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I-94 ramp shut down at Stoney Island due to rollover crash; alternate route advised
Lanes were closed and alternate routes were advised after a semi-truck rolled over on an Bishop Ford (I-94) ramp Wednesday afternoon. According to the Illinois State Police, the Stoney Island southbound feeder ramp to I-94 northbound is shut down due to a rolled-over semi truck. "If this is your entrance...
Chicago weather: More showers, storms with gusty winds, hail could develop
A day after some parts of the Chicago area saw severe weather with hail, lightning, heavy rain and tornado watches, Wednesday started out mild and dry for most areas, though the chance for more showers and storms could develop in the morning and afternoon. According to the NBC 5 Storm...
Two Dead, One Injured in Early Morning Car Crash on I-57 Near Posen
Tragedy struck early Tuesday morning on I-57 near Posen, Illinois, where two people died in a vehicular calamity, and another was sent to the hospital with serious injuries, as confirmed by Illinois State Police. A spokesperson for the state police stated that the accident occurred just before 2 a.m. near 147th Street where a car lost control in the northbound lanes. The harrowing incident resulted in a man and a woman being ejected from the vehicle. As stated by a Sun-Times report, the woman was found dead at the scene, while the man succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's allies stall effort to keep ShotSpotter in place in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A bid to keep controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in place in Chicago, despite Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to end the contact this fall, hit a temporary roadblock on Wednesday.Aldermen were set to vote Wednesday on a measure to require a full City Council vote before removing ShotSpotter sensors from any wards, but two allies of the mayor – Alds. Daniel La Spata (1st) and Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez (33rd) – moved to delay the vote. It's unclear how soon a vote will now take place. The next City Council meeting is set for Friday afternoon, but supporters...
The clues inside the Taylor Swift QR code mural in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS)-- Taylor Swift's QR code is live in Chicago, "Are you ready for it?" Ready or not, Digital Producer Elyssa made the journey on foot to see the viral QR code that has left the Swiftie world in suspense. She walked down Dearborn Street and turned right on Grand Avenue. While the building was not immediately noticeable, the crowd of Swifties holding out their phones tipped her off to the spot. Spoiler: the building-sized QR code links to a YouTube Short on Swift's official page. She found a video of an old-fashioned manual typewriter typing the letter "T" on a piece of...
Several cars on fire at metal company’s yard on Chicago’s West Side
CHICAGO — Several cars caught fire at a metal company’s yard on Wednesday on Chicago’s West Side. Skycam 9 was over the scene in the 4500 block of West Division and saw the fire around 5 p.m. At least 3 cars in a row were on fire. Chicago Fire Department fire fighters were on the […]
Live updates: Tornado watch issued, White Sox game postponed amid severe weather threat
The Chicago area is at a “slight” risk of severe weather on Tuesday evening, with a tornado watch in effect and sporting events already impacted by the conditions. DeKalb and LaSalle counties are impacted by the watch, which will expire at 10 p.m. Here are the latest updates...
Chicago woman who lured pregnant teen to home and ripped baby from womb is sentenced to 50 years
CHICAGO — A Chicago woman accused of luring a pregnant teenager to her home and cutting her baby from her womb with a butcher knife nearly five years ago pleaded guilty to murder Tuesday and was sentenced to 50 years in prison. Clarisa Figueroa, 51, seated in a wheelchair...
Man attempts to hijack car by displaying gun
A man approached a Wheaton resident April 13 on the 100 block of Forest Avenue. She was seated in her 2019 Mazda SUV. He knocked on the window and showed a firearm. He told the victim to exit her car, but she drove off. No loss was reported. Arrests. A...
The Persistent of Homelessness in Chicago
Homelessness is a chronic problem in Chicago, a bustling city recognized for its tall skyscrapers and diverse cultural landscape. As a global the city, it endures many challenges, including homelessness and housing insecurity, which affect thousands of people. This article delves into the intricacies of homelessness in Chicago, examining its...
A person was spotted biking on I-90 in Chicago. Police have a message for them
Illinois State Police have a message out for anyone trying to ride their bicycle on an expressway after a photo captured a person biking on I-90 in Chicago. The photo shows a cyclist riding in the right shoulder on the outbound Ontario Street feeder ramp to I-90 just after 1 p.m. Wednesday, when traffic appeared to be quite heavy.
64 cases of measles — 2 in suburban Cook Country — confirmed in Illinois in 2024
(Editor’s Note: This story was reported by Margo Milanowski and originally published in the Evanston Roundtable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was shared with The Record as part of an ongoing collaborative effort.) The Illinois Department of Public Health has reported 64 cases of measles in 2024 (as of press time, April 16), including a second […] The post 64 cases of measles — 2 in suburban Cook Country — confirmed in Illinois in 2024 appeared first on The Record.
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