City officials to discuss safety plans for NASCAR weekend
On Wednesday, the mayor's office along with police and fire officials will also talk about safety ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
On Wednesday, the mayor's office along with police and fire officials will also talk about safety ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
The streets are always talking, but they'll soon be booming in downtown Chicago, as NASCAR's first-ever street race is set to take place in Grant Park on July 1 and 2. CBS 2's Matt Zahn spoke with one would-be spectator who will now be driving for the checkered flag on race day.
CBS 2 Photojournalist Mark Losiniecki got a sneak peak at the racecourse for the upcoming NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
Police say Johnson's in-laws, along with one of their grandchildren, were found dead in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide.
Meanwhile, there is chance of storms on Saturday when the race will be in progress.
Even Bubba Wallace, who notched a 200th career cup series start over the weekend, is unsure fully what to expect.
As the City of Chicago prepares to host its first-ever NASCAR street race, officials are urging residents and visitors to be aware of significant street closures and safety measures in place.
As the City of Chicago prepares to host its first-ever NASCAR street race, officials are urging residents and visitors to be aware of significant street closures and safety measures in place.
Sherman is a former NASCAR and Indy Car driver, but he hasn't competed full-time since 2008, and his last race was at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet in 2016.
Festivities gear up next Saturday and Sunday, but there already are several street closures. And more are on the way.
Festivities gear up next Saturday and Sunday, but there already are several street closures. And more are on the way.
They said it shows understaffing will cause long customer wait times and dangers for employees.
Most detours will begin next Monday.
Workers from UNITE HERE Local 1 presented a report before Chicago's City Council meeting. They said it shows understaffing will cause long customer wait times and dangers for employees.
Workers from UNITE HERE Local 1 will present a report they say shows understaffing caused long customer wait times and dangers for employees.
Workers from UNITE HERE Local 1 will present a report they say shows understaffing caused long customer wait times and dangers for employees.
It's going to be a summer of racing in Chicago, starting this weekend with SailGP on Lake Michigan, and then in a couple of weeks, the NASCAR street race in Grant Park.cb
It's going to be a summer of racing in Chicago, starting this weekend with SailGP on Lake Michigan, and then in a couple of weeks, the NASCAR street race in Grant Park.
Chicago's Office of Emergency Management says to expect heavy traffic and route diversions around Grant Park.
The race will take to the streets around Grant Park on July 1 and 2.
The hearing Wednesday was a chance for members of the City Council Transportation Committee to ask race planners specific questions about the upcoming race. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
In just over two weeks, the NASCAR street race will take over downtown Chicago. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports on a City Council committee meeting where safety concerns were addressed.
Chicago's Office of Emergency Management says to expect heavy traffic and route diversions around Grant Park.
The biggest upcoming road closure will be southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive, which will be closed from Randolph Street to McFetridge Road starting June 28. City officials expect to reopen those lanes by July 4.
Among other closures, DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed in the downtown area beginning June 28. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
First responders suspended their rescue search for a missing boater instead, saying any further searches would be a recovery effort.
Temperatures will soar for several days. On Sunday, the heat index could reach 100 degrees.
Doctors say that any time the weather spikes, they are sure to see an uptick in patients at area hospitals.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it.
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Business owners there say they are being slapped with unnecessary fees—but city leaders said they need the money.
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It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating.
Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days.
"I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Getting added to the guide is not the same as being awarded a Michelin star, but still signifies a stamp of approval.
The company said they're moving forward with the project despite some apparent uncertainty from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
An Indiana law that requires porn websites to verify users' ages is being challenged by an association of the adult entertainment industry in federal court.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it.
Fans at her concerts last weekend danced so hard they generated seismic activity that was felt nearly four miles away from Murrayfield Stadium.
CBS 2's Irika Sargent was the narrator for the first night of the season.
Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group.
An Indiana law that requires porn websites to verify users' ages is being challenged by an association of the adult entertainment industry in federal court.
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Chicago police said around 2:30 a.m., a fire broke out inside the three-flat apartment building in the 2400 block of East 78th Street.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. forecast for Saturday, June 15, 2024.
First responders suspended their rescue search for a missing boater instead, saying any further searches would be a recovery effort.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 5 p.m. forecast for Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Authorities said nine to 10 people were shot, and at least one child, an 8-year-old, was in critical condition.
Police say a man threw a Molotov cocktail through the window of the row home and was seen running north in the alley wearing all black.
First responders suspended their rescue search for a missing boater instead, saying any further searches would be a recovery effort.
Humidity levels will rise into the afternoon Sunday.
The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where he later died.
The Village of Carol Stream still has not disclosed which officer pulled the trigger—and the family said they want more than edited body camera footage.
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U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer listened to hours of community input on what specific traffic stop-related requirements should be added to a CPD consent decree.
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Shota Imanaga pitched seven effective innings and Ian Happ hit a three-run homer.
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Surveillance video shows the thieves hitching a chain to a car. They then used the vehicle to tear down the security shutters.
The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where he later died.
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