Man shot on CTA Red Line train, hospitalized in critical condition: police

A 25-year-old man was shot on a CTA Red Line train Tuesday night after being involved in a verbal altercation with four unknown offenders, according to Chicago police.

McDonald's, other American corporations stop business in Russia
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After days of mounting pressure, several American-based corporations are stopping business in Russia -- including Chicago-based McDonald's.

Algonquin dad finds fame on TikTok
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A northwest suburban dad is blowing up on TikTok and getting millions of views with a series of cooking videos.

Chicago mom didn't die from COVID-19 as CTU claimed, ME report says

A mother of a CPS student who CTU said died of COVID-19 after her daughter was quarantined due to an outbreak, did not actually die of COVID-19, the Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed Monday.

McDonald's to temporarily close 850 restaurants in Russia

McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Parents group says it was blindsided by CPS’ plan to end mask mandate

A group of parent activists said Tuesday that it was blindsided by Chicago Public Schools’ announcement to drop the district’s mask mandate — with some calling it racist, even criminal.

Founder of 'Midwest Girl Gang' on the biggest issues women face today
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Jennifer Laino, founder of the "Midwest Girl Gang," talks about building a support network for women and some of the challenges women experience brought on by pandemic.

Chicago Teachers Union files unfair labor practice charge against CPS over end of mask mandate

Chicago Public Schools is dropping its mask mandate next Monday, citing a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks and a pending court ruling while breaking an agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union to maintain universal masking through the end of the school year.

Chicago Public Schools to go mask-optional starting next week
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Chicago Public Schools will stop requiring face masks for staff and students in the nation’s third-largest school district starting March 14, officials announced on Monday.

Chicago Public Schools to drop mask mandate next week

Chicago Public Schools announced Monday it will transition to a mask-optional policy for students and staff starting next week.

Chicago man charged with shooting 2 cops on city's West Side

A 24-year-old Chicago man was charged Saturday with shooting two police officers the day before on the city's West Side.