Chicago Public Schools facing $732M budget deficit
Budget deficits have been a chronic issue for Chicago Public Schools and this year is no different. Terrence Lee has the story.
Budget deficits have been a chronic issue for Chicago Public Schools and this year is no different. Terrence Lee has the story.
Amazon expanding 30-minute delivery to several cities - See where
Amazon has rolled out its fastest shipping option yet in a handful of cities.
Amazon has rolled out its fastest shipping option yet in a handful of cities.
CPS faces difficult budget decisions as staffing cuts loom
Chicago Public Schools officials and board members are weighing next steps as ongoing budget deficits threaten staff positions and add pressure to the district’s financial challenges.
Chicago Public Schools officials and board members are weighing next steps as ongoing budget deficits threaten staff positions and add pressure to the district’s financial challenges.
Chicago Park District prepares lifeguards for busy beach season
With Chicago beaches opening Memorial Day weekend, the Chicago Park District is training lifeguards through rigorous swim tests and safety drills to help keep swimmers safe all summer long.
With Chicago beaches opening Memorial Day weekend, the Chicago Park District is training lifeguards through rigorous swim tests and safety drills to help keep swimmers safe all summer long.
New Chicago Fire stadium to be named McDonald's Park
The new Chicago Fire FC stadium has struck a deal for its name.
The new Chicago Fire FC stadium has struck a deal for its name.
No decision to replace ShotSpotter in Chicago: 'Lives are at risk'
Nearly two years after Chicago scrapped the gunshot detection technology ShotSpotter, alders are pushing for a replacement.
Nearly two years after Chicago scrapped the gunshot detection technology ShotSpotter, alders are pushing for a replacement.
CPS faces $732M budget deficit next year, eyes ‘adjustments’ to staffing
Chicago Public Schools is projected to face a $732.5 million budget deficit for the 2026-2027 school year, the district announced on Tuesday.
Chicago Public Schools is projected to face a $732.5 million budget deficit for the 2026-2027 school year, the district announced on Tuesday.
Possible hantavirus in Illinois, Chicago considers replacing ShotSpotter | The Chicago Report
A possible case of hantavirus was reported in Illinois. And, Chicago City Council is considering replacing ShotSpotter. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
A possible case of hantavirus was reported in Illinois. And, Chicago City Council is considering replacing ShotSpotter. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
No decision to replace ShotSpotter in Chicago: 'Lives are at risk'
Nearly two years after Chicago scrapped the gunshot detection technology ShotSpotter, alders are pushing for a replacement.
Nearly two years after Chicago scrapped the gunshot detection technology ShotSpotter, alders are pushing for a replacement.
Illinois lawmaker on megaproject bill, AI regulation | The Chicago Report
State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) spoke with us about a number of key issues in Springfield, including the status of the megaprojects bill key to a new Bears stadium and another bill to put more regulations on AI models.
State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) spoke with us about a number of key issues in Springfield, including the status of the megaprojects bill key to a new Bears stadium and another bill to put more regulations on AI models.
Push for new gunshot detection system in Chicago | The Chicago Report
Members of the Chicago City Council are pushing for a new gunshot detection system after Mayor Brandon Johnson ended the use of the controversial ShotSpotter program nearly two years ago.
Members of the Chicago City Council are pushing for a new gunshot detection system after Mayor Brandon Johnson ended the use of the controversial ShotSpotter program nearly two years ago.
Breaking down the growing wave of PPP fraud prosecutions
A former federal prosecutor explains why the DOJ is still aggressively pursuing pandemic relief fraud cases years later, including new charges against a Chicago police sergeant accused of falsely claiming a bakery business to obtain PPP funds.
A former federal prosecutor explains why the DOJ is still aggressively pursuing pandemic relief fraud cases years later, including new charges against a Chicago police sergeant accused of falsely claiming a bakery business to obtain PPP funds.
Shootout with Chicago police leaves suspect seriously wounded
A person was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers Monday night on the South Side.
A person was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers Monday night on the South Side.
Chicago committee considers new gunshot detection system after ShotSpotter exit
Alderman Brian Hopkins discusses a proposed new gunshot detection technology as Chicago’s Public Safety Committee weighs replacing ShotSpotter with a different system aimed at improving public safety.
Alderman Brian Hopkins discusses a proposed new gunshot detection technology as Chicago’s Public Safety Committee weighs replacing ShotSpotter with a different system aimed at improving public safety.
Person seriously hurt during shootout with Chicago police
Chicago police said officers shot and seriously wounded a person Monday night in the South Chicago neighborhood after an exchange of gunfire.
Chicago police said officers shot and seriously wounded a person Monday night in the South Chicago neighborhood after an exchange of gunfire.
Shootout with Chicago police leaves suspect seriously wounded on South Side
A person was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers Monday night on the South Side.
A person was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers Monday night on the South Side.
Shootout with Chicago police leaves suspect seriously wounded on South Side
A person was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers Monday night on the South Side.
A person was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers Monday night on the South Side.
Street takeovers show Chicago police car rammed, teens smacking hood
Two street takeovers happened within days of one another in Chicago and they were all caught on camera.
Two street takeovers happened within days of one another in Chicago and they were all caught on camera.
DNC back in Chicago? AI's influence on college and IL sex assault bill | The Chicago Report
Tia Ewing tackles some of the biggest issues of the day, including the DNC possibly returning to Chicago, whether AI is impacting the value of a college degree, and a bill that would require Illinois students convicted of sexual assault to be expelled.
Tia Ewing tackles some of the biggest issues of the day, including the DNC possibly returning to Chicago, whether AI is impacting the value of a college degree, and a bill that would require Illinois students convicted of sexual assault to be expelled.
Chicago police car rammed during street takeover
Two street takeovers, days apart, in different parts of Chicago. Here's what police are saying and what videos posted to social media are showing.
Two street takeovers, days apart, in different parts of Chicago. Here's what police are saying and what videos posted to social media are showing.