Richton Park 7-year-old praised for likely saving great-grandmother's life
The love between Zion Carter and her great-grandmother Cynthia Drake is pretty clear, but now, their bond is even stronger.
The love between Zion Carter and her great-grandmother Cynthia Drake is pretty clear, but now, their bond is even stronger.
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.
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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.
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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.
In return, these barbers, who were mostly students, go the all-important payment of experience.
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Police found Anthony Pearson unresponsive at Little Dreamers Daycare.
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.
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After a massive extra alarm fire started by a man frying chicken, 26 Richton Park families are now homeless.
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Staff Sgt. Charles Crmulett was originally from Streamwood, and joined the Air Force in 2016.
A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
The fire broke out in a chemical plant at 4650 S. Racine Ave. in the early afternoon Monday.
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A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
The study also found that predominantly Black and Latino populations were disproportionately less likely to be tested for lead, but also disproportionately exposed to contaminated drinking water.
Staff Sgt. Charles Crmulett was originally from Streamwood, and joined the Air Force in 2016.
The fire broke out in a chemical plant at 4650 S. Racine Ave. in the early afternoon Monday.
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On Oct. 26, 2022, 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe was struck and killed by a single stray bullet while washing his hands.
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A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
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Brothers opened K's Department Store three quarters of a century ago – and now, one of them has to close it for good.
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The club informed its members it hired an art appraisal firm to help sell this original Claude Monet painting, "Pommiers en Fleurs." Board members approved the sale to help pay off some debt.
The club informed its members it hired an art appraisal firm to help sell this original Claude Monet painting. Board members approved the sale to help pay off some debt and shore up the club's financial footing.
Crosetti Brand, 37, was charged Friday in the murder of Jayden Perkins, 11, and the stabbing of his mother.
Police said Williams was in an alley outside Gusto's when he was approached by a suspect in a blue vehicle. The suspect pulled out a gun and began shooting.
Police said the boy was in an alley near 74th and Kenwood around 2:20 p.m., when two gunmen walked up and started shooting.
The arsonist has set fire to items such as fences, garages, and trash cans.
Police said a man broke the glass on the side door of the building as a prayer service was getting underway for Ramadan.