Naperville Rib Fest Takes Place In Wheaton At The DuPage County Fairgrounds
The festival moved from Naperville to Romeoville in 2020, but was canceled twice due to the pandemic.
The festival moved from Naperville to Romeoville in 2020, but was canceled twice due to the pandemic.
Elmhurst, Highland Park, Wheaton, Park Ridge, and Glen Ellyn were ranked among the best 100 small cities to live in America, according to a new study.
A garter snake or a fox snake being found in a Chicago area forest preserve would not be news – but the snake that was found at a DuPage County preserve was nothing remotely like either.
A protest is planned for Tuesday outside a Catholic high school in west suburban Wheaton over the use of personal pronouns.
"They have their choice, but their choice takes away the safety of everyone around them."
Sunshine and seedlings--it is a combo that's creating a lot of happiness and healing in the western suburbs.
High schools in Wheaton are making graduation special for seniors who have been through a lot this year.
Starting Wednesday, the health department is moving its community vaccination clinic to the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
The Cosley Zoo in Wheaton will be open seven days a week, with timed tickets available on their website.
It's a dining dilemma that is on many of our minds – just how is eating in an enclosed tent different from eating inside a restaurant?
As the coronavirus surge raged in Illinois this weekend, we saw more proof that COVID-19 tests are hard to come by.
CBS 2 started asking questions, and it sparked an internal investigation within the DuPage County Sheriff's Department.
The City of Wheaton is already making outdoor dining work, and at no cost to local businesses.
CBS 2's Lauren Victory found a brave young girl from Wheaton who hopes her story inspires others to help, by donating blood.
Protesters came out in the hundreds in the western suburbs Tuesday night, all calling for changes in how students are learning this school year.
Three men have been charged with breaking into homes in Wheaton and Lombard and shooting a homeowner on Aug. 23, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.
Union Pacific and Metra are facing a lawsuit after a crash in Wheaton left a woman critically hurt.
The tornado that hit Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood during the derecho on Monday afternoon turns out to have been one of seven in northern Illinois and five in the greater Chicago area.
After 130 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, Jonathan Davila is finally going home.
Police have cleared the scene and said residents no longer need to stay in their homes.
Former Loyola volleyball star Jeff Jendryk has been playing professionally in Germany getting ready to play with Team USA in the summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Seven girls who attend Wheaton North High School were all facing felony charges Thursday after a brawl that erupted at the school this week.
A car thief was caught on camera in unincorporated Wheaton last week – and he remained on the loose Thursday.
A man wearing socks with no shoes tried to stop a thief from taking off with his sport-utility vehicle in unincorporated Wheaton Thursday.
A person was hit by a Metra train Wednesday evening in Wheaton.
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Andrew Santana, 24, of Gary, Indiana, has been charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm.
From "Chopped" to "Fire Masters" and "Barbecue Brawl," Chef Leach has solidified herself as a Food Network regular.
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died.
Someone from the restaurant said two unknown offenders took a safe containing money and fled in an unknown direction.
The 17-year cicada of Brood XIII is coming to the Chicago area. CBS 2 asked the experts if there is anything to worry about for pets.
The meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. follows weeks of outcry from students and parents about how he handled allegations of sexual abuse by a former staff member.
Fans and alums packed Weather Mark Tavern, at 1503 S. Michigan Ave. in the South Loop, decked in orange and blue.
Andrew Santana, 24, of Gary, Indiana, has been charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm.
From "Chopped" to "Fire Masters" and "Barbecue Brawl," Chef Leach has solidified herself as a Food Network regular.
"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.
A group of 15 City Council members want to strip Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) of his seat as chair of the Housing Committee.
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.
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 17-year cicada of Brood XIII is coming to the Chicago area. CBS 2 asked the experts if there is anything to worry about for pets.
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.
Anderson started at a time when being a woman in the news business wasn't always easy. When she began in 1972, there were no other women reporters in the newsroom.
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.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points.
Fans and alums packed Weather Mark Tavern, at 1503 S. Michigan Ave. in the South Loop, decked in orange and blue.
Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek made 32 saves.
The Cubs played their first game with Craig Counsell as the big league's highest-paid manager at five years worth more than $40 million.
Tarik Skubal pitched six innings of three-hit ball and the Detroit Tigers opened a promising season on a winning note, beating the Chicago White Sox 1-0.
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died.
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.
The issues America confronted at the turn of last century might still be unresolved today. Those themes are explored in “Ragtime." 2’s Got Your Ticket. CBS 2 Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole has a sneak peek of the production coming to the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center in Wilmette.
Sisters Clare, Annie, and Mary talk about starting and running their company from their home after 16 years.
Gossett was the first Black man to win a Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in "An Officer and a Gentleman." He also won an Emmy for the TV mini-series "Roots."
The author of the book, Daniel De Vise talks about the memories of the Blues Brothers in his new book, "The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, The Rise of Improv and the Making of an American Film Classic.
After appearing as a contestant and a judge on the Food Network, in addition to working through some of the most prestigious restaurants in the city, Dominique Leach is now known for her own - Lexington Betty Smokehouse located in the Pullman neighborhood.
Andrew Santana, 24, of Gary, Indiana, has been charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm.
Craig Garr witnessed a man police have identified as Christian Ivan Soto stabbing his mail carrier, 49-year-old Jay Larson.
Jenna Newcomb, 15, died trying to save her sister and her friend, according to Rockford's mayor.
Antonio Dickerson, 24, was arrested Tuesday at his home in Alsip, after he was identified as one of three gunmen in the shooting at a Bronzeville barbecue.
The suspect was arrested after a 20-minute rampage, with police taking him into custody as he was stabbing his last victims.