Study: CPS Students Perform Poorly In Science
Chicago Public Schools students do not fare well in the subject of science, according to a newly-released national study.
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Chicago Public Schools students do not fare well in the subject of science, according to a newly-released national study.
In addition to the city of Chicago, elections are also taking place Tuesday in two Cook County suburbs and in Lake County.
The standard practice of submitting an SAT or ACT score to colleges and university's to gain acceptance is being challenged by one school in Chicago.
A 31-year-old DeKalb man who had earlier been arrested for marijuana possession, died early Saturday after he became unresponsive at a North Side police station.
Rahm Emanuel claims to be the only mayoral candidate with a plan to address the lack of grocery stores in some South Side neighborhoods – often called "food deserts."
Hundreds of home-school rights activists are expected to rally in Springfield Tuesday, against legislation that would require home-school children to register with the state.
The Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization has sent mayoral candidate Miguel Del Valle a public valentine.
An examination of Metra's pollution problems reveals riders may be at greater risk than originally believed.
The second in charge at the Cook County Forest Preserve District currently makes $111,000 annually, and could see a substantial increase in salary if Board President Toni Preckwinkle has her way.
A delay in the lawsuit involving the O'Hare Modernization Program is being hailed by the two U.S. senators from Illinois.
A Chicago man, whose father was murdered more than a decade ago, is trying to stop the execution of the man who was convicted of the murder.
The oldest school district in DuPage County is set to celebrate a historic birthday next month, but right now, organizers are more interested in finding a time capsule buried on school grounds.
Crestwood residents, many of whom who were part of a class action lawsuit over allegations of contaminated water, are set to receive settlement checks.
Detectives are conducting a "death investigation" after an infant was found unresponsive Monday night inside a Lakeview home.
Police are asking for the Public's help finding a teenage boy who went missing Sunday from the Brighton Park neighborhood.
Thomas Burton was last seen on the South Side earlier Monday, police say.
One person was taken to the hospital from a fire in a Lincoln Park neighborhood apartment building on Monday afternoon.
With Super Bowl fever revving up, two former Chicago Bears said Saturday that it would be great to host the big game at Soldier Field.
It has never been cheap to attend a Super Bowl, but one ticket website is reporting the average price for a ticket to Sunday's game has nearly doubled from last year.
Several Elk Grove Village residents believe officials did a great job with snow removal, but some admit it appears officials are now playing catch up.
More than a decade ago, Pat Harney was arrested and charged with a DUI in a CTA vehicle. Now, he fills a fleet management position with the City of Chicago.
The YMCA of McHenry County has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing the recession and a decline in membership as the main reasons.
Condiments such as ketchup and hot sauce may be fine with humans, but they have proven to be deadly for one freshwater fish.
Mayor Richard M. Daley has said admission to the Taste of Chicago will remain free, but new information shows that may not necessarily end up being the case.
Earlier this month the General Assembly voted to abolish the death penalty. But Gov. Quinn has yet to sign the legislation.
A man was found shot to death inside a home in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood on Monday night.
Iran launches more missiles at Israel as 6 U.S. deaths are confirmed and Trump says he'll do "whatever it takes," for as long as it takes.
Razani left Iran in 2016 and has lived in Chicago for almost five years. In that time, his work has been political and often critical of the Islamic Republic regime.
They gathered around Michigan Avenue, with signs and voices to show they will not stay silent in time of war.
Disable Army veteran Jose Fernandez said it was only after he threatened to file a disability claim that they finally let him behind the counter to an employee restroom, but it was too late.
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.
The man was found dead with gunshot wounds in the 10600 block of South Forest Avenue.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Overnight, Israel's military says it conducted "simultaneous targeted strikes" against military targets in Tehran, Iran, and Beirut, Lebanon.
Former President Bill Clinton was asked about the photo in the files, where he appeared to be in a hot tub. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told the committee she did not recall meeting Jeffrey Epstein.
Experts from northwestern medicine said the time change can impact people’s overall health.
Iran launches more missiles at Israel as 6 U.S. deaths are confirmed and Trump says he'll do "whatever it takes," for as long as it takes.
A man was found shot to death inside a home in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood on Monday night.
Disable Army veteran Jose Fernandez said it was only after he threatened to file a disability claim that they finally let him behind the counter to an employee restroom, but it was too late.
The U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran over the weekend, killing the country's supreme leader.
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.
