Chicago leaders praise CPS-CTU tentative contract as funding questions linger

The Chicago Teachers Union unanimously advanced a tentative contract agreement with Chicago Public Schools after nearly a year of negotiations.

Chicago leaders praise CTU-CPS tentative contract as funding questions linger
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The Chicago Teachers Union and the School Board have a tentative work agreement. It came together after a year of tense negotiations and political turmoil.

CTA violent robbery: 7 wanted for jumping Red Line rider

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying seven people who attacked and robbed a CTA Red Line rider last month on the South Side.

Details released on tentative CPS-CTU contract agreement

What’s in the new CPS-CTU contract? A big raise for teachers, smaller class sizes, and expanded benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

Chicago Teachers Union debates tentative agreement with CPS
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The leadership of the Chicago Teachers Union is debating a tentative labor agreement with Chicago Public Schools after months of negotiations.

CTA's Austin Green Line station to get major accessibility upgrades
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The CTA has started a $25.6 million project to upgrade the Austin Green Line station, making it fully accessible under the All Stations Accessibility Program.

Paris on Politics: Suburban elections
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The political fallout from Signal-gate. Plus, Richard Roeper on his Sun-Times retirement.

Illinois lawmaker proposes state takeover of Chicago Public Schools

An Illinois state representative filed a bill that would put CPS under the guidance of the Illinois Finance Authority, a state agency that has taken over other statewide school systems that were insolvent. 

Teen charged in armed CTA robberies, carjacking

A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection with multiple armed robberies on the CTA and a carjacking, police said.

3 women dine-and-dash at Chicago restaurant?then boast about it online
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A birthday celebration at a Near North Side restaurant took a shameless turn when three women dined, dashed, and bragged about it online. Chicago police are now investigating the incident.

CPS students compete for prizes at Chicago Chess Tournament
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Chicago Public Schools students put their strategic thinking to the test at the Chicago Chess Foundation?s annual tournament, where they competed for prizes and scholarships in a day of intense and rewarding matchups.

Chicago's new speed camera locations
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For the first 30 days, cameras will issue warnings without fines. But soon after that, be prepared to pay up if you're speeding.

Chicago's CTA, Metra, and Pace face severe reductions amid budget crisis
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Regional transit officials are warning that massive service cuts could hit Chicago?s public transportation system next year unless the state steps in with additional funding.

Chicago to begin issuing warnings at new speed camera locations

For the first 30 days, cameras will issue warnings without fines. But soon after that, be prepared to pay up if you're speeding.