Chicago to test program to reduce students in quarantine
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Chicago plans to roll out a pilot program later this month aimed at cutting down the number of students in quarantine after an exposure to COVID-19.

Scathing report on sex abuse by Chicago lifeguards
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The report is scathing, outlining at least four instances where lifeguards engaged in separate instances of sexual misconduct dating back to 2015.

Chicago Park District releases report on lifeguard scandal
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The report is scathing, outlining at least four instances where lifeguards engaged in separate instances of sexual misconduct dating back to 2015.

Facebook to end facial-recognition system for more than 1B users

More than a third of Facebook’s daily active users have opted in to have their faces recognized by the social network’s system.

Former Ald. Ed Vrdolyak ordered to report to prison
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Former Ald. Ed Vrdolyak was originally sentenced to 18 months in prison, but was able to stay home due to COVID-19 concerns.

Peterson Ridge Metra station coming to Edgewater

Once construction is complete, there will be two platforms, heated concrete stairs and shelters with on-demand heating.

CTA honors Chicago Sky with special train design

The city continues to celebrate the Chicago Sky after winning their first-ever WNBA championship in October.

Judge: Chicago Police do not have to get vaccinated right now, but do have to report whether they are

On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can – for now – skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.

Shootings and murders have increased in Chicago in 2021 compared to previous years, CPD data shows

Year-to-date murder statistics show that October 2021 was more violent in Chicago than previous years. In October 2021, 356 people were shot; in October 2020, 344; in October 2019, 222; and in October 2018, 253 were shot.

Netflix suppressed 'Cuties' movie from platform search results
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The Verge reporter Zoe Schiffer talks about breaking the story looking into Netflix's handling of the film "Cuties" and how the streaming giant responded to overwhelming backlash it received.