'Snow Angels' needed to help clear snow for seniors in Aurora
The city launched its Operation Senior Shovel program again.
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The city launched its Operation Senior Shovel program again.
Police said this was believed to be an isolated incident, and the student did not have any specific plans for violence against the school.
Police said this was believed to be an isolated incident.
More than 40 service providers and partners will have all sorts of information on housing, transportation, behavioral health, and more.
The City of Aurora will host the 2022 Disabilities Family Resource Fair from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The City of Aurora will host the 2022 Disabilities Family Resource Fair from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Dozens of new apartments will be available in two revitalized buildings in downtown Aurora starting Thursday.
Dozens of new apartments will be available in two revitalized buildings in downtown Aurora starting Thursday.
James Robert Elliott faces a maximum of eight years in prison when he is sentenced in February.
James Robert Elliott faces a maximum of eight years in prison when he is sentenced in February.
Now people can actually call the Fox Valley Mall home.
Now people can actually call the fox valley mall home.
Halloween is starting early in downtown Aurora.
Children and families are invited to dress up and grab goodies from more than 40 businesses between Benton and New York Street.
A pit bull was found unconscious in the home and revived by paramedics at the scene. Another dog in the house has not been found.
The Aurora Fire Department responded to the fire in the 500 block of West Park Avenue around noon, according to the department. Fire crews could see a large column of smoke in the distance as they approached the two-story single-family home.
Bond is set for an Aurora man who beat an elderly man to death and took his property earlier this month.
Under the proposal, the Hollywood Casino Aurora will move from its current location on the Fox River downtown to a site closer to the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88).
Aurora city leaders wanted a guarantee that taxpayers would not be on the line for the money – and the meeting got a bit heated over the issue. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
It's looking more likely the Hollywood Casino in Aurora will be leaving the city's downtown.
The full city council posed no objections during a meeting to learn about the relocation of the Hollywood Casino.
A final vote will be held at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
Visionary Ventures NFP is redeveloping the former Lincoln Elementary School and former Todd Elementary School.
"The Aurora Police Department takes any threat made in our schools seriously," police said.
Casinos once had to be classified as being riverboats, while landside casinos are now allowed.
Aurora officers saved the dog named Oakley after responding to a house fire last Thursday in the 2000 block of Whitehall Court.
Organizers of the festival said there were rapid response teams ready for the worst-case scenario, but fears led to a smaller turnout at this year's event.
Angel Casillas, the same man who crashed into ISP Trooper Brian Frank's squad car in 2021, was booked at the Riverdale Police Department in August for a DUI.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run home run, Kyle Bradish pitched five strong innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the White Sox 4-1 on Monday night to extend Chicago's skid to four games.
Jameson Taillon allowed two hits in six innings, and Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 and got closer to clinching a postseason berth.
A Wisconsin state senator who came in third in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018 is running again.
Lisa Cook sued the Trump administration to block her firing, the first time a president has sought to remove a member of the seven-person board of governors.
"We have a framework for a TikTok deal," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with Chinese officials in Spain.
Edgar remained active in political and economic matters in Illinois in the more than 25 years since he left public office.
Aaron Jaffe — a renowned former Illinois state lawmaker, judge and chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board — passed away last week.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order last week to protect state residents' access to COVID and other vaccines in the fall respiratory virus season.
Osher Center executive director Dr. Melinda Ring said there are many ways that food impacts all of our lives and health. She explained what using food as medicine looks like.
When it comes to speaking to kids about current events such as immigration enforcement, and concerns they may have about friends of themselves, what do you say?
The Chicago Department of Public Health said that life expectancy has grown in Chicago for the third consecutive year — reaching 78.7 years in 2023.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
At the first showing of "Ashland Avenue," every audience member got a commemorative gift — and one person got a "Golden Ticket," or two free season passes.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
President Donlad Trump signed a memorandum on Monday to establish the Memphis Safe Task Force part of an effort to crack down on violent crime. However, it seems Chicago is still on the president's mind.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office told CBS News Chicago that one person is in custody for questioning.
Two officers entered the home after forcing entry to search for occupants. During their search, one of the officers found and safely rescued a dog named Oakley.
The three nuns, all in their 80s, said they were removed from their convent against their will. The archdiocese denies that and said it's not safe for the nuns to live there.
UCLA scientists say the fluorescent pink dye is temporary and non-toxic. Researchers are tracking where the dye travels to review how the man-made breakwater affects water quality in the area.
Videos circulating on social media showed ICE agents raiding neighborhoods and making arrests in West Chicago, Illinois, Monday morning.
Organizers of the festival said there were rapid response teams ready for the worst-case scenario, but fears led to a smaller turnout at this year's event.
Angel Casillas, the same man who crashed into ISP Trooper Brian Frank's squad car in 2021, was booked at the Riverdale Police Department in August for a DUI.
The Trump administration has drastically increased immigration enforcement in Chicago in a program dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz." Here are the latest updates.
Aurora officers saved the dog named Oakley after responding to a house fire last Thursday in the 2000 block of Whitehall Court.
Ald. Vasquez said it's the first time he's seen such an act, but is open to speaking to whoever left the dead rat and note about immigrants, calling them both vermin.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Fear has been spreading fast in Chicago's immigrant community since the Trump administration officially launched its deportation effort, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run home run, Kyle Bradish pitched five strong innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the White Sox 4-1 on Monday night to extend Chicago's skid to four games.
Jameson Taillon allowed two hits in six innings, and Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 and got closer to clinching a postseason berth.
A Chicago Bears defense that's down bad after giving up 52 points to the Detroit Lions on Sunday could be without Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson for a while.
Miguel Vargas had two hits, including an RBI double in the fourth inning.
Ian Happ homered and Michael Busch doubled for the Cubs, who have won four of five and lead for the top NL wild card.
Camera footage showed all three suspects entering the pawn shop while wearing distinctive clothing, police said.
Two of the five armed suspects are in custody, police said. A shelter-in-place was issued for several hours, but has since been lfited.
A witness reported hearing a loud noise and seeing the victim on the ground.
The 17-year-old boy was outside in the 5000 block of North Winthrop Avenue when eight men he didn't know walked up to him and opened fire in his direction, police said.
Two of the men wounded by gunfire were believed to be the initial shooters, and were taken into police custody.
