Suburban Chicago students upset about accusations against teacher on leave
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"We had so much trust, and now all that trust is gone."
Students at Fenton High School said the dynamic has changed inside their school after a teacher was fired, who was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray has the story.
One passenger, Jaylene Escamilla, 28, was ejected from the car and was taken to Ascension Resurrection Hospital and pronounced dead.
The vehicle had four occupants inside.
Victory Auto Wreckers was founded at the end of World War II in 1945, and has been at the same location ever since.
Kevin Krenc is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Victor Garcia.
Roads were closed and the UP-West Metra line was stalled in Villa Park while officers tried to track down two suspects who ended up crashing their SUV in Lombard following a high speed police chase.
It was unclear what condition the person is in.
A person was pulled from a pond in northwest suburban Bensenville Friday afternoon.
The pursuit lasted for about an hour, and the suspect reached speeds of more than 100 mph, prosecutors said.
Community members and teachers plan to ask the board to wrap up contract negotiations soon.
The term "messy politics" has been taken to a whole new level in west suburban Bensenville.
The term “messy politics” has been taken to a whole new level in west suburban Bensenville. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Chicago police will face off with the FBI tomorrow night in a hockey game raising money for Honor Flight Chicago.
A Chicago area man just received a record-breaking settlement from 7-Eleven after losing both his legs in a pin-in crash at a store back in 2017. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will roll through town to spread cheer and help those in need. Bensenville Mayor Frank Desimone explains what guests can expect.
They're soaking up a late surge along with the sun. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports from Bensenville, where another type of business is benefitting from the good weather: White Pines Golf Course.
The organization is also working to bring injured Ukrainian soldiers and children to Chicago.
The Ukrainian Medical Assocation of North America collected and organized nearly 50 tons of donations in Bensenville, including IV infusion solutions, stitches, and antibiotics, among other supplies.
Bensenville Police Officer Steven Kotlewski, who was shot nine times in the line of duty in November, returned home to his family Saturday just in time for Christmas.
There was a huge show of support Wednesday evening for the family of a Bensenville police officer who was shot and critically injured on the job this month.
A suspect was facing multiple felony charges Sunday, after police said he shot and wounded a Bensenville police officer eight times earlier this weekend.
A Bensenville officer was shot after responding to a domestic disturbance early Saturday morning.
A happy ending to the mystery of a missing dog from Bensenville.
Where is Wendy? She's the beloved pet of a Bensenville family who has been searching for their missing dog who was last seen more than 10 days ago.
South Holland police said officers determined that the ATV had crashed into a concrete barrier, killing the victims.
As of now, the school's operating budget is 60% philanthropic, through donations and grants.
The shelter is honoring the beloved volunteer following the announcement of her passing this week.
A week after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired two of his top community safety leaders, another senior staffer is leaving his administration.
A Chicago businessman known for helping mentor others is being remembered after he was shot and killed in the middle of the day on Tuesday on the Near West Side near the United Center.
A week after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired two of his top community safety leaders, another senior staffer is leaving his administration.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday vetoed an ordinance that would have halted scheduled wage hikes for tipped workers in Chicago, calling the bid to freeze their pay "tone deaf and shortsighted."
A potential deal to end the DHS shutdown has stalled on Capitol Hill after Senate Democrats made their latest counteroffer.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday said he was not aware of a hostile work environment complaint two of his top aides filed months before he fired them last week.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
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.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
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.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
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.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
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.
After leading Nebraska to the program's two tournament wins ever, the Huskers are facing a familiar foe, Iowa, in this mini-Big Ten tourney.
Instead of kicking it in some cowboy boots, Underwood was sporting his custom Nikes with each of the flags of all his foreign-born players.
Since 1990, the school has housed the city's next generation of artists. Inside, students study academics half the day, and the other half is spent pursuing their dreams.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
Whenever a kitten wrestles a crocheted alligator or octopus, the staff thinks of beloved volunteer simply known as Betty.
A grandfather and his three grandchildren died in an overnight house fire in Crete, Illinois.
A Chicago businessman known for helping mentor others is being remembered after he was shot and killed in the middle of the day on Tuesday on the Near West Side near the United Center.
South Holland police said officers determined that the ATV had crashed into a concrete barrier, killing the victims.
As of now, the school's operating budget is 60% philanthropic, through donations and grants.
The shelter is honoring the beloved volunteer following the announcement of her passing this week.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
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
The Chicago Cubs have released their 26-man roster for this season as they prepare for Opening Day at Wrigley Field against the Washington Nationals Thursday.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has agreed to a $115 million, six-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, establishing the All-Star center fielder as one of the franchise's core players.
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The Bulls (29-42) led by as many as 22 points after scoring a season-high 41 points in the first quarter.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with sexually assaulting an even younger teenage girl in Chicago's Ravenswood Manor neighborhood last fall.
A woman was sexually assaulted at Northeastern Illinois University on Chicago's Northwest Side over the weekend, police said.
A 67-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting on Chicago's Near West Side.
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.
