CPS to return to in-person classes after winter break

Chicago Public Schools said classes will be in-person after the holiday break — despite surging COVID-19 cases.

Metra hiring in the new year
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Metra announced that it will be hiring for several positions in the new year.

Metra to hire workers for multiple positions in January

Metra is planning to hire several workers next month to ensure it has enough personnel for schedule adjustments in 2022.

Chicago Teachers Union criticizes CPS COVID testing plan

The Chicago Teachers Union is demanding increased COVID-19 precautions, including testing before students return to school January 3rd.

Chicago Teachers Union polling members over possible 'shift to remote learning' as COVID cases rise

Chicago’s Teachers Union is polling its members over whether they would support a "district-wide pause and temporary shift to remote learning" as coronavirus cases are once again on the rise in the Windy City.

Hero dispatcher warns of cop shortage in Northwest Side district: 'Your safety is compromised'

Months after a Chicago emergency dispatcher garnered praise for his handling of a deadly attack on two officers, he’s now back in the spotlight with a warning that a Northwest Side police district is dangerously understaffed.

Chicago family seeking answers after loved one is found hanged in police cell

'NOBODY IS GIVING ME ANSWERS': A week before Christmas, 33-year-old Irene Chavez was at a bar on Chicago's South Side when she was arrested for simple battery. A few hours later, Chavez was found hanged in her police cell, her family says they were told by cops.

Pair sought for robbery, battery on Red Line train in Loop

Police released images Thursday of two people wanted for robbing and attacking Red Line passengers in the Loop this week.