Homer Township residents upset at 'open space' being put up for bid
Residents voted to preserve about 240 acres of 'open space' over two decades ago, but some of the land is up for sale.
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Residents voted to preserve about 240 acres of 'open space' over two decades ago, but some of the land is up for sale.
A Park Forest woman is charged with driving under the influence in a rollover crash that left one passenger dead, and another injured in July.
The Safe-T Act, which will go into effect in January, brings major criminal justice reform.
I-55 in Will County is about to get a $93 million facelift.
Sarah Manos' pets were brutally killed, and finally, she now has some closure. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Sarah Manos' pets were brutally killed, and finally, she now has some closure.
All three were EF-0 tornadoes.
The Peotone Fire Department was on the scene for the small plane crash south of Monee and northeast of Peotone.
The plane crashed south of Monee and northeast of Peotone. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The case rattled veteran crime scene investigators - thousands of fetal remains were found hidden in the Will County home of one of the nation's most controversial abortion doctors.
CBS 2 Investigators first uncovered the Sheriff's Office denied the family multiple opportunities to see the video.
Will County officials confirmed Wednesday that they will now allow a grieving family to view body camera video from a fatal police shooting after months of denying their requests to see it.
On Wednesday, two days after CBS 2's reporting on the shooting, an attorney said WCSO officials contacted him to schedule for the family to view the body cam video privately.
On Nov. 6, 2021, Will County Sheriff's deputies shot and killed 21-year-old Jabbar Muhammad in his home in Joliet Township. His grandfather also died.
A family has sued for the release of body cam video and other documents as they try to get to the bottom of what really happened when a young man and his grandfather died in an incident involving Will County Sheriff's police.
Sadie Mitchell, sister of Eldred Wells Sr., talks with CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini about the incident when Will County sheriff's officers shot and killed Jabbar Muhammad -- an incident in which her brother also died.
A BNSF freight train hit the car and the driver was ejected.
A BNSF freight train hit the car and the driver was ejected. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
A man is dead after his vehicle was hit by a train in Will County Monday afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Sean Woulfe is charged with 16 counts of reckless homicide in the crash killed Lindsey Schmidt, 29, and sons Caleb, 1; Weston, 4; and Owen, 6, all of Beecher.
His life cast a long shadow in the Back of the Yards neighborhood; his absence is creating a huge gap in a community still demanding answers.
Serial home repair scammer Ed Kavanaugh has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty in a criminal case against him.
In 2012, Peterson was convicted of killing his third wife, Kathleen Savio, and was sentenced to 38 years in prison.
Illinois State Police said the pedestrian was hit by a passing vehicle around 7:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-57 in Will County between Monee and Peotone.
Joskar Sebastian Ramos, 18, of Joliet, does not face any charges yet in connection with Sunday's shooting, but only on an unrelated gun case.
A man suspected of burglarizing a convenience store was arrested this weekend following a standoff with police in the north Chicago suburb of Lake Zurich.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
This weekend, CBS News Chicago's Jermont Terry hosted a forum with Democratic candidates hoping to fill the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
A man was left in critical condition early Sunday morning after being shot in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood.
This weekend, CBS News Chicago's Jermont Terry hosted a forum with Democratic candidates hoping to fill the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
Saying "Chicago is in crisis," U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said he plans to run for mayor in 2027, even as he is in the midst of a congressional re-election campaign.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes live.
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Tensions are rising nationwide amid more protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement following the death of Renee Good. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News Chicago’s Jermont Terry hosted the forum on Saturday with Democratic candidates hoping to fill the seat of U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Suzanne Le Mignot was thrilled to receive an array of tamales, Mexican wedding cakes, and cookies from her dear friend Antonio Baeza, while Mary Kay Kleist shows us some Bears game photos from Charlie De Mar.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 6 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.
Fans were jubilant this weekend after the Chicago Bears sent the Green Bay Packers packing in a stunning victory.
They bounced back after being down during the first half but woke up in the second half, securing their win 31-27.
A man was stabbed on a CTA Red Line train along the Dan Ryan Expressway early Sunday morning.
A man was found stabbed to death at a CTA Blue Line station in downtown Chicago early Saturday morning.
A man suspected of burglarizing a convenience store was arrested this weekend following a standoff with police in the north Chicago suburb of Lake Zurich.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Fans were jubilant this weekend after the Chicago Bears sent the Green Bay Packers packing in a stunning victory in an NFC Wild Card playoff game.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
Bregman, who turns 32 in March, was back on the market for a second straight offseason.
They bounced back after being down during the first half but woke up in the second half, securing their win 31-27.
Bedard played his second game after missing 12 because of a shoulder injury.
A man suspected of burglarizing a convenience store was arrested this weekend following a standoff with police in the north Chicago suburb of Lake Zurich.
A man was left in critical condition early Sunday morning after being shot in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood.
A man was stabbed on a CTA Red Line train along the Dan Ryan Expressway early Sunday morning.
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
The faceoff took place on a street in the capital after the suspect "and the dead man agreed to fight each other," police said.
