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.
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Approximately 1,000 students were able to make connections with skilled trades professionals on Monday. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Approximately 1,000 students were able to make connections with skilled trades professionals on Tuesday.
Approximately 1,000 students were able to make connections with skilled trades professionals on Monday. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
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.
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.
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.
A coloring book for adults was shown to some middle schoolers at a CPS elementary school – and some parents say it shows too much.
A coloring book for adults was shown to some middle schoolers at a CPS elementary school – and some parents say it shows too much. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Parents from Jones College Prep on Thursday called on CPS to honor the local school council's decision to dismiss principal Dr. Joseph Powers.
The teachers' union has said the CPS decision to end its mask mandate is a "clear violation" of a COVID-19 safety agreement.
Serious accusations leveled against Powers are detailed in a scathing letter sent to CPS Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez.
The Chicago Teachers Union has filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the state of Illinois over the Chicago Public Schools' decision to end its mask mandate next week.
CBS 2’s Marie Saavedra asked Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates if teachers will still be in class on Monday.
CTU called the move to lift the mask mandate a "clear violation" of the district's COVID-19 safety agreement with the union, which requires masks in schools through late August.
CPS officials cited declining COVID-19 numbers and increasing vaccination rates in the district as the reason for making masks optional effective next week. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Chicago Public Schools will lift the mask mandate for all students and staff next week, shifting to a mask optional plan beginning March 14, a move the Chicago Teachers Union called a "clear violation" of the district's COVID-19 safety agreement with the union, which requires masks in schools through late August. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
CPS officials cited declining COVID-19 numbers and increasing vaccination rates in the district as the reason for making masks optional effective March 14.
"She's special needs. She's autistic. She's diagnosed with autism. The children see that she's not like them."
The Chicago Public Schools sent a message to families Wednesday saying that while a universal masking policy remains in CPS schools and offices to mitigate COVID-19 spread, a move to a mask-optional policy is likely in the near future.
Some CPS parents want the school district's mask mandate to stay in place for the rest of the school year.
Starting Monday in Illinois, masks will no longer be required in most public places -- but you will still need one in certain places.
"My father did not finish college, so this also could potentially be an opportunity for him as well."
"Yes, the rates are dropping. But it's not zero and were still seeing COVID in the community."
It keeps happening – allegations of vulnerable students being sexually assaulted at Chicago Public Schools. Now, three settlements have been issued to the families of the victims – one of them alone amounting to $1 million.
The organization will visit three more schools this week, offering scholarships to more students and parents.
Nearly 20 severely neglected dogs were rescued Thursday morning from a home in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner has agreed to a six-year contract, according to a person familiar with the details, marking another major deal for the franchise.
In less than 24 hours, all patients will be out of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park as the hospital blames its abrupt shutdown on a computerized billing system.
Ald. Maria Hadden's office in the 49th Ward has been temporarily closed due to threats of violence over her comments about the murder of a Loyola University student.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
An amendment that would require voters to show photo identification to cast a ballot failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday.
A bill making its way through the Illinois General Assembly would stop immigration detention centers in certain areas.
A week after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired two of his top community safety leaders, another senior staffer is leaving his administration.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday vetoed an ordinance that would have halted scheduled wage hikes for tipped workers in Chicago, calling the bid to freeze their pay "tone deaf and shortsighted."
A potential deal to end the DHS shutdown has stalled on Capitol Hill after Senate Democrats made their latest counteroffer.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
In less than 24 hours, all patients will be out of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park as the hospital blames its abrupt shutdown on a computerized billing system.
Ald. Maria Hadden's office in the 49th Ward has been temporarily closed due to threats of violence over her comments about the murder of a Loyola University student.
Storms linter into late night hours Thursday, lows in the 30s.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists. The latest women who came forward said they don't want to be identified, but hope these cases prevent what they say happened to them from happening to anyone else.
Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings have been issued as a line of potentially severe storms raced into the Chicago area Thursday afternoon.
Large crowds and lots of flashing police lights filled the Loop Wednesday night.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings have been issued as a line of potentially severe storms raced into the Chicago area Thursday afternoon.
The family of University of Alabama student James "Jimmy" Gracey, who died in Barcelona, released visitation and funeral plans in Elmhurst next week.
The funeral for fallen firefighter Michael Altman has been postponed after his widow went into labor and gave birth Thursday.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner has agreed to a six-year contract, according to a person familiar with the details, marking another major deal for the franchise.
Jacob Misiorowski struck out 11 while allowing one run over five innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers trounced the Chicago White Sox 14-2.
Brady House, Joey Wiemer and Jacob Young homered for Washington on opening day, and the Nationals beat Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs 10-4 for manager Blake Butera's first win with the team.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Hey hey and holy cow — baseball was back at the Friendly Confines on Thursday as the Chicago Cubs took on the Washington Nationals in their home opener.
Police on Thursday were investigating two shootings that happened in broad daylight the day before in Chicago's Hyde Park and Woodlawn neighborhoods.
A man was shot and critically wounded in broad daylight Thursday in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood.
A 17-year-old boy was shot multiple times and critically wounded in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Two men and a woman were slashed in a fight with another man they knew inside a home in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Large crowds and lots of flashing police lights filled the Loop Wednesday night.
