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 …
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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 …
U.S. Flight Cuts Deepen Amid Shutdown Staffing Crisis
U.S. airlines were forced to rapidly overhaul schedules and respond to mounting passenger frustration after the Trump administration ordered nationwide …
Field Museum Renovates Africa Hall for 2028 Reopening
The Field Museum in Chicago has begun renovations on its Africa Hall, with a grand reopening planned for 2028. The …
Chicago Mayor Signs Order Protecting Protest Rights
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order reaffirming the city’s commitment to protecting residents’ right to protest. Called the …
Chicago Psychologist Honored With National Award
Kathy Zebracki, Ph.D., chief of psychology at Shriners Children’s Chicago, has been honored with a national leadership award from the …
Chicago River Swim Returns After 98 Years
In a symbolic moment that merges history with renewal, the Chicago River swim has officially returned after a 98-year absence. …
Chicago Unveils 2025 World Music Festival Lineup
The City of Chicago has revealed the full lineup for the 2025 World Music Festival Chicago, set to run from …
Midway Hosts Free Family Nights for Young Travelers
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will host two free “Midway Airport Family Night” events this month, offering families an …
A new study indicates that Illinoisans are becoming more highly educated and compensated
Over the past ten years, the average Illinoisan has increased in income and improved in education, according to a recent …
Study: Remote employees work more and harder
Remote work became possible long before the pandemic. Many employers resisted it on a hunch that employees working from home …
Father of drowned girl in the US sues Wim ‘Iceman’ Hof
‘Iceman’ Wim Hof has been held liable for the death of a 17-year-old girl in the United States in August …
According to a study, Americans’ faith in science declined in 2022
According to a recent national study, Americans’ trust in science has decreased as a result of the ongoing political divisions …
Bud Light has lost its #1 standing due to controversial marketing
Bud Light, a long-standing leader in the US beer market, has experienced a significant setback in its sales and reputation …
Experimental vaccination might prevent the aggressive brain tumor’s recurrence
In a trial involving 63 patients, the vaccine, known as SurVaxM, was found to almost double the survival time. In …
Neuralink reports that the FDA has approved a human clinical trial
The Link, a brain implant being developed by Neuralink, intends to enable individuals with severe paralysis to operate external technology …
Better safeguards are required for air travel
The Biden administration recently proposed new rules to protect air travelers against flight cancellations and delays. The proposed changes involve …
What you need to know about how the writers’ strike will affect TV and movies
Hollywood writers are on strike, and — from late-night shows to beloved sitcoms and major movies — the effort could …
This Year, AI Accidents Are Expected to Soar
As the world starts to push the boundaries and usage of AI systems, there is a corresponding rise in AI-created …
First National Vaccination Day is sponsored by the Biden administration with an emphasis on Black communities
In an effort to increase vaccination rates in Black neighborhoods, the Biden administration on Saturday staged the first-ever “Nationwide Vaccination …
Concerned with climate change? What we can do
Concern over the climate issue is at an all-time high among Americans. A Yale University poll found that six out …
AAA survey: 70% of motorists nervous about self-driving cars
Almost 70 percent of motorists are nervous about the use of self-driving cars, according to a new poll from the …