Munster Schools Moving To Four-Day Week Over Summer To Save Cash
Faced with finding ways to erase millions in debt, one Northwest Indiana school district will transition to a four-day week over the summer.
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Faced with finding ways to erase millions in debt, one Northwest Indiana school district will transition to a four-day week over the summer.
Through the end of March, murders and shootings were up in Chicago, compared to the same time last year, but police said overall crime is down in the city.
Robert Blagojevich said he has written to his brother in prison, and even tried to visit the former governor as he serves his 14-year sentence in Colorado, but Rod Blagojevich has refused to see his older brother, or respond to written letters. Though the two remain estranged, Robert said he hopes to reconnect with his brother.
Geared primarily towards low-to-middle income, working individuals and families, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal benefit able to provide relief to those who meet specific criteria, by reducing the amount of tax owed and by increasing the amount of tax monies refunded, as determined after filing. Both single and married people can benefit from EITC, regardless of whether or not they have children or other dependents.
A manhunt was underway in Kankakee County on Wednesday, after a convicted killer escaped from the county jail.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Megan Glaros reports it should be a very sunny and beautiful first day of April, with a high temperature of about 71 degrees.
Enjoy a plethora of mimosas with your favorite brunch dishes at these Chicago restaurants.
From the highest and lowest points in North America to the world's largest living things and largest living carnivores, each of America's national parks has something unique to offer.
Police said a white van pulled up next to two 9-year-old boys as they were walking home from Howe Elementary School on Monday afternoon, walking south on Lorel Avenue toward Huron Street. A man got out of the van, and said, "Come here, I got some candy for you," while holding candy.
The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was found lying on the ground in the 1200 block of West 57th Street at 10:10 a.m., police said. He had been shot several times and was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
About 7:15 p.m., the 20-year-old was arguing with another male about "an old conflict" when the other male pulled out a gun and shot the man in the wrist and chest in the 3800 block of South Kedzie Avenue, police said.
About 5:15 p.m., the 48-year-old was on the sidewalk in the 800 block of South Pulaski Road when another male walked up and shot him several times, police said.
The street sweeping season on Chicago neighborhood streets runs from April 1 through November in all 50 wards of Chicago and drivers must have their cars out of the way or face a fine.
CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports a team of researchers is now studying what's going on in their brains.
An Austin man was convicted Tuesday of gunning down a Far South Side gentleman's club manager and wounding the victim's fiancée after a traffic dispute on Goose Island, the Sun-Times is reporting.
