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Between COVID, rising prices, and staffing shortages, the need is great.
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Between COVID, rising prices, and staffing shortages, the need is great.
You can pick up some school supplies and get your kids vaccinated against COVID.
The district said they still have thousands of seats open for programs that transition kids from summer into the school year that begins Aug. 22.
CPS wants to get students ready to head back to class with their annual back-to-school bashes.
The program offers meals to children even if they're not enrolled as a CPS student.
A new apprenticeship program is giving more than a dozen students a head start in their careers.
The Chicago Public Schools said in a statement that this notice was sent only to the Pritzker School community and was not a district-wide communication.
We have uncovered a potentially dangerous concern inside two CPS school buildings. Teachers are unable to lock their classrooms from the inside.
We have uncovered a potentially dangerous concern inside two CPS school buildings. Teachers are unable to lock their classrooms from the inside. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Some Chicago Public School teachers say it's such a problem that classes have to be doubled and staff is being pulled off other duties to fill the gap.
In the wake of a massive data breach involving more than half a million Chicago Public Schools students and staff, the district still wants to know why it took its vendor months to disclose the breach. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Experts with whom we spoke said ransomware attacks in general – including those on school districts and vendors – are skyrocketing.
The City Council held a similar meeting last summer, when they spent hours grilling CPD Supt. David Brown about efforts to fight violent crime.
CPS officials said a technology vendor, Battelle for Kids, was the victim of a ransomware attack last December, on a server that stores course information and evaluations.
As a precaution, CPS is offering parents a free year of credit monitoring for all of the three major credit agencies.
A larger project updating the building and adding new classrooms at Farragut is scheduled to be completed in 2023.
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.
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"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."
Those participating are excited – and ready to alter the perception of who's on the course.
Those participating are excited – and ready to alter the perception of who’s on the course.
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.
A bus driver tells us another payday has passed without the big bonus promised by Chicago Public Schools.
Order up! Some Chicago high schoolers are showing off their cooking skills -- competition style.
"You're dangling this carrot in front of me then when I get close, you snatch it away."
Police said this is incident is "domestic related."
Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
She represents the 4th Ward--Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Kenwood.
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
With more victims still behind bars, some are calling for retired Detective Reynaldo Guevara to face the same jail time they themselves have.
Cool and comfortable to start the day.
A man is charged after attempting to flee while allegedly concealing a firearm on the CTA Red Line platform Tuesday morning.
"I Am A Gentleman Inc." is teaming up with barbers to give school kids a cut Wednesday at noon.
Fresh Lens Chicago is asking for help to replace the thousands of dollars in equipment the burglars stole.
Police said this is incident is "domestic related."
Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
She represents the 4th Ward--Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Kenwood.
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
With more victims still behind bars, some are calling for retired Detective Reynaldo Guevara to face the same jail time they themselves have.
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.
Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face two-term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in what is expected to be one of the country's most competitive races as the parties battle for control of the U.S. Senate.
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 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.
The Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Cubs Tuesday night.
Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night to split a doubleheader.
Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven assists, and the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record with 37 assists in a victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.
"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.
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."
"I Am A Gentleman Inc." is teaming up with barbers to give school kids a cut Wednesday at noon.
Fresh Lens Chicago is asking for help to replace the thousands of dollars in equipment the burglars stole.
Protesters will gather tonight, to call for the indictment of a Chicago police officer who shot and killed Anthony Alvarez.
The community roundtable begins at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at North Lawndale Prep's Collins campus in Douglass Park.
Her newly released campaign video focuses on her plan to fix violence in the city. "I am running for mayor because we need more collaboration, not more confrontation, and we can go further together," King said in a written statement.
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