Hundreds of elite swimmers compete in suburban Chicago races
While it may be summertime, it's no vacation for elite-level swimmers, including for those taking place in one of the top swimming events in suburban Westmont this weekend.
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While it may be summertime, it's no vacation for elite-level swimmers, including for those taking place in one of the top swimming events in suburban Westmont this weekend.
Two of Illinois' best young swimmers will be competing this weekend at the Westmont event before looking to make their mark as college swimmers.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon talks to Mike Mardou with the National Weather Service about the importance of severe weather strategic planning and how local communities can stay safe.
Extensive delays were expected to continue.
"Disorders like labeling it with something that's not treatable. It's an injury. It's like oh, injuries can be treated."
One customer was briefly trapped under a booth that was knocked over, but no one was injured.
A minivan slammed into a busy family pancake restaurant Thursday morning in west suburban Westmont.
CBS 2's Sabrina Franza is in the Mobile Weather Lab.
The worker was trapped in an underground water main vault which was under water as a result of a water main break.
family and friends were in agony Thursday night after the accident that took the life of Matthew Heiden. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
A public works employee in Westmont died after being trapped during a water main break incident on Thursday. Around 11:45 a.m., the Westmont Public Works staff contacted local fire and police to respond to a worker who was trapped in an underground water main vault which was under water as a result of a water main break.
A public works employee in Westmont died after being trapped during a water main break incident on Thursday. Around 11:45 a.m., the Westmont Public Works staff contacted local fire and police to respond to a worker who was trapped in an underground water main vault which was under water as a result of a water main break.
"It ran through the building and realized it screwed up and left right away. It wasn't looking to terrorize people or anything like that, but they're part of our community."
Westmont police said a large buck entered Westmont Manor Health and Rehab Center, brushed against two people, and knocked down a nurse.
The fire chief said the buck knocked down two people and headbutted another person before it jumped back through a window and out of the building.
The fire was so bad, surrounding fire stations helped fight the flames.
A woman was wounded in a shooting Wednesday night at a hotel in west suburban Westmont.
One person was found dead after a car was discovered submerged in a pond in suburban Westmont Sunday.
A suspect was arrested in west suburban Westmont on Monday – more than three weeks after police said he carjacked a driver on Western Avenue in the Gage Park neighborhood.
Traffic in the area is blocked off. OSHA is investigating.
Keenan Fowlkes, 18, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated battery to a pregnant woman.
The extra-alarm blaze started around 1:30 a.m. at a 16-unit apartment building near 67th and Park.
The Red Cross is providing emergency services to everyone.
Crews are working in the southwest suburbs to flush the sanitary sewer system where gasoline spilled Friday, causing several explosions.
Investigators eventually determined the source: a Speedway gas station in Westmont. They believe fuel leaked from the station into the sewer system that stretches about eight miles.
The pedestrian, a 33-year-old woman, was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Illinois legislators are looking into using speed cameras and artificial intelligence technology to reduce speeding and crashes on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
The Illinois winner of a $349 million Mega Millions jackpot remains a mystery over a week since the winning ticket was sold.
Blessen Turner was taken from the 6300 block of South Calumet Avenue, according to police.
The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates approves tentative agreement
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
Quezada, a Cook County Commissioner since 2022, previously spent six years as former Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa's constituent service director.
Abhinav Anne and Sai Ganbote, both juniors at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, pitched Illinois State lawmakers, and now House Bill 2960 is making its way through the Illinois General Assembly.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
American Airlines passengers were evacuated from a flight in Georgia, even using the wings to get to safety, after smoke filled the cabin due to a mechanical issue.
Don't miss PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure" at the Chicago Theatre on April 5.
A vigil on Thursday in Chicago will honor the four American soldiers who died in Lithuania, including one from Joliet, when their armored vehicle sunk in a bog.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged over 1,400 points, or 3.5%, shortly after stock market trading opened Thursday in the wake of President Donald Trump announcing sweeping global tariffs Wednesday.
Lady Gaga tickets go on sale at noon. The Mayhem Ball Tour is coming to Chicago in September.
Some people are calling for justice after the incident in the South Loop.
Blessen Turner was taken from the 6300 block of South Calumet Avenue, according to police.
The pedestrian, a 33-year-old woman, was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Illinois legislators are looking into using speed cameras and artificial intelligence technology to reduce speeding and crashes on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
The Illinois winner of a $349 million Mega Millions jackpot remains a mystery over a week since the winning ticket was sold.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
The Sox' lone run came on Brooks Baldwin's homer in the seventh.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Seiya Suzuki homered twice and drove in five runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Athletics 10-2 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.
The Sox' starting pitchers worked 23 innings without allowing an earned run over the team's first four games.
Nikola Vucevic shot 9 for 12, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range to finish with 22 points, while adding 10 rebounds and seven assists.
The workers have recovered. But they said it was all shocking and painful — and now some people are calling for justice.
Caprice Edward Cashaw, 31, of Merrillville, was charged with multiple felonies.
Police released a community alert on Tuesday showing surveillance images of the seven suspects, and asked anyone with information to contact public transportation detectives at 312-745-4447.
A few days after the shooting, police released surveillance images of four people wanted in connection with it — all under the age of 20.
Chicago police said two groups were in an argument that turned into a fight.
