State Police Say They Weren't To Blame For Deadly Motorcycle Crash
Illinois State Police say contrary to an accusation, a state trooper did not cause a crash that left a motorcyclist dead last week on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
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Illinois State Police say contrary to an accusation, a state trooper did not cause a crash that left a motorcyclist dead last week on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
Two months after Illinois began requiring that all passengers wear seat belts, the head of the state police is giving troopers some wiggle room in enforcement.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway over the weekend, but there are differing stories being told about what caused the accident.
A woman, her son and another man were killed Sunday morning when their car was rear-ended by an SUV while they were stopped in the center lane of the Bishop Ford Freeway.
An Illinois State Police trooper was hospitalized with minor injuries Wednesday morning, following a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
An Illinois State Police trooper was injured Friday morning in a crash on the Stevenson Expressway.
Drivers out late over this Fourth of July weekend might notice they have company on the road - more police.
The Illinois State Police have responded to accusations of bias from the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, but the ACLU is not satisfied.
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal complaint, seeking to stop the Illinois State Police from searching cars during traffic stops without any apparent reason.
A south suburban interstate ramp remains closed Sunday afternoon more than five hours after semi truck hauling cattle overturned -- killing some of the livestock and leaving others to roam the road.
Illinois State Police Trooper Starlena Wilson narrowly survived a collision last year caused by a distracted driver. Now her agency is cracking down on errant motorists in her honor.
Authorities found the body of man in the Cal-Sag Channel near south suburban Blue Island.
Improve your gas mileage and you can save money. But you don't have Argonne National Laboratory scientists studying how to do it for you.
A 76-year-old northwest suburban pilot was not injured when he safely landed his small plane on a foggy highway in eastern Illinois on Friday.
The Illinois House has approved a proposal to keep the state's list of registered gun owners secret.
A motorist was shot on the Eisenhower Expressway early Saturday, according to state police.
Illinois State Police interim director Patrick Keen says his department will be adversely affected by climbing gas prices, but he's not asking for extra money to offset the change -- yet.
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez has asked Illinois State Police to look into the Chicago Police Department's handling of a homicide case involving a nephew of Mayor Richard M. Daley.
Gov. Pat Quinn has tapped a former high-ranking Chicago police officer and top aide at the Cook County State's Attorney's office to run the Illinois State Police.
The price of a gallon of gas could be too high to keep Illinois state troopers on the road as much as they are now.
St. Patrick's revelers beware -- the Illinois State Police, as well as many municipal police agencies, are cracking down on impaired drivers this weekend and the consequences for getting caught driving drunk are significant, for drivers and party hosts alike.
Gun-rights advocates have challenged a ruling by the state's attorney general that the names of registered gun owners be made public.
Checks of car seats by local and state police are nothing unusual. But almost everyone comes away with a lesson learned. Saturday was typical.
The names of the Illinois residents who can legally carry a gun may soon be made public.
The young head of the state police force, who was criticized for his lack of experience, will now head the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
Three men broke into a Walgreens in Chicago's McKinley Park early Tuesday morning.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
The Chicago Hotel Collection said they would "honor all paid reservations." They agreed to the couple's room rates, but for the rehearsal dinner, a new charge that would cost them $7,500 additional.
In 2019, Chicago allowed 10 companies to deploy e-scooter rentals across a 50-square-mile area on the West and Northwest Sides of the city.
Outside of Gotlieb Memorial Hospital, supporters rallied around Riccardo Aguayo Rodriguez's family.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his seat in Congress in 2026, a source told CBS News Chicago.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week.
Illinois lawmakers have approved legislation prohibiting immigration arrests near courthouses.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
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.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital this week launched a new advanced leukemia program.
The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
The popular Unabridged Bookstore in Chicago's East Lakeview community celebrated 45 years in business this weekend.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Longtime Rogers Park resident Chad Willetts, a pianist and drummer, died suddenly on Friday, Oct. 17.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died, his family says. He was 84.
A deadly listeria outbreak has been linked back to prepared pasta meals sold at grocery stores.
The Senate is expected to vote on a bill to reopen the government.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
The couple started looking into the new ownership group they found a series of recent reviews with complaints that concerned them. Some of those complaints CBS News Chicago previously reported.
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
A source told CBS News Chicago that U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his seat in Congress in 2026.
Last week, a lawsuit was filed claiming inhumane conditions at the facility in Broadview and how the people inside don't have access to their attorneys.
Three men broke into a Walgreens in Chicago's McKinley Park early Tuesday morning.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
In 2019, Chicago allowed 10 companies to deploy e-scooter rentals across a 50-square-mile area on the West and Northwest Sides of the city.
Starting in 2026, Illinois schools will be required to teach students about climate change. One CPS school in Back of the Yards is well ahead of the curve thanks to one of their teachers.
Documents obtained by CBS News Investigators found Radule Bojovic, a Hanover Park police officer arrested by ICE two weeks ago, had valid work authorization and no criminal record.
Families said a rat infestation is plaguing their Jefferson Park neighborhood, and they want to know why the city isn't doing more to help. They've even resorted to trapping the rats themselves.
A deadly crash last week has reignited concerns about a dangerous intersection at Illinois Route 50 and County Line Road, between Peotone and Manteno in Chicago's far south suburbs.
The Saints are the Chicago area's only 9U Division 1 Pop Warner Team, made up of 9-year-olds.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, and Nico Hoerner all received baseball's most famous fielding honor.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Williams passed for 280 yards and three touchdowns, and he also caught a TD pass from D.J. Moore on a trick play for the Bears' first score.
Evan Bouchard scored 2:43 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday night.
A woman was shot and wounded by a man during a quarrel Monday morning in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Alvin Thomas is charged with the murders of Huayi Bian, 36, and Weizhing Xiong, 38.
Two men are facing federal charges in what the Federal Bureau of Investigation has called a "potential terrorist attack" that was allegedly targeting Halloween weekend.
Chicago police on Sunday issued a community alert about a string of robberies and retail thefts targeting pharmacies last month in north lakefront neighborhoods.
At 1:45 a.m., four people were shot in the 3400 block of North Clark Street.
