Suburban Chicago students experience "once-in-a-lifetime" eclipse
"It's honestly beautiful."
"It's honestly beautiful."
CBS 2's Tara Molina reports district administrators started preparing for the solar eclipse two years ago to ensure students could experience the partial eclipse on Monday.
Some Elgin residents should think twice before grabbing a glass of water from the sink – as their homes may have elevated levels of lead in the drinking water. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
CBS 2 talked with one homeowner who has been living with the lead problem already for about a year.
The source is likely the lead service lines that connect the city's municipal water pipes to some people's home, the city said.
The source is likely the lead service lines that connect the city's municipal water pipes to some people's home, the city said.
"He punched my nose and broke it into too many pieces."
Two men were hospitalized after an apparent road rage incident in Elgin. One of the drivers was shot. The other was stabbed, according to police.
Police said when the officer tried to help the man, the man began struggling with him, and got hold of a knife and began stabbing himself. He then approached the officer while still holding the knife, and the officer shot him.
The snow fell steadily through the evening Tuesday in Elgin, and some cars got stuck. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The snow intensified as the night went on.
He is charged with eight Class 2 felony counts of possession of child pornography and two Class X counts of reproduction of child pornography.
Officer Jordan Collins, 33, was arrested Dec. 4 after an investigation by the Illinois Attorney General’s office.
CBS 2’s cameras were rolling as DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputies entered Officer Jordan Collins’ home Wednesday through the front door and the garage. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Officer Jordan Collins was taken into custody while on duty Monday. He remained in jail Wednesday, following a court hearing in the morning. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Officer Jordan Collins was taken into custody while on duty Monday.
A Chicagoan with family in Elgin learned his daughter and her family could leave Gaza as soon as Thursday. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports on how John Rauschenberger's daughter's ordeal could soon end.
"We've always been upbeat, but the odds start working against you, the longer that you're there."
Renowned organist Douglas Cleveland performed the exact program that historically acclaimed organist Clarence Eddy performed 130 years ago.
CBS 2 Photographer Lana Hinshaw-Klann caught up with organist Douglas Cleveland as he practiced.
"I'm not just standing up there teaching. They are teaching me a lot of stuff, too."
Rocky Lopez died last Wednesday in a motorcycle crash in unincorporated Dundee.
Rocky Lopez died last Wednesday in a motorcycle crash in unincorporated Dundee.
Both groundbreaking procedures happened within a few weeks of each other earlier this spring, and on Monday, the patients spoke about their new chance at life.
We're pleased to welcome Hoof, Woof, and Meow Animal Rescue in Elgin. Alana Woodbury is joined by Festus.
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Clear skies and lighter winds will allow temperatures to dip to near-freezing in Aurora, De Kalb, and McHenry.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Data from Chicago O'Hare shows the city just recorded 11 consecutive days of warmer-than-normal temperatures after a brisk start to the month.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
The final five alternate jurors in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial were selected on Friday.
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News an Israeli missile has hit Iran in apparent retaliation for the recent drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.
Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has proposed making it a felony to block an "exceptionally busy public right of way" for 5 minutes or longer.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have reoccupied Columbia University's main lawn for a third day of protests in Upper Manhattan.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
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.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
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.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
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.
The fake dentist also faces accusations of practicing while unlicensed in Nevada and was even arrested before treating patients in the Chicago suburbs.
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.
Barber Los Cut It takes you through what’s trending in the shops for men and women. The event runs from April 20 through 22 at the Donald E. Stephen's Convention Center in Rosemont.
The show features the latest trends in beauty, from skincare products to hair and make-up. Morphed Beauty is one of this year's vendors featuring products made from raw shea butter imported from Guana.
The annual show is back at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont from April 20 to 22.
He had us all laughing - starring in one of the most successful sitcoms ever. Now, "Seinfeld" actor Jason Alexander is at it again in a new comedy playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking beautiful weather for the weekend and rainy skies for next week.
There have been four robberies within the last month, dating back to March 23, with the latest incident happening on Tuesday.
Clear skies and lighter winds will allow temperatures to dip to near-freezing in Aurora, De Kalb, and McHenry.
Amid the release of Taylor Swift's new album "The Tortured Poets Department," Chicago's Showbiz Shelly says, "there's a lot to unpack."
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
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.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
CBS 2 discovered the woman, Whitley Temple, was hired by the City of Chicago while awaiting trial.
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.
Their current winning percentage of .168 puts this year's squad on pace for a 27-135 record, which would far outpace the worst season in White Sox history.
In February, Anderson agreed to a one-year contract with Miami worth $5 million.
Fans started an online petition calling for the games to be moved from Wintrust Arena to the United Center.
Caruso reportedly suffered a 'significant' right foot sprain in Chicago's win against the Hawks on Wednesday.
White, whose previous high was 37, went hard at the rim throughout the game and had fans chanting his name down the stretch.
Is marijuana legal in the state of Indiana?
The final five alternate jurors in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial were selected on Friday.
The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by fire officials.
The shots were reported at 4:01 p.m. on southbound I-294 near the 88th Avenue overpass in Justice.
A motive was not known as of late Thursday, and police have not established a relationship between Crane and the woman.