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Rising prices are sending more families to food pantries for help.
On Saturday, someone called police saying they spotted the suspects cutting a converter out of a car near Route 53 and 83rd in Woodridge.
Some Woodridge townhome owners have to leave their homes by Friday, Dec. 17, and they won't be able to go back until spring of 2022.
The strong storms that pounded the western suburbs Wednesday night did not keep people in Woodridge from coming out, stepping up, and giving a huge boost to families affected by the tornado that struck the area back in late June.
One month later, hotels were still home for some who lost everything in the tornadoes that struck the western suburbs. Even with insurance, homeowners have a long waiting game ahead. CBS 2's Steven Graves spoke with a local contractor even feeling the effects.
One month ago Tuesday, people in Woodridge and Naperville ran for cover as an EF-3 tornado tore a path through communities. For many, the pain doubled when they learned some of the damage was not covered by insurance. But as CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reported Tuesday night, some of those tornado victims are getting a second chance.
If you had property damage from the tornadoes that ripped through the Chicago area last month, you may be eligible for financial help from the federal government.
"It's a tragedy on so many levels as far as the damage that has occurred."
More than 20 disaster relief agencies are set up in Woodridge to help victims of last week's tornados.
For families wanting to stay in the area, good luck finding a rental. The COVID-19 pandemic has helped create a housing shortage.
Woodridge Mayor Gina Cunningham estimates about 100 homes were significantly damaged in the western suburb by the tornado late Sunday night. But neighbors also shared the damage you can't see.
They are also accepting donations of household items and food.
Volunteers will provide food, water, shelter and support. The shelter is open overnight.
Coming up on 24 hours after an EF-3 tornado touched ground in the western suburbs, the cleanup was nonstop – and the work was more than cut out. In Woodridge, there were piles of tree debris lying six feet high – but also neighbors looking to speed up the recovery.
The tornado toppled trees, destroyed homes, ripped down power lines and even caused some small fires in the area around Woodridge Drive and Jonquil Lane.
CBS 2 had a team of journalists in the field on Monday morning, and they captured these images
"House can be a replaced. Things. People can't be replaced."
At one point during the storm, more than 33,000 people were impacted by outages.
Residents in the southwest suburbs are waking up to extensive damage after a tornado touched down in Naperville and Woodridge overnight.
Overpasses in The Loop remain flooded as well as on expressways.
Police in Woodridge were searching Monday for a man who grabbed a woman and pulled her pants down this past weekend.
Residents were displaced after a massive apartment fire in southwest suburban Woodridge early Friday morning.
Woodridge police are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was fatally struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross 75th Street.
Three students from Woodridge School District 68 are accused of wearing blackface and making racist social media videos on TikTok.
A witness to an armed carjacking followed the suspects, only to eventually have his own car stolen by the same offenders.
The new policy requires anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Before he was killed in a large gathering in the Loop, Seandell wrote 10 goals as part of a mentoring program to keep young men out of violence.
The teen is facing charges of second degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Students and staff will have to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
Firefighters rescued a dog from underneath a bed.
Residents in Claredon Hills express their concerns about a new Dunkin drive-thru.
Police said there was a physical altercation and the offenders took the victim's purse.
A few nice Spring days are ahead.
At least five people are dead and 29 others were wounded following weekend shootings in the city.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the virtual event will offer more than 25 employers looking to hire.
The victim and someone inside a vehicle started shooting at each other before those in the vehicle fled the scene.
Marchers blame Israel for the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, a reporter for Al-Jazeera.
He is now the oldest and longest serving priest in the Chicago Archdiocese.
Thornton is the 911 dispatcher praised for how he coordinated the response the night officers Ella French and Carlos Yanez were shot in the line of duty.
Money raised supports Navy Pier's nonprofit endeavors.
The Sneider Apartments house seniors and people with disabilities.
A Glenwood man is charged after crashing into two vehicles including an IDOT truck early Sunday morning.
Multiple arrests were made, and two officers were injured after large crowds gathered in the Loop Saturday night.
Both victims were shot while walking in a crowd by two juveniles, according to police.
One child is dead and another is wounded following a shooting in Skokie just after midnight.
At least two persons of interest were taken in for questioning, and at least two weapons were recovered.
Scattered showers continue through the late evening hours, then a clearing sky is expected overnight. Lows will be in the mid-50s.
In Illinois abortion access isn't under threat regardless of what the Supreme Court decides, but the fight is just as fierce.
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
The new policy requires anyone under 18 be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Before he was killed in a large gathering in the Loop, Seandell wrote 10 goals as part of a mentoring program to keep young men out of violence.
The teen is facing charges of second degree murder, aggravated battery and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Students and staff will have to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
The fight over the release of five decades of Chicago Police misconduct records made it all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Brian Strauss claims former Ald. Proco Joe Moreno had his building at Milwaukee and Damen downzoned in retaliation for evicting the music venue Double Door in 2017.
What if a computer model could detect misconduct without a whistleblower ever coming forward?
Could a decision overturning Roe v. Wade have an impact on Illinois with its sanctuary status? Planned Parenthood of Illinois says yes.
Deborah Witzburg was recently confirmed as the new Chicago Inspector General, and she is already laying out improvements she'd like to see involving the Chicago Police Department.
Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.
Among its requirements are a "tow rotation list," in which essentially, police agencies will call an approved list of tow companies whenever there's an accident.
Smash-and-grab thefts have been reported at stores across Chicago and the suburbs.
IDOT announced Thursday that it has revoked its permit for a red-light camera at Route 83 and 22nd Street in Oakbrook Terrace.
Buckner, a Democrat from Bronzeville whose district stretches from the Gold Coast to the South Chicago neighborhood, is serving his second term in the Illinois General Assembly.
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
A North Chicago man had been saving a diamond ring for a special lady, but now, his dream proposal is ruined.
The money is back where it belongs now. But Morning Insider Lauren Victory discovered the mystery remains: why did all that cash disappear in the first place?
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
"As long as I am mayor, the city of Chicago will continue to take comprehensive approach to reproductive justice," Lightfoot said.
"Chicago moving into the Medium Level does not mean a citywide mask mandate, restrictions on public gatherings, or reinstatement of vaccination requirements at this time," Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
A news release said the company will maintain a "significant presence" at its Chicago office at 100 N. Riverside Plaza in the West Loop Gate.
The mayor's pick still requires approval by the City Council, and needs the Illinois Gaming Board to approve a casino license for Bally's.
An environmentally-conscious suburban woman spent a lot of green to get her business up and running – and then after she had welcomed just one customer, the Village of Orland Park shut her down.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
The Golden Con for fans of the classic sitcom – starring Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White – runs through Sunday.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the virtual event will offer more than 25 employers looking to hire.
Morning Insider Lauren Victory explains the plan that's giving neighbors a jolt.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged in the death of 16-year-old Seandell Holliday, who was fatally shot in Chicago's Millennium Park Saturday evening as large crowds of young people gathered there.
After a chaotic night in Chicago's Loop that left a teenager dead, a new policy will no longer allow unaccompanied minors in Millennium Park after 6 p.m. from Thursday through Sunday. The new policy goes into effect immediately.
Firefighters rescued a dog from underneath a bed.
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