CPS boosts school budgets with focus on special education — and more property taxes

Chicago is boosting funding for the vast majority of its public schools next fall with a particular focus on special education — and with the help of its yearly property tax increase.

Chicago police union pushes for same parental leave as CPS employees

The union representing Chicago police officers is demanding that law enforcement personnel be granted the same amount of parental leave as employees of Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago police union pushes for same parental leave as CPS employees
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The union representing Chicago police officers is demanding that law enforcement personnel be granted the same amount of parental leave as employees of Chicago Public Schools.

Boy, 13, charged with robbing woman on CTA train

A teenage boy was charged with robbing a CTA rider last month on Chicago's West Side.

Chicago honors 156 new CPS resident teachers

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.

Chicago honors 156 new CPS resident teachers
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Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.

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.