St. Sabina Church gives away 1,200 free backpacks to CPS students
CPS kids received free school supplies and haircuts at St. Sabina Church on the last weekend of summer.
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CPS kids received free school supplies and haircuts at St. Sabina Church on the last weekend of summer.
Hundreds of Chicago children are ready for the new school year thanks to a huge back-to-school giveaway at St. Sabina Church.
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.
When Chicago Public Schools students return to class on Monday, thousands will not have access to bus service for another year. Patricia Easley-Cisse lives on the city’s West Side, and her kids go to Kenwood.
This upcoming school year, the organization plans to expand its school-based trauma support program to help even more students who have lost loved ones to homicide. Sabrina Franza reports.
Those who provide support services with Chicago Survivors call themselves a small, but mighty team. But the people in their program would call them lifesavers.
The organization plans to expand its school-based trauma support program to help even more students who have lost loved ones. As Sabrina Franza reports, the goal is to cut the red tape for families trying to heal after suffering such violent losses.
For the past six weeks, students from Englewood, Atgeld Gardens, Austin, Cabrini-Green, and North Austin have come together to explore various neighborhoods in Chicago.
The Chicago Teachers Union says the cuts and unfilled vacancies will impact the districts' most vulnerable students on the city's South and West Sides.
The Chicago Teachers Union opposed the budget plan, warning of the impact of spending cuts imposed to eliminate a $500 million deficit.
Chicago Public Schools is proposing to close a $500 million budget gap, which the board says it has a plan to fill.
School nutrition staff said they consider these reviews and try to improve recipes, though some will be cut completely until they can return and get a passing grade.
After 18 years working as dean of students, Shohn Williams was let go on the final day of classes for the school year in June.
Shohn Williams had been dean of students at Lindblom Math and Science Academy, but he was let go at the end of the school year. As Jermont Terry reports, Williams has the support of former students, who are rallying for him to return to the high school in the fall.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city leaders were in attendance to welcome new and returning LSC members from across the city.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city leaders were in attendance to welcome more than 500 new and returning LSC members.
The payment comes as the settlement of a 2019 lawsuit filed by a woman known only as Jane Doe, who said she was sexually abused by a former teacher at Hubbard High School.
A woman only known as Jane Doe said the abuse started when she was 16, and it still haunts her.
Starting Monday, the Summer Meals and LunchStop programs will be offered at hundreds of school locations throughout the district, including all summer program locations.
Christopher Columbus Elementary would become Ruth Bader Ginsberg Elementary after the second female U.S. Supreme Court justice.
After controversial historical figures, Chicago Public Schools is set to rename three elementary schools.
Christian Acevedo was 16 years old when he was arrested and charged in the shooting deaths of 15-year-old Brandon Perez and 14-year-old Nathan Billegas.
The unpaid work is estimated to take up to 30 hours a week. The mayor will also appoint 10 more board members and a citywide president.
Candidates lined up to file their nomination papers. Those who got in line before 9 a.m. had a better chance of getting their name on the ballot. This fall, voters will elect 10 representatives for 10 districts.
The organization used cash donations to buy 20,000 coats from suppliers earlier this year, but they have already handed those out to their different partners.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Nearly two weeks ago, Kylie Rodriguez found her cat, Timmy, with a wound on his back. He was unable to stand on all four legs.
Illinois State Police said 42-year-old Abram Perez was shot and killed after firing several shots at police in DeKalb County.
When the girl woke up, the man fled the scene on a rental bicycle, according to police.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
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.
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.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
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.
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.
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
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."
"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.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 5 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.
With a goal to reach 50,000 kids with coats this year, Cradles to Crayons is coming up short. Sara Machi reports.
Crystal Lake police said they are investigating Timmy the cat’s injuries as a possible weapons offense.
Gaetz denied any wrongdoing and called the investigation a "smear." He blamed the probe on former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, whose ouster Gaetz helped lead last year.
One of the areas that saw a significant amount of snow Thursday was northwestern Indiana, where some areas saw more than 3 inches of snow.
Temperatures rose above freezing areawide Thursday afternoon and will hold steady or even rise further overnight into Friday morning.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Police said a stolen car was speeding when it slammed into another car and a CTA bus.
The organization used cash donations to buy 20,000 coats from suppliers earlier this year, but they have already handed those out to their different partners.
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.
When the girl woke up, the man fled the scene on a rental bicycle, according to police.
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.
