Illinois

It's a day to highlight the fight for workers rights.  We're talking about may day.  As you see hundreds of people were there. There were several rallies in our area.  And as much as May Day is about bringing awareness to struggles of workers..  It's become a controversial topic within the Chicago Public School district since the district allowed students to miss part of the school day--- and go to the rally.  Our photojournalist Jacob karb has their message.

A popular Chicago taco spot is turning Cinco de Mayo into a major give-back, but there's also a debate online about where that money should go. We spoke to the restaurant about their efforts and what they have to say in response. 

 The FBI is looking for the man responsible for an armed robbery at a bank in Naperville.

A second person is in jail tonight for the armed robbery and attack on a family dollar store employee. This is the crime that led to the fatal shooting of Chicago police officer John Bartholomew. And we found out this suspect has been in trouble with the law before.

A Far South Side block is growing again, with more homes on the way.

We spent time in Auburn Gresham at Leo High School today where the applause wasn’t for a performance. It was for perseverance, as the senior class turned hard work into millions in scholarships and life-changing opportunities.

Non-tenure track professors at Loyola University staged a one-day strike over stalled contract talks, while Brookfield Zoo workers face a looming strike deadline amid ongoing disputes over pay and staffing.

Tacombi plans to donate 100% of its Cinco de Mayo sales to build a school in Mexico, drawing both praise and criticism from some who question why the funds aren’t staying local.

But today there is a sigh of relief for TSA officers after a paycheck is finally on the way. Meanwhile, Spirit Airlines might be grounded for good.  Lauren Scafidi's got the latest.

An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery and violent attack on a woman inside a Northwest Side business last month.

The big May Day rally has wrapped up, but a march is still drawing crowds in the downtown area. Some call today International Workers Day.  A time to stand up for workers' rights.

"The number one killer of cops is heart attack." In this powerful episode of "Wearing the Badge," host Garry McCarthy welcomes Dr. John Sheinberg, a man who navigates the worlds of both high-stakes medicine and law enforcement. With a career spanning three decades as a sworn officer and a parallel journey as a board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Sheinberg brings a unique perspective to the "perfect storm" of stress, physiology, and culture that puts police officers at extreme risk.

This week we cover a suspected cop killer’s courtroom outburst and a string of high-profile arrests ranging from Winnetka home invasions to a Joliet cockfighting ring. We also break down the impact of high gas prices and a newly proposed bill that would ban cell phones in Illinois schools. Plus, we look at the future of Water Tower Place, a potential strike at Brookfield Zoo, and the return of bison to the Illinois landscape.