Storms, possible tornadoes wallop Chicago's northwest suburbs
Neighbors reported seeing funnel clouds and extensive damage, including lost power which was restored as of Wednesday.
Neighbors reported seeing funnel clouds and extensive damage, including lost power which was restored as of Wednesday.
The National Weather Service was working to confirm whether or not a tornado touched down across the Chicago area Tuesday night, including in areas near northwest suburban Hoffman Estates and Inverness.
CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports from northwestern Hoffman Estates where a lot of snow fell and residents are trying to clean up before the the next wave comes through.
CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports from the northern suburb of Hoffman Estates, where the snow has stopped falling but the wet conditions are forcing drivers to go slow on roadways.
CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports from Hoffman Estates where it looks like a winter wonderland, but roads are slippery as the snow melts and another round of the white stuff arrives in the evening.
The man was taken by the Hoffman Estates Fire Department to Saint Alexius Medical Center and was pronounced dead.
Albert Ramon also introduced us to the Hoffman Estates color guard and band gearing up for the anticipated halftime show featuring a 70s theme to go with the school's 50th-anniversary celebration.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris chats with Palatine High School Athletic Director Luis Arroyo about the big games taking place and the pride his school has for its athletic offerings.
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CBS 2's Albert Ramon and Marshall Harris talked to the Blue Crew, Hoffman Estates High School's largest club.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris is at the big homecoming game and football is not the only sport on the field Friday. The Hoffman Estate Hawks' cheerleaders are also presenting some of their best moves before the game.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris talks about the anticipated doubleheader at Hoffman Estates featuring the soccer teams from both schools.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is in Hoffman Estates for the big homecoming game.
Police said, around 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a 911 call of a shooting in the 1700 block of Queensbury Circle.
Rubio is facing several charges, including reckless homicide and possession of cocaine.
Prosecutors said Deni Rubio's blood alcohol was twice the legal limit when prosecutors said he ran a red light, causing the deadly crash. They say he also tried to take an officer's gun after the crash.
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Prosecutors say Deni Rubio's blood alcohol level was almost twice the legal limit when he ran the red light at Higgins and Barrington and hit another car.
The crash killed 18- year-old Amelia Mazeikis and D'Shaun Tudela.
Stephanie Maze spoke with CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov.
Stephanie Maze spoke with CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov. On June 10, Maze's life changed forever when her 18-year-old daughter, Amelia Mazeikis, and friend, D'Shaun Tudela, were killed in a crash in Hoffman Estates.
Prosecutors said it took nine police officers to subdue the suspect.
Prosecutors said it took nine police officers to subdue the driver, Deni Rubio, after the crash in Hoffman Estates. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Police say Deni Rubio, 32, of Elgin, is now facing five felony charges in relation to the crash.
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Staff Sgt. Charles Crmulett was originally from Streamwood, and joined the Air Force in 2016.
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A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
Staff Sgt. Charles Crmulett was originally from Streamwood, and joined the Air Force in 2016.
The fire broke out in a chemical plant at 4650 S. Racine Ave. in the early afternoon Monday.
"During those weekdays, they're walking around and enjoying the city, and then again, the weekends are times when people really go crazy and get out in the neighborhoods and get to know these local businesses and buy."
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In October 2022, a single stray bullet found its way through Akeem Briscoe's family's kitchen window and into the bathroom, striking the second-grader as he stood by the sink.
A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
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The club informed its members it hired an art appraisal firm to help sell this original Claude Monet painting, "Pommiers en Fleurs." Board members approved the sale to help pay off some debt.
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The Julia C. Lathrop Homes along the Chicago River used to be a public housing complex. The beautiful North Side location is filled with some ugly buildings. They're vacant eyesores that have waited years to be redeveloped, so CBS 2 looked into the latest on Lathrop.
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