Chicago City Council OKs $32M settlement to man who lost legs in police chase

The Chicago City Council approved a $32 million settlement for a man who lost his legs due to a crash after a police chase on Michigan Avenue in May of 2022.

Building destroyed in large fire on Chicago's West Side
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A fire broke out at a large warehouse on the West Side, shutting down CTA service during the morning rush hour.

Large fire shuts down streets, CTA service on Chicago's West Side
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Green Line service was shut down between Conservatory and Harlem/Lake due to a two-alarm fire at 5045 W. Lake St., according to the CTA and the Chicago Fire Department.

Fire investigation underway on Chicago's West Side
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Service on the CTA's Green Line has been halted as crews battle an extra-alarm fire near the tracks on Chicago's West Side.

Extra-alarm fire shuts down CTA Green Line trains on Chicago's West Side

Service on the CTA's Green Line was halted for several hours as crews battled an extra-alarm fire near the tracks on Chicago's West Side.

Future unclear for Chicago student released from Denmark jail
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A college student from Chicago who was being held in a Denmark jail after an alleged dispute with an Uber driver has been released, his family said.

Starbucks sets new dress code for workers as it revamps cafe look

Starbucks is implementing a new dress code for workers across its North American stores next month, as the coffee giant aims to refresh its store image and boost business under CEO Brian Niccol.

Chicago Teachers Union members approve new contract
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The Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new contract with Chicago Public Schools last week with 97% of voters supporting the deal, the union announced on Monday.

Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly approve new contract
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The Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new contract with Chicago Public Schools last week with 97% of voters supporting the deal, the union announced.

Annual West Side Book Fair returns this weekend
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There's a free book fair for all ages taking place this Saturday on Chicago's West Side. It's hosted by Bridgett McGill, a Chicago Public Schools teacher and award-winning author.

$10K custom violin stolen from CTA Blue Line train in downtown Chicago, police say

A suspect swiped a $10,000 custom violin from a CTA Blue Line train in downtown Chicago, and police are working to track down the instrument—and the man who took it.

Man killed, another detained after shooting near CTA Blue Line Station: police

A man was killed and another detained for questioning after a shooting erupted during an argument near a Blue Line station on Chicago’s Near West Side, police said.