
First human case of West Nile Virus reported in DuPage Co.
Health officials said a woman in her 60s living in Woodridge became sick in August.
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Health officials said a woman in her 60s living in Woodridge became sick in August.
Four victims told officers they were approached by the offenders armed with handguns who demanded the keys to a black Chrysler 300 with Arizona registration of 9TA86E along with phones and cash.
An FBI spokesperson confirmed there was an attempted bank robbery around 11:30 a.m. at the BMO Harris Bank in Woodridge.
"This was like from movie. Never seen before."
It's been almost two years since a tornado swept through Woodridge and the damage hasn't been fixed, with 24 homeowners unable to move back into their homes. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza has the story.
The Mobile Weather Lab made its way Friday afternoon and evening from Bolingbrook to Woodridge – where CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza spoke with the mayor. Franza is now on Grand Avenue in West Town.
CBS 2's Sabrina Franza is live in the Mobile Weather Lab
The pantry will also upgrade the online ordering experience to make it more convenient for people to order and then pick up their groceries.
The West Suburban Community Pantry is also making changes to help people losing that boost in benefits.
We have been investigating Window Depot USA of Chicago for weeks – with reports of multiple people who say they were scammed out of their money.
We have been investigating Window Depot USA of Chicago for weeks – with reports of multiple people who say they were scammed out of their money. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The plane came out of nowhere and just pulled up next to traffic.
If someone comes to your door wanting to check your water, check their ID before letting them inside.
If someone comes to your door wanting to check your water, check their ID before letting them inside. That's the latest warning from police in Woodridge after a series of "ruse burglaries."
"It's great, especially right now, because I think things have been tough for a lot of people, whether your home's been hit by a tornado or not. Just the last couple of years, I think, have been hard on a lot of people," homeowner Joe Tancredi said.
More than a year and a half after an EF-3 tornado tore a path of destruction through southwest suburban Woodridge, some residents are still dealing with the impact of the devastating storm.
Volunteers from the Home Depot Foundation and the non-profit Woodridge Neighbors Helping Neighbors will make repairs to the families' homes and yards.
Organizers said a Thanksgiving dinner last year cost as little as $12 to put together, but this year's cost will be closer to $20.
Thanksgiving dinner is going to cost more this year thanks to inflation. Rising food costs, coupled with supply chain issues are really putting the squeeze on local food pantries. CBS 2's Lauren Victory visited a community pantry in Woodridge that's facing staggering numbers.
The man allegedly caused the officer to fall and knocked a taser from the hands of the officer, prosecutors said.
Monday makes one full year since a tornado ripped through Naperville and Woodridge.
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.
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The ages of the victims range from 15 to 53.
The semi truck was carrying about 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia when it was involved in the multi-vehicle crash.
When the victim confronted the offender, an exchange of gunfire ensued.
At least seven businesses were burglarized during the month of September.
The House passed a bill to fund the government for 45 days, to avert government shutdown hours before it was to go into effect.
The semi truck was carrying about 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia when it was involved in the multi-vehicle crash.
A death investigation is underway. CFD initially responded to a hazardous materials situation, but carbon monoxide levels were normal.
Two weeks into the strike, approximately 25,000 auto workers have now walked off the job nationwide.
When the victim confronted the offender, an exchange of gunfire ensued.
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
The American Rescue Plan funding has helped thousands of child care centers across Illinois pay their staff, upgrade their facilities and keep cots lower for parents.
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
The House passed a bill to fund the government for 45 days, to avert government shutdown hours before it was to go into effect. The Senate will now take up the measure.
A key City Council committee met for nearly five hours on Friday to discuss the latest on Chicago's efforts to house thousands of asylum seekers.
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Late Wednesday night, we were there as adults and small children stepped off one of the buses, and greeted with blankets.
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
CBS 2's Marshall Harris is at the big game at Oak Park River Forest High School where the Huskies are taking on Lyons Township Lions.
Hollywood loves a reboot, right? Well, this week something's gotta give between the Bears and Broncos.
Bedard had two assists.
The Cubs have dropped 13 of 19.
Getsy pointed to all 11 players on offense needing to be better, not just quarterback Justin Fields.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Police say a group of five or six males drove up in a vehicle and stopped in the street near the victims before exiting with a firearm.
Guests can browse pieces from more than 100 artists, while also enjoying food and live entertainment.
Members of the Chicago chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority will give away hundreds of banned books that are often removed from libraries due to controversial content.
The deadline to register for help from FEMA is October 16.
It's the ninth-largest jackpot in lottery history.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Using hours of exclusive archival footage, the five-part docuseries transports viewers back four decades to the moments after a twisted killer laced Tylenol pills with cyanide and killed seven people in the Chicago area.
Surveillance video shows the man punching the woman in an attempt to get her purse. Keep in mind this happened at 4 p.m.
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
CBS 2 news crews talked with one of the victims who said his iPhone was stolen by a group near 79th Street and Jeffery Boulevard.