97-year-old World War II veteran to lead Memorial Day Parade in Aurora
On Tuesday evening, the City of Aurora honored Miller with a proclamation from Mayor Richard Irvin and sash ahead of the parade.
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On Tuesday evening, the City of Aurora honored Miller with a proclamation from Mayor Richard Irvin and sash ahead of the parade.
On Tuesday evening, the City of Aurora honored Dick Miller, 97, with a proclamation from Mayor Richard Irvin and sash ahead of the parade.
The rain skirted the Chicago area Tuesday night, but the strong winds ripped down trees and power lines in many communities. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports from Aurora.
The right fielder is the Division III leader in hits and garnered attention for his way of supporting new Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga.
Laura Waegner is retiring form Holy Angels School in Aurora, where she has taught for 54 years. She talked with CBS 2’s Jim Williams and Marie Saavedra on Friday.
The department has partnered with My90, a community engagement platform, to send post-contact surveys to community members who have requested a police response.
If you can't adopt permanently, shelters are looking for foster parents to clear space.
A resident reported a fire inside a bedroom that was upgraded to a two-alarm by arriving companies after seeing a large amount of smoke while en route, fire officials said.
"Your Voice" is part of a greater effort to redesign the Aurora city website, with a full rollout planned for early next year.
Jennifer was charged with two counts of aggravated battery to a police officer, two counts of aggravated battery on a public way, and aggravated assault of a police officer. Sheba was also charged with two counts of aggravated battery to a police officer in addition to aggravated battery on a public way causing bodily harm and resisting a peace officer causing injury.
The design is a nod to the Roman goddess of dawn, also named Aurora.
The design is a nod to the Roman goddess of dawn, also named Aurora.
The growing and dangerous trend of making false calls to trigger big police responses is targeting innocent families.
Aurora police descended on the Adkins family's home at midnight one night with officers telling them to come outside - questioning whether they had weapons and wanting to search their home. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports on the shocking way a false claim was made to send police to their house.
Someone sent a message through the Domino’s Pizza app claiming a man’s wife and kids were being held at gunpoint at an Aurora home. Police then rushed to the house armed with rifles and left the family terrified, as CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
At the Aurora complex, men in safety suits were seen taking a close look at a barrel marked with the logo of the pool maintenance company Rola-Chem.
Video taken just after 2 a.m. showed the massive response at Arbor West Apartments, at 1240 Nantucket Rd. in Aurora.
Aurora's Todd Elementary School closed in 2019, but it reopened on Wednesday as the new Fox Valley Apartments to house working families.
A couple of shuttered school buildings in Aurora have found new purpose. They'll serve as affordable housing for working people and families. CBS 2 visited the city as doors to one of those schools reopened for the first time in five years.
Aurora police were searching for an individual. The circumstances behind the search are unknown.
The shooting at the Henry Pratt plant took place five years ago Thursday.
Five years after the shooting, former employees, family members, and first responders from that day gathered at the Henry Pratt plant to mark the milestone.
Thursday marked five years since the shooting at the Henry Pratt company in Aurora. The city organized a candlelight vigil on Thursday to remember the five men who were murdered: Russell Beyer, Vicente Juarez, Clayton Parks, Josh Pinkard, and Trevor Wehner.
Five people were killed when a shooter, a disgruntled employee, walked into the Henry Pratt company and opened fire. A sixth employee was shot but survived.
Abigail Ayala was honored with the Award of Valor at an Aurora City Council meeting. T
Organizers of an El Grito event at a Pilsen neighborhood church on Monday said they changed locations at least three times for safety.
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.
The note and dead rat were left in front of his office around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, according to Chicago police.
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.
The ICE agent who was injured in Franklin Park, Illinois, after being dragged by a car has been released from the hospital, Homeland Security officials said.
In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
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.
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.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
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.
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.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
How often do you look at old photos from vacations you love and really savor the moment? In today’s Mental Health Minute with Marie Saavedra, Amy Johnston explains why it’s a great way to reset.
Prices for beef have shot through the roof, up nearly 14% annually, but Americans have not cut back.
TikTok would be removed from American app stores effective Wednesday as a result of bipartisan legislation that former President Joe Biden signed last year, but negotiators from the U.S. and China are working to prevent it.
Police early Monday were investigating what appeared to be a break-in at a jewelry store in the west Chicago suburb of Oak Park.
Cook County Health officials and the Chicago Transit Authority have partnered to place vending machines that dispense free naloxone at five transit stations.
Two of the men wounded by gunfire were believed to be the initial shooters, and were taken into police custody.
Edgar remained active in political and economic matters in Illinois in the more than 25 years since he left public office.
Organizers of an El Grito event at a Pilsen neighborhood church on Monday said they changed locations at least three times for safety.
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.
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.
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
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.
The Detroit Lions host the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon, with both teams searching for their first win of the 2025-2026 season.
The Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
Ben Meek and assistant Coach Joe Pardun both have types of a rare disorder called neurofibromatosis. The walk helps raise money and awareness about the disorder.
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.
Shannon Stephens, 23, of Chicago's North Austin neighborhood, and Jamarion Gray, 21, of Hazel Crest, were arrested a block apart shortly after 2 a.m. Friday.
Chicago police said two men were outside near 85th and Sangamon streets when a black sport-utility vehicle pulled up. The men inside started quarreling with the victims and then shot them.
