Judge grants temporary pause to CPS takeover of Urban Prep Academy

In a significant development, a judge has issued a temporary restraining order, putting the Chicago Public Schools takeover of Urban Prep Academy on hold.

Security increased for busy Pride weekend in Chicago
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It?s quiet on North Halsted now, but in only a matter of days it will be swarming with Pride flags and parade-goers.

Judge grants temporary pause to CPS takeover of Urban Prep Academy
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In a significant development, a judge has issued a temporary restraining order, putting the Chicago Public Schools takeover of Urban Prep Academy on hold.

Dive into Chicago pools that reopened on Friday

It's finally pool season, which means the Chicago Park District opened most of its city's pools on Friday.

Divided City Council approves $1 million settlement in police shooting case

After a spirited debate, a divided City Council agreed Wednesday to spend $1 million to compensate the family of an armed, 26-year-old man shot and killed by police in 2019.

2 men found guilty in retired Chicago firefighter's murder during attempted carjacking
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Two of the four men accused of shooting and killing a longtime Chicago firefighter during a bungled carjacking were found guilty Wednesday. A third man pled guilty earlier this week.

Man charged in murder of Chicago cop walks out of jail a free man
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Cook County prosecutors dropped charges Wednesday against two men who were charged with murdering a Chicago police officer and have been incarcerated for more than a decade.

City Council members demand answers after CPD chief not interviewed for superintendent role

Nineteen members of the City Council want to know why the Chicago Police Department's Chief of Patrol Brian McDermott was apparently not interviewed in person by a group screening candidates for the superintendent's job. 

19 City Council members demand answers after CPD chief not interviewed for superintendent role
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Nineteen members of the City Council want to know why the Chicago Police Department's Chief of Patrol Brian McDermott was apparently not interviewed in person by a group screening candidates for the superintendent's job.