Majority of U.S. bridges lack impact protection. Will anything change?
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
The NTSB said it's having issues getting information from Boeing in their probe of that door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight. Security video of work on the plane involved was apparently overwritten.
Four bolts meant to hold the Boeing 737 Max 9 door plug in place were missing last month when part of a plane blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight, the National Transportation Safety Board found in a preliminary report released on Tuesday.
Four bolts meant to hold the Boeing 737 Max 9 door plug in place were missing last month when part of a plane blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight, the National Transportation Safety Board found in a preliminary report released on Tuesday.
The NTSB described a chaotic scene in the Boeing 737 Max 9's cockpit after the blowout, which forced the plane to return to Portland, Oregon minutes after takeoff.
The report found the operator of a box truck the train hit on the tracks in Clarendon Hills did not have the proper license. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
We investigated the crash in Clarendon Hills for months back in 2022. On Thursday, we finally learned more about the cause - with The National Transportation Safety Board releasing its final report. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Those investigators are expected to conduct testing throughout the week. The visit comes after the announcement that there will be new safety changes coming to the Yellow Line.
We wanted to know if the changes are enough – so CBS 2’s Noel Brennan went to a transportation expert for answers.
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released preliminary findings in the Nov. 16 crash, which left all 38 people on the train injured. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
The National Transportation Safety Board is still investigating the crash that left 38 people injured last month. But one thing is for sure – while the train driver tried to stop, it was not in time. CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza reports.
The driver of a CTA Yellow Line train tried to stop before hitting a snow plow last month in Rogers Park, but the train was still going 27 mph at the time of the collision, according to a preliminary report from federal investigators.
It's been two weeks with no CTA Yellow Line trains running, with service still suspended after a train hit snow removal equipment, injuring 38 people. It was originally thought service would be restored within days of the incident, but trains were still not running this week. CBS 2's Tara Molina looked into what was going on.
The National Transportation Safety Board said a design problem was to blame for a crash involving Chicago Transit Authority train that injured 38 people. Could other CTA trains have the same problem? CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Meanwhile, investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board believe a design flaw in the train is to blame for the crash that injured 38 people last week. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The question now is what, if any, is the timeline to fix the flaw, which could affect other trains.
Federal investigators said the CTA Yellow Line crash that resulted in dozens of injuries might have happened because of a design problem that prevented the train from stopping before striking snow equipment on the tracks.
The chair of the NTSB said the Yellow Line train was traveling at 26.9 miles per hour at the time of the collision with the snow fighter locomotive.
Federal investigators said the CTA Yellow Line crash that resulted in dozens of injuries might have happened because of a design problem that prevented the train from stopping before striking snow equipment on the tracks.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators have begun their investigation into a Yellow Line crash that left everyone onboard injured Thursday. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators are probing an incident in which a Yellow Line train hit a snow plow on the tracks, leaving everyone on the train injured. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy has a breakdown into the early stages of the investigation into the train crash that injured 38 people Thursday.
Five people were on board the Bombardier CL30 jet when it took off from New Hampshire on Mar. 3.
The Democratic National Committee wants to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before the scheduled convention to ensure meeting Ohio's Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline.
Prosecutors are delivering their closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
Tyler Wenrich was facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Ángel Hernández unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination.
Amare Wright was last seen on Saturday in the 5400 block of West Thomas Street.
The Democratic National Committee wants to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before the scheduled convention to ensure meeting Ohio's Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline.
Prosecutors are delivering their closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
The Biden campaign says the men will meet with locals to "raise the alarm" about a second Trump term.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is under the spotlight again after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag, supposedly from 1818 when Illinois became the 21st state to join the Union.
Robert Atwell says he won't step down when his term ends this month. Atwell said in his email that he hoped that his "temporary continuation" as a regent will support communication between legislators and the regents.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
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.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
No one was hurt but the fire burned a charred area on the outside of the mall.
The owner, Andy Kalish, says he just doesn't have the energy to keep it going.
Lagunitas will move its Chicago brewing operation to their original brewery in California by early August, and permanently close its Chicago brewery and taproom.
They are concerned about increased congestion and environmental concerns.
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
It was not specified whether Young or someone else involved in the concert was ill, and or what the ill person was suffering from.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Life lessons begin on the mat. That’s the message of behind a local organization teaching wrestling to help empower Chicago kids.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has a check on the extended forecast.
Outside the courthouse, former Washington D.C. police officers joined actor Robert de Niro to warn people not to vote for Trump again. they blamed him for influencing his supporters to storm the capitol on January 6th.
A bizarre British tradition full of thrills and spills drew competitors from all over the world to England. A North Carolina graduate was among them, tumbling down a steep hill chasing a wheel of cheese.
Maui is honoring the 101 people killed during the wildfires in Lahaina last August.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting.
Thunderstorms develop Tuesday afternoon and evening with the most severe conditions expected from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Police have not confirmed if the burglaries are connected.
The Democratic National Committee wants to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before the scheduled convention to ensure meeting Ohio's Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline.
Prosecutors are delivering their closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Ángel Hernández unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination.
Gavin Sheets homered in the eighth against Erik Swanson for the only run for the White Sox.
The Brewers welcomed Counsell back with a brief thank-you video message on the scoreboard that was accompanied by a chorus of boos from Brewers fans in the sellout crowd of 41,882.
Notre Dame (16-1), which won its second title in program history, became the first program to win back-to-back championships in consecutive seasons since Duke repeated in 2014.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
Street Pastor Donovan Price said he still has to prepare himself well in advance for the violence figures.
Police aren't officially saying these burglaries are believed to be connected yet, only saying they are investigating.
During the encounter, the homeowner exchanged gunfire with one of the offenders, Winnetka police said. No one was injured in this exchange.
The summer safety plans are a little different from what the city has put together for summer safety in previous years.
Prosecutors laid out the events leading up to Clarence Johnson allegedly stabbing his coworker, Francois Swain, to death on Wednesday at the City Winery.