CPS data breach exposes records of tens of thousands of students and staff
As a precaution, CPS is offering parents a free year of credit monitoring for all of the three major credit agencies.
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Work underway for new athletic field at Chicago's Farragut Career Academy High School
A larger project updating the building and adding new classrooms at Farragut is scheduled to be completed in 2023.
KN95 masks that failed federal testing for health care workers given to CPS schools
A teacher brought concerns about the masks received in schools in January to the attention of CBS 2 News. CBS 2's Irika Sargent reports.
Drivers receive earned bonuses from CPS after months of waiting
An update to a story we first brought you Only on 2.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez tests positive for COVID-19
"This is a good opportunity to remind our CPS staff and families to please get vaccinated and boosted. Because of the vaccine, I expect that I will be fine."
Chicago's KemperSpots partners with CPS to teach kids golf, start golf teams
Those participating are excited – and ready to alter the perception of who's on the course.
KemperSports partners with CPS to teach kids golf and start school teams
Those participating are excited – and ready to alter the perception of who’s on the course.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
Bus driver has yet to receive promised bonus from CPS for good attendance
A bus driver tells us another payday has passed without the big bonus promised by Chicago Public Schools.
CPS high school students compete in food truck style culinary competition part of year end showcase
Order up! Some Chicago high schoolers are showing off their cooking skills -- competition style.
Demand for school bus drivers grows as many have yet to receive promised bonuses
"You're dangling this carrot in front of me then when I get close, you snatch it away."
Principal of Jones College Prep will keep job after full council recommends removal
The head of Chicago Public Schools has decided not to fire the principal of one of Chicago's more prestigious selective enrollment high schools.
Court reinstates Chicago Public Schools' right to enforce COVID vaccine mandate
On April 8, a judge in downstate Sangamon County had blocked CPS from taking disciplinary action against six teachers who had challenged the rule.
Whitney Young High School principal Joyce Kenner announces retirement
Dr. Joyce Kenner spent nearly three decades walking the halls of a Whitney M. Young Magnet High School s principal, and now she is preparing to step down from the helm. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Whitney Young High School principal Joyce Kenner announces retirement after 27 years
Dr. Joyce Kenner spent nearly three decades walking the halls of a Whitney M. Young Magnet High School s principal, and now she is preparing to step down from the helm.
High school artists' work on display at Navy Pier's first in-person international expo since 2019
On display were rare pieces worth tens of thousands of dollars, but Morning Insider Lauren Victory also found work by some budding artists in high school.
Chicago Public Schools to begin next school year two weeks before Labor Day
Wednesday's school board vote sets the first day of the next school year as Aug. 22.
Board of Education meets to vote on settlement to families who sons were sexually abused in high school bathroom
The Board of Education that oversees Chicago Public Schools, is meeting today on whether to approve of a $1.5 million settlement.
CPS students make connections with skilled trades professionals
Approximately 1,000 students were able to make connections with skilled trades professionals on Monday. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
CPS students make connections with skilled trades professionals
Approximately 1,000 students were able to make connections with skilled trades professionals on Tuesday.
Thousands of Chicago high school students attend special career fair
Approximately 1,000 students were able to make connections with skilled trades professionals on Monday. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
CPS board to vote on $1.5M abuse settlement
The families said the assaults happened eight months apart and CPS did nothing to stop it. All of the children involved are in the district's special education program.
CPS settles with families who say sons with disabilities were raped in school
Two families accuse the same teen of raping their sons in a school bathroom. Both sons are Chicago Public Schools students with disabilities, and the families sued the district – only for CPS to fight back.
After fighting lawsuits, CPS settles with families who said sons were raped in school bathrooms
Two families accuse the same teen of raping their sons in a school bathroom. Both sons are Chicago Public Schools students with disabilities, and the families sued the district – only for CPS to fight back. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Parents concerned about coloring book geared toward adults in CPS classroom
A coloring book for adults was shown to some middle schoolers at a CPS elementary school – and some parents say it shows too much.
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Off-duty sheriff's deputy shoots man who fired shots in Millennium Park, fled onto party boat
The deputy was working a side job as a security officer at the time of the incident, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson.
2 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after two people were killed and seven others were injured during a mass shooting downtown Thursday night.
Mom of teen wounded in downtown mass shooting heard the gunfire; "he got shot nine times"
"My baby could've died in my hands. I just told him, 'Just stay up. Just talk to mommy.' Me and the officer said, 'Just keep saying your birthday.' He's been up ever since," Kimberly Saunders said.
Suspected gunman in downtown mass shooting was wanted on warrant for previous gun charges
Charges are pending against the 21-year-old suspect Friday night.
Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
Riding along with private security patrolling Bucktown; "There's safety in numbers"
Officials said the officers provide an extra set of eyes and ears for the neighborhood and can help police by reporting information in real time.
Chicago First Alert Weather: scattered showers and storms through overnight
A few storms could be strong tonight, producing gusty winds and small hail. Lows will be in the upper 50s and low 60s.
CPS data breach exposes records of tens of thousands of students and staff
As a precaution, CPS is offering parents a free year of credit monitoring for all of the three major credit agencies.
Illinois' Kofi Cockburn works out at NBA Draft Combine
He's one of the biggest players in the draft, at 7 feet and 293 pounds, but his lack of an outside game might leave him left out on draft night, and longing a bit for the old NBA game.
Cubs unveil Ferguson Jenkins statue at Wrigley Field
The Hall of Famer, considered the best pitcher in Cubs history, joins Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo to be immortalized along Gallagher Way.
City Council Public Safety Committee backs Mayor Lightfoot's new citywide curfew for teens
The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 14-3 on Friday to approve the one hour rollback of the curfew hours on weekends, as well as to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
'This is their second home': Englewood organization awarded huge grant towards youth violence prevention initiatives
An Englewood organization receives a big financial boost in its mission to keep children off the street.
Rojas hits 3 home runs, Diamondbacks outslug Cubs in HR derby 10-6
With a strong wind blowing out on a warm afternoon, the teams combined to clear the brick walls 11 times — the Diamondbacks connected for seven homers.
First vote on Chicago casino plan delayed, amid ongoing questions from aldermen
"We feel very confident that we have the votes to make sure that this gets over the hurdle," Mayor Lightfoot said.
Rare northern Michigan twister kills 1, injures more than 40
A rare northern Michigan tornado tore through a small community, killing at least one person.
The Night Ministry transforming lives of city's homeless by bringing services directly to them
"They did for me in two months what I couldn't do in eight years," said Teresa, one of The Night Ministry's street medicine clients.
Police search for 3 suspects in CTA Brown Line robbery in the Loop
Police are searching for three people who robbed a passenger on the Brown Line in the Loop.
University of Chicago men's, women's tennis teams rank No. 1 in their region for first time
For the first time in school history, both teams are ranked number one in their region in Division III.
McDonald's at State and Chicago shut down over hazardous electrical conditions
The McDonald's location at Chicago and State Street is still shut down.
Chicago First Alert Weather; Wind advisory for some areas through 7 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service, southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts of up to 45 mph.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Bill to help baby formula shortage on President Biden's desk
A bill to ease the baby formula shortage is now on President Biden's desk after the Senate approved it Thursday night.
Naperville high school senior receives big grant for her work in the community
A bit of suspense at Metea Valley High School in Naperville Friday.
Protest planned for 13-year-old shot by police while fleeing suspected stolen vehicle
A protest is planned tonight at 6 P.M. outside of police headquarters in response to a Chicago police officer shooting a teenager Wednesday night.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening
Storm chances are on the way.
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Off-duty sheriff's deputy shoots man who fired shots in Millennium Park, fled onto party boat
The deputy was working a side job as a security officer at the time of the incident, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson.
2 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after two people were killed and seven others were injured during a mass shooting downtown Thursday night.
Mom of teen wounded in downtown mass shooting heard the gunfire; "he got shot nine times"
"My baby could've died in my hands. I just told him, 'Just stay up. Just talk to mommy.' Me and the officer said, 'Just keep saying your birthday.' He's been up ever since," Kimberly Saunders said.
Suspected gunman in downtown mass shooting was wanted on warrant for previous gun charges
Charges are pending against the 21-year-old suspect Friday night.
Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
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Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
An 11-year-old abused girl, considered a risk to herself and others, has spent two months in what's considered a shelter and has been waiting months longer for a secure residential treatment center placement.
Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
CBS 2 Chicago wins four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
CBS 2 Chicago won four regional Edward R. Murrow awards, the most of any station.
Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
This week alone, the Red Cross has helped 132 victims in Chicago and the suburbs after house fires.
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City Council Public Safety Committee backs Mayor Lightfoot's new citywide curfew for teens
The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 14-3 on Friday to approve the one hour rollback of the curfew hours on weekends, as well as to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
First vote on Chicago casino plan delayed, amid ongoing questions from aldermen
"We feel very confident that we have the votes to make sure that this gets over the hurdle," Mayor Lightfoot said.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Aldermen back more than $16M in settlements for two more lawsuits against Chicago police
One of the lawsuits involves one of four men wrongfully convicted for a 1992 double murder. That case has now cost Chicago taxpayers more than $43 million in verdicts and settlements.
Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
Suppliers will be required to give resources to infant formula plants before sending to other customers.
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Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
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FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
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Illinois' Kofi Cockburn works out at NBA Draft Combine
He's one of the biggest players in the draft, at 7 feet and 293 pounds, but his lack of an outside game might leave him left out on draft night, and longing a bit for the old NBA game.
Cubs unveil Ferguson Jenkins statue at Wrigley Field
The Hall of Famer, considered the best pitcher in Cubs history, joins Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo to be immortalized along Gallagher Way.
Rojas hits 3 home runs, Diamondbacks outslug Cubs in HR derby 10-6
With a strong wind blowing out on a warm afternoon, the teams combined to clear the brick walls 11 times — the Diamondbacks connected for seven homers.
University of Chicago men's, women's tennis teams rank No. 1 in their region for first time
For the first time in school history, both teams are ranked number one in their region in Division III.
Cubs lose to Diamondbacks, drop second straight
Zac Gallen pitched five effective innings, Daulton Varsho homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cubs on Thursday night.
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CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Storms and falling temperatures overnight
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest forecast.
Only On 2: Riding along with private security patrolling Bucktown
We first told you about Chicago residents hiring private security guards to fight crime in their neighborhoods late last year, but tonight you'll get rare access into what it's like to patrol the streets. Jackie Kostek takes you along for a ride you'll see only on CBS 2.
Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The mass shooting Thursday night on the Near North Side continues a troubling trend that's been years in the making in Chicago. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini digs deeper into the numbers to show you why this year might be even more dangerous.
New video shows chaotic scene of mass shooting on Near North Side
Video circulating on social media shows more the moments as more than two dozen bullets were blasted into a crowd of people on the Near North Side on Thursday night, killing two people and wounding seven others.
Gunman jumps on party boat trying to escape after opening fire in Millennium Park
An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy shot a man who fired a gun at Millennium Park on Friday night, and then ran to the Chicago River, where he hopped on a party boat trying to escape.
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