Chicago Board of Education votes to adopt 5 Acero schools

The Chicago Board of Education has approved a resolution for Chicago Public Schools to adopt five of seven Acero schools, transitioning by fall 2026.

Chicago police to increase surveillance at Christkindlmarket after German market attack

Chicago police are closely monitoring the Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza after an attack at a Christmas market in Germany left at least two dead and dozens hurt.

Starbucks baristas to strike for 5 days
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Starbucks workers in Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle plan to strike starting Friday.

Paris on Politics: Turmoil at Chicago Public Schools
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Paris Schutz puts his Santa hat on to see who’s naughty and who’s nice in the turmoil surrounding Chicago Public Schools.

Video captures intense police shootout after suspect fires on Jewish man near synagogue
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Video released Thursday shows an October police-involved shooting in West Rogers Park, where a 22-year-old shot a Jewish man heading to a synagogue before exchanging fire with police and paramedics.

Special school board meeting could seal fate of CPS chief Pedro Martinez

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's school board plans to address the fate of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez in a special meeting Friday, discussing a possible settlement or termination.

Fate of CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on the line in Friday school board meeting
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Mayor Brandon Johnson?s handpicked school board intends to take action on Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez at a special meeting Friday.

Amazon workers go on strike in Skokie during holiday rush
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Thousands of Amazon workers across the country are walking off the job this morning as teamsters are going on strike against the shipping giant.

Skokie Amazon workers to join Teamsters strike amid holiday rush

The Teamsters union is launching what it calls the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history, just as the holiday shipping season hits its peak.

Cook County judge dismisses TikToker's claims against Hubbard Inn
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A Cook County judge has ruled on a TikToker's claim against the Hubbard Inn, throwing out six of the seven claims made against the establishment.

Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments over TikTok ban

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in January about whether the TikTok law limits free speech and violates the First Amendment.

Supreme Court to hear arguments about potential TikTok ban
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The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments about a potential ban on the popular social media app TikTok in the U.S. A law passed mandates the app be banned if its Chinese owner doesn't divest.