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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Bailey handily defeated Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and four other candidates. Irvin had once been the frontrunner thanks to a $50 million infusion of campaign cash from billionaire Ken Griffin.
Campaign 2022: Illinois decides in midterm primary elections
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
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Victim stabbed during attempted kidnapping in Belmont Cragin
The offender "forcibly shoved" the victim into the back seat of a white SUV.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Morning showers, sunshine ahead Wednesday
Morning showers will come to an end and sun will return with temperatures climbing to the 80s and 70s near the lake.
Kick off July 4th week with fireworks at Navy Pier
The fireworks display will kick off on July 2 at 9:30 p.m
3 people in custody after 2 robberies at Belmont Avenue CTA stop
During the second robbery, the victim sustained multiple injuries.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
R. Kelly to be sentenced in New York sex trafficking case Wednesday
He was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking last year in New York.
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Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
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"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
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Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Illinois primary election results: Darren Bailey wins bid to face Gov. Pritzker in November
As expected, Gov. JB Pritzker easily won the Democratic nomination in his bid for re-election and will face Darren Bailey in the general election. We'll have results from more state and federal races through the night.
Rep. Sean Casten wins 6th District Democratic primary, topping fellow incumbent Marie Newman
Casten won 63 percent of the vote compared with 33 percent for Newman, and 4 percent for Charles Hughes.
Jonathan Jackson declares victory in 1st Congressional District Democratic primary
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush is retiring when his term ends next winter, and a crowded field emerged to replace him in the 1st Congressional District.
Delia Ramirez wins Democratic nomination in Illinois' newly drawn 3rd Congressional District
Ramirez will go on to face Republican Justin Burau, who was unopposed in the GOP primary.
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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.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
How does a City of Chicago water bill for $70 turn into a $10,000 tab from one bill to the next?
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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Luis Robert leads 17-hit White Sox attack in 11-4 win over Angels
Robert's majestic 448-foot shot off Oliver Ortega (1-3) highlighted Chicago's dismantling of the Halos' perpetually poor pitching staff.
Luis Castillo strikes out 11 as Reds beat Cubs 5-3
Luis Castillo struck out 11 over six shutout innings in his first win in a month, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Keegan Thompson and the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Tuesday night.
White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
Richardson, 53, replaces interim head coach Derek King.
Bulls introduce draft pick Dalen Terry, focus on keeping Zach LaVine
Terry played for the University of Arizona, and is known for his energy, competitive drive, and defensive playmaking.
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
After successful inaugural event, organizers hope to make Sueños Music Festival into a Chicago tradition
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
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Five years after brother's murder, Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dug into what's behind those numbers. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
She lost two sons to gun violence; five years later, still no arrests
Barely half of murder cases in the U.S. get solved. The national homicide clearance rate is at an all-time low, according to FBI data. In the mid-1960s, more than 90% of murders were solved, generally resulting in the arrests. By 1990, that percentage fell into the 60s. Then, by 2020, as homicides surged, the national clearance rate dropped to about 50% for the first time ever.
3 people in custody after 2 robberies at CTA Red Line Belmont Avenue station
Police told CBS 2 the offenders are also accused of aggravated battery to an on-duty Chicago police officer. No further details were released.
R. Kelly to be sentenced Wednesday
Kelly's lawyers have asked a federal judge to sentence him to the mandatory minimum 10-year sentence for his conviction on racketeering and other charges following his conviction last year at a sex trafficking trial in Brooklyn.
Darren Bailey wins GOP nomination for governor in Illinois primary
CBS 2's Meredith Barack has the Illinois Primary Election Day results.
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