Details released on tentative CPS-CTU contract agreement

What’s in the new CPS-CTU contract? A big raise for teachers, smaller class sizes, and expanded benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

Chicago weather: Another round of severe storms Wednesday

Many areas are still cleaning up from Sunday's storms, and there's another system that will likely bring severe weather on Wednesday.

Teen charged in Streeterville shooting of tourist, police say

A 15-year-old boy was charged in connection with the March 9 shooting of a 46-year-old woman who was visiting Chicago and walking with her son in Streeterville.

Chicago Teachers Union debates tentative agreement with CPS
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The leadership of the Chicago Teachers Union is debating a tentative labor agreement with Chicago Public Schools after months of negotiations.

Chicago announces road closure plan for NASCAR Street Race
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Chicago officials have announced an updated traffic plan for the 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race, taking place July 5-6.

CTA's Austin Green Line station to get major accessibility upgrades
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The CTA has started a $25.6 million project to upgrade the Austin Green Line station, making it fully accessible under the All Stations Accessibility Program.

Chicago officials lay out traffic plan for NASCAR Street Race

Chicago officials have announced an updated traffic plan for the 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race, taking place July 5-6. 

Women in Wine Experience uncorks community at Bronzeville Winery
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A special event happening at Bronzeville Winery is highlighting the importance of women in the wine industry. It's called "Wine Disrupted: Women in Wine Experience."

Pritzker College Prep debate coach honored with national award
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Charles Rosentel, a debate coach from Pritzker College Prep in Hermosa, was named the Coach of the Year by the National Association for Urban Debate Leagues.

SUV overturns in two-car crash near Grant Park

A two-car crash near Grant Park on Sunday evening left one vehicle overturned, but both drivers escaped serious injury, according to police.

Chicago weather: Cold start to the week before storms return

Chicago remains chilly to end the month before storm chances return late Tuesday and into Wednesday, with the potential for severe weather.

2 killed in house fire on Chicago's South Side
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A house fire in Chicago?s Kenwood neighborhood left two people dead, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

Chicago weather: Another round of severe storms possible this week

Now that today's severe weather threat is over, we're already looking ahead to our next round of severe storms by midweek.

MAP: Power outages in the Chicago area due to severe storms

A dangerous round of severe weather is taking aim at the Chicago area Thursday, with storms capable of producing 75+ mph wind gusts, baseball-size hail or larger, and powerful tornadoes.