Photos show inside of old Woodlawn school city wanted to use as migrant shelter
The photos help paint a picture of the possible reason why the migrants have not arrived at the shuttered Wadsworth Elementary School.
The photos help paint a picture of the possible reason why the migrants have not arrived at the shuttered Wadsworth Elementary School.
For the first time, a look inside a vacant Chicago public school at the center of a controversy to house migrants. After months of heated debate, we have a view inside a Woodlawn school that could house migrants, that was until a last minute delay put the kibosh on the controversial plan, as least for now.
In order to transform the school into an emergency shelter, $1.5 million will be spent.
A community event in Woodlawn helped residents get a fresh start for the New Year.
They're hosting a community resource fair Saturday to help people learn more about food and financial assistance programs and job resources.
The Mayor's office said the capacity issue at temporary shelters is what drove the decision to open up a facility at the former Wadsworth Elementary School.
After previously denying there were plans to turn the shuttered Wadsworth Elementary School into a migrant shelter, city officials said migrants will be sent there eight days from now. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
The Mayor's office said the capacity issue at temporary shelters is what drove the decision to open up a facility at the former Wadsworth Elementary School. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
At a community meeting Wednesday night, the city launched into a presentation about why the old Wadsworth Elementary School is set to become home to asylums seekers by next week. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
The community meeting Wednesday night at the Harriet M. Harris Park fieldhouse, 6200 S. Drexel Ave., was advertised as a "conversation." But there wasn't really a discussion.
The city has denied there were any plans to turn the former Wadsworth Elementary School in Woodlawn into a migrant shelter, despite the construction work that has been going on and the information in some documents we have obtained. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
The CBS 2 Investigators have been tracking a spike in thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles this year.
Police say the victim was outside when four unknown suspects exited a vehicle and fired shots.
A man is in critical condition after a shooting during a robbery in Woodlawn Monday night.
"When you look at those numbers, it means that what we do — it works," said Pastor Corey Brooks, chief executive officer of Project HOOD.
Project HOOD CEO Pastor Corey Brooks says hiring outreach workers who grew up in the Woodlawn community — and may have at one point contributed to the violence there — has been their secret. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
For Woodlawn, 2022 has actually gotten safer – with murders and shootings down significantly this year. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Police say in each incident the suspect(s) entered an apartment through a window and then took property from inside.
Each of the crimes happened during the month of November.
The transportation agency is hosting a hiring fair today at Olive Harvey college near 103rd and Woodlawn.
CPS told us the work at the former Wadsworth Elementary was "routine maintenance work." That didn't really make sense, so CBS 2 filed a records request. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
CPS told us the work at the former Wadsworth Elementary was "routine maintenance work." That didn't really make sense, so CBS 2 filed a records request.
Pastor Brooks has lived in these tents since November 2021 to draw attention to the need to raise money to replace a motel with a community center in the Woodlawn neighborhood.
Pastor Brooks has lived in these tents since November 2021 to draw attention to the need to raise money to replace a motel with a community center in the Woodlawn neighborhood.
In Chicago when you die, ComEd shuts off your electricity, and Peoples Gas shuts off your gas. But the city does not stop your water.
Highs climb to the 70s by midday as clouds move in as rain approaches.
Despite Josh Onwunili's parents still owning a house in the district, and living with his aunt and uncle, Onwunili said he has been sidelined.
The popular program was set to be scrapped this year, after pushback from some businesses upset about street closures.
Marina Mabrey had 19 points and nine rebounds for the Sky.
Assad (4-0) allowed just four hits and walked one while matching a season high with seven strikeouts.
The Town of Cicero said liquor licenses allow for the sale of alcohol until 1 or 2 a.m. at bars and restaurants, but the new ordinance will require them all to stop sales at midnight.
Dr. Adam Hamawy, a surgeon from New Jersey, was in a hospital Wednesday near the city of Rafah.
The U.S. military says it's installed the temporary pier that will be used to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza, and trucks carrying the aid should begin "moving ashore in the coming days."
A lawyer for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sought to pin the blame on his wife, Nadine Menendez.
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate have voted to override nine vetoes of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, including bills combatting PFAS pollution, setting a population goal for gray wolves and requiring a new post-election audit.
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.
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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.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Kadeya has developed a vending machine that dispenses a drink—and then takes a bottle back, cleans it, and can dispense a new one.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The annual ride includes stops for silent reflection at sites where bikers were killed by drivers over the past several years.
They were a staple at the family entertainment venues in the 90s, 80s, and even back to the late 70s. But Chuck E. Cheese and his band are being phased out at all but two locations.
The popular program was set to be scrapped this year, after pushback from some businesses upset about street closures.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
If you haven’t made travel plans yet, you’d better hurry. CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave reports.
Services for Marko Niketic, 17, will be held Thursday morning at the St. Sava Monastery in Libertyville.
Despite Josh Onwunili's parents still owning a house in the district, and living with his aunt and uncle, Onwunili said he has been sidelined.
Richard Brendan Globensky pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting he stole green jackets awarded to golf legends Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen.
Highs climb to the 70s by midday as clouds move in as rain approaches.
The popular program was set to be scrapped this year, after pushback from some businesses upset about street closures.
Nina Sanders was brought on to build relationships between the team and the Native American community. But instead, she said she was pushed out.
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Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
Marina Mabrey had 19 points and nine rebounds for the Sky.
Assad (4-0) allowed just four hits and walked one while matching a season high with seven strikeouts.
Korey Lee went 3 for 3 with an RBI, Garrett Crochet tossed five scoreless innings and the Chicago White Sox topped the Washington Nationals 2-0 for their second straight win.
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According to reports, the people in the car were being sought in connection with a shooting in nearby Waukegan.
The pastor of Broadway United Methodist Church said the building sustained a lot of damage but it appeared nothing had been taken.
Police caught one man soon afterward, but searched for hours for the other.
The state ranks last in the United States for both short-term and long-term fiscal stability.
Chicago Police have connected three people to more than 30 burglaries since the start of the year.