Chicago alders present alternative to mayor's budget plan | The Chicago Report
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Some members of the Chicago City Council presented their own budget proposal to counter Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan as the city tries to close a $1.1 billion deficit.

Naperville contractor dies after train strikes snow-removal equipment, officials say

A city contractor died Monday evening after a freight train struck the snow-removal equipment he was operating at the Naperville Metra station, officials said.

Batavia chiropractor arrested for secretly recording patients | ChicagoLIVE
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The Kane County State's Attorney confirms Batavia chiropractor David Hanson has been arrested on multiple child pornography and unauthorized recording charges. Since his arrest more than 1,500 have called a dedicated tip line with information. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Chicago Public Schools policy allows unlimited absences for illegal immigrant children amid ICE operations

A Chicago Public Schools (CPS) policy allows illegal immigrant students excused absences if they or their family members are afraid of federal immigration enforcement activities in the area.

Major retailers working overtime as Cyber Monday shopping rush picks up steam
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It was a record-setting Black Friday and the deals aren’t over just yet. More than 73 million Americans plan to shop online for Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation.

Chicago snowstorm prompts IDOT response to keep highways clean
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Maria Castaneda, a spokesperson with the Illinois Department of Transportation, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about driving safety along the area highways as a major snowstorm was expected to arrive in the area on Saturday afternoon.

Previous victim of Chicago train fire attack suspect speaks out
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A previous assault victim of the man accused of setting a woman on fire on a CTA train spoke exclusively with Fox 32. The young woman said she was beaten by Lawrence Reed in Chicago’s Loop back in 2021, but his case was dropped.

Questions over why CTA arson attack suspect was free after previous charges
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The recent CTA arson attack has led to renewed criticism over why the suspect was out on home confinement for previous criminal charges and not in jail.

CTU faces audit demand as CTA attack and Loop shooting spark safety questions | The Chicago Report
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Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" The U.S. House committee investigating the Chicago Teachers Union demands five years of financial audits, escalating questions about CTU’s political spending and influence over upcoming school board races. We also break down Chicago’s latest CTA attack and the Loop mass shooting, and what they reveal about Cook County judges, the SAFE-T Act, and renewed calls for a citywide curfew. Plus, the Cook County Assessor explains why residential property taxes are spiking more than 16%, and we remember reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, who performed in Chicago many times.

Dressers sold on Amazon recalled due to tip-over, injury risk, CPSC says

The recalled dressers come in multiple colors including pink and rustic brown and were sold on Amazon between July and October this year.

TechCo Savvy creates next generation of builders shaping Chicago’s West Side

A former CPS coach is training teens and young adults to rebuild Chicago’s West Side through hands-on STEM and construction work that’s preparing them for real careers.