Amazon to accept Venmo as payment option
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Amazon has started accepting payment through the go-to money transferring service among millennials: Venmo.

Chicago alderman pushing to force CTA president to testify on transit safety, service

The embattled CTA president, Dorval Carter Jr., may soon be compelled to make quarterly appearances before the Chicago City Council — or risk losing city funding.

Police: Deadly car crash may be linked to TikTok challenge

All five of the passengers were ejected from the vehicle, police said. Four of them, ranging in age from 14 to 17, were killed.

Georgia woman who told story of family's surprise outside school now says she made it up

A Georgia TikTok user who claimed two men discovered they were both fathers to a young girl when they came to pick her up from the school where she works now says she made up the story.

Retiring Ald. Tunney warms to joining crowded race for Chicago mayor

With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Survivors recall doomed United Flight 553 as anniversary of Chicago crash draws near
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Early December will mark the 50th anniversary of the crash of United Airlines Flight 553, which slammed into a residential neighborhood just south of Midway Airport.

Workers at Glenview Starbucks plan to unionize

Workers say they are concerned about under-staffing, facility conditions, sexual harassment and unreasonable working expectations.

Workers at Glenview Starbucks plan to unionize
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Workers at a Glenview Starbucks announced plans to unionize. They represent the store located at Willow and Pfingsten.

Chicago budget hearings continue; CDOT, library take the hot seat

Chicago budget hearings continued Monday with representatives from the public library and department of transportation taking the hot seat. 

State lawmaker announces run for Ald. King's seat
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As Chicago Alderwoman Sophia King looks to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the race to fill her vacancy is growing more crowded by the day.

Chicago 2023 Budget Hearings continue
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Chicago budget hearings continued Monday with representatives from the public library and Department of Transportation taking the hot seat.

Man charged with driving car into CTA bus stop killing 1, seriously injuring 3 others

A Chicago man is facing several charges after allegedly crashing a car into a CTA bus stop, killing a man and seriously injuring three others Sunday in the Chatham neighborhood.

CTA updating rail schedules, says goal is improving trackers, service

The CTA is adjusting its rail schedules to better fit with its current workforce, in hopes of addressing concerns over inconsistent service.

Car plows into CTA bus stop in Chatham killing 1, injuring 3 others

A vehicle ran into a CTA bus stop leaving one person dead and three others injured late Sunday morning in Chatham, according to police and Chicago transit officials.