Illinois House passes elected Chicago school board bill
Despite pleas from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Illinois House passed the elected Chicago school board bill.
Despite pleas from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Illinois House passed the elected Chicago school board bill.
Anjanette Young blasts Lightfoot, says there is 'lack of development' in her lawsuit against the city
Anjanette Young blasted Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday saying she didn't keep her word.
Anjanette Young blasted Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday saying she didn't keep her word.
Chicago Park District still looking to hire for the summer
Chief Programs Officer Alonzo Williams talks about available summer jobs with the Chicago Park District.
Chief Programs Officer Alonzo Williams talks about available summer jobs with the Chicago Park District.
16-year-old girl beaten, robbed by group at Red Line station
A 16-year-old girl was chased, beat and robbed by a group of people Tuesday at the Chicago Red Line stop on the Near North Side.
A 16-year-old girl was chased, beat and robbed by a group of people Tuesday at the Chicago Red Line stop on the Near North Side.
Metra extends $10 All-Day Pass through September
Metra announced Tuesday that it will continue to offer its $10 All-Day Pass through the month of September as riders return to the office.
Metra announced Tuesday that it will continue to offer its $10 All-Day Pass through the month of September as riders return to the office.
$5 Million Donated to Kennedy-King College
Kennedy-King College receives $5 million donation from the ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott.
Kennedy-King College receives $5 million donation from the ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott.
Face masks now optional for vaccinated visitors at Disney World
All visitors, whether vaccinated or not, will still be required to wear face coverings on buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner, the resort’s aerial gondola, according to the latest guidelines.
All visitors, whether vaccinated or not, will still be required to wear face coverings on buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner, the resort’s aerial gondola, according to the latest guidelines.
Jose Torres named interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools
A longtime educator and former suburban schools superintendent was named interim leader of Chicago Public Schools on Monday.
A longtime educator and former suburban schools superintendent was named interim leader of Chicago Public Schools on Monday.
Chicago citizens hold rally against police torture, wrongful convictions
A group of people rallied outside the Cook County Criminal Courts building on Monday against police torture and wrongful convictions.
A group of people rallied outside the Cook County Criminal Courts building on Monday against police torture and wrongful convictions.
Chicago citizens hold rally against police torture
A group of people rallied outside the Cook County Criminal Courts building on Monday against police torture and wrongful convictions.
A group of people rallied outside the Cook County Criminal Courts building on Monday against police torture and wrongful convictions.
8,000 CPS students receiving free books through University of Chicago program
Eight-thousand Chicago Public Schools students are expanding their home libraries thanks to a summer enrichment initiative through the University of Chicago.
Eight-thousand Chicago Public Schools students are expanding their home libraries thanks to a summer enrichment initiative through the University of Chicago.
Customer shoots Georgia McDonald's employee during drive-thru argument, police say
Police are searching for a man who spit at an employee and shot another one during an argument at a Georgia McDonald's drive-thru.
Police are searching for a man who spit at an employee and shot another one during an argument at a Georgia McDonald's drive-thru.
Chicago police officer arrested, charged for breaching U.S. Capitol
A Chicago police officer was arrested and charged on Friday for allegedly breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
A Chicago police officer was arrested and charged on Friday for allegedly breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Chicago cop charged with storming U.S. Capitol
A Chicago police officer was arrested and charged on Friday for allegedly breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
A Chicago police officer was arrested and charged on Friday for allegedly breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Jamari Dent, who tried to take his own life after months of bullying, dies at 13
As a fourth grader at Carter G. Woodson Elementary, Jamari Dent suffered bullying that CPS faculty and the administration either ignored or contributed to, according to the federal lawsuit, which is still pending.
As a fourth grader at Carter G. Woodson Elementary, Jamari Dent suffered bullying that CPS faculty and the administration either ignored or contributed to, according to the federal lawsuit, which is still pending.
CTA lifts capacity restrictions as city fully reopens
The CTA eliminated its rider capacity restrictions on buses and trains Friday and launched a new Transit Ambassador program.
The CTA eliminated its rider capacity restrictions on buses and trains Friday and launched a new Transit Ambassador program.
Man who refused to wear mask told CTA bus driver, ‘I’ll blow your f—— head off’ before firing gun: prosecutor
Fred White told the driver, “I’ll blow your f—— head off” as he was kicked off the bus. White then fired three shots from a 9mm gun he had been carrying in a black plastic bag, striking the bus twice as it pulled away.
Fred White told the driver, “I’ll blow your f—— head off” as he was kicked off the bus. White then fired three shots from a 9mm gun he had been carrying in a black plastic bag, striking the bus twice as it pulled away.
Piping plovers Monty and Rose produce second nest, one egg with help of new exclosure
The Chicago Park District announced Thursday Great Lakes piping plover pair Monty and Rose have produced a second nest and laid one egg at Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area.
The Chicago Park District announced Thursday Great Lakes piping plover pair Monty and Rose have produced a second nest and laid one egg at Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area.
New Trier High School student, out for walk during sleepover, dies after falling on third rail of CTA tracks
A 16-year-old girl, out for a walk with a friend during a sleepover, died after falling on the electrified third rail along CTA tracks in Evanston early Wednesday.
A 16-year-old girl, out for a walk with a friend during a sleepover, died after falling on the electrified third rail along CTA tracks in Evanston early Wednesday.
Man charged with shooting CTA bus over mask policy
A man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting a CTA bus after the driver asked him to wear his mask.
A man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting a CTA bus after the driver asked him to wear his mask.