Critical bus driver shortage persists at CPS
Experts say the only way to truly solve the issue is to change the way we think about transporting kids to school. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
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Bus driver shortage persists with Chicago Public Schools for yet another year
This has been a persistent issue in Chicago and across the country. Experts say the only way to truly solve it is to change the way we think about transporting kids to school.
CPS still struggling to fill school bus driver positions
Right now, the district has 681 drivers ready to hit the road.
Dan Ryan school bus crash leaves five people injured
At one point, two of the three northbound lanes of the Dan Ryan were shut down while emergency crews and tow trucks got to work. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
Five injured when school bus flips over on Dan Ryan Expressway
It took multiple tow trucks to pull the bus upright. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
Lawmakers vote to allow new method to improve safety around school buses
They're called extended stop arms. Leyden High School District 212 bought enough for the whole fleet to cut down on cars maneuvering around their buses.
Illinois lawmakers vote to allow new method to improve safety around school buses
They're designed to prevent drivers from going around school buses, but they're currently outlawed in Illinois. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reported that could soon change.
ISP responds to crash involving car, school bus on I-57
The crash happened around 7:11 a.m. in the northbound lanes at 107th Street.
Video shows 9-year-old boy with autism being humiliated, apparently tied up on school bus
As the wheelchair lift is moving, the bus aide walks over, points to the boy, and says: "He can't play. He going to sit right there and be tied up like a slave."
Video shows bus attendant restraining, humiliating boy on school bus
A bus attendant tried to restrain 9-year-old MaCaulay Frye, who has autism, in what the boy’s lawyers say might have involved tying his hands together. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Family sues after 7-year-old boy was hit, killed by school bus in Park Forest
The family of Conor Kaczmarski is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the school bus company, the school district, and the bus driver.
Family of 7-year-old boy killed by school bus files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of Conor Kaczmarski of Park Forest is suing the school bus company, the school district, and the bus driver.
Months after a school bus damaged her car, Chicago woman left with $800 in repairs
The owners of one of the cars hit is not only angry, she was left with paying the damage. She is worried for the safety of others.
Second grader dies after being hit by school bus in Park Forest
Somehow, when Connor Kasmarski got off the bus, police said the driver hit him. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Children hurt after two school buses crash on Stevenson Expressway
Illinois State Police are investigating a crash involving two school buses on the Stevenson Expressway near Burr Ridge Friday morning.
Thieves steal catalytic converters from 15 school buses
The buses were parked in the Lakeview Bus Line lot in Bellwood when the parts were stolen overnight.
Semi truck driver charged in crash that injured 16 on St. Ignatius school bus
As of Monday morning, all students have been stabilized. As the Warsaw Police Department said Monday morning, "Praise the Lord!"
Children on school bus charged in anti-Semitic attack
A school bus dropping off students from an Orthodox Jewish school in West Rogers Park was invaded by four men who hurled slurs and performed the heil Hitler salute, a human rights organization said Thursday.
Two killed, two injured when SUV hits back of school bus in Kane County
The bus driver and the students were uninjured.
School bus, Lexus involved in deadly accident in Kane County
One fatality was reported, and it was believed to have come from the car. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Car, school bus crash snags South Loop traffic
It was not immediately learned how many passengers were on the school bus, or how old they were.
Car, school bus involved in crash on Roosevelt Road
Fire Department paramedics were on the scene at 4 p.m. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Northwest suburban school district says its propane buses are the fleet of the future
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman took a ride on one of the district's propane-powered yellow buses, which have a green goal.
Bus companies, school districts offer higher bonuses in effort to hire more drivers
Bonuses up to $5,000 is being offered as districts continue to struggle with bus driver shortage.
3-year-old boy hit and killed by school bus in Cary identified as Samuel Huddleston
At the time of the accident, one student was on the school bus in addition to the driver.
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Hazmat teams responding to fire at trucking company lot in Harvey
Video shared by a neighbor shows large clouds of smoke, and some flames, coming from the area.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Mid-week warmup ahead
Temperatures in the 40s arrive on Thursday.
Family offers reward for help finding missing teen Brissa Romero
Brissa is believed to have been on her way to a bowling alley in Vernon Hills when she went missing on Monday.
Kurashev, Murphy net goals in Blackhawks' 4-2 loss to Capitals
NHL rookie scoring leader Connor Bedard assisted on both Chicago goals, and Arvid Söderblom had 23 saves.
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Family offers reward for help finding missing teen Brissa Romero
Brissa is believed to have been on her way to a bowling alley in Vernon Hills when she went missing on Monday.
Vacant Ralph Waldo Emerson High School building gutted by fire in Gary, Indiana
The historic building has been through two fires. While the burned-out shell of the school was still standing Sunday, one alumnus questioned if it should be torn down.
Teacher killed in head-on crash by suspected drunk driver in Wheeling
Robert Gillen was a high school math teacher and athletic trainer for Wauconda School District 118.
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Hazmat teams responding to fire at trucking company lot in Harvey
Video shared by a neighbor shows large clouds of smoke, and some flames, coming from the area.
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Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
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Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Chi vs. Hate ordinance would make it easier to report hate incidents, alderwoman says
Chicago Police data show there have been 254 hate crimes reported so far this year alone - compared with 204 last year, 109 in 2021, and 80 in 2020.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Chicago migrant crisis: Records shed light on contract for tents, city cracks down on buses
The Mayor's office told us they are in talks with the owner on a lot in Brighton Park where a tent base camp was called off by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Trump gag order in 2020 election case largely upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court heard arguments in November over the gag order limiting what Trump can say about the 2020 election-related case filed against him in Washington, D.C.
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Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
An end to breast cancer? California company develops groundbreaking vaccine with promising future
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
Two babies infected with rare bacteria linked to baby formula recalls last year
Federal health officials confirmed Thursday that two cases of invasive infections caused by cronobacter sakazakii have been reported in 2023.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
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Customers line up for hours at drive-thru for new McDonald's concept, CosMc's
CBS 2's Jermont Terry took a trip out to Bolingbrook, off Weber Road, to see if it lived up to the hype.
Crowds, record day of revenue point to comeback on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
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Kurashev, Murphy net goals in Blackhawks' 4-2 loss to Capitals
NHL rookie scoring leader Connor Bedard assisted on both Chicago goals, and Arvid Söderblom had 23 saves.
Justin Fields leads Bears to 28-13 win over Lions, for first back-to-back wins under Matt Eberflus
Receiver DJ Moore had his first career rushing touchdown and caught a scoring pass to help Chicago (5-8) win for the third time in four games.
Blackhawks beat Blues 3-1 for first win streak of the season
Anthony Beauvillier, Alex Vlasic and Jason Dickinson scored, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 for their first back-to-back wins of the season.
LSU QB Jayden Daniels wins Heisman Trophy with prolific season
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has won the Heisman Trophy in a decisive victory.
Alston scores 25, Loyola Chicago wins 115-64 against Goshen
Philip Alston had 25 points in Loyola Chicago's 115-64 win over Goshen.
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Bono impersonator has fans fooled at Old Town bar
Some U2 fans spent the evening thinking they were hanging out with Bono in the flesh and blood – and singing Christmas carols with him.
Ryan O'Neal, star of "Love Story," is dead at 82
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
CBS presents 'Grammy® Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop'
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Def Leppard, Journey to play Wrigley Field next summer
The Steve Miller Band will also be joining them.
Fans fall in love with Mona, little puppet from Nanalan' on Tiktok
Whose that wonderful girl? Could she be any cuter? Mona, the small green puppet who is the star of Nanalan', an old Canadian TV show, gains new fans on Tiktok.
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Hazmat teams responding to fire at trucking company lot in Harvey
Crews are responding to the area of Lathrop Avenue and 166th Street. The fire appears to be at a lot filled with semi-trucks.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Mid-week warmup ahead
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny and mild week ahead
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the latest forecast.
Teacher killed in Wheeling crash
A high school teacher from Palatine was killed following a wrong-way crash Sunday morning in Wheeling.
Carpentersville teen last seen on Monday; family offering $14,000 reward
A vigil was held Sunday night for a teenage girl from Carpentersville who has been missing for six days. Brissa Romero, 17, is believed to have been on her way to a bowling alley in Vernon Hills when she went missing on Monday.
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2 off-duty CPD officers robbed at gunpoint, source says
A police source told CBS 2 that the man stole the police stars, IDs, and FOID cards from the two off-duty women officers.
Scott Eby, who admitted to rape and murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox, dies in prison
On June 6, 2004, Riley vanished from her Wilmington, Illinois home – and her body was later found in Forked Creek four miles away.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Suspect in multiple bank robberies strikes again on Michigan Avenue
With the holiday shopping bringing out the big crowds, authorities say it is critical to catch the man before he hits again.
55 years in prison for Algonquin woman who admitted to killing boyfriend's parents
Arin Fox, 42, reached the plea agreement back in October.
