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One of the nation's bond rating agencies is out with another warning about the Chicago Public Schools system's financial future.
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One of the nation's bond rating agencies is out with another warning about the Chicago Public Schools system's financial future.
A lawsuit has been filed in connection with the abuse of a 15-month-old girl by the nanny hired to look after the child.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is reiterating his support for the city's campaign asking homeowners to voluntarily install water meters.
A Cook County Sheriff's deputy has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against his employer, claiming that supervisors have done nothing to stop his co-workers from making his life miserable because he is gay.
The City of Chicago may be facing a budget deficit of as much as $369 million next year, and reports are now surfacing that Mayor Rahm Emanuel may be looking at raising some taxes to close the gap.
A south suburban school district has fired the guidance counselor and former basketball coach who wrote a book that some say crossed the line, sexually speaking.
Christopher Vaughn's own blood stain expert agreed with prosecutors Tuesday that his analysis of what happened in Vaughn's Ford Expedition five years ago doesn't match the Oswego man's story.
Some major upgrades may be in store at Midway International Airport.
A warning has been issued for Chicago dog owners about a rare disease that could leave their pet blind.
The West Aurora High School District is in trouble with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services over an allegation involving a teacher.
The Illinois Dept of Children and Family Services is warning in a published report that budget cuts mandated by the General Assembly are going to have a severe impact.
The deadline is nearing for Gov. Pat Quinn to act on the state's gambling expansion bill.
A proposal involving schools and guns is up for a vote in suburban Plainfield – and it actually involves bringing more guns to schools.
A suburban counterfeiting operation has been broken up.
The makeup of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's security detail is the subject of a lawsuit.
A legal battle may be brewing between the U.S. Attorney's office and the Chicago City Council Finance Committee.
An anti-crime pilot program involving the group CeaseFire and the Chicago Police Department appears to be moving ahead after a disagreement was resolved.
It has been about a year since Chicago police brass promised to wipe out the Maniac Latin Disciples street gang on the Northwest Side, and a published report says the campaign appears to be working.
The saga of Rod Blagojevich involved no shortage of the bizarre and the tawdry, but a book about the deposed and imprisoned governor set for release next month may top it all yet again.
Published reports say the girlfriend of the gunman who killed six people at a Sikh temple outside Milwaukee has now been arrested.
They never even interviewed Drew Peterson while investigating his third wife's death, and on Tuesday at Peterson's murder trial, the two investigators who handled the case back in 2004 will have to explain why not.
A top-level official with the Chicago City Colleges has been fired, just weeks after he was hired, for lying on his application.
Eight of the state's more volatile criminals were moved Thursday from the Tamms Superman prison downstate.
A Schaumburg family is suing the Girl Scouts after their daughter's troop was disbanded.
The Chick-Fil-A controversy now has Francis Cardinal George upset, but Ald. Proco "Joe" Moreno (1st) –who said he would deny the fast food restaurant a permit to open in his ward – is firing back.
"We no longer believe in the validity of these convictions or the credibility of the evidence of these convictions," Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said.
The Cook County State's attorney said the detective engaged in a "pattern and practice" of framing suspects and manipulating evidence.
Brown's exact words Monday were, "Even though there are single incidents happening, we're significantly below 2019 pre-pandemic." Are we though?
Cooper was released last week from the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital to the AbilityLab, where his medical team is performing tests to determine the appropriate physical and occupational therapy.
"They can go to Amazon or McDonald's and make $21 an hour."
The department would not say if Boik was terminated by Superintendent David Brown.
Twelve Binny's stores have been hit in the last nine months.
"They can expect a first of all, beautiful classroom, beautiful school, beautiful furniture, but they can expect a year of great learning in fourth grade."
A grand jury considered evidence and testimony regarding Carolyn Bryant Donham's involvement in the kidnapping and death of Till.
"We no longer believe in the validity of these convictions or the credibility of the evidence of these convictions," Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said.
The Cook County State's attorney said the detective engaged in a "pattern and practice" of framing suspects and manipulating evidence.
Brown's exact words Monday were, "Even though there are single incidents happening, we're significantly below 2019 pre-pandemic." Are we though?
Cooper was released last week from the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital to the AbilityLab, where his medical team is performing tests to determine the appropriate physical and occupational therapy.
"They can go to Amazon or McDonald's and make $21 an hour."
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
"The 2022 climate action plan deepens our city's longstanding commitment to climate action, and sets a goal of reducing emissions in Chicago by 62% by 2040," Lightfoot said.
The Indiana Legislature on Friday approved the near-total abortion ban with some exceptions, including in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
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.
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.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
The departments affected include technology and sales.
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
"I've been trying to get something done that's fair since April, but their focus has been on trying to take advantage of me," Smith said of the Bears' front office.
Surgery is a possibility after Anderson suffered a torn ligament in his hand, reports Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports and Stadium.
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Keegan Thompson pitched six effective innings, rookies Nelson Velázquez and Christopher Morel homered in the third inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals Monday night.
Reyes hit 30 home runs in 115 games last year.
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
Shattered glass greeted store workers at a Binny's Beverage Depot on West Irving Park Road.
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports there are still have a few final touches before the grand opening on Thursday, with the renovation costing $20 million dollars. It's number the district felt it had to spend.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said repeatedly that crime is down on Chicago Transit Authority property compared with last year and with pre-pandemic times in 2019, but it turns out that violent crime is actually up. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who was shot and severely wounded at the Highland Park July 4th parade massacre – is now undergoing physical and occupational therapy at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
A grand jury in Mississippi has declined to indict the white woman whose accusation set off the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago, despite revelations about an unserved arrest warrant and a newly revealed memoir by the woman, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
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