Former Chicago Public Schools student sues over alleged sex abuse by dean
The young woman says the Chicago Public Schools failed to protect her. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
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The young woman says the Chicago Public Schools failed to protect her. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
With four new cases in the past week, the Chicago Department of Public Health has confirmed 57 cases of measles since early March, when an outbreak began at the city's migrant shelter in Pilsen.
Roger Roache, 18, faces two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and one count of unlawful use of a weapon.
Months before the death of Chicago Public Schools staffer Charlie Mills, residents had been sounding the alarm about dangers along busy Pulaski Road.
Charlie Mills, 56, touched countless lives in the classroom and in the theatre program at William Jones College Prep in the Printer’s Row area of the South Loop. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar has the story of the tragic hit-and-run that took his life.
A Chicago seventh grader from Bell Elementary School spelled it out Tuesday afternoon to secure her spot at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
The winning word was a noun: "myocarditis." A Chicago seventh grader from Bell Elementary School spelled out the word on Tuesday to secure her spot at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. She competed against dozens of other kids at the Citywide Spelling Bee Championship.
Candidates for elected school board seats in this year's election can begin circulating nominating petitions on March 26.
The mayor said Wednesday that there are efforts happening now to get vaccination rates up across CPS - with a focus on new arrivals.
There are now a total of 10 measles cases confirmed in Chicago, and Mayor Brandon Johnson said there are efforts happening now to get vaccination rates up across CPS. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Mayor Brandon Johnson said Wednesday that there are efforts happening now to get vaccination rates up across CPS - with a focus on new arrivals. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The event was organized by the Mikva Challenge's Elections in Action program, which teaches students about researching the candidates and the voting process.
One group with which the union is partnering – Bring Chicago Home, the group behind a real estate transfer tax referendum – has some questioning whether the CTU has crossed the line.
The measure now goes to Gov. JB Pritzker, who has voiced support for the legislation.
More than 50 local employers, trade unions, and workforce agencies showcased not only their talents, but the endless career opportunities waiting for CPS students.
An award-winning local author is touring Chicago public elementary schools for Black History Month. CBS 2 was there as Harold Green III visited students at Robert A. Black Magnet School in Calumet Heights to read his new picture book Love Bubble. Green said he wrote this book in memory of his grandma. The book is about the "love bubbles" created by our communities, friends and families. Not only did Green once attend Robert A. Black Magnet School as a child, but he also used to work there.
Five Kenwood players, their head coach and two assistant coaches were ruled ineligible from further participating this season.
The board is set to consider a safety plan resolution calling for CPS to end its school resource officer program by 2025.
The vote was unanimous. Starting in August, Chicago Police will only be allowed outside public schools. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
A high school boys basketball playoff game that was postponed Wednesday night in Chicago due to an investigation into one of the player's eligibility was set to be played on Thursday night. Kenwood Academy and Morton High School will tip off at 6 p.m., Chicago Public Schools confirmed to CBS 2. Although shortly before then, CBS 2 saw Morton players just arriving at Kenwood Academy.
At a hearing Thursday before the vote, the school board heard from the public about the future of police in schools. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
The Chicago Board of Education on Thursday is set to consider a resolution calling for the Chicago Public Schools system to end its school resource officer program by 2025.
The board on Thursday is set to consider a resolution calling for the Chicago Public Schools system to end its school resource officer program by 2025.
"They say, 'Hey we heard about your loss. And we're here to support you.' What that says to a student is you see me and you know what I'm going through. What that has done, with the amount of fights, have literally driven down the number of fights."
The IHSA announced the new series on Wednesday in collaboration with the Chicago Public League and Chicago Bears.
Chicago's Colin Rea (7-7) allowed four runs on six hits while striking out five in five innings.
Chase Meidroth went 4 for 4 while he and Andrew Benintendi had a pair of run-scoring singles apiece and Anthony Kay pushed through five innings for his first win in more than a month as the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
The Liberty erased a 12-point deficit in the final five minutes.
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission on Thursday will decide whether to release a report that led to the resignation of state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) over reported allegations of sexual harassment.
Crown Point police said officers responded to a report of the teen being unresponsive in the hot tub on Wednesday morning.
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission on Thursday will decide whether to release a report that led to the resignation of state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) over reported allegations of sexual harassment.
The state Democratic Party is asking Wisconsin's elections commission to allow voters who already returned absentee ballots to cast new ones, after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez dropped out of the governor's race and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley rejoined it.
Speaking live on CBS News Chicago's morning news on Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson touted an improving economy and falling crime in the city and credited his administration with the success.
Republican candidate for Illinois governor Darren Bailey is calling for greater transparency over nongovernmental organizations that receive at least $10,000 in state grants by making them subject to public records and open meetings requests.
Two independent Latino candidates seeking to run for retiring U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's seat in Congress won't appear on the ballot in November.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Chicago just barely made the top 20 in the American College of Sports Medicine's 2026 ranking of the country's fittest cities.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
The food deserts on Chicago's South and West sides could spread even wider if seven Save A Lot grocery stores close.
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that requires the company to let farmers and independent shops fix their own equipment.
Chicago Soul Café opened Monday at 6248 S. St. Lawrence Ave.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
Iowa announced a fall exhibition game against Kansas at the Field of Dreams ballpark, where major and minor league games have been played since 2021.
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is the first film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras, and Cinemark Seven Bridges in Woodridge is 1 of roughly 30 theaters nationwide equipped to show it that way.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Researchers found patients using the name brand versions of the drugs took 17% less long-term sick leave.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the latest in First Alert Weather.
The Grant Park Orchestra accompanied the acrobats and aerialists of Troupe Vertigo for a performance that’s out of this world.
The deal would allow the kingdom to enrich uranium for civilian purposes. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated the pact will have safeguards.
Chicago police have said that during the robbery of the Irish Nobleman Pub, four men robbed customers at gunpoint and cleared out the cash register and pistol-whipped two victims on May 4, 2024.
Prosecutors said the accused shot through the door at his mother-in-law and officers as he held his partner and daughter hostage.
IDPH reported more than 400 confirmed and probable cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite-borne illness that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission on Thursday will decide whether to release a report that led to the resignation of state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) over reported allegations of sexual harassment.
Crown Point police said officers responded to a report of the teen being unresponsive in the hot tub on Wednesday morning.
Three men have been convicted of a string of violent robberies targeting liquor stores, convenience stores, and bars in Chicago in 2023 and 2024.
Record heat and major air quality issues created by wildfire smoke were key topics as some of the top climate leaders from around the world gathered in Chicago this week for the Aspen Institute's annual climate summit.
Police say a man and a woman were last seen speaking with the victim before the shooting.
Neighbors in the Avalon Park neighborhood said their community has been plagued by squatters, weeds, rats, and water leaks – all thanks to an abandoned home that's been sitting vacant for years.
Chicago has been feeling the heat this week, with highs in the 90s the past five days, but officials are making moves to cool off some of the hottest parts of the city, specifically Chicago Park District fieldhouses where many turn to keep cool.
Gene Rush survived throat cancer, but he didn't survive a trip to the Porter County Jail over 4th of July weekend. His family said jail staff failed to provide lifesaving medical care.
Chicago's Colin Rea (7-7) allowed four runs on six hits while striking out five in five innings.
Chase Meidroth went 4 for 4 while he and Andrew Benintendi had a pair of run-scoring singles apiece and Anthony Kay pushed through five innings for his first win in more than a month as the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
The Liberty erased a 12-point deficit in the final five minutes.
The Chicago White Sox on Wednesday were set to honor Black baseball pioneers with the Double Duty Classic at Rate Field.
Iowa announced a fall exhibition game against Kansas at the Field of Dreams ballpark, where major and minor league games have been played since 2021.
Three men have been convicted of a string of violent robberies targeting liquor stores, convenience stores, and bars in Chicago in 2023 and 2024.
Chicago police this week warned of a pattern of robberies in which the thieves approach the victims in public and rip away their gold necklaces.
The Cook County State's Attorney will not be filing charges in a fatal shooting outside a bar in Lincoln Park that resulted in the bar being shut down Tuesday.
A bar on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago's Lincoln Park community was shut down by Chicago police Tuesday morning, days after a fight broke out at a party in the bar and led to a fatal shooting.
A man was shot and wounded early Tuesday in the Wentworth Gardens public housing development just south of Rate Field.
