Quinn: Kids Come Before Superintendents
Governor Pat Quinn says the only way he see's regional school superintendents getting paid is at the local level.
Governor Pat Quinn says the only way he see's regional school superintendents getting paid is at the local level.
Police in Lake Zurich are desperate for more information involving the hit and run of a teenager girl so the amount of reward money being offered has been increased.
The proposed tollway expansion plan attracted hundreds of people Friday night to several Chicago suburbs. Many like the idea despite a plan to increase toll fares
Members of the Latino community, upset over a federal program called Secure Communities, or S-Comm, rallied in front of President Barack Obama's re-election headquarters Tuesday afternoon.
An advocacy organization is planning on meeting with the police chief to help find the person who allegedly raped a 68-year-old woman this past weekend.
Two days after warning the public about the theft of electronic devices on Green Line trains, police arrested four suspects Thursday, the youngest being a 10-year-old boy.
Finances are on the mind of Chicago Public Schools chief executive officer Jean-Claude Brizard, on the first day of the new school year for some students.
A cab driver from Richton Park has been ticketed for hitting two little girls on the Magnificent Mile over the weekend.
Several people were reportedly stabbed early Monday in a parking lot northwest suburban Rolling Meadows.
Someone has now come forward to claim a winning lottery ticket purchased in the south suburbs in June.
A temporary contractor for a north suburban grocery store has been charged with armed robbery.
Mosquitoes taken in a trap on the East Side of Aurora have tested positive for the West Nile virus, the Kane County Health Department said Friday.
The June 30 hailstorm that destroyed a portion of the Garfield Park Conservatory has prompted a fundraising drive to sustain the institution until insurance kicks in.
Nearly 2,000 people clad all in pink are gathering Friday to begin a three-day walk to raise funds for breast cancer research.
Two months after the Illinois DREAM Act passed the General Assembly, Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to sign it into law Monday.
One year after promising to bring a youth football league to Chicago, rapper Snoop Dog has followed through on that promise, and the inaugural season kicked off Saturday.
An Addison mother and three sons are being evicted from their home, and some activists are trying to prevent it.
Police in Lake Zurich now have a description of the vehicle involved in a crash that left an 18-year-old girl dead last week.
A former high-ranking city official who lost his job when Mayor Richard M. Daley decided not to run again has found another position.
The U.S. Coast Guard honored the crews of two Chicago River tour boats on Thursday for their bravery in two separate rescues along the river this month.
The DeKalb County Regional Superintendent of Schools admits it's challenging not receiving a paycheck from the state, but says he's holding out hope that Gov. Pat Quinn will put back the money he removed.
Attorneys for the Lake Villa man, charged with the murder of a fast food restaurant manager, want an alleged admission of the crime thrown out.
The daughter of Ald. Edward Burke (14th) and Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke has been appointed to a state post.
A half dozen tugboat crew members are safe Thursday morning, after being involved in an accident in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.
Federal authorities say a Glencoe man led investors to believe their money was going into a sleep disorder business, but he actually used it to buy a mansion, run a tattoo parlor, and live a lavish lifestyle.
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There is a large police presence on the university's quad and students are being escorted from the protest site.
This was also the first meeting since the FBI served two subpoenas to the village—in a probe many believe centers around the embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her lack of transparency.
Christopher Morel and Yan Gomes homered for the Cubs. Mike Tauchman had two hits and scored a run.
Preston's family led a balloon release – and helped dedicate a garden planted in Preston's honor outside the police station.
This was also the first meeting since the FBI served two subpoenas to the village—in a probe many believe centers around the embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her lack of transparency.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
The settlement covers 12 current and former Water Department workers who claimed they were subjected to a "hostile and abusive work environment."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Judge Juan Merchan said former President Donald Trump violated his gag order on April 22 when he commented on the political makeup of the jury.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
There is a large police presence on the university's quad and students are being escorted from the protest site. The remaining protesters were ordered to "disperse immediately. Police announced "committing criminal trespassing."
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With the periodical cicadas coming, officials advise keeping pets on a leash so they aren’t startled by the insects’ noise. Also, Illinois ranks second nationwide for people interest in eating cicadas.
A total of 95 people have alleged sexual abuse at the facilities in a lawsuit filed against the State of Illinois. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
At the U of C, students and faculty said there are rumors swirling of tent removals – none of which have played out in reality so far. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
There is a large police presence on the university's quad and students are being escorted from the protest site.
The Irish Nobleman Pub has had four people quit since Saturday, saying they don't feel safe working there anymore.
This was also the first meeting since the FBI served two subpoenas to the village—in a probe many believe centers around the embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her lack of transparency.
Christopher Morel and Yan Gomes homered for the Cubs. Mike Tauchman had two hits and scored a run.
Preston's family led a balloon release – and helped dedicate a garden planted in Preston's honor outside the police station.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Christopher Morel and Yan Gomes homered for the Cubs. Mike Tauchman had two hits and scored a run.
Jonny DeLuca continued his hot stretch with a homer and four RBIs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Mike Clevinger and the Chicago White Sox 8-2 on Monday night for their fourth consecutive win.
The Sky drafted Cardoso third overall in last month's WNBA Draft.
Right-hander Mike Clevinger was recalled by the Chicago White Sox from Triple-A Charlotte to start Monday night's game at the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Sky will begin the 2024 regular season on May 15 at 7 p.m. on the road against the Dallas Wings.
Peter Sova, 36, of McHenry, was arrested without incident Monday morning near the very bank he is accused of robbing.
Chicago police said 27 people were taken into custody after the violence forced a reroute of the parade.
The Irish Nobleman Pub has had four people quit since Saturday, saying they don't feel safe working there anymore.
The boy was shot at the outdoor patio of El G-FE Seafood & Steaks, according to police and the restaurant's manager.
Derek Swift, 48, is charged with one count each of aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, criminal sexual assault, and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.