Chicago Public School lunchroom workers arrested during protest over pay dispute

Several Chicago Public Schools lunchroom workers were arrested Thursday during a planned protest calling for higher pay, as contract negotiations with the district continue.

West Loop residents targeted by group of thieves in ongoing early morning spree

A group of thieves has repeatedly targeted a Near West Side neighborhood overnight for a week, stealing packages and belongings while being caught on surveillance, leaving residents concerned and on alert.

Southland College Prep Class of 2026 achieves 100% college acceptance, $50M in scholarships

Southland College Prep Charter High School is celebrating its 13th graduating class with a major milestone—100 percent college acceptance and more than $50-million in scholarships earned by the Class of 2026. 

Family files wrongful death lawsuit against Woodstock movie theater
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  The family of a Crystal Lake man is suing a suburban movie theater following his death. The lawsuit claims he was left in a dark auditorium after a show and fell.   Kasey Chronis is in Woodstock to explain. 

Woman caught on camera taking goose eggs in Niles
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 Niles police are trying to figure out who took a few goose eggs from a nest by Golf Mill Mall.  It was all caught on camera.  Lauren Scafidi has been following this today.

Chicago Public School parents say they were left out of May Day agreement
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A group of Chicago parents say they were left out of the May Day agreement between CPS and teachers. Now, they are taking the fight to the Board of Education.  And they're fight includes legal counsel. 

Brazen package bandits caught on camera in Little Italy
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Packages are being stolen on the Near West Side. That's something a lot of Chicagoans can relate to.  But in this case, the thieves are on a schedule and have been showing up on camera. Joanie Lum is live in Little Italy.

Bears draft party kicks off at Soldier Field ahead of NFL Draft
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Fans can watch the NFL Draft from inside Soldier Field tonight, with on-field activities, player meet-and-greets, and live coverage as the Bears hold the 25th pick.

Southland College Prep has 100% college acceptance for the 13th year in a row
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For the 13th straight year, every senior at Southland College prep is headed to college, and this year’s class is celebrating more than $50 million in scholarships. It all unfolded at their annual “All In” ceremony—where the surprises kept coming.

Family files wrongful death lawsuit against suburban Chicago movie theater
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The family of a Crystal Lake man is suing a suburban movie theater following his death. The lawsuit claims he was left in a dark auditorium after a show and fell. Kasey Chronis reports. 

Chicago Public School lunch workers plan demonstration
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Chicago Public Schools lunchroom workers are planning a major demonstration downtown today, one that could disrupt the evening commute. They say they’re ready to risk arrest as contract negotiations drag on. Leslie Moreno joins us live there with what we can expect. 

Federal charge filed against man who returned to U.S. after deportation, convicted in 2023 Palatine shooting

An illegal immigrant living in a Chicago suburb with a criminal record, has been indicted after trying to unlawfully re-enter the country after he was deported, according to prosecutors.

Another dog found dead in bag as Will County cases grow to seven: sheriff

Another dead dog was found in a garbage bag along a Will County roadway Tuesday, authorities said, marking the seventh such discovery in recent weeks.

Reward offered in search for suspect in deadly Little Village mass shooting

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a mass shooting that killed one man and wounded three women Wednesday in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.