Officers kill school shooting threat in Wisconsin, officials say
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
"We should be demanding to know how these teenagers, these kids who are underage, got access to a weapon."
Northwestern University joined the nationwide walkout. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray was there as students called for gun control.
Safe2Help Illinois is available 24/7 and free for all school districts. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey dug through the first year of alerts across the state, and looked at how they've changed the way some kids are asking for help.
Those who've experienced mass violence say the state isn't doing enough to prevent future incidents, while law enforcement officials tell CBS News state law makes it easy for criminals to get guns.
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
Chicago residents want to see the state push for energy without a heavy carbon footprint.
All day, the kitchens at Taste 222 have been bustling with prep for this weekend's brunch, but unlike most kitchens, the culinary students outnumber the seasoned professionals.
Lovell had been battling sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, for three years.
Jenks is also teaming up with another Chicago baseball figure with a wealth of knowledge to help his team.
Organizers of the race said the number of days needed for set-up and breakdown for the race will last 19 days compared to 25 days last year.
A liberal judge who previously represented Planned Parenthood in a case related to abortion access has entered the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Both the prosecution and the defense gave their closing arguments in Hunter Biden's gun trial on Monday.
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019.
Over the weekend or on Monday, the defense will reveal whether Hunter Biden will take the stand.
A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating.
Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days.
"I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow.
Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are asking for a preliminary injunction expanding the medical exemptions and blocking the hospital-only requirement.
The observatory said plans for the 30,000 square-foot space have yet to be finalized – but a restaurant will not be back.
Instead of a chance to prove himself, he got another email saying his account had been removed and that he wouldn't be able to book reservations.
Chicago-based Foxtrot has announced plans to reopen a number of locations following the grocery chain's abrupt closures earlier this spring.
Earlier this month, Chuck E. Cheese President and Chief Executive Officer David McKillips told CBS News the company needed to keep up with the times and the interests of today's kids.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
The Blues Festival carries on a tradition that has carried on for all but two of the last 40 years.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.
The Chicago Blues Festival, which will run from June 6 to June 9 at Millennium Park, will feature a performance by the legendary Buddy Guy.
The main 740-seat auditorium will be closed from Monday, Aug. 12, until Wednesday, Sept. 4.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the extended forecast.
The new ride is inspired by the movie The Princess and the Frog and its heroine, Tiiana. It replaces the old Splash Mountain ride based on characters from "Song of the South," the Disney movie criticized as racist.
Some concerned residents have been complaining that burning coal obviously is not going to help Illinois with its goal. They want to see the state push for energy without a heavy carbon footprint. CBS 2 Climate Watch Reporter Tara Molina reports.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast.
A CTA bus was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in the Bridgeport neighborhood on the city's South Side Monday morning. The CTA said the accident happened near the intersection of 25th Street and Halsted Street.
It was unclear what the cause of the crash was and authorities have not said how many people were injured.
As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, one of Black Hawk's few remaining relatives.
A rare prototype of the first edition of the iconic Air Jordan basketball shoe line sold at auction Sunday for $325,085.
Chicago residents want to see the state push for energy without a heavy carbon footprint.
All day, the kitchens at Taste 222 have been bustling with prep for this weekend's brunch, but unlike most kitchens, the culinary students outnumber the seasoned professionals.
As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, Black Hawk's great-great-great-great-great-great-great-granddaughter, and one of only a few remaining relatives.
There are also additional needs this year with months of massive events on the schedule, notably including the Democratic National Convention in August.
At the time of the crash, the city had a strict police policy about when an officer can chase a fleeing vehicle.
A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's.
One man who worked at Aunt Martha's through a third-party security firm was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse against a 14-year-old girl.
Jenks is also teaming up with another Chicago baseball figure with a wealth of knowledge to help his team.
The Chicago Bears are bringing back Marcedes Lewis, re-signing the veteran tight end to a one-year contract.
A rare prototype of the first edition of the iconic Air Jordan basketball shoe line sold at auction Sunday for $325,085.
This July, the infielder is introducing his inaugural Softball Charity Classic.
As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, Black Hawk's great-great-great-great-great-great-great-granddaughter, and one of only a few remaining relatives.
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
The Mecher family was on the main floor of their house when the bullet entered through the second story.
Video posted to Citizen app documented the gunshots, followed by people running away.
Police have not said whether the burglaries are connected.
The resident gave chase to the group of people trying to break into cars and homes and got into a shootout with them before being shot twice.