Dumpsters full of books seen outside Schurz High School on Northwest Side
Paperbacks and textbooks were piled up outside Carl Schurz High School, at 3601 N. Milwaukee Ave. in the Irving Park neighborhood.
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Paperbacks and textbooks were piled up outside Carl Schurz High School, at 3601 N. Milwaukee Ave. in the Irving Park neighborhood.
CBS News Chicago reached out to the Chicago Public Schools, which said the disposal of the books is part of “the regular weeding process.”
Giving kindness and compassion to those around you is part of the foundation of the new book, which is in stores now. Chaz Ebert, author and CEO of Ebert Digital, discusses how the book came to be.
With every sale at Semicolon, the bookstore gets closer to its goal of not just selling books but giving them away.
The store features a curated selection surrounded by reading nooks and plush sofas that coax readers to turn the page for just one more chapter.
A spokesperson previously said the new location will feature a café.
Dozens of bookworms will gather on Monday for the retreat being billed as the "ultimate in-person book club". Visit
The store said in a post on X that the window displayed a Palestinian flag with a sign calling for a ceasefire.
The author of the book, Daniel De Vise talks about the memories of the Blues Brothers in his new book, "The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, The Rise of Improv and the Making of an American Film Classic.
Call and Response Books plans to debut its new store in a couple of months.
The book giant added 31 stores last year and plans to open 50 more this year.
Barnes & Noble has also started construction at the old Bed, Bath & Beyond location at the Town Square Shopping Center on Indianapolis Boulevard. in Schererville, Indiana.
"Unfortunately, only about 10% of mainstream children's books have Black faces in them."
CBS 2's Jamaica Ponder visits the Black Child Book Fair that's grown a lot since its debut five years ago. The event is also going national inspiring kids and the authors who write for them.
The book teaches principles like how to tackle debt, build generational wealth, and support family within a reasonable framework.
Dr. Youn's new book, "Younger For Life: Feel Great and Look Your Best With The New Science of Autojuvenation" gives tips on how to turn back the clock without going under the knife.
Chicago writer, columnist, and former Chicago Tribune editor, Georgia Garvey, is noting the humor of life in a new book “Everything Is Going To Be Okay Until It’s Not.”
According to the American Library Association, there were 67 attempts to ban books in Illinois in 2022.
A Garden of Flowers is a follow-up to his national bestseller "The Caterpillar and the Butterfly.
Emma Noyes' struggle with anorexia and bulimia started at the age of 18.
Libreria Giron sold English learning and self help books even to this day. But like any good story, this one, too, has to come to an end.
It's the end of an era as a Little Village institution, a family-run bookstore that's operated for half a century, is closing its doors. As the owners close this chapter, they spoke to CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez about their history and community.
If you're looking to unload some books, Chicago's only non-profit bookstore has a new location in Logan Square that's gladly accepting donations.
Readers of all ages - including adults and children - are invited to stop by the Douglass Branch Chicago Library near Homan and 13th Street to get a free book.
It's free to attend and takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Anqi Qu and Francesco Rahe are the 54th and 55th University of Chicago Rhodes Scholars.
The study found that the fish appear to change their behavior the closer they get to Chicago.
Love died after a long battle with cancer.
Renderings issued Monday showed what the new stadium will look like once the $800 million stadium is finished.
The Wall Street Journal named Mayor Johnson the "worst mayor in America" in a weekend editorial.
The Wall Street Journal named Mayor Johnson the "worst mayor in America" in a weekend editorial.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
Wisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has conceded defeat in the race narrowly won by Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, saying he will not pursue a recount.
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.
Snelling laid out the challenges the department is facing—and how, following the imposition of a consent decree, it can help to create a culture change to form a top police department in the country.
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.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
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.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
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.
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.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
The Brotherhood for the Fallen sponsors the charity of silent auction and more as one additional way to show the family that Officer Martinez is never forgotten. Jermont Terry reports.
The study found that the fish appear to change their behavior the closer they get to Chicago.
The Evanston stadium will seat 35,000 people—all of whom Northwestern said will have “better-than-TV sightlines.”
The 64-year-old woman from Chicago's western suburbs is facing hate crime charges, accused of assaulting a Palestinian American couple in a Panera in Downers Grove. Tara Molina reports.
Sabrina Franza spoke to some of the people who gathered along 103rd Street, who talked about what the procession for fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez means to them.
On Sunday afternoon, Dr. Olga Duchon, was the featured speaker at a discussion with members of the Ukrainian Medical Association.
Martinez, 26, was shot and killed during a traffic stop near 80th and Ingleside on Nov. 4. CBS News Chicago will cover the procession and the services from outside the chapel.
Love died after a long battle with cancer.
A 64-year-old woman from Chicago's western suburbs is facing hate crime charges and accused of assaulting a Palestinian-American couple in a video that went viral.
Anqi Qu and Francesco Rahe are the 54th and 55th University of Chicago Rhodes Scholars.
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.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
Caitlin Tracey's family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations.
Love died after a long battle with cancer.
Renderings issued Monday showed what the new stadium will look like once the $800 million stadium is finished.
The Dallas Wings will have the No. 1 pick. They will have the chance to draft UConn star Paige Bueckers.
DePaul pulled within six in the opening minutes of the second, but gave up three layups in a row and trailed by double digits for the remainder of the game.
Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 15 points, and Talen Horton-Tucker scored 12 off the bench as the Bulls dropped their second straight and third in four.
A 64-year-old woman from Chicago's western suburbs is facing hate crime charges and accused of assaulting a Palestinian-American couple in a video that went viral.
Martinez, 26, was shot and killed during a traffic stop near 80th and Ingleside on Nov. 4. CBS News Chicago will cover the procession and the services from outside the chapel.
Barrington police were investigating late Sunday with the Major Crimes Task Force.
Wentworth Area detectives were investigating Friday night.
The threat involved Fremont Middle School in unincorporated Mundelein.
