The Chicago Report: President Trump backs Oracle-led TikTok deal
The clock is ticking on a deal for TikTok. Late last week, the president announced he struck a deal to spin off the American version of the company from the Chinese company Byte Dance, amid worries that the government of China has been using it to spread propaganda.
Chicago alders blast CTU for post on activist convicted of killing trooper
Members of the Chicago City Council slammed a social media post by the Chicago Teachers Union praising Assata Shakur, the activist who was convicted of killing a state trooper in New Jersey in the 1970s.
What inspired Metra?s caf? car test? | ChicagoLIVE
Metra is rolling out a prototype caf? car this fall to enhance the rider experience and attract new passengers. Meg Thomas-Reile from Metra joins us to share what inspired the idea and how it could change commuting in Chicago.
Chicago alders blast CTU for post on activist convicted of killing trooper
Chicago alders slammed a social media post by the Chicago Teachers Union praising Assata Shakur, who was convicted of killing a police officer.
Chicago Teachers Union faces backlash over post about convicted murderer
The Chicago Teachers Union is coming under fire for a social media post honoring the life of a woman once on the FBI's list of Most Wanted Terrorists.
Chicago approves $90M payout over disgraced ex-sergeant who framed hundreds for drug crimes
The City Council approved a $90 million settlement for nearly 200 civil rights violations involving a notorious former police sergeant.
How customers can check eligibility for Amazon Prime settlement refunds
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Thursday, Sept. 25 that Amazon will pay a $1 billion civil penalty, as well as $1.5 billion in refunds after it was accused of enrolling customers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and making it hard to cancel. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)
Chicago Teachers Union calls on CPS for oversight on charter school
The Chicago Teachers Union spoke to the board about the closure of Epic Charter School, calling on CPS to act.
Chicago Public Schools enrollment down, report says
More parents are choosing not to send their kids to Chicago Public Schools as enrollment is down.
Chicago approves $90M payout over disgraced ex-sergeant who framed hundreds for drug crimes
The Chicago City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a $90 million settlement for nearly 200 civil rights violations involving a notorious former police sergeant who framed people for drug crimes they didn’t commit in one of the biggest police misconduct scandals in the city’s history.
CPS considers reorganizing middle management of schools
Chicago Public Schools leadership may restructure middle management and is considering aligning it to school board electoral districts.
Chicago City Council approves plan to allow more ‘granny flats,’ Obama Center deal, Chicago Fire stadium
The Chicago City Council voted to approve several plans on Thursday, including an Obama Center deal, plans to build a new Chicago Fire stadium, and a plan to allow more accessory dwelling units in an effort to expand affordable housing.
Chicago City Council votes on granny flats, Obama Center, Chicago Fire stadium | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Trump signs order to approve TikTok deal
President Trump---signing a deal -- to transfer the sale of TikTok from China to a group of American investors.
Chicago City Council to weigh granny flats, Obama Center deal, new Fire stadium
Granny flats, the Obama Center, and a new stadium for the Chicago fire are the big ticket items Chicago lawmakers are weighing at Thursday's city council meeting.
What a U.S. sale could mean for TikTok
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order allowing a deal which will put TikTok under U.S. ownership. Kelley Cotter, assistant professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State, joins us to explain what this could mean for TikTok ? and for its algorithm.
Trump administration pulls millions from Chicago Public Schools
The Trump administration is pulling millions of dollars in federal grants from Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago City Council to vote on granny flats
Granny flats, the Obama Center, and a new stadium for the Chicago Fire. Those are the big ticket items Chicago lawmakers are weighing right now as we speak.
Amazon to pay $2.5B for tricking customers into Prime memberships, FTC alleges
Millions of Amazon customers may be eligible for refunds following a historic settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.
Trump signs order allowing proposed TikTok deal to move forward
Chinese President Xi Jinping “gave us the go-ahead" to proceed with the deal, President Donald Trump said on Thursday.