Chicago police seek man who allegedly punched CTA passenger in face

According to Chicago police, the man approached a CTA passenger and punched them in the face with a closed fist, unprovoked.

Chicago cop who used 'force without justification' against CPS student in 2018 faces year suspension

A Chicago cop who is accused of using unjustified force against a Chicago Public Schools student three years ago is now facing just over a year’s suspension after a single police board member overruled the superintendent’s recommendation for a slightly lighter punishment Thursday.

Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen

Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.

Lightfoot denies walking back parental leave promise to CTU
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot denied reneging on a promise to the CTU by her handpicked school team to give rank-and-file teachers and school support staff the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees.

Lightfoot denies reneging on 12-week parental leave promise to Chicago Teachers Union

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday denied reneging on a promise to the Chicago Teachers Union by her handpicked school team to give rank-and-file teachers and school support staff the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave already provided to all 32,000 city employees.

Mini horse spotted in car at McDonald's drive-thru

A tiny horse was spotted waiting patiently in the backseat of a car at a McDonald’s drive-thru.

For second time in two months, Amazon warehouse in Waukegan cited for safety-related violations

Federal safety inspectors have found that workers at Amazon warehouses in Waukegan and two other cities are at “high risk” of lower back injuries and other health problems because of work rules “designed for speed but not safety.”

Starbucks to offer nationwide DoorDash delivery by March

Starbucks said delivery represents a “significant growth opportunity” for the coffee giant as more people shift to remote work with less in-person ordering.

Chicago Park District to receive $6.25M in federal funding
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The Chicago Park District is set to receive more than $6.25 million in federal funding for parks across the city.

CTU demands Lightfoot follow up on promise of more parental leave for teachers

The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding Mayor Lori Lightfoot do something after they say she broke her promise when it comes to parental leave.