Jelani Day's Mother 'Pissed' At Authorities' Handling Of Son's Disappearance Before His Body Was Found
"My son didn't get any type of help, and I'm pissed, because he didn't deserve this," Carmen Bolden Day said.
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Body Found In Illinois River Confirmed To Be Missing Illinois State University Student Jelani Day; Police Call Death 'Very Suspicious'
A body found in the Illinois River near Peru earlier this month has been identified as Illinois State University Student Jelani Day, who has been missing since late August.
Indiana Woman Charged In Hit-And-Run At Protest Of Racist Attack On Vauhxx Booker
Prosecutors charged Christi Bennett, 66, with two counts of criminal recklessness and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident.
Indiana Racist Attack Goes Viral
"While I was pinned down and these men were on top of me asking for a noose, they literally said the term noose, they yelled 'leave the boy with us.' I wasn't even a man. I was a boy."
Coronavirus Sickens Bloomington, Indiana Mayor's Wife, Kills Her Mother
"Our family got to say our goodbyes but, in these surreal, terrible times, only by phone, without the tender kisses and embraces we desperately wanted to share," Dawn Johnsen wrote.
Amtrak Reverses Course After Asking Disabilities Advocacy Group For $25,000 To Go From Chicago To Bloomington
A trip from Chicago to downstate Bloomington should cost about $16. But Amtrak recently quoted a group of advocates for people with disabilities $25,000 to accommodate their wheelchairs.
Woman Faces Fines In Caracal Cat Incident
The caracal is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and India. Bloomington doesn't have an ordinance specifically concerning exotic animals, but officials say there are registration requirements for both dogs and cats.
Flamingo At Illinois Zoo Euthanized After Child Throws Rock, Injuring The Bird
A flamingo at a central Illinois zoo had to be euthanized after a child threw a rock inside its exhibit and accidentally hurt it.
Giant Turtle Pulled To Safety From Illinois Highway
A giant turtle was pulled to safety off the highway in downstate Illinois on Thursday.
Indiana University Mumps Outbreak Grows To 6 Student Cases
The university and health officials are offering free vaccinations to anyone who came in close contact with those with the illness, which most often occurs in children and teens at schools and dormitories.
2 Adults Dead, Girls' Basketball Team Survives Wrong-Way Crash Between Semi, School Bus; 'We Probably Witnessed A Miracle'
A semi-truck driving the wrong way crashed into a school bus near downstate Bloomington, Illinois, on Wednesday night, Illinois State Police confirmed.
Sears Closing Another 46 Unprofitable Stores In November
As of May, the retailer had about 800 stores, down from about 1,000 at the end of last year and far below the 2012 peak of 4,000 stores.
Bloomington GE Plant Closing, More Than 300 Jobs Affected
The company in June announced its intent to close the plant but on Thursday confirmed the plant would close Aug. 26.
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Downers Grove Man Charged With Raping Two Indiana University Students
John Enochs, 21, a former IU business student, turned himself in to police last week, after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He has been charged with two counts of rape, in two separate cases.
Friends Honor Bloomington Plane Crash Victims: 'It's Hard To Imagine'
A day after losing seven members of the Illinois State University community in a plane crash – including two members of the athletic department – emotional friends of the victims shared memories of the lost.
Seven Dead In Small Plane Crash Near Bloomington
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed a Cessna 414 flying from Indianapolis to Bloomington went down about two miles away from Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington just after midnight. McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage confirmed all seven people on board were killed in the crash.
Chicago To Play Tornado Benefit Concert
Grammy-winners Chicago will play a free benefit concert later this month to raise money for tornado recovery efforts in Illinois.
Homeless Man Wins Lottery In Bloomington
A Pastor from DeKalb says he saw something on Thursday night that he won't ever forget, an event that he says put a smile on the face of a man who needed to smile.
Greyhound Passenger: Bus Left Us Out In The Cold
When a Greyhound bus dropped passengers off at a stop in Iowa, the station was closed, and an Illinois college student and other passengers were left outside in -17 degree weather for an hour. He was wearing only a sweatshirt and jacket.
Illinois Special Olympics Set To Begin Downstate
The Illinois Special Olympics begin Friday at Illinois State University.
Weekend Marks 1st Anniversary Of Indiana University Student's Disappearance
A year ago Sunday, Indiana University student Lauren Spierer vanished after a night out with friends.
2 Students Deaths At ISU Unrelated: Authorities
In an apparent tragic coincidence, two students were found dead overnight in separate dorms at Illinois State University, according to authorities who immediately ruled out foul play.
Fire Guts Frat House On Illinois State Campus
A fire this morning gutted a fraternity house near the Illinois State University campus in downstate Normal.
Work Begins On High-Speed Rail To St. Louis
A new season of re-construction begins Saturday on the rail line between Chicago and St. Louis that Amtrak is transforming into a 110-mile-an-hour corridor.
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Violence, chaos erupts throughout Chicago over Fourth of July weekend
Violence continues to be at the forefront over the holiday weekend.
Man accused of shooting Chicago Police officer 3 times in 'ambush' held on $2 million bond
He yelled "there go police right there," jumped in front of them, and fired multiple times, prosecutors said.
1 officer injured after crowd attack CPD squad cars in Portage Park
One officer had to be treated for minor injuries, police said.
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Mother begs for justice after no answers in shooting that killed her 5-month-old daughter
"That's my child. I felt every kick."
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Humidity will creep back up on Monday, and storm chances return to he forecast.
7 dead, 27 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least eight people are dead, and 30 others are wounded following shootings across the city as of Sunday afternoon.
Activists call for more freedom for people who have completed their prison terms
"We know that people with criminal records tend to live a life as the second-class citizens, and we need to make sure that when people serve their time that they are able to reintegrate in society with their full rights."
Bulls reportedly sign veteran PG Goran Dragic to one-year deal
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Violence, chaos erupts throughout Chicago over Fourth of July weekend
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1 officer injured after crowd attack CPD squad cars in Portage Park
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Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Unfounded suspicious activity reports target Arabs, Muslims in routine activities, report shows
The report confirms what many have suspected for decades: being suspicious has less to do with what a person is doing, and more to do with what they look like.
Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
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Indiana transgender girl athlete raises voice against school sports ban
Transgender girls in Indiana are now banned from playing on girls' teams at schools in that state.
Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
The ruling delivers a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
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Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
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New Indiana law aims to address state's nursing shortage
The Indiana Hospital Association said the state will still need about 5,000 more nurses by 2031.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
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Employees go on strike at Starbucks on Ridge Avenue in Edgewater
The employees said Starbucks has cut their hours and has forced the staff to do more with fewer people.
Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
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Bulls reportedly sign veteran PG Goran Dragic to one-year deal
Dragic, 36, is clearly in the twilight of his career, but he still has a little bit left in the tank, as he showed with the Nets last season.
White Sox takes win over Giants 1-0 heading into Game 2 of series
Leury Garcia scores single RBI giving the White Sox the win over the Giants 1-0 in the series.
Morel homers in 3rd straight game, Cubs beat Red Sox
The Cubs took advantage of 10 walks by five pitchers and came back after falling behind 4-0.
Back home again, this time with Chicago Dogs, outfielder Charlie Tilson hoping to earn his way back to MLB
New Trier High School alum and former Chicago White Sox player Charlie Tilson saw his first shot in the major leagues derailed by injury.
Bulls reportedly sign All-Star Zach LaVine to max contract extension, at five years, $215 million
LaVine averaged 24.4 points and made his second straight All-Star team last year.
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
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Chosen Few Picnic and Festival returns to Jackson Park
A Fourth of July weekend tradition returned Saturday to Chicago's South Side.
Bodies, cremated remains found in Jeffersonville funeral home
Police in Indiana found over 30 bodies inside a funeral home in Jeffersonville.
Man arrested after spraying mace inside restaurant in the Loop
A man is in custody after spraying mace inside a restaurant in the Loop early Sunday morning.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny, highs in the 80s
Low chance again for a shower later in the evening.
Officer injured after crowd attacks CPD squad cars in Portage Park
A rowdy group attacked Chicago police officers on the city's Northwest Side Sunday morning.
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