CPS students return for first day of school
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez welcomed students back Monday for the first day of school at Excel Academy of South Shore.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez welcomed students back Monday for the first day of school at Excel Academy of South Shore.
CPS students return to school for 'recovery year'
Hundreds of thousands of Chicago students are returning to classrooms today as a new school year gets underway.
Hundreds of thousands of Chicago students are returning to classrooms today as a new school year gets underway.
Chicago Public Schools struggle to fill key jobs as classrooms reopen
As schools nationwide grapple with a teacher shortage, Chicago Public Schools officials say they are set to at least maintain last year’s staffing levels when the district’s 300,000-plus students return Monday, but they’re falling short in hiring for newly created positions meant to help kids recover from the pandemic.
As schools nationwide grapple with a teacher shortage, Chicago Public Schools officials say they are set to at least maintain last year’s staffing levels when the district’s 300,000-plus students return Monday, but they’re falling short in hiring for newly created positions meant to help kids recover from the pandemic.
Plaza outside CTA Loyola Red Line stop dedicated to Sister Jean for her 103rd birthday
The plaza will be named “Sister Jean CTA Plaza.”
The plaza will be named “Sister Jean CTA Plaza.”
Police arrest man who had loaded gun at Red Line station
A Chicago man is facing charges after he brought a loaded gun to a CTA Red Line station early Saturday on the Near North Side.
A Chicago man is facing charges after he brought a loaded gun to a CTA Red Line station early Saturday on the Near North Side.
Chicago Police Board fires cop accused of choking suspect during arrest
The Chicago Police Board has voted to fire an officer accused of beating and choking a man during an arrest, even though a judge found him not guilty of the charges earlier this year.
The Chicago Police Board has voted to fire an officer accused of beating and choking a man during an arrest, even though a judge found him not guilty of the charges earlier this year.
Mother goes viral on TikTok for walking son, 5, through active-shooter drill
“We all have one thing in common, and it’s that we would do anything for our kids,” the Oklahoma mother of two told FOX Television Stations.
“We all have one thing in common, and it’s that we would do anything for our kids,” the Oklahoma mother of two told FOX Television Stations.
Injured Chicago police officer Danny Golden released from rehab, celebrated by friends and family
Chicago police officer Danny Golden was released from a rehabilitation facility Friday over a month after he was shot while breaking up a bar fight last month.
Chicago police officer Danny Golden was released from a rehabilitation facility Friday over a month after he was shot while breaking up a bar fight last month.
US streaming outpaces cable, broadcast TV for 1st time ever in July
“It was inevitable,” one professor of television studies said. “I knew it had to happen, but I didn't know it would happen as quickly as it did.”
“It was inevitable,” one professor of television studies said. “I knew it had to happen, but I didn't know it would happen as quickly as it did.”
Woman seriously injured when struck by Metra train in Highland Park
A woman suffered serious injuries Thursday evening after being struck by a Metra train in Highland Park.
A woman suffered serious injuries Thursday evening after being struck by a Metra train in Highland Park.
Apple’s iOS 15.6.1 software update fixes 2 security vulnerabilities
The newest Apple software update mainly addresses two security vulnerabilities that could impact the device’s central operating system and browser engine that powers Safari.
The newest Apple software update mainly addresses two security vulnerabilities that could impact the device’s central operating system and browser engine that powers Safari.
Chicago police, CPS hold active shooter drill with school year starting next week
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Police Department are preparing for the worst, with the all-important job of keeping students safe.
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Police Department are preparing for the worst, with the all-important job of keeping students safe.
Here's the proposed Covid-19 safety measures for Chicago public schools this year
Just days before the new school year starts, Chicago Public Schools and its teacher union are nearing an agreement on Covid-19 safety measures.
Just days before the new school year starts, Chicago Public Schools and its teacher union are nearing an agreement on Covid-19 safety measures.
CPD sergeant charged with kneeling on 14-year-old?s back while off duty at Park Ridge Starbucks
A Chicago police sergeant has been charged with aggravated battery for allegedly kneeling on the back of a 14-year-old boy he thought was stealing his son?s bicycle outside a Park Ridge Starbucks last month.
A Chicago police sergeant has been charged with aggravated battery for allegedly kneeling on the back of a 14-year-old boy he thought was stealing his son?s bicycle outside a Park Ridge Starbucks last month.
Chicago man arrested moments after robbing 65-year-old at Pink Line stop: police
A Chicago man has been charged with robbing a 65-year-old man at the Kedzie Pink Line Stop. Police arrested him moments later.
A Chicago man has been charged with robbing a 65-year-old man at the Kedzie Pink Line Stop. Police arrested him moments later.
Chicago Public Schools CEO announces record number of after school programs
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools made some big promises in an address to the City Club on Wednesday, as Chicago is less than a week away from the start of the school year.
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools made some big promises in an address to the City Club on Wednesday, as Chicago is less than a week away from the start of the school year.
Chicago police unveil new strategies to make CTA transit safer
With violent crime on public transit making headlines in Chicago, police say they are doubling down on efforts to make trains and buses safe.
With violent crime on public transit making headlines in Chicago, police say they are doubling down on efforts to make trains and buses safe.
All Chicago public pools to close by Sunday
You might want to get your last days in at Chicago public pools, as they will all be closed by Sunday.
You might want to get your last days in at Chicago public pools, as they will all be closed by Sunday.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez credits teachers with his success
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools received a big honor from the City Club of Chicago Wednesday.
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools received a big honor from the City Club of Chicago Wednesday.
Chicago public pools to close by Sunday
You might want to get your last days in at Chicago public pools, as they will all be closed by Sunday.
You might want to get your last days in at Chicago public pools, as they will all be closed by Sunday.