Durbin Wants Everest Students To Transfer To Community Colleges
Facing a probe from federal regulators, a for-profit education company that runs six college campuses in the Chicago area is looking to sell most of its schools.
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Facing a probe from federal regulators, a for-profit education company that runs six college campuses in the Chicago area is looking to sell most of its schools.
Restaurant owners in Chicago say the federal government needs to help stop the rising cost of food.
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk wants heads to roll at Hines VA Hospital, due to the millions of dollars in bonuses paid out for top executives since 2011, in light of questions about whether patient waiting times were manipulated.
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Illinois) was among those attending the hearing at Phoenix Military Academy on the Near West Side. He said it's unconscionable that young people who have lived in the U.S. almost their entire lives cannot enlist in the armed forces.
Seeking to unseat U.S. Sen. Durbin in November, Republican state Sen. Jim Oberweis on Thursday welcomed the belated support of Durbin's GOP colleague on Capitol Hill, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and others were calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to crack down on what they say are efforts to market electronic cigarettes to children.
State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove), who is challenging U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin in the November election, has reversed his stance on the minimum wage, and unveiled his own plan to raise it to $10 per hour over three years for adult workers.
Members of a group trying to unionize college athletes sought out potential congressional allies Wednesday as they braced for an appeal of a ruling that said full scholarship athletes at Northwestern University are employees who have the right to form a union.
"Any unanticipated spill is cause for concern, but given the Whiting refinery's recent expansion of its operations to double the amount of heavy oil sands being processed, this spill raises questions about the long-term safety and reliability of BP's new, expanded production at Whiting," they wrote.
One of the two Republicans vying to challenge U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin in the fall is taking issue with his opponent being on vacation in Florida less than a week before the primary election.
News that a national, digital manufacturing laboratory will be built in Chicago offers hope that the city's once-strong manufacturing sector can be rebuilt into a powerhouse of the 21st Century.
Three members of the state's congressional delegation are teaming up in a bipartisan effort to establish a national park in the historic Pullman neighborhood.
Many residents in downstate Washington were getting their first chance to return to what's left of their homes on Friday, five days after a violent tornado ripped much of the small town to shreds.
House Republicans are pushing for answers about the troubled launch of the new federal health care marketplace. WBBM's Nancy Harty reports a top Illinois Democrat says he supports that.
After helping negotiate a bipartisan deal to end the partial federal government shutdown, and extend the debt limit, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) said he hopes House Republicans learned a lesson: "this is unacceptable."
Part of Chicago's historic Pullman neighborhood is a step closer to becoming a national park.
Illinois lawmakers in Washington are having a hard time making up their minds about the Obama Administration's proposal to strike out at Syria. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
While chances for sweeping immigration reform have improved with a Senate package of border security measures added to a bill backed by the White House, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) said the proposal remains chancy in the House.
Penny Pritzker's nomination to be the next Commerce Secretary advanced to the full Senate on Monday, following the unanimous approval of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk met today with Zachary Fardon, the nominee to be the next U.S. Attorney in Chicago, and told him they'd like to see him focus on street gangs and gun violence.
Zachary Fardon was on the team of federal prosecutors who secured convictions against former Illinois Republican Gov. George Ryan in 2006. In that case and in others, Fardon gained a reputation as an adept, quick-witted cross-examiner.
Two hundred families still can't return home in Marseilles. CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports.
On Thursday, the entire Illinois congressional delegation and Gov. Quinn asked President Obama for federal flood-relief funds.
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk made a symbolic return to his former Congressional District on the North Shore on Friday, four months after returning to work in Congress.
Commuters should notice some improvement in air quality as they board Metra and Amtrak trains at Union Station.
Mild temperatures on Monday are in the 50s, with dreary conditions.
The shooters' vehicle fled in an unknown direction.
It was the second championship for the second-seeded Wildcats (23-1-0), who have played for the title in four straight seasons.
The balloon is just the beginning for IAMS' mission to support better dog health and wellness.
The Transportation Security Administration projects the busiest days at airports will be the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and the Sunday after the holiday.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Parking garage managers said the number of parkers is down since the pandemic, as more people work remotely, leaving them struggling to make a profit.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
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.
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.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
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.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Annette Roberge of Manchester, New Hampshire, began taking night courses after her husband was killed in Vietnam in 1971. But then five kids and a career in insurance took over. However, Roberge’s daughter learned her mom already had enough credits for an associate’s degree in business administration.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.
The shooting happened in the 4000 block of West 26th Street, just west of Pulaski Road.
Ald. William Conway (34th) said the juvenile suspect in the Saturday night shooting tried to get on a train, but police moved in and made the arrest. Andrew Ramos reports.
Video obtained by CBS News Chicago shows the 19-year-old being transported on a stretcher out of the department store.
Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (4-7), who lost their fifth straight.
The Transportation Security Administration projects the busiest days at airports will be the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and the Sunday after the holiday.
Mild temperatures on Monday are in the 50s, with dreary conditions.
The shooters' vehicle fled in an unknown direction.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
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.
It was the second championship for the second-seeded Wildcats (23-1-0), who have played for the title in four straight seasons.
Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (4-7), who lost their fifth straight.
Pippen, playing in the arena where his Hall of Fame father's retired number hangs, had 26 points in the first three quarters for Memphis, which has won three of its last four.
Brandi Robinson is an undefeated pro boxer from Sauk Village, who is now preparing for a big fight later this month in Rosemont.
Jeremiyah Love scored three touchdowns, tying a school record with his 11th straight game with a rushing TD, and No. 6 Notre Dame ended No. 18 Army's 13-game winning streak with a 49-14 victory at Yankee Stadium.
The shooters' vehicle fled in an unknown direction.
Video obtained by CBS News Chicago shows the 19-year-old being transported on a stretcher out of the department store.
The shooting happened as crowds were packing downtown for the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
K9 officer Riggs served 8 years on the force. He was 10 years old.
