Fire rips through house in Romeoville
The view from Chopper 2 showed severe damage to the house, with much of the roof burned away.
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The view from Chopper 2 showed severe damage to the house, with much of the roof burned away.
There was no word late Wednesday what caused the fire or if anyone was hurt.
Metalrays signed a new lease on a 102,000-square-foot space in Romeoville that it plans to open in late June.
An electric bicycle manufacturer announced it will open an assembly and distribution facility in the southwest suburbs. Metalrays signed a new lease on a 102,000-square-foot space in Romeoville, the village said in a news release. The company plans to open the facility in late June.
If the culprits aren't caught, the fraud scheme has the potential to take down both the company itself and the vendors who are owed money that was stolen.
If the culprits aren’t caught, the fraud scheme has the potential to take down both Apex Industrial itself and the vendors who are owed money that was stolen. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Police said Bartolomei and the prime suspect, Nathaniel Huey, Jr. had some kind of relationship and Bartolomei's husband and Huey's girlfriend, Ermalinda Palomo knew about it.
The girlfriend of the man accused of killing a family of four in southwest suburban Romeoville was involved in the crime, police said.
Romeoville police said Ermalinda Palomo knew about Nathaniel Huey's intent to kill the family and drove the car to the scene of the crime.
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The horrific series of events spanned from Romeoville all the way to Catoosa, Oklahoma, where the main suspect's car was spotted.
The suspect in the killings in Romeoville was found dead in the crash after a police pursuit. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Newly released video shows the moment officers in Oklahoma caught up with the man who police said killed a family of four in southwest suburban Romeoville. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar had the latest on the video obtained by CBS 2 Investigators.
The district said the incident "mirrors the multiple incidents that have disrupted public schools and libraries throughout the Chicagoland area."
CBS 2's Lauren Victory had the story about two Romeoville teachers who walked the same halls for years but only recently formed a bond over a serious situation.
CBS 2's Lauren Victory has the story about two Romeoville teachers who walked the same halls for years but only recently formed a bond over a serious situation.
Some 35 women brought their gear from departments all across the state.
Firefighters from across the state were honing their skills in Romeoville on Saturday. It's a unique training opportunity for women that's led by women. CBS 2's Noel Brennan had the story.
Nathaniel Huey Jr. also had a lengthy criminal past, and was denied a FOID card by state police.
The man suspected of killing a family of four in southwest suburban Romeoville had been denied a firearm owner's identification, or FOID, card by Illinois State Police, CBS 2 has learned.
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
Police on Thursday night cleared out the home of the slain Rolón-Bartolomei family in Romeoville – taking more evidence, and leaving neighbors with more questions. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
We poured through Romeoville murder suspect Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past and found he had been court ordered to not have any guns. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
Romeoville murder suspect Nathaniel Huey Jr.’s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
Police said a vehicle connected to the suspect was found in Oklahoma where police attempted to stop him before a fiery crash.
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Donald Trump is now the 47th president of the United States. Follow live coverage and watch a live stream of the inauguration events here.
Donald Trump is now the 47th president of the United States. Follow live coverage and watch a live stream of the inauguration events here.
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The fire began outside the building – which was unoccupied at the time – and caused minor damage before it was extinguished. No injuries were reported.
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Neighbors stepped up to put food back on the shelves—and kept Hyde Park Produce afloat when so many Chicago businesses have struggled and have even been forced to close.
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
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Dangerously cold conditions are expected through Wednesday in Chicago. Here's how you can protect your electric vehicle from the harsh conditions.
A cold weather advisory is in effect until noon.
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said two people were shot and killed around 10 p.m. near a popular restaurant on Grace Bay Road.
But as of Sunday night, it was unclear when and where the mass deportations of undocumented immigrants would take place.
Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States at noon today. Follow live coverage and watch a live stream of the inauguration here.
Meanwhile, with temperatures dropping below zero, those with medical conditions such as diabetes are especially at risk of developing frostbite.
Illinois is the only state in the country that requires seniors to have their driving skills tested on a regular basis.
City attorneys recommended the settlements in lawsuits tied to former CPD Commander Jon Burge, former Sgt. Ronald Watts, and former Det. Reynaldo Guevara - all of whom have been accused of framing dozens of people.
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Police did not specify any narrative about what happened or if anyone else besides these two men was involved.
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The fire began outside the building – which was unoccupied at the time – and caused minor damage before it was extinguished. No injuries were reported.
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