South suburban homeowners cleanup, demand help after storm flooding
"We've had issues with flooding in our alleys. Our alleys are not paved. Our taxes continue to go up."
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"We've had issues with flooding in our alleys. Our alleys are not paved. Our taxes continue to go up."
Places like Dolton and Calumet City saw waters rise up to nine inches in a matter of hours, causing major problems for homeowners still reeling from other storms. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos spoke to frustrated residents.
Within just a matter of hours, up to 9 inches of rain drenched Chicago's south suburbs.
We know shots were fired along the busy Bishop Ford – sending multiple people to the hospital.
The worst of Wednesday's rain has yet to come and some suburbs are already underwater.
All that water wasn't enough to deter drivers, as several people plowed right through flooded intersections before city crews could block off the road.
A witness said she heard 20 shots and called police.
A witness said she heard 20 shots and called police.
Police said said officers were responding to a call from a woman about an "unwanted male subject" who was the subject of an order of protection.
Dolton police shot and killed a man Friday morning, after they say he ignored several orders to drop his weapon.
Dolton police officers shot and killed a man in a car in the back yard of a home, while responding to a call of an "unwanted subject."
A family-owned business struggled for weeks to get the word out that they were open, until the owner's daughter posted the TikTok.
A family-owned business in the south suburbs struggled for weeks to get the word out that they were open and ready to serve. Now the owners have about 3 million reasons to be thankful. Their daughter posted a TikTok about their situation.
The victim told a store cashier a male suspect was not letting her go. She also had obvious injuries.
Back in August, the 41-year-old was found shot and killed in Dolton named Tavares Davis.
On Friday, Cook County Crime Stoppers are renewing efforts to solve a six-month-old murder case in the south suburbs.
Difficulty in fighting the fire was exacerbated by the wind.
Workers were on the scene at the time, but no one was hurt, the Dolton Fire Department said.
Hundreds of bikers are expected to hit the streets in Dolton for the end-of-the-year bike ride.
Guests can also enjoy food, drinks, and music.
The car was speeding when it hit a second vehicle, spun around, then hit a semi driving the opposite direction.
The speeding car then caught fire and crews weren't able to rescue the driver. No one else was hurt.
Police said the two-man armored truck crew was overpowered by three men in masks with guns.
An appellate ruling threw out a June recall vote – which would have removed Henyard from office.
Residents voted to recall Henyard in late June. But the mayor took her fight to court.
State police said the driver and only occupant of an SUV died after crashing into a park semi Saturday afternoon in Kane County.
The start of the game was delayed 40 minutes by rain.
Jilliane Allen, 40, and Jalen Allen, 29, were charged with shooting a 38-year-old man during a home invasion in Humboldt Park on Friday, according to police.
Construction firm Clayco hosted the company's fourth annual "Kids Dig" fundraiser at the "78" development site in the South Loop.
Neighbors and nature lovers help Palmer Square Park become designated as an official arboretum
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.
In a message sent out to the district community, school board chair Jackie Norris confirmed that Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts had been detained Friday morning.
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia, next week.
Cook County Republican Party Chairman Aaron Del Mar will be Bailey's running mate.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
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.
The treatment involved a patient with uveal melanoma — a rare cancer of the eye — that had spread to the patient's liver.
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.
The Chase for Business Make Your Move summit is in Chicago to help small business owners learn and grow their companies.
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.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
News of Carroll's death was shared on social media early Monday by multiple friends and collaborators.
"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.
Montreal M. Montgomery, 22, was arrested and charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault, two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, aggravated domestic battery, two counts of aggravated battery, and two counts of traveling to meet a minor.
Chicago police responded to a call of shots fired in the 1200 block of West Sunnyside Avenue and found an 18-year-old man unresponsive on the street Friday night.
High pressure settles overhead for Sunday. Winds will be light and skies will be bright. Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the latest.
A surprise Instagram wedding announcement from Selena Gomez. The singer-actress tied the knot with music producer Benny Blanco.
Meet Jellybean, a 9-pound chihuahua who runs marathons alongside her owner Andrew and his girlfriend Melissa.
This comes a day after clashes between protesters and ICE agents outside the federal immigration detention facility.
State police said the driver and only occupant of an SUV died after crashing into a park semi Saturday afternoon in Kane County.
Jilliane Allen, 40, and Jalen Allen, 29, were charged with shooting a 38-year-old man during a home invasion in Humboldt Park on Friday, according to police.
Broadview officials said the profanity was used in a verbal comment between village police and ICE.
Construction firm Clayco hosted the company's fourth annual "Kids Dig" fundraiser at the "78" development site in the South Loop.
A growing group of Chicago artists is pulling their music from the number 1 streaming service in the world, over concerns about AI-generated music and compensation on the Spotify platform.
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.
The start of the game was delayed 40 minutes by rain.
The Detroit Lions host the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
The Cubs (91-70) will host San Diego in the first round of the playoffs.
Altmyer was 20-for-26 passing for 328 yards, helping Illinois bounce back from last weekend's 63-10 loss at Indiana.
Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Lenyn Sosa was 3 for 3 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 10-9 to snap a five-game losing streak.
In a message sent out to the district community, school board chair Jackie Norris confirmed that Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts had been detained Friday morning.
A Chicago man was arrested after police say he was involved in identity theft and financial fraud across Metro Detroit.
Two vehicles were involved in the burglary at the GameStop at 120 S. Mannheim Rd., which happened around 4:15 a.m., Hillside police said.
At least eight burglaries were reported since Sunday in the Brighton Park, Chicago Loop, Lake View East, Edgewater, and Logan Square neighborhoods.
One person was killed and two people are in critical condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, authorities said.
