CTU faces audit demand as CTA attack and Loop shooting spark safety questions | The Chicago Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chicago alderman pushes new plan after deadly teen takeover downtown
Ald. William Hall (6th) outlines his proposal to curb teen takeover violence, including new rules for social media platforms.
Ald. William Hall (6th) outlines his proposal to curb teen takeover violence, including new rules for social media platforms.
2 Chicago alders push new measures after teen takeover leaves 14-year-old dead
Chicago aldermen are calling for swift action after a massive teen takeover downtown Friday night left a 14-year-old boy dead and several others injured.
Chicago aldermen are calling for swift action after a massive teen takeover downtown Friday night left a 14-year-old boy dead and several others injured.
2 Chicago alders push new measures after teen takeover leaves 14-year-old dead
After violence in the Loop over the weekend, two Chicago alders are pushing for swift action.
After violence in the Loop over the weekend, two Chicago alders are pushing for swift action.
Metra train hits pedestrian near Aurora station
A Metra train hit a pedestrian near the Aurora station on Monday afternoon, a Metra spokesperson confirmed.
A Metra train hit a pedestrian near the Aurora station on Monday afternoon, a Metra spokesperson confirmed.
Suburban bar accused of overserving driver before deadly crash | ChicagoLIVE
A west suburban bar is accused of overserving a man twice the legal limit and allowing him to leave with a to-go cup before he caused the crash, killing a local mother. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
A west suburban bar is accused of overserving a man twice the legal limit and allowing him to leave with a to-go cup before he caused the crash, killing a local mother. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
9-year-old honored for bravery after protecting mom in Avalon Park attack
A Chicago boy was honored for his bravery for protecting his mother during an attack days before in Avalon Park.
A Chicago boy was honored for his bravery for protecting his mother during an attack days before in Avalon Park.
Boy honored after he and mom were attacked
A community meeting taking place today in Avalon Park, days after a mother and her young son were attacked while they were walking home from school.
A community meeting taking place today in Avalon Park, days after a mother and her young son were attacked while they were walking home from school.
U.S. House demands CTU records
Lawmakers in DC want answers from the Chicago Teachers Union. They say members deserve a straight look at the books, and they’re now demanding the paperwork.
Lawmakers in DC want answers from the Chicago Teachers Union. They say members deserve a straight look at the books, and they’re now demanding the paperwork.
Lawmakers demand financial records from Chicago Teachers Union
Lawmakers are want financial records from the Chicago Teachers Union, saying the union has not been transparent with its members.
Lawmakers are want financial records from the Chicago Teachers Union, saying the union has not been transparent with its members.
U.S. House demands Chicago Teachers Union records
The U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee sent a letter Thursday to CTU President Stacy Davis Gates, asking the union to turn over financial audits from 2019 through 2024.
The U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee sent a letter Thursday to CTU President Stacy Davis Gates, asking the union to turn over financial audits from 2019 through 2024.
Feds drop case against Chicago woman, CTA suspect faces terrorism charge | The Chicago Report
Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" A stunning reversal as Federal prosecutors on Thursday filed a motion to dismiss charges against Marimar Martinez, who was shot five times by a Border Patrol agent last month. Plus, the man accused of setting a woman on fire at a CTA stop faces federal terrorism charges, Congressman Darin LaHood weighs in on the Epstein files, and a Northwestern University study explores whether where you live influences your political views.
Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" A stunning reversal as Federal prosecutors on Thursday filed a motion to dismiss charges against Marimar Martinez, who was shot five times by a Border Patrol agent last month. Plus, the man accused of setting a woman on fire at a CTA stop faces federal terrorism charges, Congressman Darin LaHood weighs in on the Epstein files, and a Northwestern University study explores whether where you live influences your political views.
Amazon Prime $2.5 billion settlement: Here's how to claim a refund
The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
Judge orders Chicago man accused of setting CTA rider on fire to remain in custody
A Chicago man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a CTA train will remain detained in federal custody pending trial, according to prosecutors.
A Chicago man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a CTA train will remain detained in federal custody pending trial, according to prosecutors.
Chicago Public Schools' Back-to-School Bashes kick off in Back of the Yards
Chicago Public Schools kicked off their annual Back-to-School Bashes on Friday.
Chicago Public Schools kicked off their annual Back-to-School Bashes on Friday.
Man sought after hitting and robbing young woman on Chicago CTA train, police say
Recognize him? Chicago police are looking for a man accused of attacking and robbing a young woman on a CTA train last week.
Recognize him? Chicago police are looking for a man accused of attacking and robbing a young woman on a CTA train last week.
Former CPS student speaks out on alleged abuse by PE teacher
A former CPS student alleges in court documents that he was sexually abused for several years by a PE teacher at his elementary school. Now he is speaking out.
A former CPS student alleges in court documents that he was sexually abused for several years by a PE teacher at his elementary school. Now he is speaking out.
Family speaks out about CTA attack
The family of the woman set on fire on the CTA is grateful for the outpouring of support following the incident.
The family of the woman set on fire on the CTA is grateful for the outpouring of support following the incident.