Southwest suburban school district moves to e-learning after vandals target school buses
The school had to transition to an "emergency e-learning day" as the investigation continues.
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The school had to transition to an "emergency e-learning day" as the investigation continues.
Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C, which includes schools in Joliet, Plainfield, and Shorewood, emailed families on Monday to share that "over 90% of our bus fleet had fallen victim to vandalism, resulting in the theft of catalytic converters." Marissa Sulek reports.
The school district has transitioned to an "emergency e-learning day" as the investigation continues. Dave Savini reports.
Many parents and local leaders in Bolingbrook and Plainfield have spoken out against the plan—some even signing an online petition asking the Will County Board to reject it.
A group of parents from Bolingbrook and Plainfield and the mayors of both communities shared their concerns about the property across the street from Liberty Elementary School.
The truck fell off an overpass on the interstate, fell onto the train tracks below, and rolled over.
The truck was carrying chicken broth and disinfectant wipes when it crashed in Plainfield.
Terri Horwath of Plainfield hopes this story will help others think of those who are not in an ideal place this holiday season.
Terri Horwath hopes this story will help others think of those who are not in an ideal place this holiday season. Darius Johnson reports.
Devin Nier, 42, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
Prayers filled the Muslim Community Center of Chicago at a memorial for Wadee Alfayoumi, who was stabbed to death last October.
Police said Wadee Alfayoume and his mother were stabbed by their landlord last year for their Palestinian and Muslim identity.
Police say she was shot and killed during a fight with a fellow student in August.
The parish's school says they are making some adjustments to prepare for heavy traffic.
The man accused of killing a 21-year-old University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student now says she grabbed a gun first.
Chad Richards, 23, is accused of shooting and killing 21-year-old Kara Welsh at an off-campus apartment on Friday night.
Kara Welsh was set to begin her senior year at UW Whitewater on Tuesday. She was a standout on the vault. Police say she was shot during a fight with a man she knew.
Shardaa Gray reports the Wisconsin gymnast from Plainfield was shot and killed last week. The stand-out college gymnast died Friday night after a shooting off-campus near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Some southwest suburban neighbors made a strong gesture on Monday to honor a Wisconsin college gymnast from Plainfield who was shot and killed last week. Those who knew 21-year-old Kara Welsh mourned her Monday morning, but also remembered the student by wrapping white ribbons around every tree and light pole in their neighborhood.
Kara Welsh was set to begin her senior year at UW Whitewater on Tuesday.
No one was injured in the crash, Plainfield police said.
Joseph Czuba, 71, has been charged with stabbing 32-year-old Hanan Shaheen – whose name has also been spelled Hanaan Shahin – and her 6-year-old son, Wadee Alfayoumi.
"Everybody is going to see her story. Hopefully, somebody wants to help."
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports, Plainfield resident Christine Todd is in urgent need of a living kidney donor. Her kidneys are failing due to polycystic kidney disease. She's hoping to find that person at Guaranteed Rate Field.
CBS 2 is pleased to welcome Lori Martin with Starfish Animal Rescue in Plainfield and she brought along a very sweet and active Rhubarb who's looking for a special forever home.
