20 Illinois schools named National Blue Ribbon Schools
The Blue Ribbon recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance, or its success in closing achievement gaps among students.
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The Blue Ribbon recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance, or its success in closing achievement gaps among students.
It's a huge achievement for the 20 Illinois schools celebrating being named National Blue Ribbon Schools. You could hear the excitement at the School of Saints Faith, Hope, and Charity in Winnetka after hearing they were chosen. Students were treated to an afternoon of surprise activities with a "blue" theme.
A teen was arrested with a gun near Andrew High School in Tinley Park. Police said the teen was actually let inside the building by a student who opened a side door but was quickly turned away by a staff member.
A man was convicted Monday of setting off a pipe bomb at a Metra station in Hinsdale in 2006, injuring a station agent. Thomas Zajac, 70, was accused of placing a pipe bomb in a trash can at the BNSF Railway station in Hinsdale on Sept. 1, 2006. Federal prosecutors said the bomb went off during the morning commute, damaging the station and injuring an employee inside.
Police in southwest suburban Romeoville continued investigating the shooting deaths of four family members. They were all found dead inside their home Sunday night. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray had the latest on where the investigation stood as of Tuesday.
Police in southwest suburban Romeoville continued to investigate the shooting deaths of four family members. They were all found dead inside their home Sunday night. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray had the latest on where the investigation stood as of Tuesday.
Cash bail ends Monday in Illinois, making it the first state in the country to do so. Judges can still keep people accused of serious crimes behind bars before trial, depending on the crime, the person's background, and whether the person is a danger to the community. Crtiics of cash bail say it's unfair to minorities and the poor, upending lives of some former defendants who were unable to make bail.
The missing pet wallaby has been spotted in the south suburbs. Hours after CBS 2 reported that Rupert's Monee owners were looking for him, the animal was spotted on a homeowner's security camera nearby.
Other inductees include Earth, Wind, and Fire, The Cryin' Shames, and Miles Davis.
Nat King Cole will be one of the honorees when the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 holds its third annual Hall of Fame induction award ceremony.
There's an education gap not often talked about in the U.S.: school infrastructure. CBS News took a closer look and found that nationwide, higher numbers of minority students in a school district meant less money from states to help level the playing field.
A search was underway for a runaway pet, but it's not your typical furry friend. It was a wallaby that was unfamiliar with the wild. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez spoke to the family, who is pleading for help to find him.
More than two dozen people were injured after a large tent collapsed during a company function in Bedford Park on Thursday morning. One industry professional weight in with his thoughts.
The Hinsdale Police Department ended its search for a suspect wanted for an armed robbery on Thursday in Addison.
More than two dozen people were injured after a large tent collapsed during a company function in Bedford Park on Thursday morning.
Birthdays may just come once a year, but in Aurora on Thursday, they're celebrating dozens of birthdays all at once. It was a big collective bash for all the residents celebrating specific milestones.
More than two dozen people were injured after a large tent collapsed during a company function in Bedford Park on Thursday morning.
More than two dozen people were injured after a large tent collapsed during a company function in Bedford Park on Thursday morning.
More than two dozen people were injured after a large tent collapsed during a company function in Bedford Park on Thursday morning.
More than two dozen people were injured after a large tent collapsed during a company function in Bedford Park on Thursday morning.
Chopper 2 was over the scene of a car that had crashed into home in Rolling Meadows.
Rental car companies are increasingly adding electric vehicles to their fleets. Hertz alone has, so far, bought 56,000. But these cars can have unique challenges for drivers. One mother and daughter found out the hard way while on a trip to look at several colleges around the country.
CBS 2's Joe Donlon and Irika Sargent were there for the big grand opening that turned a vacant 100-year-old terra cotta building on West 79th into a community center.
Next week, cash bail will be gone in Illinois. The SAFE-T Act will take effect two-and-a-half years after Gov. JB Pritzker signed it into law. Courthouses expect things to get busy, with lengthy detention hearings in place of bond hearings. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reported on how DuPage County is preparing for the change.
Naperville residents packed the house to pay tribute to the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and honor the country's spirit of resilience.
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a film producer on charges that he defrauded clients out of more than $100 million.
Aurora, Illinois, is celebrating six students who won second place in an international tech competition.
The annual Backpack-A-Thon is back and looking to support Chicago area children from head-to-toe.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday signed an executive order to toughen standards for where city departments and sister agencies buy guns, firearm accessories, and ammunition.
Milwaukee Public Schools is recruiting teachers in Chicago amid plans to lay off hundreds of Chicago Public Schools staff members.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday signed an executive order to toughen standards for where city departments and sister agencies buy guns, firearm accessories, and ammunition.
Hong's rise in the Wisconsin Democratic primary has exposed a sharp divide, with some voters saying they would cross party lines in November rather than support a DSA-aligned candidate.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
In the year since President Trump signed an executive order aimed at moving homeless people off the streets, states have expanded involuntary treatment for the homeless.
Chicago's next mayoral election is set for Feb. 23, 2027, and eight candidates already have announced plans to run, with more expected to join the race in the coming months.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
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.
East Chicago, Indiana is being placed on a precautionary boil water advisory starting Monday morning for planned installations that could affect water safety.
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 changing developments at 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. represent a microcosm of 40 years of changing development priorities on the Clybourn Corridor as a whole, and in Chicago and beyond.
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.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
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.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended forecast.
Aurora, Illinois, is celebrating six students who won second place in an international tech competition.
The 11th annual Cradles to Crayons Backpack-A-Thon is back and looking to support Chicago area children from head-to-toe.
Hair care brand "Mielle Organics" is hosting its first-ever pickleball tournament Thursday. The funds from this program will go to support a teen mental health program.
Jackie Kostek jumpstarts your morning at the Brookfield Shops.
Recovery from the severe weather on Monday has stretched into a third day.
Earlier this month, charges were dropped in one case against Weinstein, but he still faces charges in New York and California.
The search has resumed for a second contractor worker swept into a storm sewer Monday in Downers Grove during severe weather, though it has now become a recovery mission.
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a film producer on charges that he defrauded clients out of more than $100 million.
Aurora, Illinois, is celebrating six students who won second place in an international tech competition.
Earlier this month, charges were dropped in one case against Weinstein, but he still faces charges in New York and California.
The summer camp serves about 75 kids every year, with the mission to help them heal from a violent loss.
While Mayor Brandon Johnson hasn't announced if he will run for re-election next year, he's boasting about lower vacancy rates for Mag Mile buildings and taking credit for the positive changes.
A Lockport foster parent said he lost his kids, job and home for months after a mix-up that landed his name on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.
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.
Happ punctuated an 11-pitch at-bat with a two-run double to get the Cubs' scoring started.
The White Sox have lost four of five, including two consecutive games to New York.
The Chicago Bears hit the field at training camp for the first time on Tuesday, and head coach Ben Johnson is clearly fired up for his second season at the helm after a successful first year.
Alex Bregman had a homer, two doubles and drove in two runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a film producer on charges that he defrauded clients out of more than $100 million.
Chicago police were searching Wednesday for two men in connection with a shooting that left a man wounded in the Northwest Side's Hermosa neighborhood.
Chicago police on Tuesday warned of a pattern of car thefts from parking garages at O'Hare International Airport.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents intercepted what was described as a "cornucopia" of unapproved medications in a shipment at O'Hare International Airport recently.
Police have finally identified the remains of a woman murdered nearly a century ago and buried beneath a building in Toronto.
