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Five cars of the Empire Builder train, which runs from Seattle to Chicago, derailed at 4 p.m. near Joplin, a town of about 200, Amtrak spokesman Jason Abrams said in a statement.
Scammers are now using government email addresses from cities in other states to send fraudulent messages claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
Chicago State University announced travel restrictions, as a precaution against coronavirus.
Mayor Lightfoot has divided the city into seven zones for recreational marijuana sales. She said seven dispensaries should be allowed in each zone, but the central business district, including the Mag Mile, should be off limits.
UPS offered to pay only $100 for a sports card collection, until CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker stepped in.
An Alaska Airlines flight was diverted to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after a foul odor sickened some passengers and crew members.
A Seattle woman has died after a brain-eating amoeba entered her body.
"This is going to be a major learning event for the industry."
2018 will likely go down as the year that many Americans rethought their use of plastic drinking straws and became more aware of the negative impact one-use plastics have on the world's oceans.
The announcement comes on what would have been Cornell's 54th birthday.
Visitor guide to the best things to see and do in the Puget Sound area of Seattle
A brief profile on seven of the best seafood cities in America
Ladies and gentleman, we finally have a hero among us willing to go toe to toe against the evil forces known as the "minimum wage"! There's only one problem... He doesn't seem to understand how it works.
A Seattle man who was shot in early May in Calumet City and later charged with attempted murder died Friday morning.
A look at five of the best fishing destinations in America.
William Powell had 11 points and eight rebounds, and Isiah Umipig scored 11 more.
A Chicago blizzard that was one for the record books, also provided historic ratings for the Super Bowl.
How can the Seahawks win their second straight Lombardi Trophy? The same way they did last season.
Here's a look at five of the best pet-friendly travel destinations in the U.S.
Ethan Reid, author of "The Undying," from Simon & Schuster shares his list of the creepiest vacation spots around the world for Halloween.
The Bears are the favorites over the Vikings (wait, what?) in the NFC North.
The White Sox may not be involved in any potential postseason play in 2014, but looking at postseason awards may be another story.
Chris Conte will figure into a three-man rotation at safety for the Bears.
The crew of the Spiegel and Mannelly Show are partaking in a confidence pool contest.
"Like anything else, it's going to take some time to jell and mesh," Robbie Gould says.
The boy was rushed to AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital in very critical condition, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
Lake water levels have been gradually going up since 2007, CBS 2 has reported on drastic shoreline erosion in 2019 as the city placed massive boulders on various beaches to act as a buffer.
The mother, Tika, hopes the community will rally around her daughter's friend, Marie, who was shot in the neck.
CPS is just one of many districts around the country dealing with a serious school bus driver shortage.
Thursday's temperatures will be in the upper 70s with early morning sprinkles.
The teens were in a car when an unknown male fired shots, according to police.
MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Saturday will feature a chance for rain in the morning, the mostly cloudy skies, breezy south winds and warmer temperatures in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris made the trip out there a day ahead of the game.
The boy was rushed to AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital in very critical condition, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
Lake water levels have been gradually going up since 2007, CBS 2 has reported on drastic shoreline erosion in 2019 as the city placed massive boulders on various beaches to act as a buffer.
The mother, Tika, hopes the community will rally around her daughter's friend, Marie, who was shot in the neck.
CPS is just one of many districts around the country dealing with a serious school bus driver shortage.
Thursday's temperatures will be in the upper 70s with early morning sprinkles.
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
Sources say thousands of officers could be affected.
The Chicago Police Department has a dedicated transit unit, but Wilson wants CTA to have its own police force, with at least 300 officers.
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face two-term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in what is expected to be one of the country's most competitive races as the parties battle for control of the U.S. Senate.
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
The departments affected include technology and sales.
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris made the trip out there a day ahead of the game.
Getting to play at this site, and then being able to watch the big-leaguers play Thursday, is doing a pretty good job reviving the junior players' interest in the game.
'You're not super happy and thrilled to kick there every time.'
It was the last championship Jordon won with the Bulls.
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
The boy was rushed to AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital in very critical condition. Police confirmed Thursday morning the boy died.
A new governmental agreement will help fund research on ways to help stop the erosion we've been seeing for years now.
Police said the child was in the street, in the 6300 block of North Cicero Avenue just after 9 p.m., when he was hit by a red Jeep and then a 2013 Volvo.
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
CBS 2’s Marshall Harris made the trip out there a day ahead of the game.
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Check out some of the exceptional nominees for the 2018 GRAMMYs, only on CBS!
