Lake Chaminwood Preserve in Will County launches wheelchair accessible kayaks
The Forest Preserve District of Will County opened an accessible launch in mid-September.
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The Forest Preserve District of Will County opened an accessible launch in mid-September.
It lets users roll down a ramp, pull a kayak or canoe on a gangway to a floating dock, and then transfer from a wheelchair while staying dry.
The atmosphere outside and inside the mosque was somber as many made their way in to pay their respects to the family of Wadee Alfayoumi.
There was an outpouring of grief on Monday as a 6-year-old child was laid to rest after a Plainfield Township landlord was accused of killing the Palestinian American boy allegedly because he was Muslim. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray was at the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview, where thousands came to mourn Wadea Al-Fayoume.
A Plainfield Township landlord is accused of killing a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy and stabbing that boy's mother because they were Muslim. Prosecutors said Joseph Czuba, 71, wanted the victims to move out of the home they rented from him, and believed he and his wife "were in danger," because he feared the woman he stabbed "was going to call over her Palestinian friends or family to harm them."
A Plainfield Township landlord is accused of killing a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy and stabbing that boy's mother because they were Muslim. Prosecutors said Joseph Czuba, 71, wanted the victims to move out of the home they rented from him, and believed he and his wife "were in danger," because he feared the woman he stabbed "was going to call over her Palestinian friends or family to harm them."
A 6-year-old child was laid to rest on Monday after a Plainfield Township landlord was accused of killing the Palestinian American boy because he was Muslim. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray was at the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview where services were held.
Christopher Dorado was seen in a video riding a horse at La Herradura de Joliet Rodeo in August.
A horse rider will appear in court in connection with animal abuse accusations at a Wil County rodeo. Christopher Dorado was seen in a video riding a horse at La Herradura de Joliet Rodeo in August.
The building has sat vacant since late 2020, as there were initial plans to demolish it this fall.
"I will still come home to this. It will still be our reality."
The Will County prosecutor called the sentence the best possible outcome. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports from Lemont and spoke exclusively with Frank's wife, Lauren.
The building has sat vacant since late 2020, as there were initial plans to demolish it this fall.
The future of the old Will County Courthouse is in limbo. The building has sat vacant since late 2020, as there were initial plans to demolish it this fall.
"If I could, I would switch places with Brian in a heartbeat."
Trooper Brian Frank was catastrophically injured two years ago when a driver slammed into the back of his squad car on I-55. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports from the Will County Courthouse.
The investigation included several states attorneys and law enforcement agencies.
Michael Trinka, 33, has been arrested and charged with 12 counts of aggravated DUI, according to Illinois State Police.
The driver was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for DuPage, and Will counties until 1 p.m. Cook County was also issued a Flash Flood Warning until 3:15 p.m.
Four people were taken to local hospitals, including the wrong-way driver.
Ronald Dube, 35, and Kelly Quinlan-Dube, 34, both of Emington, Illinois in Livingston County, were killed in the crash
Three vehicles were involved in the crash, and three people were trapped.
An asphalt tank on the property apparently exploded, according to police.
It's Earth Day, and people across the city are doing their part to protect our planet.
Police said the suspect was arrested around 9:43 p.m. in the 1400 block of North Rockwell Street, 20 minutes after the robbery.
A closely watched First Amendment rights case in Wisconsin involves a former campus chancellor who was fired after making pornographic videos with his wife.
Election officials in Wisconsin asked the state's liberal-controlled Supreme Court on Thursday to decide whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's name should stay on the presidential ballot.
The offenders entered and attempted to leave the scene but struck a post.
Orange Line and Purple Line Express trains will be rerouted to the outer Loop.
A closely watched First Amendment rights case in Wisconsin involves a former campus chancellor who was fired after making pornographic videos with his wife.
Election officials in Wisconsin asked the state's liberal-controlled Supreme Court on Thursday to decide whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's name should stay on the presidential ballot.
"The Daley Show" was written by Forrest Claypool—who served as Daley's chief of staff and as the head of several city agencies.
Car break-ins were the source of a whopping 40% of gun thefts last year.
The alderman posted a photo of a pager with the message, "Mazol tov" [sic].
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
Bon Appetit magazine recently unveiled its list of must-try new eateries, and among its selections is Akahoshi Ramen, which opened last year in the Logan Square neighborhood.
A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
The Federal Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center is focused on deceased patients whose lungs, hearts and more will live on in others.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Greyhound said its lease is up on Oct. 20, but Greyhound is "working with local officials and stakeholders to determine the path forward."
Experts say the warmer early fall temperatures mean some of the summer fruits and veggies we love. But it also means some fall produce could be delayed.
The sale has those in the real estate industry excited.
The factory's parent company said it gave workers the opportunity to move to other facilities.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
Caroline Vidmar's obsession with the iconic show started when she was just a kid.
Jane's Addiction has canceled the remaining dates on its current tour, including a date this month in Chicago.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Vice President Kamala Harris returned to battleground Michigan Thursday night for a rally that resembled Oprah Winfrey's old talk show. Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., former President Donald Trump promised to be Israel's protector as he courted Jewish-American voters.
A group is working to connect Black men with mental health resources, opportunity and brotherhood. Actor and advocate, Lamman Rucker and Dr. Jay Barnett explain more about the work they are doing.
Chicago police say the suspect was arrested 20 minutes after the robbery from the store located in the 2700 block of West North Avenue.
The renovated call center in Naperville now has a newly designed kitchen, a mural from a Chicago artist, and a wall with a timeline of its 40-plus-year history.
Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines allegedly killed Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, in his chambers at the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg following an argument, Kentucky State Police spokesman Matt Gayheart said Thursday night. Mullins was shot multiple times, he said.
Orange Line and Purple Line Express trains will be rerouted to the outer Loop.
James W. Bond allegedly "enticed and coerced" the minor to produce sexually explicit content while a commander in Gary PD.
Two seniors wonder why after they were submerged in floodwaters, they have now they have been left high and dry when there are millions available for victims like them.
The One System Initiative is designed to streamline how the city serves its homeless residents and newly arriving migrants.
Police said the suspect was arrested around 9:43 p.m. in the 1400 block of North Rockwell Street, 20 minutes after the robbery.
Car break-ins were the source of a whopping 40% of gun thefts last year.
The sum was less than attorneys were seeking.
Some of these veterans live in the Chicago area, and many are scattered around the country suffering from debilitating illnesses.
One of the videos showed the arrest of a journalist who said he was just doing his job when he was zip-tied and held for at least eight hours.
While the video does not show an up-close perspective of the 59 arrests that happened that night, it does provide a much better look at the bigger picture than has been seen up to this point.
The Cubs trailed 6-5 after Gallo's shot in the sixth off reliever Drew Smyly, but took the lead for good with a two-run seventh.
To qualify for the playoffs as the eighth seed, the Sky needed to beat the Sun and also needed the Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics to lose.
The Bears are 28th in the NFL in rushing and big free agent signing D'Andre Swift has just 48 yards on 24 carries.
The Fire had 58% possession and outshot Nashville 10-5.
Foligno's three kids were in on the surprise as they delivered his new captain jersey.
Car break-ins were the source of a whopping 40% of gun thefts last year.
The woman was shot four times in the head, and was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center, police said.
Prosecutors said Darius Sullivan shot and killed Bradley police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic with her own service weapon.
James W. Bond allegedly "enticed and coerced" the minor to produce sexually explicit content while a commander in Gary PD.
Fernando Garza's class was coming to an end when bullets came flying through the fitness studio at 51st and Laflin streets around 8:30 p.m. Monday.
