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It's back to school time and the non-profit After School Matters is now accepting applications for its fall programs for high schoolers. Mallory Zapata, communications manager for After School Matters, shares details on some of the programs available.
With the soaring temperatures next week, Chicago Public Schools teachers and students are bracing for hot back-to-school weather.
A letter notes that all CPS classrooms have air conditioning, and efrorts will be made to maintain it.
Chicago kids are invited to a big giveaway this weekend just in time for back to school. St. Sabina Catholic Church in Auburn Gresham is hosting a summer block party where organizers will give away backpacks and school supplies for 1,200 kids.
The event is free and open to anyone who wants to attend.
The backpacks are ready to go alongside clothing and diapers.
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It's back to school season, and a local foundation is helping students get ready for the classroom. Next week, Project sWISH Chicago is hosting a week of community events and activities.
The district will now be independent for the first time since 2017.
They say photos of children holding "first day of school" signs display personal information, including their name and grade, and technological advances can make scams involving children more pervasive and dangerous.
They're participating in the annual Take Flight Trunk Party, hosted by Chicago Housing Authority's nonprofit partner Springboard to Success, as students scatter to nearly 60 colleges across the country.
For hundreds of Chicago students, their college send-off came with a big surprise announcement, bringing them one step closer to that event. Sara Machi has their story.
Some 700 volunteers were barely taller than the bins they are trying to fill — students the same age as those receiving these bags.
Sara Machi reports that Wintrust Arena in the South Loop is buzzing with activity but not a hoops game or concert but with volunteers, trying to make going back to school easier for thousands of families.
Returning to school can be nerve-wracking for some because of the unknowns, so experts suggest to help by filling in the blanks.
Carroll calls the event "Kickz for Kids" and is planning shoe giveaways like this in 10 cities and said he's doing it because he himself grew up attending a Boys and Girls club in Florida
Thanks to a Florida billionaire holding a massive sneaker giveaway in Pilsen. Miami real estate mogul Patrick Carroll gave away 600 pairs of trendy sneakers to kids at the Union League Boys and Girls Club.
It's a long-running tradition to lead the children into a fun-filled and safe school year.
Pelt's son had to start the school year without his dad for the first time. CBS 2's Noel Brennan shows us how a south suburban community came together to support him on Wednesday.
Chicago is expected to see a heat index of over 110 degrees this week, making some parents concerned about whether CPS buildings can handle the heat.
Those items were distributed on Monday at George Washington Carver Elementary School in Chicago's Altgeld Gardens neighborhood.
Our CBS 2 family responded to that need, and in a matter of days, we gathered over 1,000 school supplies and 225 bookbags.
Class was back in session for Chicago Public School students on Monday, but it comes as extreme heat is expected to hit the area.
The event is happening from 1 to 4 p.m. in the 1200 block of East 83rd Street in Avalon Park.
Offices in downtown Chicago, Markham, and Maywood will be open Saturday for families can get birth certificates to finish their child's school registration.
The event features competitions, family-friendly activities, and shopping.
A winter weather advisory will take effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A winter weather advisory will take effect for the Chicago area.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
The kindergartner, who has special needs, claims abuse by other students and staff at Robert Nathaniel Dett Elementary. His mother says she has been retaliated against for standing up for her child.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
Anthony Finch has filed suit against the village and Mayor Derrick Burgess for wrongful termination. Now, four trustees want to bring Finch back to the village—but this time working as an auditor.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Construction is underway for the $40 million workforce development coming to the city’s West Side. Darnell Shields, executive director of Austin Coming Together and one of the partners behind this big project, discusses the center and what residents can do once it opens.
Get a sneak peek of the Great American Dog Show, taking place this weekend in Schaumburg. Head to GreatAmericanDogShow.com for tickets.
The Fire Department showed photos of a white Jeep Cherokee that was completely demolished in the front, and another car that was totaled beyond recognition.
Stop by Friday's tree lighting at get a candy cane from CBS News Chicago! Dana Kozlov and Audrina Sinclair spent the day getting 1,500 candy canes ready for the event!
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
A winter weather advisory will take effect for the Chicago area.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
Four people were taken to area hospitals in serious-to-critical condition, and one of those four was described as "very critical" by the Fire Department.
The event features competitions, family-friendly activities, and shopping.
A winter weather advisory will take effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
Zach Lavine scored 27 points to lead Chicago. Torrey Craig added 15, while Nikola Vucevic and Coby White had 14 each.
Morgan went 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances last season for the AL Central champion Guardians.
Williams and the Bears offense will try to build off the positives in game one this past weekend with Thomas Brown calling plays.
Meyer had five rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-0). Troy D'Amico scored 14 points.
Alicia Robles said didn't initially feel the pain because she was still absorbing the situation—and then seconds later, her skin, she said, was on fire.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
Police said the drive-by shooting happened on the 2400 block of South Oakley Avenue around 10:45 a.m.
CTA officials received a disturbance call just before 9:40 a.m. on board a bus near the entrance to the Red Line station along the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Susan Smith, convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994, broke down in tears while making her case to the parole board.
