1 hurt after SUV strikes Metra squad car on northbound I-94 at 63rd Street
The driver of the squad car was taken to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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The driver of the squad car was taken to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The CPD Marine Unit recovered the victim's body from a partially submerged car in the 800 block of West 129th Place.
The passenger, a 30-year-old woman, exited the car before it entered the water. She was taken to Christ Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Preliminary information indicated a red 2020 Chevrolet struck the rear of the salt truck that was stationary in the second lane from the right that was diverting traffic from a previous crash, ISP said.
Illinois State Police said just before 1 a.m. troopers responded to the northbound express lanes at 47th Street for a call of a Move Over law crash involving an IDOT salt truck.
Preliminary reports say a white 2007 Chevrolet swerved onto the right shoulder and struck the rear of a stationary IDOT truck.
An armed group carjacked a woman only to crash the vehicle multiple times in Rogers Park.
Police said the teen was joyriding when he ignored a traffic light and struck a white pickup truck containing a family.
Another car crashed into their car, flipping it over near Infantry Drive and Black Road.
The driver of the vehicle then backed out and struck "numerous" parked cars.
Preliminary information revealed a car was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of traffic when it struck a tow truck – causing it to strike a third car.
ISP troopers responded to eastbound I-70 just west of milepost 151 around 5:41 p.m. for a crash involving a squad car that was struck by another car.
The driver of the Mazda then left the car and fled on foot in an unknown direction, according to police.
Chicago police said a Mazda 6 sedan was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes in the 100 block of North Lake Shore Drive just before 4:30 a.m. when it struck a Chevy sedan.
Illinois State Police said troopers responded to the southbound I-94 ramp to 39th Street just after 5 a.m. for a single-vehicle rollover crash with injury.
The driver of the other vehicle is hospitalized in critical condition
Chopper 2 was over the scene where the tube trailer was heavily damaged and blocking all lanes of traffic going eastbound.
A Chicago Public Schools Safe Passage worker was among five people injured in a crash in Englewood Wednesday afternoon, a coworker said.
The violent crash was being investigated by the U.S. Marshals.
A car flipped over after a violent collision with another car on Chicago's South Side on Wednesday afternoon. It was a sight for Englewood residents in the 6900 block of South Eggleston Avenue.
Chicago police tell us the truck driver tried to swerve out of the way when another car drove into oncoming traffic.
Chicago police tell us the truck driver tried to swerve out of the way when another car drove into oncoming traffic.
The 51-year-old woman driving the car and the officer were hurt and taken to a hospital to get checked out.
A red Lexus flipped upside-down, after slamming into a police SUV. The officer was parked on Columbus Drive, providing security for a film set near Buckingham Fountain.
The good Samaritan happened to be driving by and saw it all unfold.
Meanwhile, protesters, elected officials, and ICE representatives all offered comment Monday after at least 16 people were taken into custody during clashes with federal agents last week.
The fire broke out around 2 a.m. in a workers' cottage-style frame home near 60th and Elizabeth Streets.
The 20-year-old rhino is expected to give birth by early spring of next year to her third calf.
Those diagnosed with mpox will start to experience flu-like symptoms, and most people develop a bumpy, painful rash.
Adam Hollingsworth, known as the so-called "Dreadhead Cowboy," was spotted on Monday afternoon riding and doing flips off the horse in Chicago's downtown area.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed at least 16 arrests after clashes outside the facility both Friday and Saturday.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
In a world of deep partisanship, Edgar was lauded by his fellow Republicans and also by Democrats as a leader with great integrity.
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
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.
The person who died was a suburban Cook County resident in their 60s.
The department said the patient was a 4-year-old child who was not vaccinated.
Colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age, according to the American Cancer Society.
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.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Goodman will host an ice cream social with ice cream from Rainbow Cone, accompanied by stories from the owners of three of Chicago's most beloved businesses
The funding was made possible through the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
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.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Clad in black leather, Stamos joined founding Beach Boys member Mike Love, 60-year group veteran Bruce Johnston, and the touring band that now plays with them.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
In a statement issued Wednesday, ABC said Kimmel's show would be "preempted indefinitely. There was no word on if or when the show may return.
The first-ever Central Street Busker Fest is set for Saturday, Sept. 20, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Protesters, elected officials, and ICE representatives all offered comment Monday after at least 16 people were taken into custody during clashes with federal agents last week. Darius Johnson reports.
Firefighters were seen battling the blaze on a ladder and on the roof, and inside the top floor.
The 20-year-old rhino, Kapuki, is expected to give birth to the calf by early spring of next year.
Financial website "Investopedia" said you will need more than $5 million over a lifetime to afford the eight key components of the American dream.
Wildlife experts say squirrels are not carriers for rabies, and likely attacked because it was fed and cared for by humans when ithey were young.
Those diagnosed with mpox will start to experience flu-like symptoms, and most people develop a bumpy, painful rash.
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
Lynsy Howard said she was walking with her friend and was passing the man in a crosswalk when the next thing she remembers is holding her face, dazed, confused, and with a pain in her left eye.
Meanwhile, protesters, elected officials, and ICE representatives all offered comment Monday after at least 16 people were taken into custody during clashes with federal agents last week.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed at least 16 arrests after clashes outside the facility both Friday and Saturday.
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
Village of Lisle moves to find alternatives to high water bills for homeowners who get water from a private company
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.
Chicago made it close in the seventh when Miguel Vargas and Andrew Benintendi drew bases-loaded walks from reliever Mason Miller.
The Cubs had runners on first and second with two outs in the ninth against Tony Santillan, who struck out Pete Crow-Armstrong for his 7th save of the season.
The Chicago Bears gave Ben Johnson his first win as an NFL head coach by beating the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 on Sunday.
On Sunday, Musburger remembered when the Bears were working out an agreement with Walter Payton.
The Cardinals captured their third Division III national championship back in January
Police said the robbery happened early Saturday, Aug. 30, in the 900 block of West Lake Street in the Fulton Market District. The Morgan Street Green and Pink Line stop is located at that address.
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
The victim was shot in the chest at Halsted and Lake streets and was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where he was pronounced dead.
The vehicle had hit multiple unoccupied parked cars in the 10100 block of South Avenue M, police said.
An immigration judge has denied bond to a man who has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement since he sought police help as the victim of a near-fatal shooting in Iowa months ago.
