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Gunfire sends elementary school into lockdown in south Chicago suburbs
A basketball game was going on at Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School in Richton Park at the time of the gunfire.
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A basketball game was going on at Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School in Richton Park at the time of the gunfire.
School officials said police arrested the gunman and recovered a gun.
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She may be only 7 years old, but she's being honored for her bravery. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov told us how a little girl from Richton Park who saved the life of someone she loves.
"It means a lot. I've been through a lot in the last four years, both academically and in my home life. So being a valedictorian is something that I'm very proud of."
Hailey Love, viola player and valedictorian of Southland College Prep Charter School in Richton Park. She did it all despite overcoming moments of homelessness and medical issues during high school.
The girl's mother is also now in trouble – but also talked with CBS 2's Jermont Terry.
The girl's mother, a Cook County corrections officer, has been charged with a misdemeanor after her daughter brought the gun to school in RIchton Park. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The girl's mother is a Cook County Corrections officer, and has been arrested and charged. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The student who brought the gun into school was taken into custody.
The attorney for Amir Worship said they reached a $12 million settlement for the boy, Amir Worship, who is now permanently disabled. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
Both Matteson School District 162 and Rich Township High School teamed up to help out Romeno Carradine.
Both Matteson School District 162 and Rich Township High School teamed up to help out Romeno Carradine.
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The Red Cross will install hundreds of smoke detectors in Richton Park Saturday.
For the last nine years, Southland College Prep in Richton Park has celebrated a 100-percent college acceptance rate for its students.
For the last nine years, Southland College Prep in Richton Park has celebrated a 100-percent college acceptance rate for its students. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
A south suburban school boasts about its very specific mission – "to defy expectations for our predominantly African American community." And boy, do they succeed.
Five people were rushed to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after fire and smoke swept through an apartment building in south suburban Richton Park.
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No one was hurt but Leah's family and many others were left homeless right before the holidays.
Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in Massey's death.
Pelt died while battling a house fire in West Pullman in April 2023.
The shooting happened just before 9:30 p.m. in the 7100 block of South State Street in the Park Manor neighborhood.
Enjoy 40 food vendors, and a dozen food trucks, including Chicago's favorites like Lou Malnati's, Eli's Cheesecake and The Original Rainbow Cone.
Police said the suspect approached the victim while riding the train and became irate. That's when he struck the victim with a pair of pliers, cutting them, and then began strangling the victim.
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One person has been arrested for starting the fire on Wednesday.
Two men have been arrested on arson and murder charges and a third has been arrested on fraud charges in connection with the death of Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt, who died while battling a house fire last year.
Pelt died while battling a house fire in West Pullman in April 2023.
Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in Massey's death.
The shooting happened just before 9:30 p.m. in the 7100 block of South State Street in the Park Manor neighborhood.
Enjoy 40 food vendors, and a dozen food trucks, including Chicago's favorites like Lou Malnati's, Eli's Cheesecake and The Original Rainbow Cone.
Police said the suspect approached the victim while riding the train and became irate. That's when he struck the victim with a pair of pliers, cutting them, and then began strangling the victim.
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Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in Massey's death.
Pelt died while battling a house fire in West Pullman in April 2023.
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