Mayor Johnson faces first school board pick as its president, Miguel del Valle, announces exit
Chicago Board of Education President Miguel del Valle is stepping down this week, leaving a key vacancy for Mayor Brandon Johnson to fill early in his term.
Chicago Board of Education President Miguel del Valle is stepping down this week, leaving a key vacancy for Mayor Brandon Johnson to fill early in his term.
CPS unveils new process for schools to drop racist namesakes
Five more Chicago public schools are getting new names, some of them to replace racist or problematic namesakes, as the school system unveiled a new process Wednesday for more schools to be renamed in the future.
Five more Chicago public schools are getting new names, some of them to replace racist or problematic namesakes, as the school system unveiled a new process Wednesday for more schools to be renamed in the future.
Most funding approved by City Council for migrant crisis to be spent on personnel
Most of the $51 million approved by the City Council during a recent tense meeting will go toward paying a national staffing firm that is providing around-the-clock personnel at the makeshift shelters where recently arrived asylum seekers are seeking refuge, according to a city official.
Most of the $51 million approved by the City Council during a recent tense meeting will go toward paying a national staffing firm that is providing around-the-clock personnel at the makeshift shelters where recently arrived asylum seekers are seeking refuge, according to a city official.
Mom outraged after video captures son's killing, no charges filed: 'I need Kim Foxx to call me now'
A mother is left grieving with no one in custody after her son was fatally shot, and it was caught on camera.
A mother is left grieving with no one in custody after her son was fatally shot, and it was caught on camera.
Chicago Park District moves camps indoors due to dangerous air quality
The Chicago Park District has brought its campers indoors because of the dangerous air quality across the city.
The Chicago Park District has brought its campers indoors because of the dangerous air quality across the city.
Chicago air quality remains at unhealthy levels; camps moved indoors
The Chicago Park District moved a lot of their camps indoors as the air quality in the city remains at unhealthy levels.
The Chicago Park District moved a lot of their camps indoors as the air quality in the city remains at unhealthy levels.
CTA Blue Line track closures planned for renovation project
City officials are issuing an alert for CTA Blue Line riders.
City officials are issuing an alert for CTA Blue Line riders.
Chicago leaders outline safety plans for Chicago NASCAR Street Race, Fourth of July weekend
Between the inaugural Chicago NASCAR street race and the Fourth of July holiday, it's shaping up to be a crazy busy weekend in downtown Chicago.
Between the inaugural Chicago NASCAR street race and the Fourth of July holiday, it's shaping up to be a crazy busy weekend in downtown Chicago.
CTA Blue Line track closures planned for renovation project
City officials are issuing an alert for CTA Blue Line riders.
City officials are issuing an alert for CTA Blue Line riders.
Bipartisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' proposed tax hike
A bi-partisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' plan to raise taxes. The board was scheduled to vote on a five-percent property tax hike on Wednesday.
A bi-partisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' plan to raise taxes. The board was scheduled to vote on a five-percent property tax hike on Wednesday.
Bipartisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' proposed tax hike
A bi-partisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' plan to raise taxes. The board was scheduled to vote on a five-percent property tax hike on Wednesday.
A bi-partisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' plan to raise taxes. The board was scheduled to vote on a five-percent property tax hike on Wednesday.
Starbucks adds 3 new frozen drinks to its permanent menu
The three new beverages were inspired by customer and barista creations from other Starbucks Refreshers, the company said.
The three new beverages were inspired by customer and barista creations from other Starbucks Refreshers, the company said.
ACLU lawsuit: Chicago police target minorities for traffic stops
“They almost never say a reason, or maybe it’s something small, like a cracked tail light, and all they want to see is your driver’s license,” one of the lawsuit plaintiffs said.
“They almost never say a reason, or maybe it’s something small, like a cracked tail light, and all they want to see is your driver’s license,” one of the lawsuit plaintiffs said.
Suburban family files lawsuit against off-duty CPD sergeant for takedown of teenage son
The parents of a Park Ridge teenager who was restrained by an off-duty Chicago cop are now filing suit against the sergeant and CPD.
The parents of a Park Ridge teenager who was restrained by an off-duty Chicago cop are now filing suit against the sergeant and CPD.
Chicago mom files lawsuit after murder charges dropped in restaurant shooting
The Chicago mother previously charged in a man's murder at a West Pullman restaurant filed a lawsuit Tuesday, claiming the dismissed charges have caused "great harm" to her family.
The Chicago mother previously charged in a man's murder at a West Pullman restaurant filed a lawsuit Tuesday, claiming the dismissed charges have caused "great harm" to her family.
CDOT begins road construction to enhance safety in Mount Greenwood
The Chicago Department of Transportation is starting construction on the “Streetscape Improvement” project on 111th Street.
The Chicago Department of Transportation is starting construction on the “Streetscape Improvement” project on 111th Street.
Park Ridge family files lawsuit against off-duty Chicago police sergeant for takedown of 14-year-old son
The parents of a Park Ridge teenager who was restrained by an off-duty Chicago cop are now filing suit against the sergeant and the Chicago Police Department.
The parents of a Park Ridge teenager who was restrained by an off-duty Chicago cop are now filing suit against the sergeant and the Chicago Police Department.
Park Ridge family files lawsuit against off-duty CPD sergeant for takedown of 14-year-old son
A Park Ridge family is suing the city of Chicago and an off-duty CPD police sergeant for the takedown of their unarmed 14-year-old son.
A Park Ridge family is suing the city of Chicago and an off-duty CPD police sergeant for the takedown of their unarmed 14-year-old son.
CTA receives $25M for electric bus fleet, Pace introduces 'Pace Connect' app
The CTA has received $25 million to advance its electric bus fleet, while Pace has launched a free mobile app.
The CTA has received $25 million to advance its electric bus fleet, while Pace has launched a free mobile app.
CTA receives $25M for electric bus fleet, Pace introduces 'Pace Connect' app
The CTA has received $25 million to advance its electric bus fleet, while Pace has launched a free mobile app.
The CTA has received $25 million to advance its electric bus fleet, while Pace has launched a free mobile app.