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The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is facing new allegations from dozens of men and women who said they were abused as children when they were incarcerated. Nearly 200 have come forward to sue the state agency that operates Illinois Youth Centers, many of which operate around Chicago.
Monarch numbers have been declining for decades and could end up on the endangered species list, which caught the eye of the county sheriff.
"When they serve their time, we have to give them a pathway to stay home."
A felon in Illinois can't even host a game of bingo. That's just one of the laws on the state's books that affect people leaving prison. A Chicago researcher is looking for solutions to the ways society cares for convicts. CBS 2's Lauren Victory told us about how his big project just got a huge boost.
The storytelling workshop at the College of DuPage aimed to bridge worlds with words.
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) said the closure is a breaking of a promise that Aldi would remain in the neighborhood.
Caitlin Tracey's family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations.
Dozens of aldermen called for a special meeting to vote down the mayor's proposed $300 million property tax increase.
Marsh will lead a young Sky team with stars Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, who will have a second head coach in as many years.
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.
Jack Teixeira admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms.
The White Sox recently wrapped up a historically bad season, while the Bears' season is moving deeply in the wrong direction.
City Council members have been suggesting alternatives to Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax hike.
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.
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.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
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.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) said the closure is a breaking of a promise that Aldi would remain in the neighborhood.
The White Sox recently wrapped up a historically bad season, while the Bears' season is moving deeply in the wrong direction.
After nearly two decades in the city, organizers posted on social media that they are "deeply grateful to the City of Chicago."
he facility at 650 W. 51st St., about a block east of Halsted Street, closed last week.
According to a statement on the brewery's website, it is closing its doors at its brewpub at 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. after struggling to rebound following the pandemic.
After nearly two decades in the city, organizers posted on social media that they are "deeply grateful to the City of Chicago."
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Reading someone else's story gives one the opportunity to step into their shoes. That was the goal on Tuesday for some College of DuPage students. They want to better understand the kids they'll work with in the juvenile justice system. The workshop at the college bridged worlds with words.
Chicago's new Board of Education scheduled a special meeting for Thursday amid plans to close seven Acero charter schools across the city. Johnson said the closures are concerning to him as teachers at the charter schools are members of the Chicago Teachers Union and it would impact about 2,000 students.
A Michigan judge ruled that Caitlin Tracey's parents should take custody of her body. Tracey’s family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations. Megan Hickey reports.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 5 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.
Former Westchester Middle School teacher Dawn Chester resigned after the plaintiff's mother told the school about the abuse, but she went on to teach at other Chicago area middle schools for more than two decades. Tara Molina reports.
A former Westchester Middle School student is accusing former teacher Dawn Chester of sexually abusing her when she was 11 years old.
Passing game coordinator Thomas Brown will take over at offensive coordinator.
Police used a Taser on the suspect while taking him into custody.
The storytelling workshop at the College of DuPage aimed to bridge worlds with words.
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) said the closure is a breaking of a promise that Aldi would remain in the neighborhood.
Caitlin Tracey's family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations.
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.
Since the teen was brought back into custody in the last week, instead of a "more secure placement," he has been placed in an unsecured shelter.
Over the last year, the ADL locally has tracked a 300% increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Chicago.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Marsh will lead a young Sky team with stars Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, who will have a second head coach in as many years.
Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin's coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.
Passing game coordinator Thomas Brown will take over at offensive coordinator.
Roenick helped lead the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1992, though they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Zach LaVine scored 26 points for the Bulls. Coby White and Nicola Vucevic each had 20 points.
Police used a Taser on the suspect while taking him into custody.
Jack Teixeira admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms.
Hillcrest High School was closed for Veterans Day Monday, so the campus was largely empty as Country Club Hills police said they continued to investigate the tragic shooting.
A crew of burglars smashed the two back doors and made their way inside Las Picosas Mexican restaurant near 64th and Pulaski on Wednesday before they hit another place down the block.
Richard Allen is accused in the killings of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams in 2017.
