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Bilingual Students Buddy Up In Program At Suburban School
Every Wednesday morning, students partner up at Robert Frost Elementary School in District 59.
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Every Wednesday morning, students partner up at Robert Frost Elementary School in District 59.
An elementary school in northwest suburban Mount Prospect was locked down Thursday morning, after reports of a "suspicious individual" nearby.
A Mount Prospect man charged with attempted murder after he allegedly tried to strangle his wife was ordered held on $150,000 bond, police say.
Classes at Prospect Heights School District 23 have been canceled for at least the next two days, after the union and the school board could not agree on a new contract.
James Cagney, 20, walked into the Bank of America branch at 1080 S. Elmhurst Road about 3 p.m. Tuesday and handed a teller a deposit slip that said "all money in the bag. Be quiet or be killed," according to a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Chicago.
A Mount Prospect Police sergeant pulled over motorist Agnieszka K. Wojdyla early May 27 because she did not have her headlights on, police said in a news release. As the officer was interviewing Wojdyla, he noticed several flower pots and urns in the back of her vehicle.
A man who robbed a bank in north suburban Skokie on Wednesday also tried to rob a bank in northwest suburban Mount Prospect earlier in the morning, according to police.
About 8:15 p.m., a 46-year-old Arlington Heights man was struck by a vehicle in the eastbound lanes of Algonquin Road, east of Briarwood Drive, according to a statement from Mount Prospect police. The man was taken to Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, where was he was pronounced dead.
Julio Avila, 21, and Eduardo Castro, 18, were each charged Tuesday with a count of aggravated battery with a firearm.
A northwest suburban man is facing a felony charge after investigators found pornographic images of children on his home computer.
A black family in Mount Prospect is suing their white neighbor - accusing her of harassing and terrorizing them for the past five years.
The battery suspect is described as being between 50 and 60, 150 pounds and having a protruding stomach. He's losing his dark-colored hair and walked while "leaning back and to the right."
CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports Bristol Court Banquets and Legendary Catering has left some couples high and dry with impending wedding dates.
July Diaz-Hernandez and Victariao Lopez-Rosales were found dead in a bathtub at their home in the 500 block of West Dempster Street.
A building housing a carpet outlet and an electronics store was evacuated in northwest suburban Mount Prospect, amid fear that the roof would collapse.
A northwest suburban man was sentenced to two years in prison Wednesday for exchanging Facebook messages of a sexual nature with a 12-year-old girl.
Trains on Metra's Union Pacific/Northwest Line were being delayed Wednesday morning, after a cyclist was struck by a train near Mount Prospect.
A man who allegedly stabbed his brother with a steak knife in June at his Mount Prospect home was found hanged at the Cook County Jail, authorities said.
The elderly victim told police she was walking to the Church of the Nazarene at 1501 S. Linneman Road in Mount Prospect about 6 a.m. Sunday when the attack occurred.
A 25-year-old Mount Prospect native is one of Chicago's newest entrepreneurs.
A Mount Prospect man fell to his death from a roof in Albany Park Friday afternoon.
The City of Des Plaines is blaming Mount Prospect and Prospect Heights for some of its flooding problems.
Kristin Solis teaches first grade at Euclid Elementary School. Find out why she loves her job.
Police and federal agents are searching for a man who robbed a Bank of America branch in northwest suburban Mount Prospect on Thursday afternoon.
From casual bars to those with a taste of New Orleans, consider watching the Super Bowl at a sports bar in Chicago. Where to go? Check out the list for details.
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The winning ticket was purchased for the Saturday, July 13, Powerball drawing at the family-owned Foodsmart store at 3415 W. Diversey Ave.
Every cake, from the frosting to the cherries on top, is made to be admired and even related to, but not eaten.
A letter sent to the convention rules committee establishes that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
Chicago led 42-21 at the midway point of the second quarter and held the advantage until Megan Gustafson made a 3-pointer from the corner with 8:16 remaining in the fourth to give the Aces their first lead of the game at 72-71.
A letter sent to the convention rules committee establishes that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
Tiffany Henyard was accused by board members of keeping certain items off the agenda Tuesday night—including an ordinance that board members say would cap spending by the supervisor.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
Meanwhile in Milwaukee Tuesday, at a breakfast for the Illinois RNC delegates, CBS News Chicago asked leaders about the somewhat significant divide between Vance and Trump.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Recently Nationwide Insurance announced it will drop 100,000 pet insurance policies over the next year, citing rising vet costs as a major reason. Vet services rose by more than 6% from June OF 2023 and 2024, according to government data tracking inflation.
Artist Anna Lasbury said she's never made a real cake but can make a fake one.
It's been a busy and eventful week at the Republican National Convention, where everyone is talking about former President Trump's running mate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance. On Wednesday, the Biden-Harris campaign released a new video bashing Vance, just hours before he’s set to take the stage at the RNC.
Thousand of people in the Chicago area are still without power Wednesday after powerful and dangerous storms that hit the area both Sunday and Monday nights.
Police officers brought in from Columbus, Ohio to help with security at the Republican National Convention shot and killed a man holding a knife outside the convention center on Tuesday.
The National Weather Service on Tuesday was investigating 29 potential tornado tracks. So far, 17 tornadoes have been confirmed.
traffic is now being forced off at Old Orchard Road.
For Monday night, 11 individual tornadoes have been confirmed so far.
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The winning ticket was purchased for the Saturday, July 13, Powerball drawing at the family-owned Foodsmart store at 3415 W. Diversey Ave.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Chicago led 42-21 at the midway point of the second quarter and held the advantage until Megan Gustafson made a 3-pointer from the corner with 8:16 remaining in the fourth to give the Aces their first lead of the game at 72-71.
Williams was the No. 1 overall pick in last April's draft as Odunze was picked No. 9 overall to add to a revamped offense.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The QB wasted no time showing off his arm as he literally passed his Caleb Cares Hero awards to recipients, or receivers, in the crowd.
The White Sox also drafted Caleb Bonemer, a shortstop out of Okemos High School in Michigan, with the 43rd pick in the second round.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
The search for a new police chief is now underway in the Village of Robbins after Scott was relieved of his duties after just 15 months on the job.
Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, was apprehended Saturday evening in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, according to the Berrien County, Michigan Sheriff's office.
Late Sunday, no one was in custody. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.
Former President Trump was injured in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI has identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.