Boy, 17, charged with 3 armed robberies on Chicago's West Side

A 17-year-old boy was charged in connection with three armed robberies and a carjacking last month on Chicago's West Side.

New initiative aims to rejuvenate Chicago classrooms
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A groundbreaking initiative is re-igniting passion in Chicago classrooms, giving teachers tools to get them excited about their careers again.

Chicago's Harry Potter Shop grand opening draws long lines of fans

The Harry Potter Shop along the Magnificent Mile is holding its grand opening today and, needless to say, people are excited.

Chicago man charged in Loop stabbing that left 27-year-old critically wounded

A 30-year-old man has been charged in connection with a stabbing last month that left another man seriously injured in the Loop, according to Chicago police.

Mother's kidney donation saves son’s life and inspires future donors

Lurie Children’s is highlighting the importance of organ donation through the story of a mother who donated a kidney to her son Aiden in 2021 after he was diagnosed with kidney disease.

Chicago weather: Cloudy and chilly today, but weekend warms into the 60s

Cloudy and cool conditions continue in Chicago today, but milder weekend temperatures are on the way before another cooldown hits next week.

Exclusive: Mayor Johnson praises CPS model questioned by study

Mayor Brandon Johnson says he's protecting Black history and building stronger communities, but critics say he’s throwing money at failing schools.

Did scientists actually de-extinct dire wolves? Not exactly
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The question all over social media this week -- did scientists actually bring back an extinct wolf featured on "Game of Thrones?" A Chicago expert weighs in.

Exclusive: Chicago mayor praises CPS model that produces failing grades
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A candid Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson acknowledged the rocky road he traveled that led to a tentative contract agreement in an exclusive one-on-one interview Wednesday afternoon.

7 University of Chicago students' visas revoked, school says
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The federal government has revoked the visas for three current University of Chicago students and four recent graduates, the school said.

Chicago weather: Spring-like temps return to Chicagoland soon

Scattered showers will continue this evening and into tonight as a low pressure system moves through the Chicago area.