Heavy lake effect snow clobbers Northwest Indiana all day into night
The conditions shut down portions of major interstates like I-94 throughout the day. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The conditions shut down portions of major interstates like I-94 throughout the day. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Near-blizzard conditions are possible along the Indiana Lakeshore, with gusts up to 40 mph.
Total accumulations of 1-3 inches are anticipated through the morning commute on Thursday, which could lead to slick travel conditions.
Tesla advises owners to keep the charge level above 20 percent during bitter cold weather.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the game will be played on Monday at 4:30 p.m.
With the snowfall largely over for the city, the Department of Streets and Sanitation hopes to clear all main streets and side streets before bitter cold settles in Saturday night.
CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reported from our Mobile Weather Lab with the latest on road conditions in the Chicago area
The city got nearly 5 inches, while some far-reaching suburbs got as much as 13 inches.
Susan Dornbos and her son, Rhett, built the snow bear on Friday. She says she missed building snowmen and was able to convince one of her sons to help her.
CBS 2's Jermont Terry met some Rolling Meadows neighbors who lost power Friday morning -- and still didn't have it more than 12 hours later.
CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez is in the Mobile Weather Lab, checking conditions in the northwest suburbs.
He even threw one behind his back and caught it again.
While out in the field in Crystal Lake during the winter storm Friday, CBS 2's Noel Brennan showed off his juggling skills.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey met some people who ran into trouble with their flights at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago area received several inches of snow and businesses in the western suburbs were left to power through. CBS 2's Sara Machi was there to talk to folks who took the opportunity to still get their car washed.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey did find some frustrated passengers at O'Hare International Airport who were trying to book hotels for the night, but most travelers were making their flights.
CBS 2's Tara Molina talked to some residents who lost power in Skokie.
More than 1,100 flights had been canceled at O'Hare and Midway international airports as of late Friday. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
In Skokie, ComEd crews were hard at work to change that before more snow was to arrive Friday night. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The Green Garden Country Club said the winter storm Friday morning caused a “tear” in the golf dome, which will be closed for the foreseeable future.
The snowfall didn't seem to let up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago where Noel Brennan spoke with residents who were digging their way out.
Migrants who had been facing a deadline to move out of city-run shelters next week will be allowed to stay at least until Jan. 22.
Acting Executive Director of OEMC Jose Tirado says they are working with departments and partners to help residents and migrants while monitoring weather conditions.
ComEd Communications Manager Tom Dominguez advises people to stay away from downed powerlines and report it.
"Once this snow stops, hopefully overnight into the morning, and it slows down, and then the product and the traffic will take care of itself, we'll get to those neighborhood residential streets," Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Cole Stallard said.
State lawmakers are in their final days of budget talks for the next fiscal year.
A westbound black four-door Mercedes-Benz E Class, between 2003 and 2009, hit them and left the scene.
He was struck in the left leg and taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital by the Chicago Fire Department in fair condition.
President Biden is open to debating former President Donald Trump twice in the lead-up to the November election, his campaign said Wednesday.
Services for Marko Niketic, 17, will be held Thursday morning at the St. Sava Monastery in Libertyville.
President Biden is open to debating former President Donald Trump twice in the lead-up to the November election, his campaign said Wednesday.
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys got their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony and took aim at his credibility.
Chicago Police were on high alert as the two sides met in the heart of the Loop Tuesday, using the event as a dry run for what is expected to be an even more heated Democratic National Convention this summer.
Eligible homeowners and business owners would be able to have their water bills lowered if they can prove their higher bill is the result of leak in the underground service line.
Liberal justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court showed signs Monday of being willing to overturn a ruling that all but eliminated the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the swing state.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
One teacher from every district-run school will head to Springfield on approved release.
Infertility affects one in six people, according to a new report from the World Health Organization, which took a global showing how common infertility is.
Investigators said the pedestrian was crossing Armitage Avenue near the Metra Clybourn train station Friday just before 6 p.m. when they were struck.
The new report shows more than 4,500 people died due to drowning every year from 2020 to 2022 - 500 more per year than compared to 2019.
The shooting happened around 9:45 p.m. in the 5100 block of West North Avenue.
Nina Sanders was brought on to build relationships between the team and the Native American community. But instead, she said she was pushed out.
Police are searching for the shooter.
State lawmakers are in their final days of budget talks for the next fiscal year.
A westbound black four-door Mercedes-Benz E Class, between 2003 and 2009, hit them and left the scene.
He was struck in the left leg and taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital by the Chicago Fire Department in fair condition.
Nina Sanders was brought on to build relationships between the team and the Native American community. But instead, she said she was pushed out.
Eligible homeowners and business owners would be able to have their water bills lowered if they can prove their higher bill is the result of leak in the underground service line.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
Fedde allowed three hits, struck out six and walked none.
Matt Olson hit a three-run homer and drove in four, Chris Sale pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 for their second straight shutout in the series.
Shannon led the Illini to their first Elite Eight in two decades this past season, and he's now one of dozens of players in Chicago for the NBA Draft Combine.
Right-hander Adbert Alzolay, who opened the season as the Chicago Cubs' closer, has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
Zack Short made the most of his first start with Atlanta by breaking a scoreless tie with a run-scoring double in the sixth and the Braves spoiled another strong start by Chicago rookie Shota Imanaga to beat the Cubs 2-0.
Chicago Police have connected three people to more than 30 burglaries since the start of the year.
The beating happened around 11:14 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the Polk Street station in the Illinois Medical District.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
A group of men has broken into businesses and work vehicles by smashing windows and doors.
The three are due for a detention hearing on Tuesday.