CPS teachers discuss COVID-19 fears about returning to classrooms
On the day thousands of Chicago teachers were originally required to return to their classrooms, members of the Chicago Teachers Union held a news conference to detail their experiences with COVID-19 and the difficulties they’ve faced in negotiating with Chicago Public Schools.
On the day thousands of Chicago teachers were originally required to return to their classrooms, members of the Chicago Teachers Union held a news conference to detail their experiences with COVID-19 and the difficulties they’ve faced in negotiating with Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago teachers vote to teach from home, defying district
The Chicago Teachers Union said Sunday that its members voted to defy an order to return to the classroom before they are vaccinated against the coronavirus, setting up a showdown with district officials who have said such a move would amount to an illegal strike.
The Chicago Teachers Union said Sunday that its members voted to defy an order to return to the classroom before they are vaccinated against the coronavirus, setting up a showdown with district officials who have said such a move would amount to an illegal strike.
Man struck by train at Pink Line station
Pink Line service was disrupted Saturday on the West Side after a 25-year-old man walked onto the tracks and was struck by a train.
Pink Line service was disrupted Saturday on the West Side after a 25-year-old man walked onto the tracks and was struck by a train.
Police seeking man wanted for robbery on CTA Red Line platform near Englewood
Chicago police are asking for help locating a man wanted in connection with a robbery last week on a CTA platform near Englewood on the South Side.
Chicago police are asking for help locating a man wanted in connection with a robbery last week on a CTA platform near Englewood on the South Side.
4 people suffer minor injuries after CTA Blue Line train derailed
Four people suffered minor injuries after a CTA Blue Line train derailed Saturday morning near Montrose Avenue.
Four people suffered minor injuries after a CTA Blue Line train derailed Saturday morning near Montrose Avenue.
Georgia Corvette lottery winner can’t claim prize because the car is too hot
The winner won't pay a markup on the hot model
The winner won't pay a markup on the hot model
Some charter schools, teachers agree on reopening plans; CTU wonders why CPS cannot do the same
Teachers working for some charter school operators have reached agreements about reopening schools while the Chicago Teachers Union continues to negotiate with Chicago Public Schools.
Teachers working for some charter school operators have reached agreements about reopening schools while the Chicago Teachers Union continues to negotiate with Chicago Public Schools.
Police Board rules against discipline for cops who cuffed 10-year-old boy
The Chicago Police Board ruled Thursday that no officers will face discipline for a 2018 incident in which a 10-year-old boy was handcuffed and searched for weapons.
The Chicago Police Board ruled Thursday that no officers will face discipline for a 2018 incident in which a 10-year-old boy was handcuffed and searched for weapons.
Walt Disney World call center employee alerts police to domestic violence victim, report says
An intuitive Walt Disney World Resort employee realized a Pennsylvania woman who called under the guise of buying theme park tickets was actually in need of help from a dangerous situation.
An intuitive Walt Disney World Resort employee realized a Pennsylvania woman who called under the guise of buying theme park tickets was actually in need of help from a dangerous situation.
Vaccinations for CPS staff members to start in mid-February
Chicago’s school district announced Friday that it plans to start vaccinating teachers for the coronavirus in mid-February, though it remained to be seen if that would be enough to stop the teachers union from voting to defy the district’s order to return to their classrooms next week.
Chicago’s school district announced Friday that it plans to start vaccinating teachers for the coronavirus in mid-February, though it remained to be seen if that would be enough to stop the teachers union from voting to defy the district’s order to return to their classrooms next week.
CTU members to vote on whether to return to schools
Chicago Public Schools teacher Lori Torres expresses her concerns regarding the district's reopening plans and why they are putting teachers in harm's way.
Chicago Public Schools teacher Lori Torres expresses her concerns regarding the district's reopening plans and why they are putting teachers in harm's way.
CPS teachers to be included in next group of people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
CPD: Teens being arrested for armed carjackings in Chicago, suburbs
Chicago police released new surveillance video Thursday showing an armed carjacking in the Loop, and these carjackers may be linked to crimes from the city to the suburbs.
Chicago police released new surveillance video Thursday showing an armed carjacking in the Loop, and these carjackers may be linked to crimes from the city to the suburbs.
Chicago teachers begin vote to defy order to return to class
Chicago teachers began voting Thursday to defy orders to report for in-person class next week ahead of elementary students’ return, actions the nation’s third-largest school district said could lead to “an illegal strike.”
Chicago teachers began voting Thursday to defy orders to report for in-person class next week ahead of elementary students’ return, actions the nation’s third-largest school district said could lead to “an illegal strike.”
Judge rules Amazon won't have to restore Parler web service
Amazon won't be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former President Donald Trump.
Amazon won't be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former President Donald Trump.
CTU members to vote on walkout over health and safety measures in the classroom
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
CTU delegates approve walkout, sending vote to full union membership
Delegates with the Chicago Teachers Union have approved a walkout, sending the vote to the full union membership.
Delegates with the Chicago Teachers Union have approved a walkout, sending the vote to the full union membership.
Chicago families speak out against 'traumatic' botched police raids
FOX 32's Nate Rodgers reports...
FOX 32's Nate Rodgers reports...
Robberies reported near Englewood CTA platforms
Police are searching for a group of men in connection to January robberies near CTA platforms in Englewood.
Police are searching for a group of men in connection to January robberies near CTA platforms in Englewood.
Parolee wounded in shootout with cops fired with guns in both hands, prosecutor says
A man wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers earlier this week was on parole for two gun cases, Cook County prosecutors said Wednesday.
A man wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers earlier this week was on parole for two gun cases, Cook County prosecutors said Wednesday.