Judge: School Transgender Policy Stays In Place
A federal judge says he won't force a suburban school district to suspend a policy that enables transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms of their choice.
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A federal judge says he won't force a suburban school district to suspend a policy that enables transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms of their choice.
The British tradition of Boxing Day was celebrated Tuesday at the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway in Oak Park.
Manny Rodriguez, with the Illinois chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, said the class goes beyond the nuts and bolts of construction.
The food fight appears to be over as food truck owners lose another round in court.
Kankakee High School will no longer have a valedictorian or salutatorian and is switching to a college-style Latin laude system starting with this year's freshman class.
Some members of Chicago's legal community have come to the aid of hundreds of kids for Christmas.
A man and woman were killed and another man was critically wounded in a shooting Saturday night on the Southwest Side.
One planner points to Roy Moore's election loss in Alabama and the "Me Too" campaignas examples of women's rights prevailing. WBBM's Nancy Harty reports.
But first, we have to get through the longest night of the year, on Thursday. WBBM's Nancy Harty reports.
The Open Enrollment period for coverage under the Affordable Care Act was six weeks shorter this year than in 2016.
Mayor Emanuel and Police Supt. Johnson announced that every Chicago Police patrol officer in the city is now equipped with a body camera.
The holiday spirit was in full force Sunday morning for Chicagoland's 40th annual Toys for Tots motorcycle parade!
A group that decorates veteran's graves with holiday wreaths has extended the deadline for donations until midnight Friday.
The Mattoon High School teacher who stopped a student gunman a few months ago was honored Thursday at the school for her heroic efforts.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued subpoenas to find out more about the sexual misconduct complainants against Massage Envy spas.
Garrison Keillor, the former host of "A Prairie Home Companion," said Wednesday he has been fired by Minnesota Public Radio over allegations of improper behavior.
The ordinance requires all hotels in Chicago equip employees with panic buttons if they work alone in guest rooms or bathrooms, starting July 1.
Starting this week, health experts are offering support to parents in the western suburbs dealing with cyberbullying, depression, and other challenges facing teenagers.
Kane County held its last big recycling event of the year Saturday, collecting old books, electronics, paint and paper.
Two infants were found unharmed after they were left inside a running vehicle that was stolen early Sunday from a Burnside gas station.
It's been six months since 17-month-old Semaj Crosby was found dead under a couch in a trash-filled home near Joliet.
The Batavia City Council was scheduled to vote Monday night on the zoning amendments needed to make way for the $30 million project.
The star of the Chicago production of "Hamilton" was meeting with hospital employees and patients on Monday, to help promote epilepsy research.
Officer Jaimie Cox, 30, radioed for additional help shortly after making a traffic stop near State Street and Dawn Avenue.
The former Democratic presidential candidate claims Russia is engaged in a new kind of Cold War, influencing elections through social media.
Micheail Ward was convicted of first-degree murder in Hadiya's death in 2018, and sentenced to 84 years in prison. His conviction was reversed and he was granted a new trial last year.
Rose's Flower Shop was open for one day only, and for only four hours.
In a game that was delayed by a day because of a deadly terror attack in the host city, Notre Dame (13-1, CFP No. 5) made enough big plays and got some help from a clever move by coach Marcus Freeman.
The lanes were supposed to reopen in October, but officials said they needed more time to test new technology.
The proposed expansion includes adding three additional operating rooms with advanced support facilities.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year. Here are the 2025 laws that you should keep on your radar.
The trustees' absence meant there were not enough board members to vote on paying the insurance bill.
Carter visited Chicago numerous times during his campaign for president in 1976, as president between 1977 and 1981, and after he left office.
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The proposed expansion includes adding three additional operating rooms with advanced support facilities.
Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Alex Timchak and his doctors agree that anyone facing a critical health issue should get a second opinion.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
The Bulls legend's pop-up flower shop was open Thursday for four hours, and that was all. As Noel Brennan reports, it drew quite a line.
The project will involve both a renovation and a two-story expansion above the Cancer Center.
The lanes were supposed to reopen in October, but officials said they needed more time to test new technology.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) wants stronger protection to keep vehicles out of street fairs and festivals after the deadly terrorist truck attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day morning. Megan Hickey reports.
Friends, family, and coworkers came from across the country to pay their respects to the fallen trooper, who was struck and killed by a vehicle on I-55. Sara Machi reports.
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
The 35-year-old trooper was hit and killed by a car two days before Christmas on I-55 near Channahon.
Micheail Ward was convicted of first-degree murder in Hadiya's death in 2018, and sentenced to 84 years in prison. His conviction was reversed and he was granted a new trial last year.
Rose's Flower Shop was open for one day only, and for only four hours.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
In a game that was delayed by a day because of a deadly terror attack in the host city, Notre Dame (13-1, CFP No. 5) made enough big plays and got some help from a clever move by coach Marcus Freeman.
The Chicago Bears may not be having a miracle season, but fans were dealt a small consolation Thursday after one of the beleaguered team's players was named to join this year's Pro Bowl Games.
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
Zach LaVine scored 32 points for the Bulls after he sat out Monday's win in Charlotte with toe soreness.
Williams came to the defense of his much-maligned offensive line ahead of the Bears final game of the season.
Micheail Ward was convicted of first-degree murder in Hadiya's death in 2018, and sentenced to 84 years in prison. His conviction was reversed and he was granted a new trial last year.
One restaurant manager said the strip mall stores keep their cash securely locked up, so the burglars didn't get much.
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
The woman was found just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the 1500 block of West Warren Boulevard.
The victim was shot in the chest and right leg, police said.
