UChicago students receive degrees after protest-related disciplinary withholding
The students were involved in an encampment that condemned the War on Gaza, took up the pro-Palestinian cause, and demanded a cease-fire. Andrew Ramos reports.
The students were involved in an encampment that condemned the War on Gaza, took up the pro-Palestinian cause, and demanded a cease-fire. Andrew Ramos reports.
The students were involved in an encampment that condemned the War on Gaza, took up the pro-Palestinian, and demanded a cease-fire.
The students were involved in an encampment that condemned the War on Gaza, took up the pro-Palestinian cause, and demanded a cease-fire. Andrew Ramos reports.
These alarm from the Anti-Defamation League is another challenge to pro-Palestinian protest organizers, who have faced a legal battle with the City of Chicago to get permits to protest near the convention.
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted the speech—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
CBS News Chicago obtained a copy of the complaint, which accuses professors of making racist and insensitive comments to the students.
CBS News Chicago obtained a copy of the complaint, which accuses professors of making racist and insensitive comments to the students. Andrew Ramos reports.
The route the city is proposing is still a point of contention.
The quad has remained closed ever since the encampment ended in mid-May so damage could be repaired.
Two Saturdays ago, pro-Palestinian demonstrators used bullhorns to chant from the street in the middle of the night outside Schneider's Highland Park home.
An attorney concluded that the quote in the Glenbrook South High School yearbook was accurate, but said it was taken out of context. It was placed on a page that featured a headline referencing Oct. 7 and a description of the attacks, as CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Students delivered a petition with almost 1,500 signatures on it, all calling for the reinstatement of adjunct professor Anne D’Aquino. CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza reports.
An appeals board unanimously decided that by firing now-former adjunct professor Dr. Anne D’Aquino, DePaul violated her academic freedom. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
An appeals board unanimously decided that by firing now-former adjunct professor Dr. Anne D'Aquino, DePaul violated her academic freedom.
Joseph Czuba, 71, has been charged is charged with stabbing 32-year-old Hanan Shaheen – whose name has also been spelled Hanaan Shahin – and her 6-year-old son, Wadee Alfayoumi. Shaheen's family has now filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Czuba and two of his family members.
Joseph Czuba, 71, has been charged with stabbing 32-year-old Hanan Shaheen – whose name has also been spelled Hanaan Shahin – and her 6-year-old son, Wadee Alfayoumi.
A sign mounted on the window of Ald. Debra Silverstein's office read: "Save Gaza, shame on you Debra, 36,000 dead.'"
A sign mounted on the window of Ald. Debra Silverstein's office read: "Save Gaza, shame on you Debra, 36,000 dead.'"
The university is withholding degrees due to a disciplinary process, which is in action because the students "may have been involved" in the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the Quad.
An investigation has been launched, and the results will be made public in the coming weeks.
The optional assignment asked for scientific analysis and critical thinking to understand "the impacts of genocide on human biology."
Demonstrators were inside the building for some time before the University of Chicago police cleared it out.
As Jewish people around the world celebrated Israel's independence day this week, for Palestinians, it marked what is known as the "Nakba," or "catastrophe," when more than 700,000 Palestinians were displaced in 1948 to make way for the state of Israel. It was a moment in history with ramifications that are still being felt today amid the war in Gaza. Students in the Chicago area observed the 76-year mark of the Nakba on Wednesday, including a walk-out at DePaul University.
Chicago police said a man and woman were arrested outside the encampment for obstruction of traffic.
As Jewish people around the world celebrated Israel's independence day this week, for Palestinians, it marked what is known as the "Nakba," or "catastrophe," when more than 700,000 Palestinians were displaced in 1948 to make way for the state of Israel. It was a moment in history with ramifications that are still being felt today amid the war in Gaza. Students in the Chicago area observed the 76-year mark of the Nakba on Wednesday, including a walk-out at DePaul University.
There is a marginal risk for severe storms with rain expected to arrive between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The state is cutting off Dolton's offset payments—funds Illinois deducts from state payments going out to people.
The Mercury led by double figures for the entire second half.
Six large-scale creations will fill Hostage Square Chicago—an all-day outdoor exhibit to show solidarity with Israel and the hostages.
Greater traffic restrictions begin for the red zone around the stadium starting Thursday night.
Six large-scale creations will fill Hostage Square Chicago—an all-day outdoor exhibit to show solidarity with Israel and the hostages.
Greater traffic restrictions begin for the red zone around the stadium starting Thursday night.
An employee of the Democratic National Committee has filed a complaint seeking to remove the Green Party's presidential candidate from the ballot in Wisconsin.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York to delay his sentencing until after the presidential election in November.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Fewer rooms have been booked than DNC organizers first expected.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
A Save A Lot store in West Garfield Park is expected to open in early September. Three other Chicago locations could reopen in October, and two more could reopen in November.
The guidebook goes well beyond the city's 77 official community areas—highlighting neighborhoods on a more granular level.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall.
Mediators from Qatar, the U.S., Egypt, and Israel will meet on Friday. Representatives from Hamas will not join them, saying they are not interested in further negotiations, only in the one agreement from previous talks.
The pop star resumed her tour after a terror threat canceled shows last week in Vienna, Austria
Democratic delegates, protesters, and media from across the country are all starting to make their way into Chicago for the weeklong convention. CBS News Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe gave a preview of next week's convention
Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to the battleground state of North Carolina on Friday to give a major economic policy speech.
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been booming in recent years as people use them for weight loss, but their popularity is making it harder to get them, and some are instead turning to off-brand versions.
Greater traffic restrictions begin for the red zone around the stadium starting Thursday night.
The group's permits to protest have been approved, but the group said the city is imposing restrictions they believe are in place to silence them.
Six large-scale creations will fill Hostage Square Chicago—an all-day outdoor exhibit to show solidarity with Israel and the hostages.
There is a marginal risk for severe storms with rain expected to arrive between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The state is cutting off Dolton's offset payments—funds Illinois deducts from state payments going out to people.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
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 Mercury led by double figures for the entire second half.
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus announced the starters will play in Saturday's preseason game.
The "Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series" will feature a pair of doubleheaders on Jan. 3 and 4.
The Sox had intentionally walked Juan Soto to bring up Judge, who had not homered on a 3-0 pitch since 2021.
Alex Cobb got his first win in nearly a year and Andrés Giménez drove in three runs, sending the American League-leading Guardians to a 6-1 victory over the Cubs.
Federal prosecutors said Lewis Lacey lied about his income and assets to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement.
Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.
Police said Christopher Davis was seen driving around with a pistol used in the shooting.
The manager at Fresh Mart Foods also said the burglary crew stole a bunch of lottery tickets.