People hit with water beads in Woodstock Walmart parking lot as part of TikTok challenge
The victims in this incident were not injured, but Orbeez beads can cause injuries, police emphasized.
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On Groundhog Day, Different Winter Forecasts From Punxsutawney Phil And Woodstock Willie
Woodstock Willie does not agree with Phil. The groundhog from the northwest suburbs said the Chicago area will see an early spring.
Woodstock Woman's Car Gets Damaged, Then Insurance Company Refuses To Pay Because She Called Police 2 Hours Too Late
Having your car damaged in a crash is bad, and getting your insurance claim denied is even worse.
Crash In Unincorporated Woodstock Leaves Woman Dead, 4-Year-Old Injured
Authorities said the two-vehicle crash involved a red 2019 Dodge Challenger and gray 2016 Mazda 6. It happened on Illinois Route 176 west of Sunnyside Road.
Woodstock Man Gets 30 Years After Hitting 2 Women With Hammer On Crystal Lake Path
A Woodstock man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after he allegedly hit two women with a hammer in 2019 on a Crystal Lake bike path, officials said.
Woodstock High School Senior Goes To The Prom, After Outpouring Of Support On Facebook
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Evan, a military-bound senior did not let the pandemic get in the way of the his prom experience. He took on multiple jobs to pay for flowers and even a limo.
Fire Sweeps Through Barn In Woodstock
Huge plumes of thick smoke filled the sky as a barn went up in flames in Woodstock Monday evening.
Woodstock's Groundhog Forecasts An Early Spring
Two different groundhogs, two different stories.
3 Men Accused Of Beating Man In Woodstock Restaurant Restroom After Confrontation About Letting Victim's Daughter Into Women's Room
Three men stood charged Tuesday with brutally beating a father in a Woodstock restaurant men's room, after the father confronted one of them for refusing to let his teenage daughter into the women's room.
McHenry Deputy Under Investigation For Apparent Chokehold; Turned In By Other Law Enforcement
"He called me a b****. Choked me, dangled me by my neck, dragged me to where he wanted me to be and then threw me on the ground. I really thought I might die by his hands that day," Andrea Nielsen said.
Multiple People Injured, Including Children, In Woodstock Crash
Multiple people were injured, including children, in a two-vehicle crash in Woodstock Thursday afternoon.
Snow And Ice Lead To Crashes, Spinouts On Area Roads
The roads were not looking good early Saturday morning, with snow turning to rain and ice making driving treacherous.
Young At Heart Shelter In Woodstock Takes Animals Age 7 And Older
A new senior center is now open in north suburban Woodstock, but it's not for people.
ONLY ON 2: JoAnn Cunningham, Charged With Killing Son AJ Freund, Opens Up To CBS 2's Brad Edwards
In a series of exclusive conversations with CBS 2's Brad Edwards, JoAnn Cunningham opened up about her life and the murder charges against her in the death of her son, AJ Freund.
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JoAnn Cunningham, Charged With Killing Son A.J. Freund, Says 'I'd Rather Kill Myself Than Hurt Anybody'
The CBS 2 Investigators are digging into a case that riveted the nation earlier this year.
Woodstock High Schooler Arrested For Stabbing Another Student
One student was arrested and charged with aggravated battery for stabbing another student at Woodstock High School Tuesday, police said.
Man Rents Out Entire Theater After Mom With Special Needs Son Asked To Leave Movie
A northwest suburban boy with special needs and his family enjoyed a carefree afternoon at the movies thanks to the stranger, who rented out an entire theater for them.
A.J. Freund's Parents Accused Of Killing And Burying 5-Year-Old Three Days Before Reporting Him Missing
A.J. Freund's parents forced the 5-year-old into a cold shower for an extended period of time, and the 5-year-old was repeatedly struck all over his body, leading to his death, McHenry County prosecutors alleged in court Thursday morning.
Hundreds Attend Vigil For 5-Year-Old A.J. Freund After 5-Year-Old's Body Found In Shallow Grave
Missing for nearly a week, the search for A.J. ended in a rural field, with his parents in jail and accused of dumping the 5-year-old's body in a shallow grave about eight miles from the family's Crystal Lake home.
Who Failed A.J. Freund? The 5-Year-Old Is The Latest In A Long List Of Child Deaths In Cases Involving DCFS
Who failed A.J. Freund? His parents are arrested and charged in his death and accused of hiding his body. But they weren't the only ones involved in his life.
A.J. Freund's Parents Charged With Murder, Both Have Prior Criminal Records
The parents of a 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy, who were charged with his murder, have prior criminal records, ranging from retail theft to battery.
A.J. Freund's Parents Charged With Murder; Missing Crystal Lake Boy's Body Found Buried In Shallow Grave Near Woodstock
Both of 5-year-old A.J. Freund's parents, Andrew Freund Sr. and JoAnn Cunningham, have been charged with murder, after a body believed to be the missing 5-year-old boy was found buried in a shallow grave near Woodstock, more than seven miles from his family's home in Crystal Lake.
Police To A.J.'s Family: 'His Killers Have Been Brought To Justice'
"We know you are at peace playing in heaven's playground and are happy you no longer have to suffer."
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8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
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Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
Ald. Sophia King announces campaign for mayor
She represents the 4th Ward--Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Kenwood.
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For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
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With more victims still behind bars, some are calling for retired Detective Reynaldo Guevara to face the same jail time they themselves have.
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Man charged with concealing firearm on CTA Red Line platform
A man is charged after attempting to flee while allegedly concealing a firearm on the CTA Red Line platform Tuesday morning.
I Am A Gentleman Inc. providing free back-to-school haircuts, goodie backpacks
"I Am A Gentleman Inc." is teaming up with barbers to give school kids a cut Wednesday at noon.
Non-profit 'FreshLens Chicago' asking for help after thieves stole thousands in equipment
Fresh Lens Chicago is asking for help to replace the thousands of dollars in equipment the burglars stole.
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$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
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Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
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Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Democrat Barnes set to challenge GOP Wisconsin Sen. Johnson
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face two-term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in what is expected to be one of the country's most competitive races as the parties battle for control of the U.S. Senate.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
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The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
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The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
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The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
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Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
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Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
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Cubs score four in 7th, but blow lead and lose to Nats
The Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Cubs Tuesday night.
Minus All-Star Tim Anderson, White Sox split twinbill with KC
Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night to split a doubleheader.
Sky still in gear for No. 1 seed in WNBA playoffs after loss to Seattle Storm
Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven assists, and the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record with 37 assists in a victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.
Bears LB Roquan Smith requests trade, says "new front office regime doesn't value me"
"I've been trying to get something done that's fair since April, but their focus has been on trying to take advantage of me," Smith said of the Bears' front office.
White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson out 4-6 weeks with torn ligament in his hand
Surgery is a possibility after Anderson suffered a torn ligament in his hand, reports Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports and Stadium.
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
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Male mentoring program providing free back-to-school haircuts
"I Am A Gentleman Inc." is teaming up with barbers to give school kids a cut Wednesday at noon.
FreshLens broken into twice; thousands worth of equipment stolen
Fresh Lens Chicago is asking for help to replace the thousands of dollars in equipment the burglars stole.
Protesters will gather, demand firing of officer who shot, killed Anthony Alvarez
Protesters will gather tonight, to call for the indictment of a Chicago police officer who shot and killed Anthony Alvarez.
Peace Warriors, Danny Davis to hold conversation on teen violence
The community roundtable begins at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at North Lawndale Prep's Collins campus in Douglass Park.
Ald. Sophia King announces campaign for mayor
Her newly released campaign video focuses on her plan to fix violence in the city. "I am running for mayor because we need more collaboration, not more confrontation, and we can go further together," King said in a written statement.
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