At least 11 killed, 63 others wounded over long weekend in Chicago

As the toll from shootings mounted over the long holiday weekend in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson said it would take time and help from the community "to get ourselves out of this rut."

'My Chi. My Future.' program connects youth with employment, other opportunities

The program's goal is to hire teens for youth-focused opportunities happening in neighborhoods throughout the city, including assisting in planning and hosting events for their peers.

Chicago youth safe spaces event kicks off
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City leaders came together on Friday to highlight the opportunities available at departments around the city and to encourage young people to get more involved in making decisions about the future.

Brandon Johnson celebrates Juneteenth with flag raising ceremony
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Juneteenth celebrations are underway in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson joined community leaders Friday to raise the Juneteenth flag.

Chicago's federal consent decree on police reform falls short of expectations, city leaders say

The federal consent decree was supposed to fundamentally reform the way police work in Chicago. But five years into the decree, forcing change on the Chicago Police Department has proved to be a lot slower and tougher than anybody expected.

Chicago police union pushes for same parental leave as CPS employees

The union representing Chicago police officers is demanding that law enforcement personnel be granted the same amount of parental leave as employees of Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago police union pushes for same parental leave as CPS employees
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The union representing Chicago police officers is demanding that law enforcement personnel be granted the same amount of parental leave as employees of Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago honors 156 new CPS resident teachers

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.

Chicago honors 156 new CPS resident teachers
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Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.