Lane Tech High School to change controversial mascot
Lane Tech High School is changing its mascot after years of controversy.
Lane Tech High School is changing its mascot after years of controversy.
CPS looking to fire Lincoln Park basketball coach
Chicago Public Schools is reportedly looking to fire the boys head basketball coach at Lincoln Park High School.
Chicago Public Schools is reportedly looking to fire the boys head basketball coach at Lincoln Park High School.
CPS board votes against removing Chicago police officers from schools
The Chicago Board of Education voted Wednesday to continue its contract with the Chicago Police Department, keeping officers in schools across the city for now.
The Chicago Board of Education voted Wednesday to continue its contract with the Chicago Police Department, keeping officers in schools across the city for now.
COPA recommends firing of 3 Chicago officers
Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability recommended the firing of three officers for making false statements regarding their misconduct, the agency announced Tuesday.
Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability recommended the firing of three officers for making false statements regarding their misconduct, the agency announced Tuesday.
3 officers who provided false statements during investigations should be fired: COPA
The agency that investigates use of force by Chicago police has recommended an officer who had faced charges in punching a handcuffed man and two other officers accused of lying during an investigation about a police-involved shooting be fired.
The agency that investigates use of force by Chicago police has recommended an officer who had faced charges in punching a handcuffed man and two other officers accused of lying during an investigation about a police-involved shooting be fired.
Lightfoot sounds off on reports of 'blue flu' within CPD: "Dereliction of duty"
Mayor Lori Lightfoot did not mince her words Tuesday when responding to rumors that a case of "blue flu" was going around the Chicago Police Department.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot did not mince her words Tuesday when responding to rumors that a case of "blue flu" was going around the Chicago Police Department.
All Illinois students can return to in-person learning this fall, Pritzker says
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that all students across the state can return to class this fall and receive in-person instruction.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that all students across the state can return to class this fall and receive in-person instruction.
Lawsuit: Chicago Police using coronavirus to deny suspects' rights
A lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges the Chicago Police Department has used the coronavirus pandemic and recent protests as “cover” to deny criminal suspects their legal right to speak with attorneys.
A lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges the Chicago Police Department has used the coronavirus pandemic and recent protests as “cover” to deny criminal suspects their legal right to speak with attorneys.
CTA Red, Purple Line service disrupted for hours on North Side over mechanical problem
CTA Red and Purple line service was disrupted for several hours early Monday because of a mechanical problem on a train near Wilson.
CTA Red and Purple line service was disrupted for several hours early Monday because of a mechanical problem on a train near Wilson.
Artist behind 'Scooby-Doo' parody cartoon criticized as 'racist' by Lightfoot speaks out
The artist behind a “Scooby-Doo”-themed cartoon that was derided by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as "racist" shared his side of the story.
The artist behind a “Scooby-Doo”-themed cartoon that was derided by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as "racist" shared his side of the story.
CTU reacts to possibility of students returning to Chicago schools this fall
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates evaluates the likelihood that CPS students will return to schools in the fall and talks about how that would affect teachers.
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates evaluates the likelihood that CPS students will return to schools in the fall and talks about how that would affect teachers.
Apple re-closes some stores, raising economic concerns
Seven of the Apple stores that are closing again are in Arizona.
Seven of the Apple stores that are closing again are in Arizona.
Lightfoot slams teachers union tweet that shows her as Scooby-Doo villain: 'Clearly racist'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted the Chicago Teachers Union Thursday over a "clearly racist" tweet that depicted her wearing a police uniform while tied up to a chair and being unmasked by white Scobby-Doo cartoon characters.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blasted the Chicago Teachers Union Thursday over a "clearly racist" tweet that depicted her wearing a police uniform while tied up to a chair and being unmasked by white Scobby-Doo cartoon characters.
Chicago cop seen kneeling in viral photo says risk of going public worth it: 'black lives matter'
The Chicago police officer who took a knee, to take a stand, spoke to FOX 32 News on Thursday.
The Chicago police officer who took a knee, to take a stand, spoke to FOX 32 News on Thursday.
Facebook removes Trump campaign ads for violating 'organized hate' policy
A red inverted triangle was once used to designate political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps.
A red inverted triangle was once used to designate political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps.
McDonald’s plans to hire 260,000 workers this summer
The roles are part of the company’s seasonal hiring effort, with both full- and part-time opportunities.
The roles are part of the company’s seasonal hiring effort, with both full- and part-time opportunities.
Illinois Supreme Court rules CPD misconduct files must be preserved
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Chicago can keep all records of complaints against police officers that are more than five years old, delivering a victory for police reform advocates who say the records are crucial to keeping track of officers accused of brutality and misconduct.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Chicago can keep all records of complaints against police officers that are more than five years old, delivering a victory for police reform advocates who say the records are crucial to keeping track of officers accused of brutality and misconduct.
Controversy surrounds photo of Chicago cop kneeling outside police union office
The Chicago cop posted a picture of herself kneeling in front of the police union's office -- while in uniform and holding a Black Lives Matter sign -- after the Fraternal Order of Police president appeared to threaten officers who take part in protests.
The Chicago cop posted a picture of herself kneeling in front of the police union's office -- while in uniform and holding a Black Lives Matter sign -- after the Fraternal Order of Police president appeared to threaten officers who take part in protests.
Activists push for new police oversight board in Chicago
A couple hundred activists gathered outside of Chicago City Hall on Wednesday to call on the mayor and City Council to create a new elected board that would have the power to investigate and fire police officers.
A couple hundred activists gathered outside of Chicago City Hall on Wednesday to call on the mayor and City Council to create a new elected board that would have the power to investigate and fire police officers.
Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.