McDonald's unveils shake for Grimace's Birthday, leaving social media users confused

The flavor of the purple shake remains a mystery, sparking speculation and comparisons to berry and blueberry tastes, as well as the purple goo from the movie "The Cat in the Hat."

One of 3 teens shot at CTA station boarded bus after attack, paid fare and took a seat, police say

One of the teens wounded at a CTA station on the South Side over the weekend boarded a bus after the attack, paid his fare and took a seat, where a passenger noticed he was bleeding and alerted the driver, according to police.

CTA Pride Train now in service

The CTA says the train features positive and welcoming messages on board.

Three people shot at Chicago CTA Red Line station

The Chicago Fire Department said the shooting happened at 2:46 p.m. at the 95th Street Station.

No injuries reported in officer-involved shooting in Brighton Park
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An off-duty Chicago police officer was involved in a shooting near 47th and California Friday night. No injuries were reported. The shooting remains under investigation.

Austin ISD teacher fired over viral TikTok video

Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy was a third grade teacher at Becker Elementary School in Austin until she posted a TikTok that went viral overnight.

Meet the newest McDonald's Happy Meal toy: Squishmallows

McDonald's Happy Meals just got a whole lot cuter with the addition of Squishmallow plush toys inside every order.

Johnson extends 12 weeks of parental leave to CPS
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Chicago Public School teachers and school support staff will get the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees, thanks to an agreement that Mayor Brandon Johnson forged with the Chicago Teachers Union he once served.

Mayor Johnson extends 12 weeks of parental leave to CPS

Chicago Public School teachers and school support staff will get the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees, thanks to an agreement that Mayor Brandon Johnson forged with the Chicago Teachers Union he once served.

Chicago police, family celebrate fallen hero Aréanah Preston's 25th birthday

Chicago police, family and the community gathered together to celebrate what would have been fallen Officer Aréanah Preston's 25th birthday Wednesday. 

NASCAR Street Race supplies, machines stolen in Chicago
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At 7 a.m., a witness told Chicago police officers that an unknown offender broke into a lot in the 500 block of South Columbus and took two cart vehicles from within.