Chicago Public Schools to settle 2 special ed students' sex assault lawsuits for $1.5 million
"It gives them some closure and allows them to move forward, and more importantly they hope the board changes its policies and procedures so this doesn’t happen to another kid," attorney Carolyn Daley said.
"It gives them some closure and allows them to move forward, and more importantly they hope the board changes its policies and procedures so this doesn’t happen to another kid," attorney Carolyn Daley said.
Chicago Public Schools students due back Aug. 22, earliest start in recent history
Chicago Public Schools students are due back Aug. 22, in what would be the district’s earliest start in recent memory. The proposed calendar represents a drastic departure from tradition.
Chicago Public Schools students are due back Aug. 22, in what would be the district’s earliest start in recent memory. The proposed calendar represents a drastic departure from tradition.
Former employee charged with defrauding Apple of $10 million
The former Apple employee defrauded the tech giant out of more than $10 million by taking kickbacks, stealing equipment and laundering money, authorities said.
The former Apple employee defrauded the tech giant out of more than $10 million by taking kickbacks, stealing equipment and laundering money, authorities said.
Chicago cop who struck activist during Grant Park rally faces dismissal
Chicago police officer Nicholas Jovanovich was captured on cellphone video hitting 18-year-old Miracle Boyd.
Chicago police officer Nicholas Jovanovich was captured on cellphone video hitting 18-year-old Miracle Boyd.
Nearly 1.6M Illinois Facebook users to receive $397 check soon after appeals court upholds privacy settlement
Barring any further appeals, $397 settlement checks will go out within the next 60 days to nearly 1.6 million users in Illinois who submitted claims.
Barring any further appeals, $397 settlement checks will go out within the next 60 days to nearly 1.6 million users in Illinois who submitted claims.
Spring break travelers at O'Hare not deterred by high airfare
High gas prices and the higher airfares that come with them do not appear to be keeping people from traveling for spring break if the crowds at O'Hare Airport on Friday were any indication.
High gas prices and the higher airfares that come with them do not appear to be keeping people from traveling for spring break if the crowds at O'Hare Airport on Friday were any indication.
Ex-Chicago Ald. Ricardo Munoz to serve 13 months in prison
A federal judge sentenced former Ald. Ricardo Munoz to 13 months in prison on Thursday for stealing nearly $38,000 from the Chicago Progressive Reform Caucus to pay for personal expenses, including skydiving and a relative?s college tuition.
A federal judge sentenced former Ald. Ricardo Munoz to 13 months in prison on Thursday for stealing nearly $38,000 from the Chicago Progressive Reform Caucus to pay for personal expenses, including skydiving and a relative?s college tuition.
Chicago Public Schools considering dismissal charges for Jones College Prep principal
Calls are growing louder for the firing of Jones College Prep's principal.
Calls are growing louder for the firing of Jones College Prep's principal.
Former Chicago Ald. Ricardo Munoz sentenced to 13 months in prison
A federal judge sentenced former Ald. Ricardo Munoz to 13 months in prison on Thursday for stealing nearly $38,000 from the Chicago Progressive Reform Caucus to pay for personal expenses, including skydiving and a relative’s college tuition.
A federal judge sentenced former Ald. Ricardo Munoz to 13 months in prison on Thursday for stealing nearly $38,000 from the Chicago Progressive Reform Caucus to pay for personal expenses, including skydiving and a relative’s college tuition.
Roberto Caldero to plead guilty, says ‘at no time … would I be wearing a wire’
Political operative Roberto Caldero insisted on publicly telling a federal judge Thursday "at no time in the past or in the future would I be wearing a wire" after his lawyer confirmed Caldero intends to plead guilty in a corruption case involving ex-Ald. Danny Solis (25th).
Political operative Roberto Caldero insisted on publicly telling a federal judge Thursday "at no time in the past or in the future would I be wearing a wire" after his lawyer confirmed Caldero intends to plead guilty in a corruption case involving ex-Ald. Danny Solis (25th).
FOP's Catanzara threatens political retribution against union’s strongest City Council supporters
Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara is demanding that three of his union’s strongest City Council supporters choose between their loyalties to his group and their allegiance to the firefighters union.
Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara is demanding that three of his union’s strongest City Council supporters choose between their loyalties to his group and their allegiance to the firefighters union.
Netflix to launch test that requires subscribers to pay for users outside household
Netflix says it is testing a new feature for its members in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, requiring users to add “sub accounts” for up to two people they don’t live with — and it will come at a cost.
Netflix says it is testing a new feature for its members in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, requiring users to add “sub accounts” for up to two people they don’t live with — and it will come at a cost.
Lawsuit accuses ex-Chicago Police Supt. Phil Cline of lying under oath
A new lawsuit targets former Chicago Police Superintendent Phil Cline, accusing him of lying under oath.
A new lawsuit targets former Chicago Police Superintendent Phil Cline, accusing him of lying under oath.
Families of victims push for witness protection funding in Chicago
Chicago police often say that witnesses are critical to solving a case, but sometimes witnesses are afraid to come forward.
Chicago police often say that witnesses are critical to solving a case, but sometimes witnesses are afraid to come forward.
Starbucks turns to 'Borrow-A-Cup' program to reduce waste
Starbucks has unveiled its latest plan to cut down on waste: Borrow-a-cup.
Starbucks has unveiled its latest plan to cut down on waste: Borrow-a-cup.
Labor board upholds CPS mask-optional policy in blow to CTU
A state labor board has rejected the Chicago Teachers Union’s request to temporarily block Chicago Public Schools’ mask optional policy while the union’s legal challenge plays out.
A state labor board has rejected the Chicago Teachers Union’s request to temporarily block Chicago Public Schools’ mask optional policy while the union’s legal challenge plays out.
Parade raises $100K in honor of fallen Chicago police officer Ella French
Organizers of the Chicago Working Families’ Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade announced Wednesday that the March 12 parade raised $100,000 for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s “Get Behind the Vest” initiative.
Organizers of the Chicago Working Families’ Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade announced Wednesday that the March 12 parade raised $100,000 for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s “Get Behind the Vest” initiative.
Suspect accused of putting Apple AirTag on Arizona man's car
Cristian Gonzalez was arrested after a man told authorities he found an Apple AirTag on his car.
Cristian Gonzalez was arrested after a man told authorities he found an Apple AirTag on his car.
Starbucks could ditch paper cups soon
The iconic Starbucks paper cups could soon be a thing of the past. The company is currently testing out a method that would involve customers bringing their own cups to fill. Roseanne Tellez was live in Evanston with more.
The iconic Starbucks paper cups could soon be a thing of the past. The company is currently testing out a method that would involve customers bringing their own cups to fill. Roseanne Tellez was live in Evanston with more.
Rallies to call for charges against Chicago police officers in Toledo, Alvarez shootings
There are several rallies scheduled Wednesday, protesting the decision by Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to not charge the officers responsible for the deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez.
There are several rallies scheduled Wednesday, protesting the decision by Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to not charge the officers responsible for the deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez.