Columbia College offers first scholarship for students who experienced foster care
Columbia College Chicago is now the first private college in Illinois to offer free tuition and wraparound support to students who have experienced foster care.
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Columbia College Chicago is now the first private college in Illinois to offer free tuition and wraparound support to students who have experienced foster care.
Columbia College in Chicago is hosting a screening of new documentary "Why Trump?: Two Americas," made by graduate Brian Schowdorf.
Dr. Shantay Bolton is the new president of Columbia College in Chicago, the first woman of color and first woman in nearly 90 years to lead the school.
Dr. Shantay Bolton is the new president of Columbia College in Chicago, the first Black woman and first woman in nearly 90 years to lead the school.
Dr. Shantay Bolton is the new president of Columbia College in Chicago, the first woman of color and first woman in nearly 90 years to lead the school.
Two Chicago colleges issued safety alerts after students were sexually assaulted earlier this week.
On Monday, Interim Columbia College President Jerry Tarrer announced that the cuts were "a logical and necessary step."
The school said it is laying off full-time faculty members and ending or merging some degree programs.
Students got to sharpen their skills with a sword and shield in honor of the release of "Gladiator II."
Some of Columbia College Chicago's 58 programs currently offered will be phased out or combined, the school said.
The murals were created by Columbia College faculty members Cheri Charlton and Cecelia Beaven, as well as Columbia College students.
De Grazia, known in particular for the novel "American Skin," died Thursday, June 13.
The school is facing a $38 million deficit.
Thoughts that once swirled in people's heads have been turned loose on paper.
When it comes to sharing their deepest thoughts, not everyone is an open book, but sometimes all it takes is an open book. A mobile art installation at Columbia College prompts people to pour out their feelings.
"This agreement makes important progress towards ensuring that Columbia puts students' educational needs and faculty equity above profits, but there is still much work to do."
Columbia College students will join faculty to protest outside of the college president's mansion.
The union is accusing the school of not providing a quality education due to cut classes and increased class sizes.
Eddie Williams was a student disc jockey at Columbia College radio station WVRX, but was also a record spinner at a roller rink and an in-demand DJ for parties. He was aiming for a career in broadcasting and he was not about to let his blindness deter him. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield has his story in this report from March 15, 1979.
Yondorf died on Wednesday, May 17, after a battle with cancer.
More than $3 billion – that is how much revenue was lost at McCormick Place during the pandemic shutdown. But the film and TV industry prevented that figure from being even worse.
COVID fatigue is real, and if you have it, you're not alone. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey spent the day Tuesday asking whether the strategy to get the word out is still working.
"We're asking whether it's a couple months or a year from now. All we want is for our ceremony to be postponed."
Nakamura discusses her time at The Second City and her career in Hollywood.
The 5-story student center will include dance studios, analog and digital maker labs, an 800-person event space, study lofts, a fitness center, and a dining area.
They say without the flowers, a turtle named Tortie and an iguana named Roxy miss out on snacks and play time.
The Roman telescope is named after NASA's first chief astronomer. It is equipped with a 300-megapixel infrared camera, with a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble's.
One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Sunday night at a hotel in northwest suburban Wheeling.
Bodycam videos shows the arrest of a superior court judge in Northwest Indiana for drunk driving last weekend.
Many of those working to put food on the tables of their neighbors are without power themselves.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
After losing one of the closest House races in the country, Democrat Christina Bohannan is campaigning earlier and deeper into rural Iowa, including counties she did not visit before the 2024 election.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said Monday that there was "no apology necessary" on her part over a heated text exchange with former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin recently.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
The Cortland Street Bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River will not be reopening anytime soon, the Chicago Department of Transportation said.
Eight people were injured, and Interstate 290 was blocked for several hours on Monday, after a semi-trailer truck spilled a load of concrete bricks onto the road in northwest suburban Itasca.
Staff says that without the flowers, a turtle and an iguana miss out on snacks and playtime.
According to the Antioch Fire Department, a medic crew was called onto the field during the game between Antioch and Schaumburg high schools around 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, to treat an injured player.
The telescope will help astronomers explore mysterious dark matter and dark energy. Adler Planetarium's Geza Gyuk, senior director of astronomy, and Hunter Miller, public observing educator, were invited by NASA to witness the launch.
Prosecutors offered a plea deal to Keshia Golden, charged with killing her boyfriend in 2022, which she said was self-defense.
Grayson, 32, was found guilty last October of second-degree murder for the shooting of Sonya Massey and was serving a 20-year sentence.
They say without the flowers, a turtle named Tortie and an iguana named Roxy miss out on snacks and play time.
Almost two weeks since power was knocked out in Northwest Indiana, nearly 10,000 homes and businesses were still in the dark on Monday afternoon.
The Roman telescope is named after NASA's first chief astronomer. It is equipped with a 300-megapixel infrared camera, with a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble's.
The program was launched by the utility company last year, with some saying it makes it easier to address problem poles.
She was counting down the days to the first day of 5th grade until her school district told her she didn't have a spot there. Now, a federal judge has ordered the district to put the 10-year-old girl with autism back in her neighborhood school.
Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
Senior defensive back Mark Johnson signed up to be on the national bone marrow registry, and when he got the call, he came through.
The Sky were eliminated from the playoff race with the loss and a win by Washington on Sunday night.
Cubs blew out the Seattle Mariners 19-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Sunday night at a hotel in northwest suburban Wheeling.
At least four people were killed, and 17 more were injured, in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday, according to police.
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of armed robberies in the city's Bronzeville community.
Illinois State Police and the FBI announced this weekend that they may have a new lead, though not a suspect, in the 1992 murder of college student Tammy Zywicki.
Chicago police were investigating early Sunday after a man was slashed to death the night before in Washington Park.
