CPS Cuts 162 Jobs Amid $732M Deficit
Chicago Public Schools has notified 162 central office and citywide employees that their positions are being eliminated as the district …
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Chicago Urges Heat and Storm Preparedness
The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications urged residents to prepare for extreme heat and possible severe weather impacts …
Taste of Chicago Returns to Grant Park
Taste of Chicago will return to Grant Park from July 8 to 12, bringing the city’s signature food and music …
76ers Add Anfernee Simons on Two-Year Deal
The Philadelphia 76ers continued reshaping their roster Thursday, agreeing to a two-year, $12.3 million contract with free agent guard Anfernee …
Chicago Minimum Wage Rises to $17.05
Chicago’s minimum wage increased to $17.05 per hour on July 1, 2026, for employers with four or more workers, as …
Chicago unveils 2026 Gospel Music Festival lineup
Chicago officials have announced the lineup for the 2026 Chicago Gospel Music Festival, which will return to Millennium Park as …
How Chicago built the world’s first skyscraper
Long before Chicago became known for its towering skyline, one building changed the future of architecture worldwide. The Home Insurance …
Chicago festivals kick off summer season
Chicago’s outdoor festival season officially returned over Memorial Day weekend as thousands of residents and visitors attended a series of …
Consumer confidence slips as inflation bites
Americans are becoming more cautious with their spending as inflation and elevated fuel prices continue to pressure household budgets, even …
Johnson Rome trip draws scrutiny amid CTA crime
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s trip to Rome to visit the Pope is drawing renewed attention to ongoing public safety concerns …
CPS enrollment falls as CTU membership grows
Chicago Public Schools has lost nearly one-fifth of its student population over the past decade, even as the Chicago Teachers …
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over wheel defect
Tesla has announced two separate recalls, including a limited number of Cybertrucks affected by a wheel-related issue and more than …
Chicago taxi fares set to rise after decade
Chicago is poised to raise taxi fares for the first time in a decade, as city officials move to address …
McDonald’s revamps value menu with $3 items
McDonald’s is reshaping its value strategy, introducing a simplified menu featuring items priced under $3 as it looks to appeal …
Chicago Fire II Faces Orlando City B in MLS NEXT Pro
Chicago Fire FC II will travel to Kissimmee, Florida, to face Orlando City B on Sunday, March 8, in its …
Report Urges Jobs, Education to Curb Chicago Crime
Tens of thousands of young adults in Chicago lack high school diplomas, marketable job skills, and clear career pathways, according …
CTA Advances $3.6B Red Line Extension
For decades, residents of Chicago’s Far South Side have watched the city’s transit map end abruptly at 95th Street. Neighborhoods …
Illinois Enacts New Protections Limiting Immigration Arrests
Illinois has enacted a new law limiting how federal immigration authorities can operate in everyday public spaces, with state officials …
Chicago Fire Department Welcomes 70 New Graduates
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt on Dec. 5 marked the graduation of 55 Firefighter EMTs …
Chance the Rapper to Headline Chicago’s New Year’s Eve
Chicago will serve as the Central Time zone broadcast hub for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest …
Chicago Teachers Union, CPS Reach $1.5B Deal Without Strike
The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have reached a $1.5 billion, four-year contract that will shape classrooms across …
Turkey Adoption Programs Grow as Sanctuaries Shift Tradition
A growing number of farm animal sanctuaries across the country are promoting an alternative Thanksgiving tradition that invites families to …
Chicago Designates Historic Bankers Building a Landmark
The Chicago City Council has officially designated the Bankers Building, also known as the Clark Adams Building, as a city …
Starbucks Strike Expands as Workers Press for Contract
Thousands of baristas at nearly 100 Starbucks locations are on strike this holiday season, picketing for a contract in what …
CTA Attack Spurs Renewed Demands for Transit Safety Reform
A brutal attack at one of Chicago’s busiest transit hubs has reignited concerns about safety on the city’s public transportation …
Chicago Awards $6M to Support 300 Arts Nonprofits in 2025
More than 300 nonprofit arts and culture organizations across Chicago will receive over $6 million in general operating support through …
Chicago Joins ‘Rockin’ Eve’ With First Central Countdown
For the first time, Chicago will serve as a live broadcast location for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”, producers …