Chicago parents rally to open pools on West Side
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Parents are putting the heat on the Chicago Park District to reopen public pools in West Humboldt Park.

Netflix announces 'Squid Game' reality show with $4.56 million prize

"Squid Game: The Challenge" will feature 456 real-life players competing in "Squid Game"-inspired games. Casting for the show is now open.

Chicago Public School students begin summer break after 'challenging year'

"This year marks an important milestone not only in our Covid journey, but in effort to wrap our arms around our young people like never before," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.

Chicago police monitoring threats ahead of Pride Parade
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CPD Supt. David Brown said officers on a Joint Terrorism Task Force are working with the FBI and other federal agencies to gather intelligence and monitor for individuals on watchlists ahead of the June 26 Pride Parade

Chicago police on lookout for threats to Pride Parade after neo-Nazis targeted similar event in Idaho

After dozens of Neo-Nazis were arrested with riot gear near an Idaho Pride event this weekend, Chicago Police Supt. David Brown announced Monday that officials have “shored up” intelligence-gathering efforts ahead of the city’s planned festivities as he “put those who might be planning something on notice.”

More assault weapons recovered in Chicago

As lawmakers work on gun control legislation in Washington, Chicago police say they are recovering more and more assault weapons.

Former Chicago cop charged after incident with Black woman at beach

Criminal charges have been filed against the former Chicago police officer who got into a confrontation last year with a Black woman who was walking her dog at North Avenue Beach.

Starbucks may close bathrooms to public again, CEO reportedly says

The coffee company opened their bathrooms to the public after two Black men were denied use of a restroom by an employee at a Philadelphia Starbucks four years ago.

United Arab Emirates bans Pixar's 'Lightyear' from showing in theaters

A social media campaign with the Arabic hashtag “Ban Showing Lightyear in the Emirates” circulated online, and users commented that showing a lesbian couple on screen in the animated film is against their culture and religion.

Wounded Chicago police officer released from hospital
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A Chicago police officer who was shot and wounded in Englewood last week is being released from the hospital Sunday.

Chicago police officer released from U of C after being shot

A Chicago police officer who was shot and wounded in Englewood last week is being released from the hospital Sunday.

New program created to help CPS students succeed
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There is a new program to help Chicago Public School students succeed beyond the high school classroom.

Man wanted for robbing victim at gunpoint on CTA Red Line in the Loop

Chicago Mass Transit Detectives are searching for a suspect who is accused of robbing a person at gunpoint on a Red Line train Friday.