CPS CEO pushes back on May 1 school closure as confusion grows for parents

The CEO of Chicago Public Schools says her position has not changed — that May 1 should remain an instructional day pushing back on efforts by the Chicago Teachers Union to cancel classes and calling on the school board to hold a formal public vote if they want to give students the day off.

Chicago leaders look to social media to address teen trends
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City leaders are working with social media companies and exploring new strategies to curb disruptive teen gatherings.

Body found in the water in Elk Grove Village
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SkyFox is live over the scene near the 700 block of Innovation Drive where police and fire crews are responding to a reports of a person in the water.

CPS CEO pushes back on May 1 school closure as confusion grows for parents
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The CEO of Chicago Public Schools says schools should stay open on May 1 despite pressure from the teachers union, school board, and mayor to close, leaving parents uncertain about what to expect.

Rainbow PUSH names new leader after Rev. Jesse Jackson’s death
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The Rainbow PUSH Coalition announced a leadership transition following the death of its founder, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., naming his son Yusef D. Jackson as president and CEO.

Airlines raise baggage fees as fuel costs surge
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Airlines are increasing baggage fees as jet fuel prices spike, leaving travelers frustrated with rising costs.

Chicago man charged in death of missing 88-year-old woman
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A man is now facing charges in connection with the death of an 88-year-old woman who had been reported missing on Chicago’s South Side.

Melania Trump decries 'lies' linking her to Epstein, Maxwell

First Lady Melania Trump made a rare public statement Thursday to call out what she described as "lies" about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

Chicago postal worker charged with stealing and altering checks for personal gain

A former U.S. Postal Service worker has been charged with stealing people's personal checks and depositing them into her own account, according to the Illinois Attorney General.

Chicago man charged in death of missing 88-year-old woman on South Side

A man is now facing charges in connection with the death of an 88-year-old woman who had been reported missing on Chicago’s South Side.

Chicago men charged after leading police on 'beyond disturbing' chase: officials

Two Chicago men have been ordered held pretrial after prosecutors say one led police on a high-speed chase through Oak Brook while the other was in possession of a loaded handgun.