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Evergreen Park Community High School says Debra Thiessen's name is inscribed on the inside of the band. She graduated in 1977 – but the school can't reach her.
He is now the oldest and longest serving priest in the Chicago Archdiocese.
A pharmacy in suburban Evergreen Park has been busted for giving patients a dangerous mix of drugs – and that's not all.
A pharmacy in suburban Evergreen Park has been busted for giving patients a dangerous mix of drugs – and that’s not all.
"The need is not just going to end overnight. We hope the war will end soon and we pray for peace. But we realize that the need is going to continue to be there."
"We want Doc back here at Queen of Martyrs immediately," said Andrew Tourville, parent of a preschooler at Queen of Martyrs.
Some call it the Bengals house, some call it the Nati house – but whatever you call it, if you're from Evergreen Park, you know exactly what we're talking about.
A Chicago Police officer stood charged with felony reckless discharge of a firearm Sunday, after authorities said while off duty, she fired at a group of carjackers who never displayed a weapon or endangered her.
A man and five juvenile suspects were apprehended Saturday evening after police found a sport-utility vehicle that was believed to have been carjacked in Evergreen Park, and the SUV went on to crash downtown.
The year was 1950, a 44-year-old woman was gravely ill, and a Chicago doctor took an enormous risk to save her life. That groundbreaking surgery helped usher in a new era of medicine.
Picture this – you hire a contractor to install a fence with a gate but they don't finish the job for months, even after formal complaints.
Shortly after 5:10 a.m., Evergreen Park Police responded to reports of a crash near 92nd and Western, and found three people had been thrown from their car in a single-vehicle crash.
"They've got some explaining to do."
Complaints continue to come in about businesses that aren't making moves to keep shoppers and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two local Walmart employees are dead after contracting the coronavirus.
Their fears are confirmed – some former patients of Evergreen Park pediatrician Dr. Van Koinis were not vaccinated.
A family in the southwest suburbs is finding joy in a journey that has been anything but joyous.
New developments emerged Thursday night in the case of a pediatrician who told parents he vaccinated their kids, but didn't.
For nearly 30 years, a now-deceased suburban pediatrician told parents he was vaccinating their children. Now, those families have new evidence that the shots were bogus.
The note he left indicated he might not have given some of his young patients vaccinations.
The sheriff's office said his suicide note indicates there might problem with records he kept regarding the vaccinations children received or did not receive at his office on West 95th Street in Evergreen Park.
More than 50 students and staff from two elementary schools in Evergreen Park School District 124 shaved their heads in support of St. Baldrick's Foundation Friday.
Evergreen Park police are searching for a 14-year-old who went missing Feb. 7
The 12-year-old is described at 5'2", weighing about 100 lbs. with brown eyes and light brown hair.
Even though most of Evergreen Park's residents are white, minorities account for a majority of traffic stops there. CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.
Information about the pedestrian and what led to the crash was not released.
The Chief Naturalist explains why the center does not know which swan died.
A woman is suing the Illinois Department of Corrections, claiming she was forced to give birth before her due date while she was incarcerated in 2024.
The closing of both schools can cause issues for seniors, including pushing back their graduations.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Illinois lawmakers and advocates Monday announced their intentions to form a bipartisan commission to investigate crimes in the Epstein files that happened in the state.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
The Pentagon announced Monday that six American service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
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.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Barnes & Noble was set to reopen in Skokie on Wednesday, just weeks after it closed.
Trader Joe's is opening a new location in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
After explaining to three different people at the Super Site his medical condition, Army veteran Jose Fernandez they all refused, and insisted the location doesn't have a public restroom.
Many of the protestors said President Donald Trump needs to focus on the American people in need, not create another war overseas.
Bahman Razani said the context of his art is something he was never able to do while living under the current regime.
All of this comes as the Pentagon shared the number of u-s servicemen killed in Operation Epic Fury has grown.
Iranian Americans who fled their country years ago believe the strikes that started over the weekend could lead to political change.
The U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran over the weekend, killing the country's supreme leader.
An Oak Lawn man is begging for the safe return of his rare and expensive pets, who were stolen from his home more than a month ago.
The closing of both schools can cause issues for seniors, including pushing back their graduations.
Information about the pedestrian and what led to the crash was not released.
Chicago police said that Elijah Joseph Hoard was last seen on Friday, Feb. 27, and may be in need of medical attention.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Both couples are still actively fighting for their kids, knowing it will be a long and complicated road.
The mother of an 8-year-old boy who was allegedly put in a chokehold and dragged by the neck by a Chicago Public Schools employee hopes her lawsuit and choice to speak out will help protect students in the future.
A jury on Wednesday awarded $5.74 million in damages to a Chicago family who accused police of violating their civil rights in a botched raid of their home in 2018.
After four consecutive runner-up finishes and a school-record 16-game winning streak this season, the Triton College women's basketball team is out to claim a junior college regional title.
The Tritons have already gone on a record-breaking win streak this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Utah Mammoth 4-0 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.
Collin Sexton added 22 points, and Matas Buzelis had 20, helping Chicago come out on top after matching the third-worst skid in franchise history.
The win extended Chicago's unbeaten streak against Canadian opponents to six matches dating to 2024.
A man was shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle in the South Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side early Monday.
A suspect was in custody after firing shots at Chicago police officers before crashing an SUV into two parked cars Monday morning in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
A man was in police custody on allegations that he stabbed his mother on Chicago's West Side Sunday night.
One person is dead, and three others were hurt — including a 15-year-old boy — after three drive-by shootings across the city of Chicago within a three-hour window Sunday night.
The man who opened fire in the deadly shooting also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
