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There was a murder in Joliet last night, just before 8:00. Officers responded to the 400 block of South Joliet Street for a report of a person shot. When they arrived, police found a 16-year-old male who had been shot several times. The victim was pronounced. dead at the scene...

Cook County has issued a notice to employees about a minimum wage increase coming on July 1.

Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar joins Jon Hansen (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to explain why the Chicago Ridge Village Board didn’t approve having their annual RidgeFest event that was scheduled to be held July 28-30 at Freedom Park. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. (CBS) -- Cotton from a tree helped fuel a fast-moving fire in southwest suburban Chicago Ridge Tuesday afternoon.Neighbors said the lawn next to a house on Moody Avenue caught fire – and the flames spread to the garage.Crews late Tuesday afternoon were trying to put out the fire – but it kept reigniting because of the flying cotton.Further details about the fire were not immediately available.

CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. - Many Chicago Ridge residents say "Ridgefest" is like their vacation right here at home. Ridgefest has been around for over 30 years, but in the last couple of days, the village board decided to cancel the event, citing safety concerns. Chicago Ridge Mayor Charles Tokar said...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A South Side homeowner has finally gotten some action – after saying she has been trying to get squatters out of her home for nearly a year.The Cook County Sheriff's Office came knocking with an eviction order on Tuesday.CBS 2's Charlie De Mar first told you about Darthula Young's story in March. De Mar caught up with Young on Tuesday – as she finally reclaimed her family home after fighting for months.This is not a totally happy ending. Once Young got inside, she quickly realized property was missing, the home was a mess, and she has been...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- While it's not officially summer just yet, Summer Nights at Navy Pier starts tonight.These markets will be immersive experiences themed around the 70s, 80s, 90s, and the future.It runs from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month until Aug. 30.

Four people were wounded, two critically, in a shooting in Englewood Tuesday night, Chicago police said.

Get the most out of your summer at Columbia College Chicago and throughout the city. Campus gets quieter during the summer term, but there is no shortage of events and entertainment to keep you busy. Summer in Chicago brings countless opportunities to engage with the arts, culture, education, and civics...

In a letter from prison, Mexican drug lord El Chapo says he is not happy about the conditions of his daily life.

JOLIET, Ill. — Authorities continue to search for a suspect who remains at large following a manhunt in southwest suburban Joliet. Around 5 a.m. Tuesday, Joliet police received a request for assistance from other area departments regarding a police pursuit. Police were in pursuit of two vehicles that were believed to be stolen with four […]

CHICAGO — A man who lives across the street from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was held without bail Tuesday after prosecutors accused him of beating a woman to death with a baseball bat inside his home and dumping her body in the alley. Arnel Smith, 64, is charged with...

CHICAGO - Chicago hit 91 degrees yesterday. Our first 90-degree day since Aug. 6. We will be very close to 90 for highs today through Friday. The only factor holding temps back will be the scattered showers and thunder today and tomorrow afternoon. It will also be cooler by the lake.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- As the temperature climbs, the city is reminding people that residential cooling is required on dangerously hot days.The Department of Buildings says if the city's heat index exceeds 80 degrees, certain buildings must provide air conditioning in all apartments, or have an air-conditioned cooling center.That includes senior housing.If your home is dangerously hot call 311.

The "Mapping our Road to 2050" event on June 20 aims to engage the community in sustainable planning and resilience-building by identifying existing resources that support a healthy local economy, protect the environment, and promote a welcoming community.

DuPage County is exploring ending its water contract with the city of Chicago and building its own pipeline to Lake Michigan.

DuPAGE COUNTY, Ill. - Two teens are accused of leading police on high-speed chases in two different incidents in DuPage County this week, while a third teen, who was a passenger in one of the vehicles, is accused of kicking and spitting at officers during his arrest. At about 3:26...

See, I've never visited someone in jail before and I don't think I have any desire to anytime soon after hearing about this man's traumatizing visiting experience. I have a lot of irrational fears and I think I just added a new one to my list. Farad Polk went to...

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JOLIET, Ill. - A teenage boy was fatally shot Tuesday night in southwest suburban Joliet. The 16-year-old was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds just before 8 p.m. in the 400 block of South Joliet Street, according to police. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Will County...