City ticketing, towing cars to keep roads clear for snow plows
The message is to go move your car right now if it’s parked in an illegal or questionable spot. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
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The message is to go move your car right now if it’s parked in an illegal or questionable spot. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Scenes of snow being blown around by strong and biting winds aren’t uncommon during a Chicago winter – but they aren’t pleasant, and they can be dangerous. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports on how city officials are getting out ahead of such conditions.
The Adler Planetarium announced it will be closed this weekend due to the winter storm that's expected to hit the city Thursday- bringing dangerous conditions.
With the impending winter storm approaching, Metra has adjusted its schedule and travel times.
Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville at Gallagher Way plans to reopen Monday, and will be open daily from Monday through New Year's Eve.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is urging Hoosiers to stay off the roads from Thursday evening and through the weekend, unless absolutely necessary.
Plow crews are on standby – and some private vendors are already on call. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports on that and other preparations.
Another community preparing for at least 4 inches of snow is Evanston where crews are using something environmentally friendly to treat the roads.
Winterland will also be closed on Christmas Day Sunday, and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 26.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon says the temperature will be around 7 degrees when the Bears and Bills kick off on Saturday.
The next couple of days are shaping up to be a double whammy for consumers who haven't quite finished up their Christmas shopping and now have to get ready for a pending snow storm.
Travelers wouldn't have to pay any change fees or fare increases.
Travelers wouldn't have to pay any change fees or fare increases.
"Paid $2,000 for the new flight when my original flight was $300."
With strong winds expected, IDOT is already prepared for blowing and drifting snow.
The Illinois Department of Transportation advises that people should stay off the roads if they can. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Kris Habermehl is in Chopper 2 above Mount Chicago, a salt pile at 100th Street and the Calumet River.
Airport and airline officials have said, if you can, arrange for a flight before Thursday or after Friday to avoid the storm.
O'Hare and Midway airports are preparing for a big winter storm later this week, which could bring blizzard conditions Thursday into Friday. The storm comes as the airports are expecting nearly 3 million travelers over the Christmas weekend.
A significant winter weather storm is likely to hit the Chicago area later this week.
City leaders are preparing for major impacts ahead of this week's winter storm, especially at the airports, where the Chicago Department of Aviation expects nearly 3 million passengers for the Christmas weekend.
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking the latest storm updates.
The strong storm is expected to hit Chicagoland with just about everything -- cold temperatures, high winds, dangerous wind chills, and potentially significant snow.
Traveling will be more than punishing to some people leaving town even if the snowfall amounts to half of some of the projections. CBS 2's Chris Ty reports.
Impacts include falling and blowing snow resulting in white out conditions with zero visibility at times, making travel difficult, if not impossible.
Chicago police said that Jairo Munoz Ramirez, 38, was identified as one of the suspects in the July 2023 shooting of a 49-year-old man in Chicago Lawn.
Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for the identification of a driver wanted in a hit-and-run that killed a 22-year-old man in Gage Park in August.
A winter weather advisory will take effect overnight for the Chicago area and parts of Indiana. Here's what you can expect.
A man was found shot to death in the Garfield Park neighborhood on Friday night.
The annual arrival of the Christmas Tree Ship is underway in Chicago on Saturday.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
Former Chicago Tribune publisher and editor-in-chief R. Bruce Dold passed away this week.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Starting Wednesday, riders on the Chicago Transit Authority system will hear a recognizable Chicago voice during their commutes.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
Joe Colborn, better known as Joe "JoBo" Bohannon on Chicago radio, died this week.
The annual arrival of the Christmas Tree Ship is underway in Chicago on Saturday.
Dress up in your favorite elf costumes or other holiday attire for “Elfin’ Around the Depot” in Berwyn’s Depot.
The annual arrival of the Christmas Tree Ship is underway in Chicago on Saturday.
A man was found shot to death in the Garfield Park neighborhood.
Meet Paisley, the PAWS pet of the week! The 8-year-old is easy going and is looking for a quiet home.
A winter weather advisory will take effect overnight for the Chicago area and parts of Indiana. Here's what you can expect.
A U.S. Coast Guard ship carrying 1,200 Christmas trees from Michigan made its way Navy Pier.
It was supposed to be a memorable day at the Bears game for a Chicago family, but they said not only did they not get into Soldier Field, they believe they were scammed out of about $15,000.
Chicago police said that Jairo Munoz Ramirez, 38, was identified as one of the suspects in the July 2023 shooting of a 49-year-old man in Chicago Lawn.
Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for the identification of a driver wanted in a hit-and-run that killed a 22-year-old man in Gage Park in August.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 36 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 and the Indiana Pacers beat the struggling Chicago Bulls 120-105 on Friday night.
Sitting in 1st-place in the NFC standings isn't the only feel-good story for the Bears, as cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Month.
The Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
Braeden Bowman forced overtime for the Golden Knights when he put in his own rebound with 2:28 left in the third period.
Caleb Williams plans on picking up right where he left off the last time he faced the Packers.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A woman from Chicago's northwest suburbs appeared in court Thursday for a shooting that killed another woman in the South Loop in September.
The man charged with pushing a CTA passenger onto the tracks at a Blue Line station in Chicago's western suburbs on Monday was ordered held in jail, after repeatedly interrupting the judge and prosecutors during his first court appearance on Wednesday.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
