
2 killed after car crashes into Woodridge home
The crash was captured on a neighbor's Ring camera. The video shows a big flash and then a large cloud of smoke.
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The crash was captured on a neighbor's Ring camera. The video shows a big flash and then a large cloud of smoke.
It will be free to attend and feature activities, including a Bulls Kid Nation Zone, food, and appearances from the team's current and former players.
Highs will be near 50 degrees on Monday with chances for a stray shower and mostly sunny skies.
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how Willette Benford, who spent 24 years in prison, is working with Illinois first lady MK Pritzker to help those exiting the criminal justice system.
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how Willette Benford, who spent 24 years in prison, is working with Illinois first lady M.K. Pritzker to help those exiting the criminal justice system.
Luca Vulpescu, 22, was charged with three felony counts of aggravated battery by strangulation and three misdemeanor counts of battery causing bodily harm, battery insulting/provoking contact, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Illinois' Tre White had 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Illini to a 93-73 rout of No. 15 Michigan 93-73 on Sunday.
Chen Xinwei, 34, and Tangchao Huang, 55, both from Brooklyn, New York, were arrested on Tuesday and charged with attempted theft over $500,000 but less than $1,000,000.
Parish operations may be affected, but morning masses are expected to take place.
He served as Illinois governor from 1991 to 1999.
Workers in Chicago said there has been much discussion about what they're supposed to do, with some being told not to respond.
The next Powerball drawing is Monday night, with an estimated jackpot of $230 million.
Last week Gov. JB Pritzker announced his support for such legislation during his state of the state address.
Officials said the extensive heat and smoke damage throughout the residence displaced them.
Cooper Flagg had 16 points in his Madison Square Garden debut and seven players scored in double figures for No. 3 Duke in a 110-67 blowout of Illinois.
Dozens of people were left homeless after firefighters spent hours battling a stubborn blaze on Saturday in Justice, Illinois.
The Illinois Commerce Commission said the expansive project can't come at an unreasonable cost to customers, who have been upset about rising gas bills in recent years.
Judge Victoria Rossetti said victims may have an attorney and a support person with them in the courtroom.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, however, calls the whole thing nothing more than a stunt.
The governor also wants to enact a ban on cell phones during classroom instruction at Illinois schools.
"More focus on learning will bring even greater success for kids across the state," Pritzker said.
Former Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. has found a way to make the best of the mishap that took place Saturday during a jersey retirement ceremony at his alma mater.
The school initiated a "hold-in-place" for an hour, and an unloaded gun was recovered from the 12-year-old student.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has dismissed the proposal to redraw the Illinois-Indiana border as a stunt.
Patients can use the PPDirect app to get birth control, emergency contraception, treatment for UTIs, at-home testing for STIs, and medication abortion.
Evanston police said early Saturday morning, two Northwestern University-owned golf carts were stolen from the Foster Walker Hall and driven around the course.
The Federal Trade Commission said tens of thousands of LA Fitness customers "reported difficulties" cancelling their memberships.
Officer Krystal Rivera died in June after being shot by her partner, former officer Carlos Baker, while the two were chasing a suspect.
Most of the flames were shooting from the house's attached garage around 1 a.m. near Kelly Drive and Leonard Lane.
Menendez is expected to appear virtually from the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego.
The Chicago Board of Education has less than two weeks to close a $734 million budget gap, and on Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker advised the board should not count on help from Springfield.
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits.
The House Oversight Committee intends to release the documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, a spokesperson said.
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.
It turns out what Tom Kuznar of Mount Prospect thought was a small problem is actually a big mess affecting 25,000 taxpayers.
For the past five months, Paul Mitchell has been in talks with Citibank. He turned to CBS News Chicago when Citibank would not refund his money.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Sicknesses creep up with kids being in close quarters in school. With that in mind, a grieving Northwest Indiana family wants to share a message about vaccinating children.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Don't miss artist John Legend at Ravinia Festival this weekend.
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is working to end hunger and provide the community with access to food. Darius Johnson takes a look inside.
The governor of North Carolina has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Erin churns along the East Coast, lashing beaches with large waves. Although the storm isn’t expected to make landfall, it’s still creating dangerous conditions along the coast.
The Texas State Senate is set to take up a controversial congressional redistricting plan that would potentially add up to five Republican seats in the U.S. House, after the Texas House approved the measure.
Rivera's family is demanding body camera footage from the night of the shooting be released and calling for a public investigation into the shooting.
The Medical Examiner identified the teen as Sameer Quadri.
Sergio Ramirez has been in ICE custody in a Michigan jail since late May.
Evanston police said early Saturday morning, two Northwestern University-owned golf carts were stolen from the Foster Walker Hall and driven around the course.
On Thursday, the teachers' union and members of the Chicago Public Schools system will hold a rally at Fort Dearborn Elementary School in Washington Heights.
The Federal Trade Commission said tens of thousands of LA Fitness customers "reported difficulties" cancelling their memberships.
This week, Chicago's South and West sides were hit hard by flooding, and experts at the Morton Arboretum are connecting with city and neighborhood groups to help implement solutions.
The city said the only way they can successfully tackle the mess is with state and federal funding.
The State Department announced over the weekend it will be pausing visitor visas from Gaza over claims some recipients may have ties to terrorist groups.
Seventeen and a half years later, the murder of five women at a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park, Illinois, remains one of the most infamous cold cases in the Chicago area.
FEMA joined state, county, and city officials this week, going door-to-door in parts of Chicago hit hardest by flooding from heavy rain in July.
Matt Shaw added a solo homer as the Cubs won for the fifth time in six games. Colin Rea (10-5) pitched three-hit ball into the sixth inning.
The Sox have now lost six of their last seven games and 13 of their last 16.
Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent has proved his worth — especially with new head coach Ben Johnson.
While taking a break from the Chicago Street Race in Grant Park next year, NASCAR will return to the Chicagoland Speedway in southwest suburban Joliet for the July 4th weekend.
Michael Busch drove in two runs as the Cubs improved to 4-2 on an eight-game homestand.
The victim was struck in the groin area and suffered a graze wound to the leg, police said.
The man suspected of stabbing the victim, as well as a 48-year-old woman, was later shot and wounded by Cook County sheriff's police.
CBS News Chicago broke the story of the allegations against former acting Robbins police Chief Carl Scott in July 2024.
Police now believe the suspect went to a nearby hospital, but left before receiving treatment.
Gabriela Ochoa, 31, was gunned down in the second disturbing crime this month near a popular park.