Suburban Chicago Diwali Festival of Lights takes place this weekend
The temple is also holding a New Year celebration on Monday.
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The temple is also holding a New Year celebration on Monday.
This weekend is National Adoption Weekend and the Animal Rescue Foundation in Wheaton is hosting a dog adoption event on Saturday at the Wheaton PetSmart.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon talks to players and students on the field getting ready for the big game.
A bicyclist was hit by a car in west suburban Glendale Heights Friday afternoon. Chopper 2 was over the scene while investigators were conducting a crash reconstruction at the scene near the intersection of eastbound North Avenue and President Street.
But it's not just about feeling how the car drives. You can also learn about the technology one-on-one with an expert, and how to make it work in your everyday life.
Each Thursday, CBS 2 is highlighting pet rescue organizations around the Chicago area.
"It brought a lot of joy to my heart and tears to my eyes, for real. They were really, really spot on."
The event raises money for ALS United Chicago to support their mission of care, advocacy, research, and awareness for the ALS community.
It was tough for school community members to wrap their minds around the deadly crash involving four students.
The new law requires IDOT to find possible developers in the first half of next year.
Metra said the new trains will increase ridership and fill service gaps to Hyde Park and the south suburbs.
No one was hurt.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office said the scheme lasted for years.
If more people report flood damage, there's a better chance FEMA will release grant money to the Chicago area.
It led to the discovery of a larger criminal enterprise involving Aurora, Chicago, Hanover Park, Elgin, and other communities.
"This is not the neighborhood it used to be. This neighborhood was safe. We don't see it getting better."
"My two sisters, my mom, and I are sleeping on the floor and we just need help, and I know most families also need help."
"The lack of communication provided to us, as consumers and customers of a local water company, has been horrible."
Aqua Illinois believes there is a second leak somewhere in the system and is currently working to find it.
"We in the chair. We're disabled. How do we live our life? We explained that to them today."
Pace will cover the cost of tuition, training, books, and other fees.
"If you are a suburban commuter who comes through Union Station on your trip to work, please take advantage of this convenient opportunity to cast your ballot."
"I was in the wrong place at the wrong time and I regret my part in that."
