Chicago Public Schools hit by massive data breach. What do you need to know?
A CPS vendor's server was hacked, exposing personal information for all current and former students dating back to the 2017-18 school year.
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A CPS vendor's server was hacked, exposing personal information for all current and former students dating back to the 2017-18 school year.
Current and former students who attended Chicago Public Schools over the past eight years could be impacted by a huge data breach.
Some people might have had their names and medical information exposed on a Chicago Department of Public Health online dashboard last fall.
New Trier said the data that was accessed included names and school ID numbers. No current students' Social Security numbers were accessed, but some former students' were.
AT&T failed to ensure that a third-party vendor adequately protected the telecom carrier's customers, regulators say.
Lawsuit claims hackers accessed "billions" of records, including Social Security numbers, by breaching background check company.
While there's no evidence of identity theft or fraud, the zoo offers credit monitoring services.
While there's no evidence of identity theft or fraud, the zoo offers credit monitoring services. The software systems related to zoo donors, members, and guests were unaffected.
CBS' Jarred Hill has more on how to know if your data was compromised and what to do about it. Friday morning, the company announced hackers accessed phone and text message records for nearly all its customers.
The company says it happened in mid-to-late 2022 and blames it on an "illegal download" without elaborating.
AT&T said the breach doesn't include the content of calls or texts or personal information such as Social Security numbers.
The breach happened back in January when a hacker gained access to worker email accounts.
The hack potentially exposed social security numbers, personal tax information, and even banking account numbers of some 10,000 patients and their family members.
AT&T said data found on the "dark web" contains information such as Social Security numbers and passcodes for roughly 73 million current and former customers.
AT&T says it's notifying customers affected by a huge data breach, but cybersecurity experts say it's important to protect your information now.
Another Chicago hospital reported a cybersecurity problem this week. Saint Anthony Hospital on Chicago's West Side confirmed hackers gained access to the hospital's computer network last month. The hospital said some patient files were copied.
More than 4 million documents were found by an ethical cybersecurity researcher, Jeremiah Fowler, who said this should all serve as a warning.
23andMe launched an investigation in October after a hacker claimed to have access to users' personal information.
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Perry Johnson & Associates, which once provided medical transportation services for Cook County Health's hospitals and clinics, informed the county of a data breach in July.
The software company Blackbaud will pay out $49.5 million in the multi-state settlement, including the $2.3 million to Illinois.
Parents and students recently started getting letters confirming a five-day breach back in November in the Crown Point Community School Corporation's network system.
Parents and students recently started getting letters confirming a five-day breach back in November in the Crown Point Community School Corporation's network system. But it's the letters themselves, and a lack of communication about the issue, that are now causing more concern. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The breach occurred between Feb. 19 and Feb. 25, and UnitedHealthcare determined personal information may have been affected on April 10.
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise's first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Police said two men got into an argument on the pedestrian bridge outside the UIC-Halsted stop shortly after 6 p.m., when they started shooting at each other.
The same Chicago non-profit that helps out families in need around Christmas hosted a spring giveaway on Saturday.
Baldwin's hit to left scored Luis Robert Jr. from second and gave Chicago a second straight win following an eight-game skid.
The event gave families new memories to help heal old wounds.
In a filing on Saturday, the U.S. State Department, however, did not address a judge's demands that the Trump administration detail what steps it is taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.
In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in office in 2026.
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
The Deerfield Public Schools District 109 board heard an earful — with some being passionate and unhappy about the alleged incident.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest 7-day forecast.
A lifelong Chicago Bulls fan attended her first game for the team during Friday's Fan Appreciation Night at the United Center.
The nonprofit Juice Hoops Foundation hosted a Neuro Heroes Sports Camp on Saturday in Evanston, as part of Autism Awareness Month.
After tough talk on tariffs, President Trump backed down. He initially said there would be no exemptions to his sweeping tariffs on China, but now there will be exemptions for tech products like iPhones.
The same Chicago non-profit that helps out families in need around Christmas hosted a spring giveaway on Saturday, while thousands of families in the Chatham neighborhood got free meals to put on the table this Easter.
Police said two men got into an argument on the pedestrian bridge outside the UIC-Halsted stop shortly after 6 p.m., when they started shooting at each other.
Owen Ray and his friend asked to get out of an Uber in Copenhagen after realizing they put in the wrong address. The driver later accused them of not paying, but receipts show they did.
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise's first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
The same Chicago non-profit that helps out families in need around Christmas hosted a spring giveaway on Saturday.
Baldwin's hit to left scored Luis Robert Jr. from second and gave Chicago a second straight win following an eight-game skid.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise's first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Baldwin's hit to left scored Luis Robert Jr. from second and gave Chicago a second straight win following an eight-game skid.
A spokesperson for the team says her experience was nothing less than legendary.
Matas Buzelis added 20 points and Coby White scored 16 with nine rebounds for the Bulls.
Boston had five errors, leading to six unearned runs for Chicago. The Red Sox have committed a major league-high 19 errors in 15 games.
Police late Thursday night had not specified exactly what happened.
Along with the local alderman, the neighbors are asking the city to boost the police presence in the area.
Harrison Area detectives were investigating late Wednesday.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced the 18 total charges during a media conference on Monday.
Police said, around 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3200 block of Clinton Avenue.
