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Nancy Rish has been released from prison after her sentence was reduced in the high-profile murder of a businessman nearly 35 years ago in Kankakee.
Nancy Rish has maintained her innocence in a high-profile murder nearly 35 years ago in Kankakee, and now she is about to get out of prison.
A manhunt is underway in Kankakee County, after one police officer was killed and another was critically wounded in a shooting Wednesday night at a hotel in the village of Bradley.
"My son is there because he requires 24-hour care. To not give them any care is horrendous. That's what they're getting paid for."
A Christian school in Kankakee is facing a steep penalty for declining to enforce the mask mandate.
It won't be able to participate in events affiliated with the Illinois Elementary School Association or Illinois High School Association.
Police in Kankakee believe an internal gang conflict sparked a shootout that left two men dead and a third wounded outside the county courthouse Thursday morning.
It is not every day that a teenager changes Illinois law. Two years ago, we shared the story of Hayli Martenez, who was forced to stop running her lemonade stand in Kankakee. As CBS 2's Jim Williams reported Wednesday, state legislators heard about it and went to work.
Those who need beds register online on Sleep in Heavenly Peace's website.
Cunningham, 29, of Thornton, was diving during a training exercise at Haigh Quarry in Kankakee around 9:30 p.m. when he ended up in "critical distress."
It was one of the first big warning signs of how quickly COVID-19 could spread - an outbreak at a state run developmental center in Kankakee. On Tuesday, a new spike in cases was reported there.
Singletary is helping the "Minority and Rural Health Coronavirus Study," which seeks to understand why COVID-19 is disproportionally affecting minorities and underserved communities in Chicago and across the nation, spread the word about free COVID-19 tests in Chicago and Kankakee.
A body has been found in a car that crashed through a guard rail and into the Kankakee River, according to the Kankakee Fire Chief.
A search was under way on the Kankakee River late Thursday afternoon for two fishermen.
Starting as early as Saturday, ten members of the National Guard will be at Ludeman at all times, operating their five check points where temperatures are taken and questionnaires are filled out.
No Illinois health facility has more cases of COVID-19 than the Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee.
In Kankakee County, COVID-19 cases are starting to grow at a state-run adult care facility, and families are growing angry. Some feel lives were put in jeopardy.
A Kankakee girl took her fight to Springfield on Tuesday to help kids sell lemonade.
An Illinois mother decided to leave the country to stay with her partner and keep most of her family together – even though it has meant moving to the slums of Honduras.
A Catholic high school in Elgin said Thursday that it has disciplined the students who hurled racist and body-shaming taunts during a girls' basketball game.
The school removed the worker, placed him on leave and called police. Officials said that employee was arrested because of how he spoke to the student.
"Why didn't they say all this in the beginning when everybody was trying to help me? And how am I going to do this now?"
A member of the Kankakee County Board is proposing a law to that would make it possible for young lemonade stand operators like Hayli to stay in business without going through the local government bureaucracy.
Countless children set up lemonade stands at this time of year, but one 11-year-old Kankakee girl has found her stand shut down by local health officials.
A flash flood watch is in effect through Thursday morning for southern counties in the area, including Kankakee County in Illinois and Lake and Porter counties in Indiana.
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.
James Harris, 44, was arrested on Tuesday in the 3100 block of West Mann Drive by members of the Chicago Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Task Force.
Surveillance video shows the incident at the station on Oct. 17 in the 8600 block of South Morgan Street.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
The event features competitions, family-friendly activities, and shopping.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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."
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
"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.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 1 p.m.
Snow is moving into the Chicago area. Marissa Perlman reports on the road conditions from the Mobile Weather Lab.
American Airlines has been testing the new boarding system in Tucson and two other airports. Flyers trying to board just a little early are asked to wait until their boarding group is called.
The Whipple procedure, which removes part of the pancreas, intestine and gallbladder, is the standard for pancreatic cancer. But one candidate got a minimally invasive approach. A robotically-assisted surgery performed by Dr. Aaron Sasson the director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center at Stony Brook Medicine.
The warrants come from the International Criminal Court at the Hague in the Netherlands – the UN's top judicial body. It tries individuals for genocide, war crimes against humanity, and aggression.
A winter weather advisory will take effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snow is expected to be a threat through noon before changing over to a cold afternoon rain.
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.
Surveillance video shows the incident at the station on Oct. 17 in the 8600 block of South Morgan Street.
The kindergartner, who has special needs, claims abuse by other students and staff at Robert Nathaniel Dett Elementary. His mother says she has been retaliated against for standing up for her child.
Four people were taken to area hospitals in serious-to-critical condition, and one of those four was described as "very critical" by the Fire Department.
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.
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.
Susan Smith, convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994, broke down in tears while making her case to the parole board.
