Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities

Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.

Union leaders send Chicago Public Schools reopening plan to members

Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union agreed Monday to let thousands of union members vote on a proposed deal to get students back into classes.

CPD making progress on reforms, but critics say it's taking too long

“Well I think we are making progress. Are we exactly where we want to be? No, we have more work to do,” said CPD Policing and Reform Director Robert Boik.

Chicago Police ramp up reform efforts under federal mandate, watchdog monitor

Chicago Police Department on Sunday submitted its third reform report to an independent, federal' mandated monitor – filing 93% more documents than in the two prior reports and ramping up efforts in the pace and progress of police reform, officials said.

Former CTU president Karen Lewis dies after battle with brain cancer

Karen Lewis, a former Chicago Teachers Union president and onetime mayoral hopeful, has died at age 67, a spokeswoman said Monday.

ACLU blasts CPD's reform report
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ACLU Illinois Legal Director Nusrat Choudhury levies criticism against the Chicago Police Department's progress in aligning with the court-enforced consent decree.

Lightfoot: CPS, CTU reach preliminary agreement on in-person learning

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Sunday that a preliminary agreement has been reached the teachers’ union over COVID-19 safety protocols, potentially averting a strike in the nation’s third-largest school district.

Negotiations between Chicago Public Schools, teachers union continue Saturday

“The parties have been in discussions throughout the course of the day to determine if there is a pathway toward a final, comprehensive deal. Those discussions continue," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPS CEO Dr. Janice Jackson said in a statement. The Teachers Union says they want a "mutually agreed upon safe reopening plan."

Chicago cop charged with attempted murder in off-duty shooting

A Chicago police officer was indicted on more felony charges, including attempted murder, for an off-duty shooting while he was allegedly intoxicated.

Chicago schools, Lightfoot send teachers union 'last, best and final offer' for reopening

CPS originally planned on welcoming K-8 children back for in-person learning this past Monday but has kept pushing back that date, as the union has instructed teachers to continue working remotely during negotiations. 

'Enough is Enough': Lightfoot tells CTU schools must open now, struggling students can't wait

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot demanded Thursday that the city’s teacher’s union reach agreement on COVID-19 safety protocols by the end of the day and bring students back to the classroom, but did not say what she would do if that doesn’t happen.

Chicago schools, union continue talks over virus safety plan

Chicago extended remote learning for tens of thousands of public school students after city, school and teachers’ union officials on Wednesday were once again unable to reach an agreement over COVID-19 safety protocols.

3 people robbed at CTA Blue Line stations in Logan Square

 Chicago police are searching for two men in connection with a string of recent strong-arm robberies at CTA Blue Line stations in Logan Square.