CPS crossing guard works as Santa's helper to get gifts for kids
"I really don't like to see no child left behind and that's with anything."
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Shardaa Gray is a Multimedia Reporter for CBS News Chicago. She joined the team in December 2021. She was born and raised in the south suburbs. She's happy to return home to report on her community.
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Shardaa previously worked at KOKH in Oklahoma City for five years, where she was the morning reporter.
Prior to that, she reported in at KSN in Wichita, Kansas; and WJFW in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
A native of the South Side, Shardaa graduated from Columbia College Chicago, where she earned her B.A. in journalism, and is a proud graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School. She is a proud member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
When she's not chasing a story, Shardaa loves to spend time with her family, dogs and exploring the city. You can probably catch her at a Bears, Bulls, White Sox, or Cubs game.
"I really don't like to see no child left behind and that's with anything."
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.
"Honestly, it's one of my favorite shows that I do because the energy of the show is just so remarkable."
"Something you put all of this effort into and then you don't get anything back out of it. It was sad not being able to do it."
A large crowd is expected to gather at the Muslim Community Center to honor Mohammed Al Hijoj on Tuesday afternoon.
Family members said Mohammed K. Al Hijoj was a husband, a father of three, and a well-known and respected driver.
The River North building had major damage in yet another crash and grab burglary in Chicago.
The pastor's church caught fire the day before Easter Sunday.
Starting from scratch, Flee Club owners Darrius Kelly and Sabrian Sledge have had a rough month.
"It was up 3% over last year for brick-and-mortar stores. Online sales were also up. They actually set a record so far, not including Cyber Monday, which is today. They're up 7.5% last year at $9.8 billion."
A 69-year-old man was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County from the scene for evaluation.
Chicago police said a 46-year-old man and another male of unknown age were on the sidewalk when an unknown offender shot them.
"Once you go to bed, you cannot go to sleep because you rethink what happened."
"It's a, I guess, a life class. But also, it's a fun class. It's also a creative class. We do some creative things with wood and different tools."
Ramirez-Rosa has been accused of "physical and verbal harassment" of Ald. Emma Mitts during a special City Council meeting on Thursday.