"Match Day" brings anticipation, smiles for Chicago medical students
This year's class from Northwestern University sat front row for lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and now a measles outbreak.
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This year's class from Northwestern University sat front row for lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and now a measles outbreak.
Friday was Match Day, when medical school students across the country open their envelopes to find out where they're going for the next chapter in their careers.
Any student who gets at least a score of three can earn free college credit at all public colleges in the state.
"It promises to see more students having the opportunity that a secondary education truly provides."
An award-winning local author is touring Chicago public elementary schools for Black History Month. CBS 2 was there as Harold Green III visited students at Robert A. Black Magnet School in Calumet Heights to read his new picture book Love Bubble. Green said he wrote this book in memory of his grandma. The book is about the "love bubbles" created by our communities, friends and families. Not only did Green once attend Robert A. Black Magnet School as a child, but he also used to work there.
Mr. Henry has taught thousands of students over 24 years who have performed around the world and gone on to be educators themselves.
Miss Patricia strives to give the kids what she didn't have: a chance to use good, quality materials to create art in a classroom setting.
Microschools are typically registered with the state as a home or private school and can encompass kindergarten through 12th grade.
Two elementary schools in Hammond, Indiana, could close their doors as the School City of Hammond school board said officials are looking to fix a $15 million to $30 million shortfall.
Oak Park and River Forest High School was the first in the state to offer a new Advanced Placement African American Studies course.
A high school in suburban Oak Park made history by teaching Black history. Oak Park and River Forest High School was the first in the state to offer the new Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course.
NIU's AIM HIGH Huskie Pledge covers costs not met by other financial aid. Families earning a gross adjusted income of $100,000 or less can qualify.
From Sean Connery to Roger Moore to Daniel Craig, movie fans definitely know 007. But what really made James Bond 007 was the high-tech spyware, and for the first time, fans can see some of the most famous movie props at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry.
When it comes to college, your first thought might be the giant price tag. However, one organization is erasing that fear for hundreds of Chicago families. When the nonprofit Hope Chicago says family, they mean family because their scholarship program gives both the student and their parent the chance to go college for free.
The early childhood education center educates infants through kindergarten.
Tuition and fees at all three University of Illinois campuses will remain unchanged next school year for in-state undergraduate students after a vote from the school's Board of Trustees.
A group of over 400 scientists have spent the last decade studying supernovae with unprecedented results about the expansion of space and the role of dark energy.
Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow was fired Wednesday for what the system's president called "abhorrent" actions.
The resolution moves away from school choice in favor of "elevating" neighborhood schools.
The Chicago Board of Education took a key vote on Thursday that could alter the future of schools in the city. It's called the district's five-year strategic plan. It outlines values to guide what Chicago Public Schools could soon look like. A letter sent to parents said the vote did not mean the closing of selective enrollment schools, but some parents fear that's exactly what will happen.
Special needs students have the opportunity to train and work at the store, preparing them for their future.
A unique new store recently opened in the south suburbs, and it's run entirely by students with special needs. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reported on how the store is preparing the students for a possible career in sales and marketing.
Liz Magill came under fire this week after a hearing in Congress where university presidents were asked about antisemitism on college campuses.
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute has been the source for new union jobs since 1985 and is still educating the next generation of apprentices.
At least 100 children in grades 1 through 5 were arrested in school during the 2020-2021 school year, according to CBS News analysis of newly-released federal data.
The garbage truck driver was on Central Avenue near Oakton Street in Morton Grove when he noticed a fire in the back of his truck. He quickly dumped his load — approximately 500 pounds of trash.
Coach K was back in town Monday to speak at the University of Illinois Chicago's "Chats with the Chancellor" event. Before that, he talked exclusively to CBS News Chicago.
The victim was shot in the buttocks and was taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital in fair condition.
Linda Anthony allegedly received a Paycheck Protection Program loan and an Economic Injury Disaster Loan after lying about owning a business that did not exist.
The manager of Puffs Discount, at 7756 Madison St., said two men walked in around 7:40 a.m. and demanded money and cigarettes. Then they hit a worker in the head with a gun.
Opponents have said an earlier curfew won't make a difference, and will just push the problem of teen takeovers to other neighborhoods.
The mission of Illinois Humanities is to help document local history and tell important stories. Now, the organization has to figure out how to do so with far less money.
"Trying to force your will to break the spirit of working people in order to have a conversation? That's terrorism. We're not going to negotiate with terrorists," Johnson said on Tuesday.
President Trump says "we are looking into" how to send Americans to foreign prisons.
Former President Joe Biden spoke at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago about Social Security.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
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.
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.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun unveiled the initiative on Tuesday, along with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The garbage truck driver was on Central Avenue near Oakton Street in Morton Grove when he noticed a fire in the back of his truck. He quickly dumped his load — approximately 500 pounds of trash.
The mayor compared the White House approach to governing to dealing with terrorists. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Coach K, who was born and bred on Chicago’s Northwest Side, was back in town Monday to speak at the University of Illinois Chicago’s “Chats with the Chancellor” event. He also sat down to talk with Ryan Baker.
John Flemister was shot in the head and killed Saturday evening outside the CTA Blue Line UIC-Halsted station in what police called a shootout, while on his way home from work. Tara Molina reports.
"Trying to force your will to break the spirit of working people in order to have a conversation? That's terrorism. We're not going to negotiate with terrorists," Johnson said on Tuesday.
Chicago police said 24-year-old Luther Hopkins III, of Calumet City, is charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon.
Nurmuhammed Inus, 35, is charged with one count of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of 29-year-old Mairunnisa Osman.
Flags across Illinois will be lowered to half-staff in honor of a soldier from Joliet who died during a training exercise in Lithuania.
The garbage truck driver was on Central Avenue near Oakton Street in Morton Grove when he noticed a fire in the back of his truck. He quickly dumped his load — approximately 500 pounds of trash.
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.
Coach K was back in town Monday to speak at the University of Illinois Chicago's "Chats with the Chancellor" event. Before that, he talked exclusively to CBS News Chicago.
Nazar had a goal and an assist, and Tyler Bertuzzi and Lukas Reichel also scored in regulation as the 'Hawks rallied from a 2-0 deficit to take a 3-2 lead.
Jakucionis, the Lithuanian import who averaged 15 points and nearly five assists in his lone season in Champaign, is projected as a top-10 NBA Draft lottery pick.
At No. 16, the Sky drafted Notre Dame forward Maddy Westbeld, and at No. 22, Texas A&M guard Aicha Coulibaly.
Rick Carlisle described Indiana's first 81 games as eventful before his Pacers took on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday in the regular-season finale.
The victim was shot in the buttocks and was taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital in fair condition.
The manager of Puffs Discount, at 7756 Madison St., said two men walked in around 7:40 a.m. and demanded money and cigarettes. Then they hit a worker in the head with a gun.
Police said the 14-year-old has been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon, both felonies.
Chicago police said 24-year-old Luther Hopkins III, of Calumet City, is charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon.
Three or four robbers run up, flash a weapon, and demand the victims' property. In several incidents, the suspects even stole the victims' banking information on their phones.
