Homeless Man Stabbed On Pace Bus In Vernon Hills
Errol Shakes, 51, was arrested for the stabbing, and charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
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Dax The Dog Fetches A Couple Of Suspected Car Thieves In Lake Bluff
Dax the dog fetched a couple of suspect car thieves early Saturday morning in Lake County.
Former Vernon Hills Deputy Police Chief Patrick Zimmerman Indicted, Accused Of Falsifying Records For Payouts From State-Run Traffic Enforcement Program
The former deputy police chief in north suburban Vernon Hills has been indicted on theft and official misconduct charges, the Lake County State's Attorney's office announced Wednesday.
Vernon Hills Police Chief Threatens To Yank Body Cameras From Officers If Illinois Criminal Justice Reform Bill Passes
Concerns were mounting Wednesday over a criminal justice reform bill awaiting the governor's signature.
Crash On Tri-State Tollway In Lake County Leaves 1 Person Dead, 3 Injured
One person is dead after a crash on the Tri-State Tollway in Lake County Sunday afternoon.
With Auto Thefts On The Rise, Vernon Hills Police Bringing In License Plate-Reading Cameras To Fight Crime
If you drive a stolen car into north suburban Vernon Hills, there is a good chance you'll leave in the back seat of a police car.
One Dead, Two Others Sick With Legionnaires' Disease At Brookdale Senior Living In Vernon Hills
One person has died and two others have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease at Brookdale Senior Living in Vernon Hills.
Snowy Forecast Prompts Vernon Hills To Postpone Trick-Or-Treating Until Saturday
Trick-or-treating will be postponed in north suburban Vernon Hills this year due to a forecast that calls for snow in the area.
Man Wanted In Multiple Crimes Arrested In Vernon Hills After Threatening To Jump From Balcony
A man wanted on a warrant accusing him of multiple serious crimes was taken into custody following a standoff in Vernon Hills Monday.
Aurora Police Release Photos From December Jewelry Store Smash And Grab
On Dec. 21 around 7:40 p.m., three men with their faces concealed entered the Jared store in the 1000 block of North Route 59, police said.
Thieves Smash Display Case With Hammers, Steal Diamonds From Vernon Hills Jewelry Store
Police say three men used hammers to smash a display case full of diamonds, stole the gems and then drove off in a gray minivan Friday.
Hockey Used As Medicine For Autism
Hockey is more than just a game for one collegiate player. Stepping out on the ice is just the right medicine to help 21-year-old Walker Aurand live life to the fullest, despite having autism.
North Suburb Offers Skunk 'Bounty'
Vernon Hills is offering homeowners cash for skunks caught on private property, amid an explosion of the animals.
North Suburb Gets Skunked
Some in Vernon Hills are calling their north suburb "Vermin Hills."
Police: 4 Broke Into Swimming Pool, Burglarized Cars In Vernon Hills
Four people took a dip in a private swimming pool, then burglarized garages and vehicles in a bizarre crime spree nearly two weeks ago in north suburban Vernon Hills, according to police.
Police Seek Burlgar Who Hit 5 Houses In Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills Police offered a simple solution to thwart burglars: lock your doors and windows.
Lost Wallet Leads To Arrest In Vernon Hills Vehicle Burglaries
A lost wallet led to four arrests in a string of vehicle burglaries this month in north suburban Vernon Hills.
Lightning Strikes Vernon Hills Apartment Building
Four families were in need of shelter Monday evening after lightning struck an apartment building in north suburban Vernon Hills.
School Buys Drone, Captures 'Awesome Pictures
A middle school in the far north suburbs is letting its students learn by using a drone.
Ex-Bear Details Alleged Racial Abuse His Son Endured At North Suburban High School
Desmond Clark says he wants to set the record straight about the misdemeanor charges he faces in a northern suburb. CBS 2's Jim Williams reports.
Driver Sought In Vernon Hills Hit-And-Run That Injured Pedestrian
Investigators analyzed debris at the scene and think the vehicle was a 1999-2005 Volkswagen Jetta with damage to the front end and lower front trim on the driver side.
Bag Of Weapons Found In Park Is Traced To Suspect, Who Faces Charges
Michael Latona, 23, is charged with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, and one count each of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, according to Vernon Hills police.
Terror Video Encourages Attack On Mall Chain With Chicago-Area Locations
There is no specific information indicating there is danger here, but at least one police agency is aware of the threat and "planning accordingly."
Vernon Hills Woman Charged With Setting Park Garbage Can On Fire
Officers were called to Augusta Park, 210 Augusta Drive, after a pedestrian saw a garbage can in the park on fire, according to a statement from Vernon Hills police.
Vernon Hills Fire Damages Three Homes
Multiple people were displaced after a fire rendered three attached homes uninhabitable Monday morning in north suburban Vernon Hills.
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Evanston mom recounts horror of shots being fired into backyard, wounding daughter's friend
The mother, Tika, hopes the community will rally around her daughter's friend, Marie, who was shot in the neck.
School year soon to start, but some parents say CPS hasn't given them answers on transportation
CPS is just one of many districts around the country dealing with a serious school bus driver shortage.
Emotional reunion after thieves steal man's car with 1-year-old son inside in South Loop
It was just a matter of minutes, but it likely felt like eternity for a father when his car was stolen with his toddler inside.
One ghost sign salvaged from soon-to-be-demolished North Center building
The ghost signs were discovered during the early part of the process of tearing down the building.
5-year-old boy hit and killed by 2 cars in Edgebrook
The boy was rushed to AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital in very critical condition, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
Chicago Park District joins city in effort to protect shoreline
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.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler Day
Thursday's temperatures will be in the upper 70s with early morning sprinkles.
Cueto allows three runs, nine hits as White Sox lose to Royals
MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Chicago First Alert Weather: A weak front on the way
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.
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Evanston mom recounts horror of shots being fired into backyard, wounding daughter's friend
The mother, Tika, hopes the community will rally around her daughter's friend, Marie, who was shot in the neck.
School year soon to start, but some parents say CPS hasn't given them answers on transportation
CPS is just one of many districts around the country dealing with a serious school bus driver shortage.
Emotional reunion after thieves steal man's car with 1-year-old son inside in South Loop
It was just a matter of minutes, but it likely felt like eternity for a father when his car was stolen with his toddler inside.
One ghost sign salvaged from soon-to-be-demolished North Center building
The ghost signs were discovered during the early part of the process of tearing down the building.
5-year-old boy hit and killed by 2 cars in Edgebrook
The boy was rushed to AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital in very critical condition, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
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.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
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.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
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.
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Firing of official who oversaw Chicago Police reforms means officers won't get required training, sources say
Sources say thousands of officers could be affected.
Wilson wants to bring back CTA police force, calls Chicago elected leaders "totally out of touch"
The Chicago Police Department has a dedicated transit unit, but Wilson wants CTA to have its own police force, with at least 300 officers.
Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Tim Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Gov. Tony Evers
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.
Democrat Barnes set to challenge GOP Wisconsin Sen. Johnson
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.
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Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
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.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
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.
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
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.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
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.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
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.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
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.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
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.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
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Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
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.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
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Cueto allows three runs, nine hits as White Sox lose to Royals
MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Excitement builds ahead of Cubs-Reds game at Field of Dreams
CBS 2's Marshall Harris made the trip out there a day ahead of the game.
Cubs, Reds RBI junior teams play on Field of Dreams ahead of big-league 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.
Bears kicker practiced on bad soccer fields to get ready for poor conditions at Soldier Field
'You're not super happy and thrilled to kick there every time.'
Michael Jordan's jersey from 1998 Finals to be put up for auction
It was the last championship Jordon won with the Bulls.
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
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."
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5-year-old boy hit by 2 cars in Edgebrook and critically injured
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.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler Day
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
Cubs set to take on Reds at Field of Dreams in Iowa
CBS 2’s Marshall Harris made the trip out there a day ahead of the game.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Breezy and cooler Thursday
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022.
Preservationists fight to save historic signs on North Center building
One historic advertisement on the side of the building on Ravenswood Avenue has been taken to the American Sign Museum. CBS 2's Marybel González reports.
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