Woman Dies Two Weeks After Crash Near Schaumburg
Anette Alston, 49, was hurt in the Oct. 24 traffic crash on the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway near Irving Park Road.
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Anette Alston, 49, was hurt in the Oct. 24 traffic crash on the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway near Irving Park Road.
Most communities recommend that adults take costumed children out early in the recommended trick-or-treat hours to take advantage of daylight, for safety's sake.
Police are looking for the man who robbed a teenage boy at gunpoint Saturday night in northwest suburban Schaumburg.
Schaumburg Police are looking for an elderly woman who disappeared yesterday from a health care facility.
The woman was throwing out her garbage around 1:45 a.m. Friday, when two men approached her in the parking lot of the Woodbury Place apartment complex.
Schaumburg police were looking for three suspects, after a terrifying robbery in a park earlier this week.
Two men who police say were involved in a string of armed robberies of people looking to buy used iPhones to refurbish and resell were arrested Tuesday night in an undercover operation.
Police corruption and performance are among the focus of a new 90-page report on the Schaumburg Police Department.
On June 10th, Second Wind Exercise Equipment worker B.J. Thomas discovered a mother duck outside of the store he works at on 1229 East Golf Road in Schaumburg.
Police released a sketch of one of two teenage boys accused of stealing a gold chain from a woman walking into her northwest suburban Schaumburg home.
Police Officer Bryan Woodyard, 38, turned himself in to his own department on charges of official misconduct.
After 32 years, He's out of a job. Brian Howerton -- the embattled police chief in Schaumburg -- announced his retirement today. CBS 2's Pam Zekman investigated Howerton last fall.
A new DePaul College of Law study identifies three Chicago area communities that have the most instances of prostitution in hotels.
A cab driver was arrested over the weekend, after allegedly kidnapping a woman and sexually assaulting her inside his taxi in northwest suburban Schaumburg.
The victim of an alleged abduction and carjacking that began in Chicago's River North area early Friday and ended in northwest suburban Schaumburg wants police to stop their investigation and will not pursue charges if the alleged offender is found, according to police.
One of three former Schaumburg police officers accused of stealing from drug dealers is getting out of jail today.
A DuPage County judge has significantly reduced the bail for three former Schaumburg police officers accused of stealing drugs from dealers and reselling them through an informant.
Three Schaumburg police officers charged with operating a drug ring using marijuana and cocaine seized from dealers have resigned from the police department.
From casual bars to those with a taste of New Orleans, consider watching the Super Bowl at a sports bar in Chicago. Where to go? Check out the list for details.
The arrests of three Schaumburg police officers on drug trafficking charges could jeopardize cases in Cook and DuPage counties.
Bond was set at $750,000 for three Schaumburg police officers accused of drug trafficking.
Three Schaumburg police officers have been arrested, following a federal drug investigation.
The investigation into allegations that a suburban police chief stalked his ex-girlfriend is over.
Grab the ice scraper, because you may need it before you head out this Sunday morning.
Icy roads and freezing rain caused an 11-car pileup in northwest suburban Schaumburg Saturday night, according to Illinois State Police.
One person was in critical condition after a fire in a condo building in Munster, Indiana, on Sunday.
A person was found dead in a burned recreational vehicle in Des Plaines, Illinois early Sunday.
Mexico's Ministry of Defense security forces have killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, in a military operation.
A team led by the University of Chicago said it has discovered a new species of dinosaur — a fish-eating giant, and the first new species of its kind discovered in a century.
University of Illinois Chicago police said the investigation into a deadly shooting in a UI Health garage is now closed after the suspect was himself found dead.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
Gov. JB Pritzker is demanding President Trump refund the state of Illinois more than $8 billion after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his sweeping reciprocal tariffs Friday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker turned up the pressure on the Bears on Friday, calling on ownership to make clear if they're still interested in staying in Illinois and stop sending mixed signals.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will join several other Democratic elected officials and well-known actors in giving unofficial responses to President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night, according to a news release about the event.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
Lizard's Liquid Lounge announced recently that it will be closing for good in April after 18 years on Chicago's Northwest Side.
BP refinery workers in Northwest Indiana hit the picket line this past weekend as they escalate their fight for a contract.
Funkytown has now received a $3.7 million grant from the City of Chicago. The money will be used to create a new brewery and tap room on the Near West Side.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
A potential bidding war is taking shape for the Daily Herald, the newspaper of record for suburban Chicago.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Garth Brooks, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone and Jelly Roll are among the artists headlining in the 2026 SummerFest in Milwaukee this summer.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Nearly 30 million people on the Eastern Seaboard were under a blizzard warning Sunday morning. Cristian Benavides reports.
The annual tradition features a colorful celebration along Uptown’s Argyle Street business district.
Marissa Perlman spent part of the week covering the happenings at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield and got to experience the history and beauty there, while Mary Kay Kleist is remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s visits to our Weather Center.
To celebrate the 50th season premiere of “Survivor” last week, the folks behind the show are planting hidden Immunity Idols in every state. Fans who track them down get a chance to attend the live finale. Photojournalist Jeff Renfroe went along for the ride on the Chicago Transit Authority Brown Line.
University of Illinois Chicago police said the investigation into a fatal shooting in a UI Health garage is now closed after the suspect was found dead.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
Two people were rushed to the hospital Saturday evening after a fire ripped through an apartment building on Chicago's West Side.
Chicago police said two persons of interest are in custody for a deadly carjacking on the city's North Side that is believed to also be connected to a shooting in Bronzeville.
One person was in critical condition after a fire in a condo building in Munster, Indiana, on Sunday.
A person was found dead in a burned recreational vehicle in Des Plaines, Illinois early Sunday.
A family-owned toy company in north suburban Vernon Hills played a pivotal role in the surprise Supreme Court ruling Friday that struck down most of President Trump's tariffs.
The city of Chicago is about to write some big checks to thousands of vehicle owners who had their cars, vans, or trucks towed by the city without the proper warning.
Gary residents hoped the new partnership between U.S. Steel and Japanese company Nippon Steel would mean changes to how much coal is being used and how much emissions are being released, but that's not what's in the works.
Chef Art Smith said the carjacking and fatal shooting of his employee, Darwin Tirado, 22, was devastating not only to his family but also to the larger community.
A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.
Sader Servilus' 13 points off of the bench helped Valparaiso to a 71-67 victory over UIC on Saturday.
Jaiden Glover and Dasear Haskins each scored 23 points as Saint Joseph's beat Loyola Chicago 75-61 on Saturday.
Jaylin Sellers' 21 points helped Providence defeat DePaul 71-68 on Saturday night.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
UCLA upset 10th-ranked Illinois 95-94 in overtime, complet a 23-point comeback on a last-second layup by Donovan Dent.
Two men stood charged Sunday with robbing a 16-year-old boy on a CTA Red Line train on the city's South Side last week.
At least one person was injured in a shooting on I-57 on Chicago's South Side early Sunday morning.
An Illinois man was extradited from Texas to Michigan to face felony charges in connection with a 2024 murder and robbery in Warren.
An armed home invasion suspect has been charged, after he was arrested following an hours-long standoff with police, during which two people were rescued on Thursday in northwest suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois.
A Yorkville man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after he was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl for nearly four years in Chicago's far southwest suburbs.
