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State Of Emergency Declared In Suburbs
Officials in several west and northwest suburbs have declared various states of emergency or disaster Thursday morning, urging residents not to travel and others not to venture in because of flooding, road closures and stressed emergency resources.
Hair Salons On Notice After String Of Armed Robberies
The brazen robber has struck 11 in exactly one month, getting a few hundred dollars each time. CBS 2′s Marissa Bailey reports.
Train Accidents Down Statewide, But Not Chicago Area
A new analysis shows that Chicago-area railroad crossings remain dangerous.
Heroin Deaths Have Doubled In Suburbs Since 2007
A new report says heroin deaths in Lake and Will Counties have doubled over the last six years.
5 Shot, 4 Fatally, In Suburbs This Weekend
Five men have been wounded — four fatally — in shootings in south and west suburbs this weekend. Two of the shootings happened in south suburban Harvey and another involved an off-duty Chicago police officer in west suburban Maywood.
Reznick Group To Move Headquarters From Skokie To Chicago
For the second time in five days, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is announcing that he’s lured an employer from the suburbs to the city.
Rep. Walsh: Chicago Is Raiding Businesses From Suburbs To Help ‘Crumbling’ City
U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) says Motorola Mobility’s decision to relocate to Chicago from Libertyville is another example of Mayor Rahm Emanuel raiding the suburbs to help city.
Report: Many Suburbs Are Hospitable For Commuters Without Cars
A new report says many suburbs are transit-friendly – that is, hospitable for those who are not traveling with a car.
Report: Heroin Use Among Youngsters Growing Worse In Chicago Area
Law enforcement officials say the Chicago area is among many regions of the U.S. where the heroin problem seems to getting worse among school age youngsters.
4th Of July Fests & Fireworks In The Suburbs
You can’t have a Fourth of July without fireworks. Fortunately, Navy Pier isn’t the only place to go to watch them. Many of the Chicago suburbs are also hosting their own displays, many accompanied by food fests and as they say, “fun for the whole family.” (Except that 13-year-old who thinks everything is uncool, including fireworks.)
Political Analyst Calls For Measures Against Corruption In Chicago Suburbs
Political corruption does not stop at Chicago city limits. A political analyst and former alderman is calling attention to corruption in the suburbs.
Watering Restrictions In Place In Several Suburbs
Because of the hot weather and dry conditions, several suburbs have implemented water restrictions.
Best Tiki Bars In Chicagoland
Looking for some great Rum drinks? Maybe at a tiki bar or two? Don’t worry, the near ‘burbs are chock full of funky fun nooks to sing Mele Kalikimaka while you slug Singapore Slings.
Emanuel To Parents: Don’t Move To The Suburbs
CHICAGO (CBS) — Mayor Rahm Emanuel is asking parents think twice about moving off to the suburbs for the sake of their kids’ education. In an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, the mayor said, “You […]
Chicago Snow Totals: February 24, 2012
Snowfall totals, reported to the National Weather Service, at 10 a.m. on February 24, 2012
Report: Property Taxes Way Up In Many Suburbs
Some suburbanites are feeling the pain of decreasing property values and increased taxes.
2 Investigators: The Red-Light Cameras That Generate The Most Tickets
Do red-light cameras prevent accidents or just generate money for city governments? 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
Aqua Architect Jeanne Gang Sets Sights On Suburbs
Just as Jeanne Gang changed high-rise facades with the wavy blue Aqua tower balconies downtown, she’d also like to change the face of suburbs – and decided to start with Cicero.
Chicago Snow Totals
Here are some snowfall totals for Chicagoland, January 12, 2012.
Area Gas Prices Hold Steady In November
Gas prices in Illinois and Indiana remain basically unchanged in November from a month ago, due largely to increasing oil prices and a fluctuating global economy, the AAA reported Monday.
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- Teen Says He Got E. Coli From Burrito At Lombard RestaurantA local teen says he got sick because of a burrito he ate from a local restaurant that's now the focus of an e coli outbreak.158
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