FOX 32's Week in Review - Aug. 20
There is some controversy brewing in the suburbs over the new hire of an art teacher, two Wisconsin women are accused of stealing nearly $3,000 worth of merchandise from a suburban Chicago Von Maur store, and a Chicago man and suburban man were sentenced two armed robberies where they terrified the victims for hours. These are the top stories from FOX 32's Week in Review.
There is some controversy brewing in the suburbs over the new hire of an art teacher, two Wisconsin women are accused of stealing nearly $3,000 worth of merchandise from a suburban Chicago Von Maur store, and a Chicago man and suburban man were sentenced two armed robberies where they terrified the victims for hours. These are the top stories from FOX 32's Week in Review.
Week in Review: Suburban art teacher controversy, Von Maur fragrance theft, Terrifying armed robberies
These are the top stories from FOX 32's Week in Review.
These are the top stories from FOX 32's Week in Review.
Public health activists rally behind Johnson's decision to fire Chicago's top doctor
Supporters of Mayor Brandon Johnson held a rally outside Chicago City Hall Friday morning.
Supporters of Mayor Brandon Johnson held a rally outside Chicago City Hall Friday morning.
Mayor Johnson speaks out as FEMA's ready to assist residents with storm repairs
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talked about his own personal experience in the days following July 2nd when a record nine inches of rain fell.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talked about his own personal experience in the days following July 2nd when a record nine inches of rain fell.
Chicago mayor speaks out as FEMA's ready to assist homeowners with storm repairs
FEMA is ready to aid Cook County homeowners who are grappling with lingering repair challenges resulting from summer storms.
FEMA is ready to aid Cook County homeowners who are grappling with lingering repair challenges resulting from summer storms.
Chicago mayor speaks as FEMA's ready to assist homeowners with storm repairs
FEMA is ready to aid Cook County homeowners who are grappling with lingering repair challenges resulting from summer storms.
FEMA is ready to aid Cook County homeowners who are grappling with lingering repair challenges resulting from summer storms.
Back-to-school rally held on Chicago's West Side for CPS students
The countdown is on! Chicago Public School students now have five days before heading back to the classroom.
The countdown is on! Chicago Public School students now have five days before heading back to the classroom.
Rally held for CPS students on West Side as they prepare for the new school year
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed students, teachers and staff at a back-to-school rally at Crane Medical Prep High School on the West Side ? just a few miles away from Johnson's home.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed students, teachers and staff at a back-to-school rally at Crane Medical Prep High School on the West Side ? just a few miles away from Johnson's home.
Strong words from Mayor Johnson about Chicago during celebration of Safe Passage workers
“The work that you do: it goes well beyond the daily walk to school. Your contribution is building communities because every single child that crosses your path represents something bigger than an individual. They represent our neighborhoods. Now, there's a lot to be said about the neighborhoods of Chicago, but there is one thing for sure, if you're not offering solutions or hope for our neighborhoods, shut your mouth about the city of Chicago," said Mayor Brandon Johnson.
“The work that you do: it goes well beyond the daily walk to school. Your contribution is building communities because every single child that crosses your path represents something bigger than an individual. They represent our neighborhoods. Now, there's a lot to be said about the neighborhoods of Chicago, but there is one thing for sure, if you're not offering solutions or hope for our neighborhoods, shut your mouth about the city of Chicago," said Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Strong words from Mayor Brandon Johnson about Chicago during celebration of Safe Passage workers
Safe Passage workers were celebrated at a rally Tuesday ahead of school starting next week. At the celebration, Mayor Brandon Johnson had a lot to say about the city of Chicago.
Safe Passage workers were celebrated at a rally Tuesday ahead of school starting next week. At the celebration, Mayor Brandon Johnson had a lot to say about the city of Chicago.
Larry Snelling to prioritize one thing especially as Chicago's next top cop
The mental well-being of police officers in a department he has called his own for nearly three decades is paramount among his priorities.
The mental well-being of police officers in a department he has called his own for nearly three decades is paramount among his priorities.
Mayor Johnson addresses Dr. Arwady firing
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson quoted Tupac Shakur when asked about Dr. Allison Arwady's firing.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson quoted Tupac Shakur when asked about Dr. Allison Arwady's firing.
Mayor Johnson addresses Dr. Arwady firing
As COVID cases rise across the area, the woman who had been guiding Chicagoans through the pandemic is fired.
As COVID cases rise across the area, the woman who had been guiding Chicagoans through the pandemic is fired.
Johnson kicks off first day of Parliament of the World's Religions
A conference celebrating religion and human rights kicked off in Chicago Monday.
A conference celebrating religion and human rights kicked off in Chicago Monday.
Johnson kicks off first day of Parliament of the World's Religions
A conference celebrating religion and human rights kicked off in Chicago Monday.
A conference celebrating religion and human rights kicked off in Chicago Monday.
Larry Snelling to prioritize officer wellness as Chicago's next top cop
The mental well-being of police officers in a department he has called his own for nearly three decades is paramount among his priorities.
The mental well-being of police officers in a department he has called his own for nearly three decades is paramount among his priorities.
Larry Snelling to prioritize officer wellness as Chicago's next top cop
Larry Snelling hails from the city's Englewood neighborhood and is a product of the Chicago Public Schools system.
Larry Snelling hails from the city's Englewood neighborhood and is a product of the Chicago Public Schools system.
Larry Snelling introduced as pick for Chicago's new top cop
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday introduced Larry Snelling, the Chicago Police Department's counterterrorism head, as his choice for the city's next police superintendent.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday introduced Larry Snelling, the Chicago Police Department's counterterrorism head, as his choice for the city's next police superintendent.
Ex-CPD chief of detectives praises Snelling's selection, cites community-building policing
Retired Chief of Detectives Eugene Roy agrees with Mayor Brandon Johnson's selection of Larry Snelling as the next superintendent of the Chicago Police Department.
Retired Chief of Detectives Eugene Roy agrees with Mayor Brandon Johnson's selection of Larry Snelling as the next superintendent of the Chicago Police Department.
Johnson selects Larry Snelling as Chicago's new top cop
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Sunday stayed within the ranks and named Larry Snelling, the Chicago Police Department's counterterrorism head, as his choice for the city's next police superintendent.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Sunday stayed within the ranks and named Larry Snelling, the Chicago Police Department's counterterrorism head, as his choice for the city's next police superintendent.