Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs. What we know

Disney is conducting a new round of job cuts expected to roll out in the coming weeks. While these layoffs will impact several areas of the business, the marketing department is slated to endure most of the downsizing.

Police seek man who groped woman on CTA Red Line train

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused of battering a woman on a CTA Red Line train in the Loop.

CPS cancel classes May 1 amid CTU protest controversy
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Confusion grows for parents after Chicago Public Schools cancels classes for a planned May Day protest, following a last-minute decision involving the teachers union, school board and mayor’s office.

Cook County launches CTA crime task force | ChicagoLIVE
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Officials outline a new effort to strengthen transit-related prosecutions and improve safety across the CTA system. 

Trump, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire. What now? | The Chicago Report
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ran agreed Wednesday to a two-week ceasefire and plans to begin talks with the United States in Islamabad, as President Donald Trump said he would pause planned U.S. strikes contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

HIV cases up in Chicago, Michael Jackson biopic highlights Gary | The Chicago Report
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Tonight, we explore why HIV cases are rising in Chicago, a new DOJ rule concerning former federal attorneys in Illinois, and how the new Michael Jackson biopic is highlighting his hometown of Gary, Ind.

Ex-federal attorneys in Illinois decry new DOJ rule | The Chicago Report
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More than 130 former federal attorneys in Illinois are sounding the alarm over a new DOJ rule. Mark Rotert, former assistant U.S. attorney, explains the issue.

HIV cases in Chicago on the rise, report finds | The Chicago Report
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After decades of declining HIV rates, the number of cases in Chicago has been on the rise over the past few years, mostly among Latino residents.

Trial looms in Adam Toledo case as family seeks justice 5 years later

If a deal to avoid trial is not negotiated tonight, then jury selection could begin tomorrow in the wrongful death lawsuit of Adam Toledo, a 13-year-old shot by Chicago police.

United Steelworkers vote to authorize strike | The Chicago Report
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 We have a follow up on a story we brought you last night. NIPSCO locked out 1600 United Steelworkers after the utility company and the union could agree on a new deal.  This impacts not only linemen who are responsible with repairing and maintaining NIPSCO's infrastructure, but their clerical staff workers too. With me now is Jon Doust, representing the United Steelworkers Local 12775 in Northwest Indiana.

Strong showing for jobs market in new report | The Chicago Report
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The latest U.S. Jobs Report came out today. Some economists were surprised by it. Here's why.  The Labor Department reports American employers added 178,000 new jobs in March, which is far above what economists expected.  It's also a rebound, from the bigger than reported loss in February.  We're bringing in economist Steven Durlauf, to tell us if it's too soon to celebrate.