xfinity Series race started Saturday afternoon.
The Xfinity Series race started Saturday afternoon.
The medical examiner's officer further stated that the cause of his death was "contact with electric wires" and was ruled an accident.
The donation was part of the Race to #ENDALZ Match Challenge that ran last month.
Michael Verlatti, NASCAR’s Managing Director of Event Experience, details all of the activities and fan experiences available for attendees.
"I am concerned that the economic benefits of NASCAR aren't going to be worth the costs," said Ald. Bill Conway (34th).
It was not just the race driving up the traffic Friday evening. Nearly 3 million people were expected to jump into their cars for the holiday weekend.
What kind of economic benefit is the city seeing from this Grant Park event compared to other festivals? CBS 2 Investigator Brad Edwards has a look.
Major downtown roads are closed for the race this weekend, while people are also trying to get out of town for the July 4th holiday. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The nature of Tabinski's injury on the Chicago NASCAR Street Race course during setup Friday was not immediately learned. Read more here.
Neither police nor NASCAR specified the nature of the worker's injury or medical emergency.
There are so many unknowns for the 37 drivers making history in the Grant Park 220, taking on a course that's truly a first-of-its-kind.
The drivers are getting set for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race. On a normal NASCAR weekend, they'd practice on Friday, but that won't happen until Saturday along with qualifying for Sunday's Cup race and there's also an Xfinity race on Saturday.
The Chicago Police Department is short around 1,500 officers right now, and concerns about officer burnout and staffing levels remain as the 4th of July weekend has typically been associated with increased gun violence.
CBS 2's Noel Brennan was in Grant Park with excited fans as they stopped by to pick up their tickets.
Since the pandemic, overtime is being used more so to plug staffing shortages as officers retired and resigned in record numbers in Chicago and across the country. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
History will be made in Chicago this weekend as NASCAR takes over some of the city's busiest streets. CBS 2's Noel Brennan was in Grant Park with excited fans as they stopped by to pick up their tickets.
Workers were still putting some of the finishing touches ahead of the main event starting Saturday.
Race weekend is here! The city is just hours away from hosting Chicago's first-ever NASCAR Street Race. CBS 2's Sara Machi was out at the course to see how things were shaping up and to take us inside the track setup.
The couple's 3-year-old son, who was home at the time, was not hurt.
It began back in World War II when a Japanese diplomat risked everything to save the lives of thousands of Jews.
Amaan Khan, whose mom was born in Pakistan, got the opportunity to pitch for the Pakistan national team.
The boy was stabbed in the neck near North Dearborn Avenue and West Lake Street.
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Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say the request is pretty much a non-starter.
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina), who chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, said she has "grave concerns regarding Northwestern's persistent failure in addressing antisemitism."
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The university has said protesters sleeping in tents were given fair warning before the encampment was removed, but protesters said there was no such warning.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
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.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
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.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
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.
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The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
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This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
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It began back in World War II when a Japanese diplomat risked everything to save the lives of thousands of Jews.
Chicago Police say the boy was stabbed in the back near North Dearborn Avenue and West Lake Street.
Amaan Khan, whose mom was born in Pakistan, got the opportunity to pitch for the Pakistan national team.
The victim was discovered to be pregnant and nearly full-term in April.
A 15-year-old was stabbed Sunday afternoon near Dearborn and Lake in Chicago's Loop. He was rushed to Lurie Children's Hospital in fair condition.
Protesters have been there for two weeks.
They gathered in Daley Plaza to tell their stories in hopes of putting a spotlight on these cold cases.
The victim was discovered to be pregnant and nearly full-term in April.
There will be a dry start Monday, but storms become widespread in the late-afternoon
The couple's 3-year-old son, who was home at the time, was not hurt.
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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.
Amaan Khan, whose mom was born in Pakistan, got the opportunity to pitch for the Pakistan national team.
Mike Clevinger combined with three relievers on a four-hitter, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Saturday night for their season-high fourth consecutive victory.
Paul Skenes struck out seven over four-plus innings in his major league debut and Yasmani Grandal hit a go-ahead three-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 10-9 on Saturday.
The last team to draw that many free passes with runners at every base in one inning was the Chicago White Sox in 1959.
Taking advantage of a costly error on second baseman Gabriel Arias, the Sox improved to 8-6 since their ugly 3-22 start.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
It was unclear late Friday if the two burglaries are related. But restaurant owner Billy Alvarez said there have been one too many.
Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
The victim was walking around 7 a.m. when an unknown offender shot him in the chest, Chicago police said. He was taken to Loyola Hospital, where he died.
The employees on the scene were not injured, UIC police said.