Fire sends smoke through residential building in Blue Island
It appeared that the fire might have spread up into the roof.
It appeared that the fire might have spread up into the roof.
Smoke was pouring out of the second floor of the building, but the smoke level decreased in volume as firefighters battled the blaze in Blue Island. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
More than 100 people call the Forest View mobile home community in Blue Island home.
People living at Forest View mobile home park were left on the hook for an $850,000 water bill after their property manager, Mer-Car Corp., stopped paying the bill two years ago.
Residents in Blue Island had been expecting their water to be shut off next Monday, just days before Thanksgiving.
CBS 2 first told you about the threat in Blue Island, and on Wednesday night, the residents took their fight to city leaders.
The residents pleaded with the City of Blue Island at a meeting Wednesday night. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
"We are humans. And you guys are treating us like trash, just like you treat this park."
CBS 2 is always investigating and Andrew Ramos has been following this since it first unfolded and reports from Blue Island.
The company that manages the Forest View mobile home park hasn't paid the water bill since March.
City workers posted the notices across the community, blindsiding many, especially those who have paid rent, which covers water, every month on time.
Families in one south suburban community have just days before water will be turned off because residents said their landlord didn't pay the bills.
Families in one south suburban community have just 13 days before water will be turned off because residents said their landlord didn't pay the bills. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos had the story from Blue Island, where residents were urged to leave.
Four new trains have joined Metra's electric Blue Island branch schedule starting Monday. That's two new trains from Blue Island to Millennium Station and two more moving from Millennium Station to Blue Island.
The registered sex offender accused of kidnapping and killing a 10-year-old girl in Rockford made his first court appearance on Tuesday, as prosecutors laid out chilling details in the case.
"I just feel, like, there could've been like other steps taken."
He was found sleeping in a car early this morning. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports from Blue Island where it started as a well-being check that spiraled out of control.
The train cars were empty, but neighbors are still so uncomfortable living near the tracks that they want to move. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
A total of 13 cars came off the tracks in the massive derailment, which happened at 136th Street and Thornton Road. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
According to CSX, 13 cars derailed at 136th and Thornton Road around 9:30 p.m.
Aidan Beltran, 15, requires 24-hour care.
Thieves left the Blue Island family in a bind after stealing their car with customized medical equipment inside. But as CBS 2’s Jermont Terry reports the teen’s wheelchair has now been returned.
Alicia Rodriguez says police found her car in Chicago with the car seat still inside.
A Blue Island mom's search for her stolen car with her son's specialized wheelchair and adult car seat inside, is over.
"It hurts me, because it's for him to get in and out of the doctor's," Alicia Rodriguez said. "He's also in the hospital in and out."
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The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
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Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
Elliott Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
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Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
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Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
Café Selmarie, 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September. Owner Birgit Kobayashi is set to retire.
Right now, Illinois sports books pay 15% tax on their revenue. But Gov. JB Pritzker's latest budget proposal would spike the tax to 35%.
Currently, a pair of two-story vintage buildings occupy the space.
Quinn has filed an ordinance with the Chicago city clerk that would ask the City Council to put a referendum on the November ballot allowing voters to decide if their tax dollars should support new stadiums.
The Lincoln Square standby, at 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Colbert lived in Chicago for 11 years, performing and "cutting his comedy teeth" at the legendary Second City and attending Northwestern University. His show will broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater Aug. 19-22 on CBS.
The mural was unveiled on the side of the building at the southeast corner the Chicago Medical Society building at Grand Avenue Dearborn Street.
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Lakeshore Sport & Fitness said a member had her bag stolen last week from the pool deck. Her keys were used to steal her car in the parking lot, and break into a home. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The FBI searched the village hall in a court-authorized law enforcement action. As CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports, it is not clear what the agents were investigating.
The family in the house on Christiana Avenue in Avondale, where the fire was believed to have started, said they lost everything. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
A man and his 83-year-old mother lost more than 50 years of memories and precious items as the fire ravaged their home.
The investigation comes amid months of controversy and divisiveness swirling in the south suburb.
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness said a member had her bag stolen last week from the pool deck. Her keys were then used to steal her car in the parking lot.
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Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
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DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
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Whitley Temple pleaded not guilty to the charges — and after nearly two years of delays, the case goes before a Cook County judge for trial on Monday.
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Tyler Herro scored 24 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 21 points and the Miami Heat grabbed the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, running away from the Chicago Bulls 112-91 in a play-in tournament elimination game.
Jameson Taillon had a solid first start, Nico Hoerner doubled twice and the Cubs rolled past the Miami Marlins 8-3.
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