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.

Walgreens ends purchase limit on children's fever medication

An unusually fast start to the annual flu season, plus a spike in other respiratory illnesses, created a surge in demand for fever relievers.

Call for change following CPS sexual misconduct report
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Community activists are calling on the CEO of Chicago Public Schools to make sweeping changes after shocking findings from a CPS? Inspector General report.

CTU rallies for mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson
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During a rally Monday at Chicago Teachers Union headquarters, Jonathan Jackson and another new member of Congress announced their support for a veteran union organizer.

Man dies after falling onto Brown Line tracks in River North

A 32-year-old man died after he fell onto the third rail of the Brown Line tracks in River North Friday night. 

Despite claims of police misconduct, no bond for man charged in 2011 murder of Chicago cop

One of the alleged gunmen in the 2011 killing of Chicago Police Ofc. Clifton Lewis will remain in jail as he awaits trial for the murder, despite allegations police and prosecutors hid evidence showing he’s innocent.

Chicago's Lakefront Trail partially closed due to high winds, waves

A portion of the Lakefront Trail is closed because of high winds and waves, the Chicago Park District said Friday morning.

Another accidental shooting raises doubts about alderman’s skills as firearm instructor

As a firearm instructor — like, say, Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) — you’re doing something wrong if you manage to shoot yourself, and then have someone in your class get shot a few months later, experts told the Chicago Sun-Times.