Majority of U.S. bridges lack impact protection. Will anything change?
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
Officials say that the process to clear the debris will take time as the crane can only lift about one thousand tons, so the wreckage will have to be cut up first.
A massive salvaging effort is underway to reopen the Port of Baltimore after the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Officials say the federal dollars are for initial efforts including removing debris and laying the groundwork for reconstruction.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
Maryland lawmakers are working to protect thousands of Port of Baltimore workers impacted by the Tuesday collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Two dozen National Transportation Safety Board members are on site, investigating the shocking collapse of one of Baltimore's critical bridges after a cargo ship hit it early Tuesday morning. CBS News' Ryan Hughes reports.
Six people were missing and presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled when a large container ship hit a support column, authorities said.
Nick Martinelli scored a career-high 27 points, Brooks Barnhizer added 14 points and 10 rebounds and Northwestern held off Maryland 68-61.
The settlement was finalized on what would have been Lacks' 103rd birthday.
Survivors of sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore, like Teresa Lancaster, hope the horrors that unfolded over decades will never happen again.
A shooting in Smithsburg, Maryland on Thursday afternoon left "multiple victims," the Washington County, Maryland Sheriff's Office said.
A state trooper and the suspect exchanged gunfire, and both were taken to a hospital with injuries.
Kofi Cockburn's absence gives No. 17 Illinois another obstacle to overcome. The Illini found out how difficult that might be when Donta Scott and Maryland dominated the paint.
Eric Ayala finished with career highs of 26 points and 11 rebounds and Fatts Russell scored 13 of his 23 points after regulation to help Maryland fend off Northwestern in double overtime on Wednesday night.
Kofi Cockburn posted his seventh straight double-double, Trent Frazier scored 16 points and Illinois rallied after squandering an early lead to beat Maryland on Thursday night.
Joseph Petrino kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired to lift Maryland over Illinois on Friday night.
Northwestern women's lacrosse built upon an impressive legacy Sunday as they won the Big Ten Championship.
Boo Buie scored 15 points and Chase Audige added 14, and Northwestern scored the last six points of the game to beat Maryland on Wednesday night, ending the Terrapins' five-game win streak.
Mimi Collins had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 8 Maryland beat Northwestern on Sunday.
Darryl Morsell scored 19 points, Donta Scott added 16 and Maryland upset No. 12 Illinois on Sunday.
Former Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke, convicted in the death of Laquan McDonald, has been moved to a correctional center in Maryland, after he was transferred from a federal prison in New York.
The McCain matriarch was a frequent presence on the campaign trail when her son sought the presidency in 2008.
Animals rights group PETA put up the placard near seafood restaurants in the city as part of a nationwide campaign to get seafood off people's plates.
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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.
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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.