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What marijuana rescheduling would mean for Illinois, from tax changes to heath studies
As the federal government considers reclassifying marijuana to a lower level controlled substance, the billion dollar industry and cannabis community in Illinois say it's a cause for celebration.
Missing 24-year-old man found dead in Calumet River
CHICAGO — A man who was missing for over three weeks was found dead in the Calumet River on Wednesday morning. Jovon “JB” Nelson, 24, was seen by a bridge worker near the Ewing Avenue Bridge on April 9, according to his mother Tangela Nelson. Authorities recovered...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued as storms threaten Chicago area
The potential for severe weather looms over Chicago Thursday, with showers and thunderstorms already firing. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Kendall and Will counties until 2:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The warning impacts southeastern Kendall County and northwestern Will County, with a...
Man arrested in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer who was heading home from work
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a Chicago police officer who was slain while off-duty and heading home from work, police said.Xavier L. Tate Jr., was taken into custody Wednesday evening by the Chicago Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force for the murder of Officer Luis M. Huesca, 30, Chicago police said in a post on the social platform X.“We ask that the people of this city continue to support the Huesca family by keeping them in your prayers as they continue to mourn the loss of a...
Bellwood family mourns 16-year-old killed in car crash
It was like any other Friday night as the Gutiérrez household took a quick trip to get dinner. But at about 9 p.m. that April 5, just three blocks from their Bellwood home, a car crashed into them in a hit-and-run. María René Gutiérrez Santos, 16, a student at...
Chicago’s incoming risk for showers, thunderstorms, and Severe Weather
Rains are likely to be very isolated Thursday morning then increase in coverage and intensity in the afternoon and Thursday night into Friday morning. As we get into Thursday there’s going to be a severe weather risk. THURSDAY SEVERE THUNDERSTORM OUTLOOK. The entire Chicago metro area is in a...
Woman fatally stabs man in domestic altercation inside Austin apartment: CPD
Police are investigating a Wednesday night incident in the Austin neighborhood during which a woman stabbed a man to death. It happened in an apartment near Lotus Avenue and Madison Street.
Shots fired in Chicago Ridge Commons parking lot
Shots were fired Wednesday night in the parking lot at Chicago Ridge Commons mall. Police said they received reports of the shooting about 9:45 p.m. No injuries were reported. Multiple witnesses told police four men were walking through the parking lot from the XSport Fitness area. They approached two vehicles and separated with two entering a gold vehicle, possibly a Honda, and the other two subjects entering a black vehicle, possibly a Honda.
Chicago weather: Showers, storms could slow down your morning commute
CHICAGO - Chicagoans – keep your umbrellas handy! A mixed bag of weather is heading our way. Skies will become partly cloudy Wednesday night and then showers and storms will start to move in just before daybreak Thursday. Heavy downpours are possible during the morning commute, but most areas...
Afternoon thunderstorms Thursday in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS)-- Rain is back in the forecast on Thursday. An isolated shower or storm is possible to start the day. By the late afternoon, scattered showers and storms develop, some of which may be strong with gusty wind and small hail. Rain chances increase overnight. Overnight rain ends early on Friday, drying out between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. across Chicago. Clouds slowly clear throughout the day with cooler highs in the 60s. There's a chance for a late-day shower or storm on Saturday, but Sunday stays completely dry. Saturday's highs will be in the 70s and Sunday brings highs in the 60s.
Suburban man attacked CTA passenger with a knife in the Loop, Chicago police say
CHICAGO — A suburban man faces attempted murder charges for allegedly stabbing another passenger on a CTA bus in the Loop. The attack occurred around 9:23 a.m. on January 15 aboard a bus in the 1700 block of South State Street. Chicago police said Zhuravel stabbed a 69-year-old man multiple times but did not provide any other details. Additional information will be revealed when Zhuravel appears for a detention hearing this afternoon.
Crash involving semi-truck on Tri-State Tollway leaves 1 driver hurt
CHICAGO (CBS) — One person was hospitalized after crashing into a semi-truck on the Tri-State Tollway early Thursday morning. The crash happened in the southbound lanes of I-294 near milepost 1.5 just after 3 a.m. Illinois State Police said troopers responded to the scene for a report of a passenger vehicle that rear-ended a truck-tractor semi-trailer.The driver of the passenger vehicle was taken to an area hospital with unknown injuries.All southbound lanes were shut down for investigation and reopened around 4:11 a.m. Investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
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