Gas prices rise in Chicago after power outage at Exxon Mobil Joliet refinery
The refinery is essential to the Chicago area, producing about 11 million gallons of gas and diesel fuel a day, about 10% of the region's supply.
Exxon Mobil refinery in southwest suburbs investigating Sunday power outage
The Exxon Mobil refinery in southwest suburban Channahon, Illinois, said it trying to find what caused a major power outage on Sunday.
Family of woman killed when car plunged into Calumet River seeks safety improvements
The family of a Chicago woman killed when a driver lost control and crashed a car into the Little Calumet River said the stretch of road where the crash happened is too dangerous, and they want the city to address concerns and make it safer.
Three years in, Cook County Sheriff's safety efforts on Mag Mile show results
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Man dead, woman missing after car goes into Little Calumet River
Police are searching for a woman after a car lost control and ended up in the Little Calumet River on Chicago's Far South Side.
Labor Day gas prices hit record high amid busy travel period in Chicago
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
ISP cracking down on vehicle-related crimes with help from state grant
Back in 2023, ISP got a $10 million grant from the Illinois Secretary of State's Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council.
Oak Brook police officers use new Grappler technology to catch fleeing van
Police in west suburban Oak Brook used a new tool aimed at limiting high-speed chases to catch a fleeing van while responding to a burglary call overnight.
ComEd's pilot program uses drones, AI to search for damaged power poles
The program was launched by the utility company last year, with some saying it makes it easier to address problem poles.
Chicago's new quantum computing development expected to have economic impact
The new quantum facility is said to create 1,000 permanent jobs, with an apprentice program supplying a pipeline of community-college grads in Chicago.
Exclusive look inside Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park in South Chicago
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
Lisle converts storm debris into mulch, saving thousands annually
After the fourth round of storms to hit the western suburbs this year, Lisle is chipping downed trees and branches into mulch for the park district instead of buying it.
Arrest in Gold Coast retail theft case linked to crew behind $100,000 in thefts
An arrest at a Lululemon athletic wear store in the Gold Coast neighborhood in Chicago led investigators to a crew that was exploiting unhoused people and responsible for thefts totaling $100,000.
NIPSCO probably won't restore power in NW Indiana until next week
Residents in Northwest Indiana may have to wait more than a week to get power back after a devastating outbreak of severe weather.
Destructive storms with winds over 90mph pummel Chicago area
A line of destructive thunderstorms with winds over 90mph barreled through the Chicago area Tuesday. Two tornadoes have been reported.