Starbucks to raise minimum wage to $15 for US employees over next 3 years
The increase is more than double the current federal minimum hourly wage, for nonexempt employees.
The increase is more than double the current federal minimum hourly wage, for nonexempt employees.
CTU releases list of demands for reopening public schools
The Chicago Teachers Union released a list of demands for reopening public schools. The list focuses on three categories: safety, equity, and trust.
The Chicago Teachers Union released a list of demands for reopening public schools. The list focuses on three categories: safety, equity, and trust.
McDonald’s Happy Meals could get pricier in 2021
Following the elimination of a decades-old subsidy to cover the cost of Happy Meal toys, McDonald’s franchisees could potentially raise the price of the Happy Meal.
Following the elimination of a decades-old subsidy to cover the cost of Happy Meal toys, McDonald’s franchisees could potentially raise the price of the Happy Meal.
Person struck by Metra UP-W train in Maywood
A person was struck by a Metra train Thursday morning in suburban Maywood.
A person was struck by a Metra train Thursday morning in suburban Maywood.
Chicago carjackings climb up to alarming rate
Brendan Deenihan, CPD chief of detectives, addresses the city's alarming spike of carjackings.
Brendan Deenihan, CPD chief of detectives, addresses the city's alarming spike of carjackings.
Man wanted for shooting rifle on Metra platform at McCormick Place: FBI
The FBI and Metra police are searching for a man who allegedly fired a rifle on a train platform last week at McCormick Place.
The FBI and Metra police are searching for a man who allegedly fired a rifle on a train platform last week at McCormick Place.
Man punches Chicago cop at Jackson Red Line station after drinking on train, both hospitalized: police
A man who was allegedly drinking on a CTA Red Line train Wednesday punched a Chicago police officer who tried to write him a ticket, sending both of them to the hospital.
A man who was allegedly drinking on a CTA Red Line train Wednesday punched a Chicago police officer who tried to write him a ticket, sending both of them to the hospital.
Credit card 'skimmers' found inside social media buttons
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sansec have discovered a novel technique that inserts payment skimmers onto checkout pages, known as e-skimming or a Magecart attack.
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sansec have discovered a novel technique that inserts payment skimmers onto checkout pages, known as e-skimming or a Magecart attack.
Google divulges top trending searches of 2020
Katherine Williams from Google dishes on their top trending searches from the tumultuous year that is 2020.
Katherine Williams from Google dishes on their top trending searches from the tumultuous year that is 2020.
CPD officer who died of COVID-19 laid to rest
The Chicago Police Department held an honors funeral Tuesday for Officer Titus Moore, who died of COVID-19.
The Chicago Police Department held an honors funeral Tuesday for Officer Titus Moore, who died of COVID-19.
Apple unveils AirPods Max headphones with $549 price tag
The headphones, called AirPods Max, will cost $549 — far more than similar products from Bose and Sony that offer many of the same features.
The headphones, called AirPods Max, will cost $549 — far more than similar products from Bose and Sony that offer many of the same features.
Autopsy confirms CPD officer died of COVID-19 at his South Side home
Autopsy results confirm that a Chicago police officer found dead in his South Side home in November died from a coronavirus infection.
Autopsy results confirm that a Chicago police officer found dead in his South Side home in November died from a coronavirus infection.
Season 4 of 'The Crown' sparks debate over historical accuracy
Former BBC journalist James Laidler talks about Season 4 of 'The Crown' and toeing the line between fact and fiction in popular media.
Former BBC journalist James Laidler talks about Season 4 of 'The Crown' and toeing the line between fact and fiction in popular media.
CTU files injunction to prevent returning to in-person learning
The Chicago Teachers Union is going to court to try to stop the school district from sending teachers back to school buildings.
The Chicago Teachers Union is going to court to try to stop the school district from sending teachers back to school buildings.
Aldi warns customers about fake Facebook ad for free groceries
Aldi is warning customers of a fake offer on Facebook that promises free groceries for those who share and comment on the post.
Aldi is warning customers of a fake offer on Facebook that promises free groceries for those who share and comment on the post.
Chicago Teachers Union deletes tweet claiming school reopening push 'rooted' in sexism, racism, misogyny
While the tweet was deleted, the Chicago Teachers Union retweeted a reply in support of the original tweet.
While the tweet was deleted, the Chicago Teachers Union retweeted a reply in support of the original tweet.
Parts of I-290 closed after IDOT truck hit by bullets
Illinois State Police say that an Illinois Department of Transportation truck was struck by bullets three times Saturday morning and then run off the road at Independence and I-290.
Illinois State Police say that an Illinois Department of Transportation truck was struck by bullets three times Saturday morning and then run off the road at Independence and I-290.
CPD hosting gun turn-in event this weekend
Chicago Police Commander Angel Novalez talks about their upcoming gun turn-in event.
Chicago Police Commander Angel Novalez talks about their upcoming gun turn-in event.
McDonald’s giving away 10K free McRib sandwiches to people who shave their beards
McDonald’s is giving away 10,000 free McRib sandwiches to the first people who share photos of their clean-shaven faces on social media.
McDonald’s is giving away 10,000 free McRib sandwiches to the first people who share photos of their clean-shaven faces on social media.
Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.