Suburban Chicago ranch teaches academic and life lessons
A group of south suburban students are stepping out of the traditional classroom and learning life lessons in the stables. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray shows us how horses are showing them the ropes.
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A group of south suburban students are stepping out of the traditional classroom and learning life lessons in the stables. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray shows us how horses are showing them the ropes.
At Markham City Hall, firefighters lined the walls, but instead of responding, they were the ones sounding the alarm.
Some south suburban first responders are frustrated because they said their health insurance is going up by hundreds of dollars, taking a serious financial toll for less coverage. They're fighting to change it and confronted the Markham City Council about it on Wednesday night.
The new center aims to be a safe place for families who need to file an order of protection or meet with an advocate.
CBS 2's Jermont Terry sat down to talk solutions with four mayors – Mayor Jada Curry of Lynwood, Mayor Robert Polk of Burnham, Mayor Terry Wells of Phoenix, and Mayor Roger Agpawa of Markham.
CBS 2’s Jermont Terry sat down with four mayors – Mayor Jada Curry of Lynwood, Mayor Robert Polk of Burnham, Mayor Terry Wells of Phoenix, and Mayor Roger Agpawa of Markham.
Detectives in Markham were working on the unsolved case for 10 months, but their big break came when a 3-year-old mistakenly got his hands on a gun
An unsolved murder in the south suburbs may be closed thanks in part to a 3-year-old boy. It was a near tragedy that police said led them to their murder suspect.
The mother of an infant found dead inside a burning home in Markham in 2017 has been charged, but not with the baby's death. Melody Townsend was charged with felony child endangerment and concealing and aiding a fugitive, Markham police said at a press conference on Thursday, though officials released few details about the charges.
Ana Marie Townsend was found by first responders in an abandoned house in the 1500 block of Hamlin Avenue on July 3, 2017.
The mother of an infant found dead inside a burning home in Markham in 2017 has been charged, but not with the baby's death. Melody Townsend was charged with felony child endangerment and concealing and aiding a fugitive, Markham police said at a press conference on Thursday, though officials released few details about the charges.
Markham City Administrator Derrick Champion said the city welcomed Lewis' resignation.
Markham City Administrator Derrick Champion said the city welcomed Officer Rayshonda Lewis' resignation. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The attorney for Amir Worship said they reached a $12 million settlement for the boy, Amir Worship, who is now permanently disabled. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
The attorney for Amir Worship said they reached a $12 million settlement for the boy, who is now permanently disabled after being shot in his knee during the police raid in May of 2019. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
Police investigate after two people are killed, and another is hospitalized following a four-car crash in Markham Friday evening.
Sixth District Judge Carl Boyd works out of the courthouse in south suburban Markham. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports on his arrest.
Kasey Douglas waved at the lights and sirens as emergency vehicles came down his street. What he didn't know was that they were headed straight for his house.
First responders brought up to $12,000 in presents – just for Kasey Douglas. CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports.
Markham police were called to Jones' home this week.
Markham City Ald. Rondal Jones turned himself in to police by walking right through the doors of the city police headquarters. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
For months, we exposed rampant fraud in the Chicago area during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a new federal report says a U.S. government agency dropped the ball on preventing billions of dollars in fraudulent loans. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
An elderly woman who had been missing from Markham since Sunday night has been found, and is being treated at a nearby hospital.
Olga A. Gutierrez was last seen around 9 p.m. Sunday in the 3600 block of Arthur Terrace, according to Markham Police.
In response to shootings on expressways, Illinois State Police have installed new real-time camera technology in the city. But they are nowhere to be found in the south suburbs. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was fatally shot last month, are speaking publicly for the first time.
Keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois is a major priority for some lawmakers, and overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, steps were taken in Springfield.
Rookie Munetaka Murakami homered for the fourth straight game, Sean Burke won for the first time in 17 appearances, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-5 on Tuesday night.
A man was charged after police said he fired shots while on board a parked CTA bus Monday afternoon.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
Keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois is a major priority for some lawmakers, and overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, steps were taken in Springfield.
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
Voters in Indiana are now banned from using university IDs to cast their ballots.
A new push has been launched to get a Chicago Bears stadium deal approved in Springfield, in an effort to keep the Bears in Illinois.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
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 has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Trader Joe's is planning to open a new location at the Lincoln Village Shopping Center in Chicago's North Park neighborhood, the office of Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) recently announced.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Whole Foods will soon be moving into a vacant space in a relatively new commercial building in Chicago's Lakeview community, a local chamber of commerce group said.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo The Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two incurable movement disorders that will forever change the way that she sings.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Tickets go on sale Thursday for this summer’s concert series at Ravinia in Highland Park. Ravinia president and chief executive officer Jeffrey Haydon joins Audrina Sinclair with some of the big names, and some consumer tips on buying tickets.
CBS travel editor Peter Greenberg joins Dana Kozlov on CBS News Chicago
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined Dana Kozlov on CBS News Chicago.
Keeping the bears in Illinois is a major priority for some lawmakers, and overnight, steps were taken in Springfield to do just that.
Keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois is a major priority for some lawmakers, and overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, steps were taken in Springfield.
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was fatally shot last month, are speaking publicly for the first time.
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley was hospitalized earlier this month after suffering a stroke, but has since returned home and is doing fine, according to his former press secretary.
Residents could be eligible for a huge paycheck for their troubles.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
Residents in one part of Chicago's Noble Square neighborhood say they've been dealing with cars careening off the Kennedy Expressway and crashing into their front yard for decades, and the state won't help.
Madeline Morgan said she was repeatedly stalked and abused, even though the man responsible was forced to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, which was cut off.
Chicago deals with the worst traffic congestion in the U.S., according to the 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard from INRIX, a transportation analytics company.
A specially designed playground in the West Pullman neighborhood is making a difference, addressing flooding and the impact of climate change across Chicago.
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
Rookie Munetaka Murakami homered for the fourth straight game, Sean Burke won for the first time in 17 appearances, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-5 on Tuesday night.
Chicago has outscored opponents 51-18 during its winning streak, the team's longest since an eight-game run in July 2023.
With four picks in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft this weekend, the Chicago Bears are expected to try to shore up their defense, particularly their pass rush, in an effort to build a consistent playoff contender.
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is leaving, the team announced Tuesday.
Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer for Chicago, and Michael Conforto added a sacrifice fly.
Cook County Crime Stoppers will be canvassing Tuesday in search of answers in the hit-and-run that killed 15-year-old Violet Harris in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood last month.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with robbing a woman on a CTA Blue Line train on Chicago's Northwest Side, Chicago police said Tuesday.
The FBI on Tuesday announced a reward of $50,000 for the arrest and conviction of a man wanted in the 2021 shooting death of a National Guard member.
Mexico's security officials said a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 people, including six Americans.
D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, is charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under 14 and mutilating a body.
