Fire rages in junkyard on Chicago's West Side
Piles of tires, old cardboard, and other debris were seen in the junkyard -- and appeared to be close to the flames.
Piles of tires, old cardboard, and other debris were seen in the junkyard -- and appeared to be close to the flames.
Mohammad Al Hijoj, 39, was shot and killed this past weekend while working on the city's West Side. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Family members said Mohamed Al Hejoj was a husband, a father of three, and a well-known and respected driver. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Grace and Peace Church of Chicago was one of the first places that offered shelter when Texas first began sending migrants to Chicago last year.
The Grace and Peace Church of Chicago has been going above and beyond from the start, and has helped families settle into new lives. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The victim was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
In May 2019, Verona Gunn was killed when a CPD transport van hit another police vehicle on the West Side, and the two police vehicles then hit the car in which she was sitting.
In May 2019, Verona Gunn was killed when a CPD transport van hit another police vehicle on the West Side, and the two police vehicles then hit the car in which she was sitting.
Baseer Muhammad, 23, was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and possession of a stolen vehicle in the Feb. 28 shooting of Tracey Allen Showers, 55.
Police said the victim was exiting her vehicle when shots were fired in the area.
The church plans to give the award annually during Women's History Month – which is this month – to a woman in the community who has shined her light exceptionally over the past year.
It came together thanks to the efforts of many, including a now-former Cubs outfielder.
It came together thanks to the efforts of many, including a now-former Cubs outfielder.
The 10-acre, $31 million project will provide equitable access to education, sports and other services.
As of 4 p.m., there was no visible smoke or fire, but firefighters remained on the scene and were working on the roof.
Details on the fire were not immediately available.
A man is shot during an altercation in the North Austin neighborhood Sunday morning.
Man, 42, shot and critically wounded inside a car in North Austin.
Police on Monday released images of a car that hit and seriously injured a 16-year-old boy in the North Austin neighborhood.
At least two people were killed and 20 others were wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago so far this weekend.
An elderly man suffered a graze wound in the North Austin neighborhood Saturday afternoon, according to police.
A Chicago firefighter was hospitalized Sunday night after responding to a house fire.
Police are searching for a missing man with autism from the North Austin neighborhood last seen earlier this month.
A man was arrested and charged with walking up behind another man and shooting him dead in the street in South Austin last month.
A 22-year-old man was recovering late Sunday after he was shot during an attempted carjacking.
Breaking News, First Alert Weather, Exclusive Investigations & Community Journalism
The White Sox host the division rival Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field.
The victim was found unresponsive outside in the 6900 block of South Anthony Avenue.
Clouds increase Friday with highs in the low to mid-50s. The coolest readings will be near the lake in the 40s.
He was charged with one felony count of aggravated robbery with an indication of a firearm.
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said he was "totally shaken by this act of violence."
The union representing the workers said the restaurant's operator did not provide legally required notice of layoffs before the restaurant closed last September.
Breaking News, First Alert Weather, Exclusive Investigations & Community Journalism
The White Sox host the division rival Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field.
The victim was found unresponsive outside in the 6900 block of South Anthony Avenue.
"You want people to have an ownership stake as the neighborhood gets stronger," said Lyneir Richardson, co-founder and CEO of Chicago TREND.
In recent months, there has been no shortage of videos posted to TikTok that have ended up at the center of controversies.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
The growing and dangerous trend of making false calls to trigger big police responses is targeting innocent families.
On Oct. 26, 2022, 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe was struck and killed by a single stray bullet while washing his hands. Now, the teen on trial in his murder has been freshly arrested while out free.
The city began evicting migrants from shelters on March 17, and 24 migrants have left shelters since then due to the city's 60-day shelter stay limit.
The longtime Connecticut senator died from complications from a fall, his family said.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez has said he wasn't aware a flag was burned before he spoke at a protest rally. Some colleagues want him to lose his seat as Housing Committee chair.
An ex-staff member at Fenton High School is accused of having inappropriate relationships with students dating back over a decade.
Per state law, all late-arriving but properly postmarked ballots must be counted.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
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.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design.
The Pilsen migrant shelter at 2248 S. Halsted St. is the origin point for the majority of the measles cases in Chicago, and now health officials say the cases confirmed in Lake and Will counties are both connected to this outbreak.
As of last week, the city said at least 10 of the measles cases had been linked to a migrant shelter in Pilsen.
The study also found that predominantly Black and Latino populations were disproportionately less likely to be tested for lead, but also disproportionately exposed to contaminated drinking water.
The eclipse, expected on April 8, will be the last one visible from the continental U.S. until 2044.
This year's class from Northwestern University sat front row for lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and now a measles outbreak.
A sign on the door said the company has offered staffers at the restaurant positions at other locations.
The transportation and supply chain management firm's signs have already been mounted on the corners of the building.
Metalrays signed a new lease on a 102,000-square-foot space in Romeoville that it plans to open in late June.
Tavern on Rush closed its former location in October 2022, as the owners of the building wanted to put a new restaurant concept in a space.
Ald. Bennett Lawson (44th) on Wednesday introduced an ordinance to allow signs on two of the rooftops owned by the Ricketts family that do not include private clubs.
The White Sox host the division rival Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Find out who the White Sox play during the regular season, and some of the big promotions they have for fans at Guaranteed Rate Field in 2024.
Find out who the Cubs play during the regular season, and some of the big promotions they have for fans at Wrigley Field in 2024.
Coby White had 18 points to help the Bulls take the season series from Indiana 3-1.
While he didn't put a number on how many innings he'll throw against the Detroit Tigers, he was confident in his ability to be a starter in a new starting rotation.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
The documentary welcomes viewers into the Bad River Band's decades-long battle for sovereignty.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
The beloved race around the world features thirteen new teams competing for a $1 million grand prize.
See the full list of who won Oscars at the 2024 Academy Awards, and who was nominated.
Each Thursday, CBS 2 puts a spotlight on animal rescue organizations in the area. This week, the Chicago Rescue Authority is in studio with Ashley and Fumble who are looking for that special forever home.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Ed Curran tracks the extended forecast.
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order to expand the state's emergency response capabilities – allowing local dispatchers to tap into resources from neighboring states if needed.
CBS News Correspondent Natalie Brand reports the search for four missing workers is also now suspended, a day after divers recovered the bodies of two of the victims.
Researchers hope artificial intelligence will help by predicting personality types in dogs based on the behavioral attributes, not by the breed or gender of the dog.
The robbers took the victim's property and drove off in his car, police said.
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said he was "totally shaken by this act of violence."
The offenders fled eastbound from the scene, police said. No other injuries were reported, and no one was in custody.
Surveillance video from the most recent robbery shows a pair of gunmen robbing a man as he opens the security gate of a store.
Police believe the two men were driving a yellow rental van with a Penske logo.