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Motorist dies in fiery crash when vehicle plows into suburban Chicago highway toll plaza, police say
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) — Police say a vehicle has plowed into a suburban Chicago highway toll plaza, engulfing it and the plaza in flames and killing the motorist. Illinois State Police say troopers responded to the scene early Thursday on a report that a vehicle had struck the Barrington Road Toll Plaza along westbound Interstate 90 in Cook County and become engulfed in fire. Police say the motorist was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man charged with reckless homicide, DUI in fatal crash on I-57
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Chicago man has been charged with reckless homicide, after two people were killed in a crash on Interstate 57 on Tuesday near south suburban Posen.Illinois State Police said 23-year-old Isaac Espejel was speeding in the northbound lanes of I-57 near 146th Street around 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday, when he lost control of his Ford Ecosport SUV, and crashed into the concrete median barrier.Two passengers in the SUV were killed in the crash. Espejel was treated for minor injuries.Police said Espejel was charged on Wednesday with two felony counts of reckless homicide and two felony counts of aggravated DUI.
Possible measles exposure identified at suburban Sam's Club
Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. A possible exposure of measles was identified last week at a Sam's Club store in Evergreen Park, health officials said. According to the Cook County Department of Public Health, anyone who visited the store, located at 9400 South...
State lawmaker under federal investigation reacts to Dolton officials being charged and accused
(The Center Square) – A state legislator responding Wednesday to news of Dolton village officials being investigated for possible corruption and one being charged with fraud said it's up to authorities to investigate the alleged crimes. Tiffany Henyard, mayor of Dolton, is accused of misconduct, corruption, sexual harassment and retaliation against opponents by some in her village. Separately, a senior administrator for the village, Keith Douglas Freeman of Orland Park, has been charged with federal bankruptcy fraud. ...
Man hit by Metra train in Robbins
ROBBINS, Ill. (CBS) -- A Metra train hit a pedestrian Thursday night in south suburban Robbins.The rail agency said Metra Rock Island District train No. 513 struck the pedestrian.CBS 2 is told the man was rushed to an area hospital. There was no word on his condition.Two trains' runs from LaSalle Street station to Joliet were canceled Thursday night because of the incident.Two others were delayed. CHECK: Metra updates
Chicago man suspected of stealing $837 in alcohol from suburban Mariano's
LOMBARD, Ill. - A Chicago man who allegedly fled from police after stealing more than $800 worth of alcohol from a suburban Mariano's grocery store on Wednesday has been charged with multiple felonies. Michael Howard, 43, appeared in court Thursday morning where a judge granted a request by the DuPage...
Man charged after allegedly beating, killing 74-year-old
CHICAGO — A man is facing a first-degree murder charge after allegedly beating a 74-year-old in January. Shermaine Sargent, 41, was arrested on Tuesday in the 1000 block of South Michigan. Police allege he beat Timothy Ash, 74, on Jan. 7 in the 6400 block of South Martin Luther...
Chicago weather: Is it too early to put away your winter coat for the season? It's complicated
Earlier this week, the Chicago area saw two 80-degree days. Does that mean it's time to put away those heavy winter coats once and for all?. It's complicated, NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes said. "April is a kind of funny time of year," Jeanes said. "We have warm days and...
Chicago Woman Sentenced To 50 Years For Killing Pregnant Teen And Cutting Baby From Womb
A Chicago woman has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing a pregnant teen and cutting her baby from her womb. RELATED: Woman Kills Pregnant Friend With Brick And Steals Baby From Womb The incident occurred in April 2019 and at the time, police alleged that the Chicago woman, identified as 51-year-old Clarisa ... Read more The post Chicago Woman Sentenced To 50 Years For Killing Pregnant Teen And Cutting Baby From Womb appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Chicago police warn of 17 armed robberies in 3 days across multiple neighborhoods
Chicago police are warning several neighborhoods to be on alert after as many as 17 armed robberies occurred over the course of three days. In one of the incidents, three University of Chicago students were held up near campus in broad daylight. According to a community alert from Chicago Police,...
Drunk driver killed former Marine sergeant on Stevenson Expressway, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — Last summer, Nikolas Hutto moved to Chicago from Florida with plans to marry and buy a home. Friends say that, at the age of 27, he had served four combat tours in the U.S. Marine Corps and “was the embodiment of a perfect son, brother, and friend.”
Chicago’s Violence Enforces Law
The violence epidemic in the Windy City has reached a critical point, prompting the city’s law enforcement to take drastic measures. With a surge in shootings and homicides, the community finds itself grappling with the urgent need for intervention. As the situation escalates, the police have initiated the establishment of an emergency assistance center to address the escalating violence plaguing the streets.
Could cold snap delay cicadas' emergence in Illinois?
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Nature enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting this year's historic arrival of periodical cicadas.In the Chicago area, the emerging cicada brood comes every 17 years, while downstate, a different brood is emerging that comes every 13 years. This is the first time both broods have emerged together since 1803, numerous reports point out.For most of their lives, cicadas live underground and emerge once the soil reaches 64 degrees. The expectation has been that they will appear sometime in May or early June, according to Ken Johnson, a horticulture educator at the University of Illinois.In Missouri, the ground has reached 64 degrees 8 inches below the surface – perfect conditions for the cicadas to start emerging.But in some states, an incoming cold snap could delay their arrival and put everything behind schedule.Could Illinois be one of those states? CBS 2 asked an entomologist, and Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, about the weather impact.According to state data, the soil temperature was about 53 degrees as of Thursday, April 18. With a frost in the forecast this weekend, it could affect the anticipated emergence in late May or early June.
Chicago Police Seek Public's Help in Search for Missing Man, Romeo Farfan, Last Seen on N Francisco Avenue
Chicago authorities are seeking assistance in the case of a missing 49-year-old man, Romeo Farfan, who was last seen in the vicinity of the 800 block of N Francisco Avenue on February 29th, this year. As per the Chicago Police Department's bulletin, Farfan has still not been located, and concerns for his well-being are mounting.
Family accuses estate salesman of taking advantage of them while grieving
PARK FOREST, Ill. (CBS) – When a family lost a loved one in the south suburbs, they turned to a local estate sales business for help.But the family later accused the business owner of taking advantage of them in their hour of grieving, and then CBS 2 got involved.The loss of a loved one can leave anyone feeling empty and missing the most mundane of conversations.Couponing calls from Mary Lewis' brother, Andrew, stopped in December."He'd call me. He says, you know, such and such store has butter on sale this week," Lewis said.When first responders arrived, there was nothing they...
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