Chicago City Council votes to block change to Welcoming City Ordinance
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The Chicago City Council voted to block a proposal to allow city police to cooperate more with federal immigration enforcement on Wednesday.

New Chicago School Board sworn into office
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Chicago?s first hybrid school board, featuring 10 elected members and 11 mayoral appointees, was sworn in Wednesday.

TikTok ban: How and when app will reportedly shut down for U.S. users

TikTok is a cultural phenomenon with more than 170 million users in the U.S., and if it does get banned, it’s not clear where TikTok’s masses will go.

Busy day in store for Chicago City Council
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Today will be a busy day of voting in Chicago City Council as alderpersons mull decisions on the city's speed limit and sanctuary status.

Walgreens closures: Here are the 5 Chicago stores closing next month

Five Walgreens stores will shutter their doors in Chicago next month, as part of a nationwide series of closures announced by the drugstore chain last year.

5 Chicago Walgreens stores to close next month
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Five Walgreens stores will shutter their doors in Chicago next month, as part of a nationwide series of closures announced by the drugstore chain last year.

Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok

With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.

Starbucks' new policy: Buy something or get out

Starbucks has introduced a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase to remain in stores, reversing its 2018 open-door policy.

Fight brews over Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance amid Trump era fears

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office with promises of mass deportations, a proposal to amend Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance is reigniting debate over the city’s sanctuary status.

CPS and CTU clash over sanctuary city language in contract negotiations
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Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union continued contract negotiations Monday, with a key focus on sanctuary city protections for undocumented students and staff.

Chicago aldermen propose weakening sanctuary city protections
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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office with promises of mass deportations, a proposal to amend Chicago?s Welcoming City Ordinance is reigniting debate over the city?s sanctuary status.

Illinois driver's licenses and state IDs are coming to Apple Wallet

Illinois driver's licenses and state IDs will likely be available on Apple Wallet by the end of the year, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias announced Monday.

Chicago alderman wants City Council oversight of CPS Board picks

A Chicago alderman wants the City Council to have more say in the mayor’s appointments to the city’s Board of Education.