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Search for suspect underway after knife-point robbery at Green Line station
CHICAGO - A search is underway for a man accused in a robbery at a Green Line train station earlier this month. The incident happened at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the station at 63rd Street. Mass Transit Detectives said the suspect, believed to be a man between 20-30...
Chicago firefighters union billboards aim to draw attention to contract fight ahead of DNC
New billboards from the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 can be seen just down the street from the United Center ahead of the Democratic National Convention. The union president said they're trying to get their message across to Chicagoans and new visitors in town for the DNC next week. "It...
Aldermen react to reports of Chicago mayor pushing CPS CEO out: 'Not a good idea'
CHICAGO - Reports that Mayor Brandon Johnson is quietly interviewing candidates to replace Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez have sparked strong reactions from city officials. Sources confirm that Johnson has been conferring with members of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) about a possible replacement for Martinez, who has reportedly...
CTU wants 2016 'predatory loans' investigated, proposes plan to fund contract demands
CHICAGO - The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is pushing for annual 9 percent raises, additional school support staff and other concessions from Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The union has also proposed a plan to fund these demands. On Wednesday, the CTU, currently in contract negotiations, called for an official investigation...
Brittney Griner's True Feelings On Facing Chicago Sky Rookie In WNBA Return
Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury will travel to Chicago to face off against the Sky on Thursday. Before the Mercury hit the floor, Griner and Diana Taurasi were interviewed, sharing some insight on their return to the WNBA. Griner was taking part in the Paris Olympics, representing the ...
Three Juveniles Charged in String of Chicago Armed Robberies, Sending Shockwaves Through Local Communities
Three male juveniles have been apprehended and charged in a series of armed robberies that terrorized communities over a tense period in July, according to an official release from the Chicago Police Department. The trio, aged 14 and 16 years old, reportedly embarked on a crime spree across a swath of Chicago neighborhoods on July 14, leading to their arrest by members of the Citywide Robbery Task Force on the 1100 block of S. Hamilton. Each of the young suspects is facing seven felony counts of armed robbery with a firearm.
Chicago Public Schools accuses teachers union of trying to tank district financially
Chicago Public Schools is criticizing the district’s teachers union for demands it says would create a $4 billion deficit by the 2029-2030 school year, including during a meeting between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union on Tuesday. The Chicago Teachers Union made over 700 contract proposals to the school district, which included 9% salary […]
Chicago Bears logo redesign goes viral, social media reacts
The Chicago Bears' logo hasn't changed much from the time the wishbone "C" was introduced in 1973. Neither has blue and orange mascot head, which served as the team's secondary logo until the Bears made it their primary logo in 2023. And for good reason. Both logos are as classic...
Chiefs' Chris Jones offers to cover $1.5M in stolen chicken wings to free Cook County woman
CHICAGO - Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones has offered to pay for more than $1.5 million worth of chicken wings stolen by a south suburban school worker in an effort to secure her release from prison. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, Jones said he...
State’s attorney candidate wants federal program to address gun violence
(The Center Square) – A Cook County state’s attorney candidate is drawing attention to a federal program amid 1,865 people being shot in the county just this year. Bob Fioretti is running as a Republican for the office of Cook County State's Attorney, the office held by Kim Foxx. Foxx announced she was not seeking reelection. Fioretti suggested that implementing a federal program called "Project Exile" could help with the...
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Pontoon Beach/Belleville Cannabis Dispensaries Receive $240,000 Each In Social Equity Loan Program
PONTOON BEACH/BELLEVILLE – A pair of local licensed cannabis dispensaries will receive a significant amount of funds from Round II of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Cookies in Pontoon Beach...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Pritzker signs law to aid victims of car theft
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a new law that will make it easier for victims of Illinois car theft to get back on the road. The law allows drivers to replace license plates and registration stickers at no cost if their car has been stolen. The law takes effect on […]
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