Chicago Public Schools invests $76M in district-wide security update
More than 300 Chicago public schools will have upgraded or additional security cameras with a massive investment announced today.
More than 300 Chicago public schools will have upgraded or additional security cameras with a massive investment announced today.
How the deinfluencer trend is bucking TikTok's rampant consumerism
Retail expert Kelsey Jones talks about the new "deinfluencer" trend and how it reflects a shift in mindset for frugal TikTokers.
Retail expert Kelsey Jones talks about the new "deinfluencer" trend and how it reflects a shift in mindset for frugal TikTokers.
CPS invests $76 million to add security cameras at schools
Chicago Public Schools officials announced the investment of $76.3 million in new security cameras Wednesday.
Chicago Public Schools officials announced the investment of $76.3 million in new security cameras Wednesday.
Grant Park softball leagues furious over being benched for large events, including NASCAR race
With several big-ticket festivals and the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race planned for this summer, some athletic leagues are being benched at Grant Park.
With several big-ticket festivals and the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race planned for this summer, some athletic leagues are being benched at Grant Park.
Mendoza calls out Lightfoot administration while pushing to protect cops impacted by Covid-19
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said pension board members appointed by Mayor Lightfoot denied her ailing brother duty disability benefits, even though he caught COVID-19 while on the job as a CPD detective sergeant.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said pension board members appointed by Mayor Lightfoot denied her ailing brother duty disability benefits, even though he caught COVID-19 while on the job as a CPD detective sergeant.
Chicago's Grant Park softball leagues furious over being benched for large events, including NASCAR race
With several big-ticket festivals and the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race planned for this summer, some athletic leagues are being benched at Grant Park.
With several big-ticket festivals and the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race planned for this summer, some athletic leagues are being benched at Grant Park.
Grant Park softball leagues benched for high-ticketed events
With several big-ticket festivals and the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race planned for this summer, some athletic leagues are being benched at Grant Park.
With several big-ticket festivals and the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race planned for this summer, some athletic leagues are being benched at Grant Park.
Anjanette Young, awarded $2.9 million in botched Chicago police raid, endorses Brandon Johnson for mayor
Social worker Anjanette Young, who was forced to stand naked while an all-male team of police officers mistakenly raided her home ? the wrong home ? on Tuesday endorsed mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson.
Social worker Anjanette Young, who was forced to stand naked while an all-male team of police officers mistakenly raided her home ? the wrong home ? on Tuesday endorsed mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. on winning the Daytona 500 and NASCAR partnering with CPS
NASCAR driver Rickey Stenhouse Jr. talks about his recent Daytona 500 victory and the importance of getting students engaged in the STEAM fields.
NASCAR driver Rickey Stenhouse Jr. talks about his recent Daytona 500 victory and the importance of getting students engaged in the STEAM fields.
NASCAR partners up with CPS and The Field Museum to encourage students in STEAM fields
City officials joined Daytona 500 champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr., to promote Chicago's first-ever street race.
City officials joined Daytona 500 champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr., to promote Chicago's first-ever street race.
New STEAM partnership announced between NASCAR, CPS and The Field Museum
City officials joined Daytona 500 champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr., to promote Chicago's first-ever street race on Tuesday.
City officials joined Daytona 500 champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr., to promote Chicago's first-ever street race on Tuesday.
Illinois comptroller pushes to protect officers severely impacted by COVID
The newly introduced bill would protect officers who were severely affected by COVID and denied disability benefits.
The newly introduced bill would protect officers who were severely affected by COVID and denied disability benefits.
Chicago lawmaker sounds alarm as 55 schools report no proficiency in math or reading: 'Very serious'
An alarming report has revealed that dozens of Chicago schools claim no students are proficient in either math or reading despite the state and federal government funneling billions of dollars into education in the Windy City.
An alarming report has revealed that dozens of Chicago schools claim no students are proficient in either math or reading despite the state and federal government funneling billions of dollars into education in the Windy City.
Chicago group pushing to change location of proposed South Loop high school
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to make a final decision on the school in June.
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to make a final decision on the school in June.
Pedestrian struck by Metra train in Melrose Park
A pedestrian was struck by a Metra train in Melrose Park Monday morning.
A pedestrian was struck by a Metra train in Melrose Park Monday morning.
Disney-themed children’s figurines recalled due to choking hazard
The recall involves more than 16,000 “My First” Disney figurines. U.S. consumer safety officials said the arms and/or legs on the small toys can detach.
The recall involves more than 16,000 “My First” Disney figurines. U.S. consumer safety officials said the arms and/or legs on the small toys can detach.
Flannery Fired Up: February 17, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
CTA, US Army announce new veteran recruitment partnership
The CTA has announced a new partnership with the US Army to help recruit veterans for jobs with the transit agency.
The CTA has announced a new partnership with the US Army to help recruit veterans for jobs with the transit agency.
CTA, US Army announce new veteran recruitment partnership
The CTA has announced a new partnership with the US Army to help recruit veterans for jobs with the transit agency.
The CTA has announced a new partnership with the US Army to help recruit veterans for jobs with the transit agency.
Chicago felon charged with having gun, knife on CTA property: police
Patrick Washington is due in bond court on Friday.
Patrick Washington is due in bond court on Friday.