IDOT worker hospitalized after being struck by vehicle on I-57

A Illinois Department of Transportation worker who was responding to a wreck on I-57 overnight is hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle.

Chicago police officer injured in crash on Dan Ryan Expressway

A Chicago police officer was injured while assiting a motorist on the Dan Ryan Expressway Sunday morning, according to Illinois State Police. 

CTA Red Line shooting in South Loop leaves 2 injured
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A person of interest was being questioned after two men were shot at the CTA Red Line Roosevelt Station. Police say the victims were causing a disturbance before a male offender fired at them.

George Washington High School cranks up the energy for Orange Friday

Orange Friday festivities took place at George Washington High School, where a pep rally showcased the sports and music programs  at CPS neighborhood school on the Southeast Side. 

Chicago Board of Education initiates 5-year plan to re-shape the future of CPS

The Chicago Board of Education has passed a resolution that kicks off an effort to develop a 5-year plan for Chicago Public Schools in partnership with the community.

Chicago alderman rips into colleagues over sanctuary city vote
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Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.

Chicago Board of Education initiates 5-year plan to re-shape the future of CPS
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The Chicago Board of Education has passed a resolution that kicks off an effort to develop a 5-year plan for Chicago Public Schools in partnership with the community.

Closing arguments conclude in Ed Burke's corruption trial

The corruption trial of former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke is progressing toward its conclusion, with the closing arguments wrapping up the second day.

Closing arguments begin in Ed Burke corruption trial
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After weeks of testimony, closing arguments began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Alderman Ed Burke.

Chicago voters won?t get chance to weigh in on sanctuary city status, City Council decides
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Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.

Chicago voters won’t get chance to weigh in on sanctuary city status, City Council decides

Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.

Woman waits four hours to try McDonald's spinoff CosMc's, delivers verdict

McDonald's spinoff CosMc's is officially open for business with enthusiastic customers enduring hourslong wait times to get their hands on a custom beverage and snack.

Chicago's sanctuary city status comes under microscope at special meeting
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City Council held a special meeting Thursday to discuss a resolution that would ask voters to decide if Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.

CTA reduces speeds on Yellow Line following crash
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The CTA is making some changes to their safety protocol on the Yellow Line following a crash that left 16 injured last month. The NTSB released a report on the crash earlier this week.

CTA boss says Yellow Line crash conditions are isolated, not systemwide

The head of the Chicago Transit Authority on Wednesday said none of the system’s other train lines are subject to "the same design features" that are being investigated as the potential cause of the Yellow Line crash.