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You can't blame students and teachers at Jones College Prep High School if they're feeling extra proud these days.
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You can't blame students and teachers at Jones College Prep High School if they're feeling extra proud these days.
Officials in Rosemont have a proposal to make it easier to get to the village's expanding entertainment district, improving its prospects for success.
Officials say the State of Illinois has taken in nearly $5 million from Indiana drivers who didn't pay their tolls.
The deaths last month of two Chicago firefighters in a roof collapse may result in a tougher law regarding vacant buildings.
Illinois lawmakers may consider steps to reduce the cost of health care for retired state workers.
A group that is planning to build a mosque in DuPage County has suffered a setback.
An agreement has reportedly been reached aimed at reducing air pollution along the southern shore of Lake Michigan.
A published report indicates that the O'Hare expansion project might be hurting the city's financial standing.
A report indicates the cost-saving reforms recently instituted at McCormick Place are having the desired effect.
The recently-elected new Cook County assessor is being accused of breaking the rules on patronage hiring.
New information continues to surface about the finances of mayoral candidate Carol Moseley Braun.
A Cook County grand jury has indicted a Wisconsin man for aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving a 14-year-old Chicago-area girl he allegedly met online.
The Food and Drug Administration is telling consumers to avoid alfalfa sprouts and spicy sprouts grown on a farm in Urbana, due to a suspected link to salmonella.
A new report says Gov. Pat Quinn has a proposal for dealing with some of the states huge number of unpaid bills.
Illinois Gaming officials say casino revenues have fallen about 32 percent in three years.
In the race for Chicago mayor, the Chicago Tribune reports contender Gery Chico has released three years of income tax returns.
A 13-year-old Chicago girl is dead after suffering a severe reaction to food she ate at school.
A battle over taxes is underway in Brookfield, and it could mean you will pay more to go to the zoo.
Eleven jobs are being cut at Brookfield Zoo to help close a $1.3 million budget shortfall.
The village board in south suburban Tinley Park plans to put the brakes on cab drivers accused of overcharging their customers.
Word is the change-over to a new Cook County Board presidency has not been going smoothly.
A new effort is underway in Chicago, aimed at steering vulnerable young women away from prostitution. WBBM Newsradio 780's Bob Conway reports on the new Anne's House facility.
Letter follows a spate of incidents of anti-gay bullying across the country.
Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance, saying "we are moving forward."
A mayday was called for a missing firefighter as crews battled the blaze, but all firefighters were ultimately accounted for.
The Bears will announce whether or not Williams will play against the Kansas City Chiefs later in the week.
Johnson invoked Chicago's history of liberal activism and political figures like former President Barack Obama, as well as the historic nature of Kamala Harris' nomination.
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance, saying "we are moving forward."
Johnson invoked Chicago's history of liberal activism and political figures like former President Barack Obama, as well as the historic nature of Kamala Harris' nomination.
The group's plan was to march from Humboldt Park to the United Center on Monday.
A standoff between protesters and officers at Union Park followed hours later.
What appeared to be just shy of 10,000 people were seen on the march route—and the protest remained peaceful as it reached Park 578.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Fewer rooms have been booked than DNC organizers first expected.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
A Save A Lot store in West Garfield Park is expected to open in early September. Three other Chicago locations could reopen in October, and two more could reopen in November.
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Tara Molina reports on the response after a security fence was knocked down during protests outside the Democratic National Convention, and Jermont Terry reports on the protest at Union Park.
CBS News Chicago security expert Phil Andrew, formerly of the FBI, discusses the DNC security fence breach during protesters Monday and how it was handled by law enforcement.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke briefly at the Democratic National Convention, while CBS News Chicago Political Analysts Lori Lightfoot and Pat Brady discuss what Harris’ strategy should be at the convention—and how much she should embrace the Biden administration and the past.
Protests near the United Center in Chicago caused some trying to attend the DNC from being able to get to the arena on time.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon tracks the extended forecast.
A standoff between protesters and officers at Union Park followed hours later.
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
Thousands marched in a show of solidarity with Palestine and calling for an end to U.S. funding to Israel.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and first lady Jill Biden are also scheduled to speak.
A mayday was called for a missing firefighter as crews battled the blaze, but all firefighters were ultimately accounted for.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
The Bears will announce whether or not Williams will play against the Kansas City Chiefs later in the week.
Francis (6-3) matched his longest career outing, set six days earlier against the Los Angeles Angels.
The win was Houston's 10th in 11 games and it moved the AL West leaders to a season-best 11 games over .500 at 67-56.
Gavin Sheets provided the only offense for the White Sox, who were eliminated from playoff contention.
Dansby Swanson added two hits for the Cubs, who won their second straight after losing three consecutive games to the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians.
The Cook County Sheriff's deputy was paid $1,000 to deliver the paper to a main in custody at the jail, police say.
Shortly before 4 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Déjà Vu Showgirls at 750 S. Clinton St.
Federal prosecutors said Lewis Lacey lied about his income and assets to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement.
Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.