Aurora University has a new president: Dr. Susana Rivera-Mills
She will be the first Latina to lead AU.
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She will be the first Latina to lead AU.
It has been four years since the deadly mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora – after which it was discovered that the gunman's Firearm Owners Identification Card had been revoked, but he still had a gun.
The goal is to prevent a recurrence of something like the Henry Pratt Company massacre of 2019. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
It has been four years since the deadly mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora – after which it was discovered that the gunman’s Firearm Owners Identification Card had been revoked, but he still had a gun. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports on a program that seeks to prevent such a situation.
It's being combined with an Irish flag ceremony in downtown Aurora.
Aurora is expanding its St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Museum Curator Eric Pry said the exhibit features the personal stories of women veterans from Aurora; along with photographs and artifacts.
As we celebrate Women's History Month, there's a new museum exhibit in Aurora honoring women in the military. “Hidden Warriors – The History of Women in the Military" at the Aurora Grand Army of the Republic Military Museum highlights the challenges women have faced and overcome while serving in the armed forces.
The suburb is now in 19th place.
The suburb is now in 19th place. Madison, Wisconsin is listed third, and coming in first is Fremont, California.
The list is based on several factors including well-being, employment and community.
It was no surprise, but one western suburb earned the distinction of being one of the "Happiest Cities in America," according to Wallet Hub. The personal finance website named Aurora among the happiest cities in the country. Aurora is in 19th place.
The exhibit highlights the challenges women have faced and overcome while serving in the armed forces.
The exhibit highlights the challenges women have faced and overcome while serving in the armed forces.
March is Women's History Month, and starting today, women who work for Aurora's City Hall will have a space of their own.
March is Women's History Month, and starting today, women who work for Aurora's City Hall will have a space of their own.
Police say officers responded to Granger Middle School, located at 2721 Stonebridge Blvd, for a report of a suspicious person trespassing on school grounds.
Aria Lamen is just 9 years old, but she's already proved she can keep her poise under pressure -- and step in as a hero. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
"Here we are for years later, still surrounded by all of this pain, and now we're daily hearing of all these other communities that are experiencing similar events in their schools and in the streets," said former Henry Pratt employee Anita Lewis.
In west suburban Aurora, it was standing-room-only on Wednesday at a memorial ceremony marking the fourth anniversary of a deadly mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company.
The man's family said the incident started with a fight that got out of control and brought on a 'mental health episode.'
Aurora police released portions of the 911 call and body camera footage of the police shooting of a 21-year-old man armed with knives on Feb. 5. The incident started with an argument between the man and his girlfriend that got out of control and brought on a "mental health episode," according to a family member. The family called 9-1-1.
"When officers arrived on the scene, they encountered the subject, holding the knives in the doorway of the home, threatening to kill everyone."
The goal is to help officers better understand mental illness. They'll also learn de-escalation tactics. The announcement coming one day after Aurora police shot a man. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos
Police say the man was armed with multiple knives and charged an officer, who then shot him.
The search began this week for a Chicago Public Schools student who can represent fellow students at the Chicago Board of Education.
An 18-year-old boy is in serious condition after a shooting in the South Shore neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
Tuesday marks day two of ICE agents being deployed at O'Hare Airport, along with a dozen other airports across the country.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
A 60-year-old woman was stabbed during a fight inside a home in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
Rahm Emanuel is proposing a far-reaching measure to crack down on betting in predictive markets in Washington as part of an effort to call attention to what he sees as a culture of corruption gripping the nation's politics.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Roan said the guard was not her personal security, and said she does not “hate children.”
The search began this week for a Chicago Public Schools student who can represent fellow students at the Chicago Board of Education.
An 18-year-old boy is in serious condition after a shooting in the South Shore neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
Tuesday marks day two of ICE agents being deployed at O'Hare Airport, along with a dozen other airports across the country.
Tuesday marks day two of ICE agents being deployed at O'Hare Airport, along with a dozen other airports across the country.
ICE agents were deployed at Chicago O'Hare International Airport again Tuesday, along with a dozen other airports across the country.
Serve Robotics said that while they figure out how this happened, they will cover the cost of the already-repaired glass, calling the crash landing extremely rare.
The search began this week for a Chicago Public Schools student who can represent fellow students at the Chicago Board of Education.
An 18-year-old boy is in serious condition after a shooting in the South Shore neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
The Bulls (29-42) led by as many as 22 points after scoring a season-high 41 points in the first quarter.
Tickets to a pair of Blackhawks games in Germany next season will go on sale on Friday.
Chicago's win was the team's first of the season after losing 4-0 to Angel City FC last weekend.
Bedard scored his team-leading 29th goal, and Nick Lardis connected as the Blackhawks lost their second straight.
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
Burglars crashed into the renowned Golden Apple Grille and Breakfast House in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood early Monday morning, while the 24-hour restaurant was open.
A man was detained until trial Monday on charges in the death of a Chicago firefighter who died fighting a blaze in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood.
The man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman last week missed his first court appearance on Monday, because he was being treated for tuberculosis, prosecutors said.
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
