Romeoville, Illinois teachers set strike date if they don't reach deal
Meanwhile in Orland Park, teachers were set to vote Tuesday on whether to authorize a strike as contract negotiations continue.
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Meanwhile in Orland Park, teachers were set to vote Tuesday on whether to authorize a strike as contract negotiations continue.
In Romeoville, the teachers could go on strike on Sept. 18 if they fail to reach a deal.
In recent blog posts, Pekau published sensitive internal documents concerning ongoing litigation involving the village and non-public information about village employees, the village said.
In recent blog posts, Pekau published sensitive internal documents concerning ongoing litigation involving the village and non-public information about village employees, the village said.
One of Illinois' busiest Secretary of State facilities is abruptly closing after Orland Township trustees voted to revoke its lease.
One of Illinois' busiest Secretary of State facilities is abruptly closing after Orland Township trustees voted to revoke its lease. Asal Rezaei reports.
One of Illinois' busiest Secretary of State facilities is abruptly closing after Orland Township trustees voted to revoke its lease.
Orland Park police officers arrived at the scene and found the victim, only described as a male, in the roadway.
Robert Barajar, 41, is facing multiple charges, including leaving the scene of an accident.
Rachel Ruzevich, co-founder of Relief Urgent Care and Psychiatry in Orland Park discusses what makes Relief Urgent Care and Psychiatry different than typical urgent care.
Reanna Hammad, 21, was last seen Friday morning around 11 a.m. by her mother at her home.
Reanna Hammad, 21, was last seen Friday morning around 11 a.m. by her mother at her home.
Despite ongoing immunotherapy infusions, Anczerewicz is still a competitive weightlifter at 83.
Wally Anczerewicz said the support of his nurses gave him an extra push to bench more than 180 pounds. Lauren Victory reports.
In northwest suburban Arlington Heights, three-term Mayor Tom Hayes did not run for a fourth term. Instead, voters picked village trustee Jim Tinaglia.
Political Reporter Chris Tye reports on the Aurora race and other contests around the Chicago suburbs — including Orland Park, Arlington Heights, Evanston, and Waukegan.
Political Reporter Chris Tye breaks down the races in Arlington Heights, Aurora, and Orland Park, Illinois.
Here is a breakdown of some high-profile races.
While there are no contests in Chicago, Tuesday is Election Day in many suburbs. Political Reporter Chris Tye has a breakdown of some of the high-profile races.
Parish operations may be affected, but morning masses are expected to take place.
Funeral services were held Friday morning for Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns, who was hit and killed by a truck just two days before Christmas.
Friends, family, and coworkers made their way into Parkview Christian Church in southwest suburban Orland Park Thursday to honor the memory of llinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns. Sara Machi reports.
As 400 students gathered for the winter assembly, teacher Julie Drew sat in the crowd. She had no idea the assembly was all for her until she was presented with the surprise check.
As 400 students gathered for the winter assembly at Kruse Education Center in Orland Park as teacher Julie Drew received the surprise check. Shardaa Gray reports.
"It's the economy, stupid," – A four-word strategy that helped Bill Clinton defeat incumbent President George H.W. Bush in 1992. Three decades later, the economy again was a driving factor in a presidential election. CBS News Chicago examined exit poll results and the way rising prices helped President-elect Donald Trump win his second term in office.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel took a three-day bike tour through New Hampshire last week and this weekend.
One person was arrested after a pickup truck struck an Illinois State Police squad car in Chicago's Grand Crossing community early Monday.
Six people were taken to the hospital after a crash on Chicago's Southwest Side Sunday evening.
The FBI on Monday morning was investigating a cybersecurity incident at Evanston Township High School that has closed down the whole campus.
Pope Leo XIV denounced the "scourge" of sexual violence by Catholic clergy and called for a "culture of care" in the Church ahead of an expected private meeting with victims in Spain.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel took a three-day bike tour through New Hampshire last week and this weekend.
Attorneys for the now-cleared "Broadview Six" defendants are seeking any possible evidence of pressure from White House officials on the U.S. attorney's office in Chicago to secure an indictment against the group.
In a surprise move, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that he is putting a pause on all new state tax incentives for data centers and calling on lawmakers to pass new data center reforms during the fall veto session.
CBS News obtained a brief voice memo from Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who is being detained in Iran's Evin Prison and is pleading for help for him and other American captives.
New legislation in Illinois means new rules for electric bikes, scooters, and similar devices. Supporters of the legislation said the goal is to prevent injuries and fatalities, but some e-bike riders question the additional cost that would be involved.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and Northwestern Medicine on Monday shared the story of a woman who is celebrating the birth of her second child after a tumor disrupted her fertility.
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park has been closed to the public after two recent cases of E. coli infection.
Menopause can feel like a major turning point for millions of women, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog can make women feel like their bodies aren't their own.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
You may never have heard about it, but before Bob Dylan got to Manhattan and blazed his trail to fame, he spent about a month on and around the University of Chicago campus.
You will soon be able to check out the set from CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in Chicago, at the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
Ukrainian forces struck oil facilities in Russia and occupied Ukraine, Ukrainian and Russian officials said on Monday, as part of their campaign aimed at making Moscow pay an economic cost for the war.
A 13-year-old is being questioned in one of the shootings, which left four boys ages 12 to 14 injured. Darius Johnson reports.
The FBI on Monday morning was investigating a cybersecurity incident at Evanston Township High School that has closed down the whole campus. Lauren Victory reports.
A man is dead after police said he was shot multiple times in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side.
A 13-year-old boy is charged in a shooting that injured four boys between the ages of 11 and 14 in Bronzeville over the weekend.
The FBI is investigating a cybersecurity incident at Evanston Township High School that has closed down the whole campus.
The inbound Kennedy Expressway was shut down at the Nagle Avenue curve for a crash as the morning rush began early Monday.
Stacey King, who played on the first three NBA Champion Chicago Bulls teams with Michael Jordan in the 1990s, has died.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel took a three-day bike tour through New Hampshire last week and this weekend.
The Obama Presidential Center has been built with sustainability literally in its foundation. But its infrastructure for clean energy, environmentalism and climate change resiliency will also help the communities around it on Chicago's South Side.
A driver in Carol Stream says a band of hungry squirrels caused nearly $30,000 in damage to three different luxury vehicles because of plant-based parts they view as a tasty snack.
Legislation protecting Illinois customers receiving professional massages from sexual assaults and harassment is now on its way to Gov. JB Pritzker for his signature.
Could banning cell phones make Illinois classrooms better places to learn? State lawmakers are betting on it, sending a bill to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk to do exactly that.
Feel Free, a kratom drink, is easy to buy and increasingly popular, even as doctors and medical experts grow more concerned about its health impacts, addiction rates and deaths.
Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson was held out of the Cubs' starting lineup for a second straight game.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
Stacey King, who played on the first three NBA Champion Chicago Bulls teams with Michael Jordan in the 1990s, has died.
Jacob Gonzalez hit his first major league home run, Colson Montgomery also went deep and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
One person was arrested after a pickup truck struck an Illinois State Police squad car in Chicago's Grand Crossing community early Monday.
Chicago police early Monday were investigating a stabbing that left a man dead in the Auburn Gresham community.
A man is dead after police said he was shot multiple times in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.
A 13-year-old boy was charged Monday morning in a shooting that left four boys between the ages of 11 and 14 wounded in Chicago's Bronzeville community over the weekend.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Lombard were investigating a homicide that took place in a residential building this weekend.
