Family sues Calumet City, Illinois daycare after 2-year-old dies in their care
The family of Jaylin Branch, Jr. said he died on Feb. 20 after "suffering an unsupervised medical event" at Grandma Jones Day Care III. He had epilepsy.
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The family of Jaylin Branch, Jr. said he died on Feb. 20 after "suffering an unsupervised medical event" at Grandma Jones Day Care III. He had epilepsy.
The Lake County, Indiana Coroner's office said Chester Palusiak, 72, of Calumet City, was found dead in Munster.
Chester Palusiak, 72, was last seen at his home near 165th and Wentworth earlier this month.
Chester Palusiak was last seen on Thursday, Feb. 13, at his home near 165th Street and Wentworth Avenue in Calumet City.
Chester Palusiak was last seen on Thursday, Feb. 13, at his home near 165th Street and Wentworth Avenue in Calumet City.
Officer Tyler Newkirk stepped in to help a man who had been shot and the man's pregnant wife this past summer. The family gave Kirk a very special “thank you” Monday, and photojournalist Tamott Wolverton was there to capture the moment.
Police said the man who was shot, along with a 48-year-old woman, had shoplifted from the Walgreens separately a short time earlier. The man who was shot pulled a gun first, police said.
Police said the man, along with a 48-year-old woman, had shoplifted from the Walgreens separately.
The teen was arrested on Monday and was charged with first-degree murder.
The teen charged in Steven Cotner's murder made an initial court appearance at the Cook County Courthouse in Markham Wednesday.
Calumet City police late Friday were on the hunt to find the assailants. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Steven and Allison Cotner were working as pizza delivery drivers for Windy City Pizza Works in Calumet City Thursday night when robbers accosted them.
A south suburban jewelry store yet again had to beef up its security after being one of many victims of the latest crash and grab burglaries earlier this month.
Police said the store itself sustained about $50,000 in damage due to the crash and grab burglary.
A south suburban jewelry store yet again had to beef up its security after being one of many victims of the latest crash and grab burglaries earlier this month.
The homeowners pleaded for relief at a townhall Monday night—with their bills increasing by thousands.
Homeowners pleaded for relief at a townhall Monday night—with their bills increasing by thousands. Marybel Gonzalez reports.
"I'm still on, with my family, a journey to justice. It's not over, but we are closer than we ever were in 57 years."
Seventy-nine-year-old James Barbier was charged in connection to Snider's death in November of 1966. Her autopsy revealed the then 18-year-old mother was stabbed more than 120 times.
An elderly man from Missouri was arrested on Monday for the murder of an 18-year-old woman nearly 60 years ago in a south suburb of Chicago. James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider in Calumet City.
James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider at her home in Calumet City.
Dozens of residents joined a rally in Calumet City Saturday afternoon.
Dozens of residents joined a rally in Calumet City this afternoon.
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, security guard Norman Thomas was shot and killed during a jewelry store robbery at the mall in Calumet City. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Maxx Tucker and Frank Adkins, both 38, are both now facing first-degree murder charges.
Officials in Downers Grove, Illinois, said a 17-year-old boy is in custody after being arrested in Colorado and brought back to face a felony armed robbery charge for an incident in April.
Omari Andrews Jr., 26, was found guilty of possessing an AR-15 style firearm and three handguns while trafficking drugs, including fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana in Mt. Prospect in 2023.
According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Jeep driver said he did not see the Romero and began to turn left in front of it, causing the two to collide.
The White Sox will commemorate Pope Leo XIV attending one of the 2005 World Series games with a graphic installation in the section where he sat.
The Nissan driver was cited for failure to reduce speed.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem moved to revoke the Temporary Protected Status program, or TPS, for Venezuelans in February.
Former President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude Monday for an outpouring of support after his office announced he had been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer a day earlier.
Vice President JD Vance gifted Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Bears jersey as they met at the Vatican, amid a push by the White House for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire.
The goal was to form one continuous line of demonstrators stretching from Chicago to Aurora.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Northwestern has unveiled a new biomedical device to help new parents track breastfeeding and ensure their baby is getting enough to eat.
Ticks can be dangerous, and there are reports that this is shaping up to be an especially bad year for the parasitic arachnids.
Cornelia Tischmacher's lungs were failing because of advanced cancer. Everything changed with a double lung transplant.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The new Foxtrot location will open Thursday at 935 W. Webster Ave. — at the southwest corner of the intersection with Bissell Street.
In their college entrepreneurship class, seniors Lexi Kuzak and Neve Pomis and junior Molly Beyna invented a product that solves a common problem.
No Illinois industry does more business with China than the agricultural sector.
Wade-Smith said keeping kids engaged is what keeps them safe.
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
The show was supposed to start at 7 p.m.
The recent surprise visit from the Chicago Sinfonietta was inspired by the recent naming of the Shedd's new beluga calf, Opus.
The growth and evolution of downtown Aurora is in large part anchored by performing arts entertainment venues, the City of Aurora noted.
Cloudier and cooler Monday after a warm and sunny weekend. Highs in the 50s with rain chances later this week. See our full seven day forecast from our First Alert weather team.
The men breached a wall behind a toilet at the Orleans Justice Center and then seen scattering out of a door.
St. Alphonsus Liguori school in Prospect Heights is closing at the end of the school year, officials confirmed Monday.
Bidens personal office released a statement Sunday saying the 82-year-old had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to the bone.
The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he died.
Police said they conducted a preliminary investigation and deemed the delivery driver's actions a mistake, and no charges or citations were filed.
Officials in Downers Grove, Illinois, said a 17-year-old boy is in custody after being arrested in Colorado and brought back to face a felony armed robbery charge for an incident in April.
Habermehl said several vehicles collided, leaving multiple people injured.
Omari Andrews Jr., 26, was found guilty of possessing an AR-15 style firearm and three handguns while trafficking drugs, including fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana in Mt. Prospect in 2023.
According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Jeep driver said he did not see the Romero and began to turn left in front of it, causing the two to collide.
Extensive delays in making an Illinois state mental health facility ligature-free played a role in the death by suicide of 19-year-old patient Anthony Stringfellow Jr.
A new playground in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood can capture more than 300,000 gallons of water — which won't flood homes or streets in the community.
The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
The lawsuit accuses Chicago Police of using excessive force on children.
It is a challenge just to score a single goal against Trevians — let alone find a way to actually beat them.
The league said: "The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms — they have no place in our league or in society."
The NL Central-leading Cubs improved to 75-74 in the series and handed a fourth straight defeat to the White Sox, who are last in the AL Central.
Angel Reese had 12 points and 17 rebounds for the Sky, who lost three of four last season to Indiana.
The all-time series between the crosstown rivals is tied at 74 wins apiece.
The victim was hit in the neck and abdomen and was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where he died.
A 26-year-old woman stabbed the boy in the abdomen. He was hospitalized in fair condition.
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 54.
Police said the victims were standing outside the gas station in the 600 block of South Homan Avenue shortly after 9 p.m., when an SUV pulled up and someone inside started shooting.
Police said the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. as three teens were near the sidewalk in the 9000 block of South Exchange Avenue.
