Autistic Child Wanders Away From Wheaton School
A mom from suburban Wheaton is demanding answers after her autistic toddler wandered out of his preschool and was picked up by a stranger.
A mom from suburban Wheaton is demanding answers after her autistic toddler wandered out of his preschool and was picked up by a stranger.
Police and Special Olympics officials are searching for a 22-year-old man with autism from Bangladesh.
The 22-year-old man with autism does not speak English. He was reported missing from the 100 block of East Delaware.
Michigan has added several medical conditions to the state's list of ailments which qualify for a medical marijuana prescription.
A Chicago native and college basketball player is now biking his way across America to raise money and awareness about those with intellectual disabilities.
Hockey is more than just a game for one collegiate player. Stepping out on the ice is just the right medicine to help 21-year-old Walker Aurand live life to the fullest, despite having autism.
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The goal of the Chicago Autism Speaks Walk is to raise money and enhance the lives of people living on the spectrum and fund autism research.
A test and possible treatment for autism may be on the horizon after a new study finds a link between the disorder and one particular hormone in the human body.
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"I pray going forward that they would take these matters more seriously."
A disability rights group wants trained paramedics, not police, to handle 911 calls involving with people with autism or psychiatric disorders.
The program aims to teach young people with autism how to interact with police during traffic stops.
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Folks on Sesame Street have a way of making everyone feel accepted - this time by adding a new friend Julia who has Autism.
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The driver of the special needs van dropped her off at home with no supervision.
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The youngster, who has autism, loves hockey, especially the officials who oversee games, CBS 2's Sandra Torres reports.
Saturday brings increased chances for showers in the morning.
Instead of a chance to prove himself, he got another email saying his account had been removed and that he wouldn't be able to book reservations.
The White Sox surpassed a mark set by the 1924 team while extending baseball's longest slide this season.
At the Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park, organizers prioritized safety—with a fence around the perimeter and bag checks at the entrance.
Citing a surge in armed robberies, the residents asked the city to open a 12th Near West (12th) District police satellite office – or fully reopen the Wood (13th) District.
Chicago police said they're looking to keep the peace by keeping the demonstrators at a safe distance from the convention site at the United Center.
Isabella Keating was sitting in her Jeep at a stop light in Streeterville on Feb. 25, 2020, when a rusted light pole came crashing down on her windshield, causing her a serious concussion.
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Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa said he felt compelled to speak out about the cloud hanging over Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Henyard.
These are long-shot political moves aimed at trying to knock down convictions that are likely to put Burke behind bars for the rest of his life.
A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating.
Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days.
"I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow.
Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are asking for a preliminary injunction expanding the medical exemptions and blocking the hospital-only requirement.
Lawmakers applauded federal efforts to crack down on one of the most common opioids, illegal fentanyl.
Instead of a chance to prove himself, he got another email saying his account had been removed and that he wouldn't be able to book reservations.
Chicago-based Foxtrot has announced plans to reopen a number of locations following the grocery chain's abrupt closures earlier this spring.
Earlier this month, Chuck E. Cheese President and Chief Executive Officer David McKillips told CBS News the company needed to keep up with the times and the interests of today's kids.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
No one was hurt but the fire burned a charred area on the outside of the mall.
The Chicago Blues Festival, which will run from June 6 to June 9 at Millennium Park, will feature a performance by the legendary Buddy Guy.
The main 740-seat auditorium will be closed from Monday, Aug. 12, until Wednesday, Sept. 4.
The Chicago Sports Network, or CHSN, will launch in October with Blackhawks and Bulls preseason games, the teams announced.
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Ronnie Baker Brooks & Band lit up the stage at the newly-reopened venue in Bridgeport. The festival moves to Millennium Park from Friday through Sunday.
Tyre Evans said he was locked out of his account and at risk of losing thousands of dollars after he was unable to defend himself against an unfounded allegation. As CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports, Evans wasn't able to resume booking reservations until CBS 2 stepped in.
Music boomed within the festival grounds in the Puerto Rican Fest in Humboldt Park, but getting in to see it required waiting in a security line. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
The accident happened around noon at East 57th Street and South Drexel Avenue.
Citing a surge in armed robberies, the residents asked the city to open a 12th Near West (12th) District police satellite office – or fully reopen the Wood (13th) District.
Instead of a chance to prove himself, he got another email saying his account had been removed and that he wouldn't be able to book reservations.
At the Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park, organizers prioritized safety—with a fence around the perimeter and bag checks at the entrance.
Saturday brings increased chances for showers in the morning.
At the time of the crash, the city had a strict police policy about when an officer can chase a fleeing vehicle.
A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's.
One man who worked at Aunt Martha's through a third-party security firm was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse against a 14-year-old girl.
Meanwhile, Target was just hit with a class-action lawsuit from Illinois shoppers, who say the retail giant used high-tech cameras to collect face scans of its customers.
The owner of the dog has already filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the CPD and the officer in this case.
The White Sox surpassed a mark set by the 1924 team while extending baseball's longest slide this season.
Cubs starter Javier Assad (4-2) allowed five runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts and two walks.
Chennedy Carter scored a season-high 25 points off the bench, rookie Angel Reese had 16 points, 11 rebounds and five steals, and the Chicago Sky beat the winless Washington Mystics 79-71.
The Bears' first overall pick has shown flashes of his talent but also his struggles, which was to be expected.
Chicago Sky players say a man with a camera harassed the team when it arrived at a hotel in Washington on Wednesday.
Citing a surge in armed robberies, the residents asked the city to open a 12th Near West (12th) District police satellite office – or fully reopen the Wood (13th) District.
On Thursday, a second suspect – Samnang Toem, 18, of Skokie – was indicted on one felony count each of armed robbery and aggravated unlawful restraint.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is now charged with killing two more women, Sandra Costilla and Jessica Taylor, 10 years apart on Long Island.
Corey Harris, 44, went viral in May when he appeared in a virtual hearing for a suspended license charge while driving his car.
Her husband said she was walking their dog when a person randomly grabbed and stabbed her seven times.