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Hundreds of thousands of dollars in school resources – and the taxpayer dollars that bought them – went down the drain in multiple suburban districts at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A suburban woman thought she found love online, but the man tugging at her heartstrings ended up swindling her out of more than $100.
This month, a Plainfield mother is marking two years since her daughter died out of state. In that time, Debbie Heater has questioned the detective work – or lack thereof, in her opinion – from the local sheriff's department.
Southwest suburban Plainfield got clobbered by the winter storm Wednesday.
A surge in COVID-19 cases forces one western suburb to shut down schools because of a teacher shortage.
A day after a Plainfield mother told CBS 2 she was keeping her special-needs son home from school because a bus driver shortage had stretched the commute time to four hours, the school district emailed her offering solutions.
The bus driver shortage has reached critical mass for one southwest suburban school district, which is now offering thousands of dollars to parents to help fill that gap.
School is canceled for some students in Plainfield on Monday – not because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but because of a boil order.
The boil order is expected to last through the weekend, and could even affect schools on Monday.
A young skateboarder was airlifted Thursday after being hit by a truck in Plainfield, police said.
An American flag flew over the Stevenson Expressway Thursday for a suburban soldier who fought for his country - and died for his country.
Countryman's family will hold a funeral for him on August 6.
An 18-year-old man was hospitalized Monday night after being shot in the chest in the Wedgewood Estates community on the edge of Joliet.
Police have a suspect in custody after a man was shot in the chest in the 2700 block of Sheridan Court on Friday afternoon.
Illinois State Police have canceled an Endangered Missing Person Advisory for a 93-year-old man who was reported missing from Plainfield, after he was found safe.
All northbound lanes of I-55 will be closed at Route 30 for several hours, police said. Drivers should seek alternate routes and avoid the area.
Debbie Heater has subpoenaed documents, and called local law enforcement in North Carolina, but still can't get clear answers about how her daughter's death is being investigated.
Roughly 9 inches of snow fell in Plainfield Saturday night into Sunday alone, but that was no match for four determined neighbors armed with shovels and snow blowers.
A freight train hit the back of a semi truck near Main Street and Bartlett Avenue in Plainfield Friday night.
A glowing display has been set up in the Chicago area, capturing the joy of the holiday season.
Students on remote learning in Plainfield ended up seeing porn recently – and in this case, the Zoom call wasn't hacked.
Plainfield District 202 parents held a car rally on Saturday to drive home a point – they want their children back in school.
A wild chase whipped through multiple southwest suburbs Monday before finally ending with more than one crash in Plainfield – and with three police officers injured.
A Plainfield mom has an urgent warning for parents after her toddler was not only hospitalized but could also have permanent eye damage from a bath toy you may have in your home.
The Will County Health Department said five area codes in particular are seeing the biggest increase, with Plainfield as the epicenter.
Michael Broadway's family claims staff at Stateville Correctional Center "watched Michael slowly perish while gasping for breath."
The victim's daughter said other incidents in the neighborhood have her concerned for her safety.
Joshua Mims, 37, is charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated arson.
Satirical publication The Onion, with the support of Sandy Hook families, purchased the bankrupt site of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Flyers around the city confirm a Jeremy Allen White look-alike contest will take place on Saturday in Humboldt Park, though it's not clear who is organizing this event.
In some cases, such attacks have made their way to classrooms and college campuses.
Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde is admitting that he lost the U.S. Senate race to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin, but refusing to concede and instead is repeating misleading claims about the election while he considers a recount.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.
President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."
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.
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."
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.
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.
Mayor Brandon Johnson was asked about the proposal Tuesday afternoon.
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) said the closure is a breaking of a promise that Aldi would remain in the neighborhood.
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.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
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.
The parents of a 2-year-old girl who died in southwest suburban Homer Glen were facing felony endangerment of a child charges Wednesday night.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the forecast.
Spot is a calm 4-year-old mixed breed who loves people and other dogs, who would do well with a family with children, an older couple, or just someone looking for a couch companion.
Chicago police are searching for four people who pistol-whipped a man while trying to rob him Thursday morning in Gage Park.
The family of a man who died while in prison at Stateville Correctional Center this summer has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections, accusing prison staff of disregarding the asthma attack that killed him.
Deputies found garbage, rotten food, soiled diapers and clothes, medical waste, and a great deal of evidence of drug use in the family's house, the Will County Sheriff's office said.
Dozens of Chicago alderpeople are expected to attend a special city council meeting on Thursday.
In some cases, such attacks have made their way to classrooms and college campuses.
Joshua Mims, 37, is charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated arson.
Michael Broadway's family claims staff at Stateville Correctional Center "watched Michael slowly perish while gasping for breath."
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
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.
Illinois has started a season 3-0 for the fourth time under Brad Underwood, and the second time in three seasons after starting the 2022-23 season 4-0.
Johnson had 104 yards rushing on 21 carries. Williams ran nine times for 101 yards that included a 71-yard touchdown run that ended the scoring with 7:56 remaining.
The Bulls led by as many as 22 in the third quarter, but the Knicks rallied and went ahead 123-121—and nearly won.
Wednesday was the first practice for Thomas Brown as offensive coordinator after taking over for the fired Shane Waldron.
The signs of success can be found all around Indiana's campus these days.
The victim's daughter said other incidents in the neighborhood have her concerned for her safety.
Joshua Mims, 37, is charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated arson.
Deputies found garbage, rotten food, soiled diapers and clothes, medical waste, and a great deal of evidence of drug use in the family's house, the Will County Sheriff's office said.
No one was in custody late Wednesday.
Fmr. Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan stands trial on federal bribery, conspiracy, racketeering, and wire fraud.
