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Chicago Public Schools offers teachers 4%-5% raises, while union says that’s just a starting point for negotiations
Chicago Public Schools is offering the Chicago Teachers Union salary increases of 4% to 5% over the next four years, the district announced ahead of a bargaining session with the union Friday. The district’s proposal comes four months after the 30,000-member teachers union publicly launched its bargaining efforts in April with a demand for 9% annual raises, or compensation equivalent to the ...
Bears chairman preaches patience with Caleb Williams: 'He's going to make mistakes'
Yes, the Chicago Bears expect big things from No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams. But team chairman George McCaskey wants Bears fans to have realistic expectations when it comes to Williams' rookie season. It's safe to say that optimism hasn't been this high in Chicago in quite some time. A...
Cubs claim Cardinals right-handed reliever off waivers
The Cubs have claimed Cardinals right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong off waivers, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Friday. The Cardinals recently designated Armstrong, 33, for assignment. They traded outfielder Dylan Carlson to the Rays in exchange for Armstrong at the previous MLB trade deadline. Now, he'll enter a Cubs bullpen that ranks eighth in bullpen ERA across the league (3.73 ERA).
Burt Odelson on Tiffany Henyard’s special meeting of one
Attorney Burt Odelson joins Lisa Dent to talk about the special meeting in Thornton Township called by Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard earlier this week and the ongoing turmoil going on in the Village of Dolton where Henyard is also mayor. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
The Chicago Bears Will Trade For Trey Hendrickson from Cincinnati Bengals
The Chicago Bears have been reported to make multiple offers to add an edge rusher to their team such as Matthew Judon, so a potential trade for a talent like Trey Hendrickson makes all the sense in the world for the Chicago Bears. The Bengals should do whatever it takes to keep Trey as edge rushers are personally one of, if not the most important position outside of Quarterback. With the recent discussions of Ja’Marr Chase contract opens up discussions about a potential trade.
Cubs $177 Million Conundrum is a Financial Puzzle to Solve
There were some high expectations when the Chicago Cubs signed Dansby Swanson to a seven-year, $177 million contract. Swanson was coming off a career year with the Atlanta Braves, where he posted a 5.5 WAR, hit 25 home runs, and played stellar defense, earning both an All-Star selection and a Gold Glove. He was expected to bring a much-needed combination of power, defense, and leadership to a team looking to return to contention.
Chicago-area severe thunderstorm forecast: Damaging winds, hail possible Friday
CHICAGO - Chicago had thunderstorms rumble through this morning but rain chances will soon return again. The temperature spread will be noticeable north to south today as a cold front works through. Highs in the northern suburbs will be in the upper 70s, and the southern suburbs may tag the low 90s.
‘Did Somebody Piss You Off?’ Patrick Bet-David Asks Chris Cuomo Why He Torched DNC From Convention Floor
Chris Cuomo revealed to Patrick Bet-David what led up to his rant where Cuomo eviscerated the "game of money" at play at the DNC from the convention floor. The post ‘Did Somebody Piss You Off?’ Patrick Bet-David Asks Chris Cuomo Why He Torched DNC From Convention Floor first appeared on Mediaite.
Simone Biles Reveals the Gymnastics Move Her Husband Hates
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens is already used to seeing gravity-defying and mind-blowing gymnastics moves, thanks to his wife and USA Gymnastics icon Simone Biles. Despite that, however, there is one particular skill that he absolutely hates: the wolf turn. Biles admitted as much in a recent ...
Jordan Rules author says Michael Jordan lied about many things in The Last Dance: "The thing at the end was a complete, blatant lie"
Sam Smith says that Michael Jordan was never coming back after the Last Dance because Phil Jackson wasn't returning and MJ himself told Jerry Krause he's done.
Latest reports about Aaron Rodgers out of Jets camp is comedy gold for Bears fans
For several years, now, Chicago Bears fans have loved anything to do with being able to laugh at quarterback Aaron Rodgers. For lack of a better explanation, when a player as arrogant as Rodgers has dominated your team for the better half of two decades, it's hard not to get joy out of his shortcomings.
Patrick Stein, stroke patient who was refused coverage for care, dies at 31
NORTHFIELD, Ill. (CBS) -- Patrick Stein, who was profiled by CBS News Chicago investigators twice when he was refused coverage for his medical care, has died.Stein, of Northfield, was 31.Back in 2010, Stein was a 17-year-old water polo captain at Loyola Academy. On homecoming night that year, he awoke with a terrible headache.His parents rushed him to the emergency room, and doctors rushed him into surgery. There was an aneurysm on his brain stem, which ruptured when Stein was on the operating table.Stein had a massive stroke. He was left trapped in his own body—unable to move and requiring 24/7...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
New Students Welcomed to Campus to Launch a New Year
More than 630 new students, along with hundreds more family members and friends, headed to campus last week for New Student Orientation and the start of the 2024-25 academic year. The first-year and transfer students, all undergraduates, took part in a variety of orientation activities before joining returning students and...
Altenheim proposes buying back land from the village
At the village council meeting Aug. 26, Altenheim officials made a presentation, proposing to repurchase a portion of land it sold to the village over two decades ago. . The Altenheim, a nonprofit at 7824 Madison St., provides housing for seniors at a below market rate value. While The Altenheim owns the building, the village of Forest Park bought 11 acres around the building from The Altenheim in 2001 for $3.6 million.
Oak Park Avenue viaduct art cost goes up
Oak Park trustees approved a higher estimate on the cost of the art installation under the Oak Park Avenue viaduct, from $200,000 to $235,000, during their meeting Tuesday. The village board originally approved a contractor agreement with Graham Carraway to do the installation under the Green Line L tracks at the southeast corner of South Boulevard and Oak Park Avenue during the June 11 meeting. The increase to create and install the artwork is mostly due to the addition of more aluminum panels, which would wrap around the corners of the viaduct on North and South Boulevard. Village staff requested these panels be added during negotiations of the contract with Carraway. Previously, the artist planned to paint the concrete wall.
Man Carrying a Rifle Arrested Following Shootings At White Birch Lane Plus Statement From Joliet’s Police Chief
On Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5:20 a.m., Joliet Police Officers responded to the 2300 block of Taylor Street for a report of a male walking in the area while carrying a firearm. Officers completed an initial search and were unable to locate the male. While Officers were on scene, information was received that indicated a male carrying a rifle was walking on the property of White Birch Apartments and that this same male had entered the apartment building at 2355 White Birch Lane and entered an apartment on the second floor. Officers located the suspect at this apartment, and he was detained and identified as 42-year old Michael King of Joliet.
Chicago Bears Settle Lawsuit With White Man After Complaint Of Not Getting ‘Legal Diversity Fellow’ Role
Jonathan Bresser filed a lawsuit against the team after he claimed he was denied because he is a white man. Jonathan Bresser, a student at DePaul University College of Law in Chicago filed a lawsuit against the NFL’s Chicago Bears after they posted they were looking to fill a position for a “legal diversity fellow” and he claimed he was denied because he is a white man. The football team settled the case on Aug. 27 at an in-person settlement conference.
Bears Sign Former Jets Center, Cut Rookie DT Amid Roster Moves
The Chicago Bears are already shaking up their 2024 practice squad, bringing in three new players — including more center depth — and cutting loose two more who spent time with the team during this summer’s NFL training camp. According to the team’s transaction wire for August...
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