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Governor Bruce Rauner is baffled that the Illinois State Board of Education says Chicago Public School finances don't warrant a school takeover, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
A high school in the South Loop was on high alert on Monday, after violent threats were made against students on social media.
From afar, it looks like your typical playground. But once you get close the problems are obvious. CBS 2's Sandra Torres reports.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool on Thursday rejected a laundry list of new and increased taxes the Chicago Teachers Union had suggested to boost funding for the cash-strapped school district.
The Chicago Teachers Union did not vote to set a strike date at a meeting of union's house of delegates Wednesday.
Transgender students at Chicago Public Schools will be allowed to use restrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity, under new guidelines announced by the district on Tuesday.
Despite rejecting a four-year contract recommended by an independent fact-finder, the Chicago Teachers Union might not be going on strike before the end of the school year.
Jeffery R. Komada, technology director at Taft High School, was standing outside his vehicle when a white 1995 Peterbuilt semi hit him, authorities said.
A Chicago alderman is not backing down from his use of the N-word in criticizing the ouster of a popular elementary school principal who is an outspoken critic of Rahm Emanuel; in fact, he's doubling down on his profane denunciation of the mayor.
Some students are upset about the possibility they may not be able to take final exams. CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports.
Under a new program announced by the city, Chicago residents can all 311 to request a free water quality test at their home. The Chicago Public Schools also have begun testing for lead in drinking water at 28 schools this week.
Parents at a North Side elementary school are upset after their popular principal was suddenly removed.
The Chicago Public Schools have announced that Dunbar Career Academy will establish the city's first comprehensive high school program for the construction trades, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
The teacher strike threat looming in Chicago is a massive difference of opinion. So what's the truth and what's the real sticking point?
A Chicago teacher's contract proposal recommended by an independent fact-finder was immediately rejected by the union because "it was dead on arrival," the union's boss said Monday.
The Chicago Teachers Union says it has rejected a report by a neutral fact finder on Saturday, beginning a 30-day countdown to a possible strike.
A Logan Square school that teaches students the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" celebrated its academic success on Friday with a program called Leadership Day.
Chicago Schools CEO Forrest Claypool Tuesday denounced the latest statewide school funding proposal, saying it is a conscious effort to bankrupt the Chicago Public Schools.
Another defendant in the SUPES scandal that ousted Chicago Public Schools' former CEO has admitted his guilt Tuesday in the multimillion dollar kickback scheme that was captured in a long exchange of detailed emails.
Five months after former Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett pleaded guilty for her role in a brazen kickback scheme, an October trial has been set for one of her two accomplices.
Last week hundreds of parents received word of what can be for some hitting the jackpot, acceptance into the esteemed LaSalle Language Academy. But it was a big mistake.
Negotiations are back on this week between the Chicago Public Schools and the teachers union.
One Chicago Public Schools teacher skipped Friday's rally, risking his union membership and a fine.
CPS CEO Forrest Claypool says he wants a state panel to block the Chicago Teachers Union from striking again, and he wants the CTU to pay for costs incurred Friday when teachers walked.
Chicago Public School teachers walked off the job on Friday in what the teachers' union is calling a "Day Of Action" to protest city and state education funding cuts.
The cycling group is on a mission to support businesses struggling to make a profit as federal agents continue to detain undocumented immigrants.
Harmon's office, in a statement, said the suspect, only described as a man, walked into the office on Friday, Nov. 14, and confronted the staffer with a knife. The worker was not hurt during the robbery.
Devin Duvernay's 56-yard kickoff return in the final minute for Chicago set up Cairo Santos for his fourth field goal of the game, a 48-yarder as time expired, to push the Bears past Minnesota 19-17 after the Vikings scored the go-ahead touchdown with 50 seconds left.
The family in a statement said that Jackson's condition is stabilized and he is breathing without the assistance of machines.
Boyd was reportedly found shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and was rushed to the hospital.
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician whose medical practice focused on hepatitis B, said he's "very concerned" about a potential change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants.
Thousands of pages of Epstein documents released by the House Oversight Committee include emails and texts with close contacts that often touched on President Trump.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
The City of Chicago is suing the Justice Department over restrictions on community policing hiring that the Johnson administration says are illegal. The city of St. Paul, Minnesota is also joining the federal lawsuit.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
SHFT Behavioral Health is the first urgent care clinic in Chicago for young people in mental health crises — specializing in children as young as 10 and adults up to the age of 30.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital this week launched a new advanced leukemia program.
The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
The former landlord of the now-long-shuttered Rainforest Café in River North is now facing a $9.3 million foreclosure lawsuit.
A new owner said Tuesday that he plans to reopen the venerable Gale Street Inn restaurant in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood.
The popular Unabridged Bookstore in Chicago's East Lakeview community celebrated 45 years in business this weekend.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The Tony Award-winning favorite "Hamilton" is returning to Chicago for a limited engagement.
Sally Kirkland was best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna."
Major renovations at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre are expected to wrap by the fall of 2027, according to published reports.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
The Fighting Illini marching band recently took up the challenge of performing the music of Metallica.
Tori Harris, a fourth-year student in the College at UChicago, will attend Oxford University in England next fall. William Lieber, a fifth-generation Illinoisan who grew up in Springfield and graduated from Duke University in North Carolina in May, will attend Oxford and pursue a master of Science in Education and in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
In each incident, two to four burglars have forced their way into a business by breaching the glass door with an expandable pry tool or crowbar, police said.
It was the fifth community bike ride the group has done to help street vendors amid immigration enforcement. Each one brings more cyclists willing to lend some support.
The United States' most advanced aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the Caribbean, raising new questions about the trump administration's plans in the region.
A rare pair of Nike Air Jordans worn by NBA legend Michael Jordan has made the auction block, and they'll be fetching a pretty penny.
The family in a statement said that Jackson's condition is stabilized and he is breathing without the assistance of machines.
The Texas National Guard is leaving Illinois after being activated and sent, but never deployed.
The cycling group is on a mission to support businesses struggling to make a profit as federal agents continue to detain undocumented immigrants.
Harmon's office, in a statement, said the suspect, only described as a man, walked into the office on Friday, Nov. 14, and confronted the staffer with a knife. The worker was not hurt during the robbery.
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino has left Chicago for North Carolina, but communities in Chicago have nevertheless remained on high alert since he departed.
A leaking roof didn't just damage a Homewood condo, it forced the owner out of his home. The HOA vowed to fix everything, but eight months later, the damage is still there and so is the frustration.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
A Chicago area couple logged into their retirement account only to find out it had been hacked, and a large chunk of their retirement savings was gone. The response from the online brokerage firm is only adding insult to injury.
The teacher detained by ICE agents at the Rayito del Sol daycare in North Center is believed to now be at the Broadview processing facility, and parents in the community now have serious safety concerns.
Lawyer Patrick Jaicomo said he expects a tidal wave of lawsuits nationwide against federal agents by U.S. citizens and non-citizens in communities impacted the most by federal agents over the last several months.
Devin Duvernay's 56-yard kickoff return in the final minute for Chicago set up Cairo Santos for his fourth field goal of the game, a 48-yarder as time expired, to push the Bears past Minnesota 19-17 after the Vikings scored the go-ahead touchdown with 50 seconds left.
Boyd was reportedly found shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and was rushed to the hospital.
A rare pair of Nike Air Jordans worn by NBA legend Michael Jordan has made the auction block, and they'll be fetching a pretty penny.
Colton Dach scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the Blackhawks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday night.
Luke Altmyer threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns to Hudson Clement and rushed for 62 yards Saturday as Illinois defeated Maryland 24-6, handing the Terrapins their sixth straight loss.
Boyd was reportedly found shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and was rushed to the hospital.
Chicago police on Sunday issued an alert about a recent rash of business burglaries in various neighborhoods around the city over the past couple of weeks.
Chicago police on Sunday were searching for a man who held up a convenience store and then carjacked a woman.
A man has been charged in the shooting death of a 40-year-old man more than 20 years ago inside his apartment on the Near North Side of Chicago.
John Beam, a legendary football coach featured on Netflix's "Last Chance U" and the Laney College athletic director, has died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California campus.
