Starbucks Red Cup Day 2022: How to get a free reusable cup

On Nov. 17, Starbucks is giving away free reusable red cups at participating U.S. stores. Here’s how to snag one.

Starbucks workers strike at more than 100 US stores

The walkouts on Thursday coincide with Starbucks’ annual Red Cup Day, which workers say is often one of the busiest days of the year.

Get in the spirit with Metra's Holiday Trains this December

Metra will be bringing holiday magic to the Metra Electric Line on three Saturdays this December, offering Holiday Train rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus to a North Pole winter wonderland at Millennium Station. 

Macy's donates $10K for Chicago Public School students to get new winter coats
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Chicago Public Schools has partnered with Macy's and Soles4Souls to provide 500 students with winter coats. This the 10th year the groups have partnered together to donate coats nationwide.

Metra trains briefly halted after gas leak at Millennium Station

A gas leak at Millennium Station briefly halted trains in both directions during Wednesday morning rush hour in the Loop.

CPD highlights safety during CTA roll call
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Chicago Police Department heads say violent crime on the CTA has decreased for three consecutive months.

New Chicago police recruits join the ranks

Chicago police launched a nationwide campaign this year in search of new recruits amid a national shortage of officers.

Lightfoot blocks Chicago City Council from considering referendum on doubling real estate tax

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is preventing the Chicago City Council from considering a potential referendum question that residents would vote on in February, asking whether the city should double its tax on property sales where the price tag is over $1 million.

Lightfoot blocks Chicago City Council from considering referendum on doubling real estate tax
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot is preventing the Chicago City Council from considering a potential referendum question that residents would vote on in February, asking whether the city should double its tax on property sales where the price tag is over $1 million.