Northbrook lab aims for safe turn to green tech by testing EV batteries
The goal is to eliminate the risk of fire or shock. Scenarios involve equipment of all sizes for vehicles of all sizes.
Grove Junior High teacher John Prusko putting away his lesson plans after 55 years
School is out for summer in Elk Grove Village as of this afternoon, but for one teacher, he's packing up for good.
'Junk' removal company remains busy as more people opt to leave Illinois
Population loss, as calculated by the 2020 U.S. Census, recently cost Illinois a congressional seat.
BIÂN Chicago combining wellness and work in unique shared office/gym combo
The pandemic inspired the rise of remote work, with some wondering if the trend would stick. A group of Chicago business people are betting that people will continue to ditch their cubicles.
An affordable rent with a flexible lease in Lincoln Park. What's the catch?
Tenants are renting out individual rooms in more than 100 different units. That means strangers are paired together in apartments.
Groundbreaking for 606 Trail extension now not expected until 2025
We reported almost a year ago that construction for the expansion was imminent - but nothing has happened yet.
Lawmakers vote to allow new method to improve safety around school buses
They're called extended stop arms. Leyden High School District 212 bought enough for the whole fleet to cut down on cars maneuvering around their buses.
33 years after a drunk driver killed an Orland Park mom, her legacy lives on
The Wlodarski children also honor their mom's legacy by advocating against drunk driving.
Road closures for Spring Half Marathon happening at Maggie Daley Park
While runners will be burning lots of calories running along the lake, drivers might be idling in their cars if they don't know about road closures.
Pingree Grove mom locked out of her Facebook account with little help from company
CBS 2 viewers have been complaining about Facebook's handling of blocked accounts for years.
Chicago doctor shares how to help children with mental health challenges
CBS 2 spoke to the doctor with concerns from one CBS 2 viewer about the challenges her child is facing.
Former colleague remembers Mayor Brandon Johnson's days as a teacher
Some students at Johnson's former stopping grounds followed Johnson's campaign closely and volunteered when they weren't in class.
Exhibit on Chicago's Polish immigrant history set to open May 20
Interviews helped shape the entire display, with 150 years of immigration hardships and victories represented.
Alderman, alderperson, alderwoman? The great debate continues
When the new City Council is sworn in next week, more than a third of those elected will be women. That got us to thinking: What should we call them?
Owner of downtown Chicago hotel invests millions in renovations to draw customers
TheWit Hotel in the Loop is one of the lightening bolts on the corner of State and Lake.