Columbia College Chicago announces cuts
The school said it is laying off full-time faculty members and ending or merging some degree programs.
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The school said it is laying off full-time faculty members and ending or merging some degree programs.
On Monday, Interim Columbia College President Jerry Tarrer announced that the cuts were "a logical and necessary step."
Students got to sharpen their skills with a sword and shield in honor of the release of "Gladiator II."
Some of Columbia College Chicago's 58 programs currently offered will be phased out or combined, the school said.
The murals were created by Columbia College faculty members Cheri Charlton and Cecelia Beaven, as well as Columbia College students.
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The school is facing a $38 million deficit.
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"This agreement makes important progress towards ensuring that Columbia puts students' educational needs and faculty equity above profits, but there is still much work to do."
Columbia College students will join faculty to protest outside of the college president's mansion.
The union is accusing the school of not providing a quality education due to cut classes and increased class sizes.
Eddie Williams was a student disc jockey at Columbia College radio station WVRX, but was also a record spinner at a roller rink and an in-demand DJ for parties. He was aiming for a career in broadcasting and he was not about to let his blindness deter him. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield has his story in this report from March 15, 1979.
Yondorf died on Wednesday, May 17, after a battle with cancer.
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The 5-story student center will include dance studios, analog and digital maker labs, an 800-person event space, study lofts, a fitness center, and a dining area.
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The Divvy bike rental program is offering discounted membership for students at several Chicago area colleges. The student membership will cost $55 for an annual membership, discounted from the standard $75 fee.
Miata Phelan's rage was sparked when she found out her boyfriend brought gifts for his cousin and brother but not for her, Cook County prosecutors said.
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Beyoncé announced her tour on Instagram just hours after winning Album of the Year for her album "Cowboy Carter" at the Grammy's Sunday night.
Monday's highs will reach close to 50 degrees.
Elon Musk, the administration's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO, says the administration is on the verge of shutting the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Pops Gill got knocked down a few pegs when Phoenix finally beat the former pro one-on-one a few years back.
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Elon Musk, the administration's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO, says the administration is on the verge of shutting the U.S. Agency for International Development.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
President Trump on Friday proposed significant new tariffs on multiple sectors of the economy.
A memo from the Office of Management and Budget ordering a freeze on federal assistance sparked confusion across the country earlier this week.
In a letter addressed to director Raven DeVaughn, Pritzker says those who participated in attacks violated the State's Personnel Code.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
While the auctions in the Chicago area promise luxurious items for sale at high values, customers are complaining.
Insurance experts and watchdogs said the industry was among the first to take notice of climate change — and the rate increase could just be the start.
Mail thefts spike in January for clear reasons; so scam artists can get tax information to fill out fake tax returns to get refund checks.
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The online system for federal health funding warned of delays due to executive orders after the Trump administration announced a freeze.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin urged senators to reject his nomination as health and human services secretary.
None of the clinics that are closing provided abortion services.
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
The 47 clinics will all close on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Segreti Pharmacy has held court for decades at the corner of Roosevelt Road and Lombard Avenue, near the southeasternmost corner of Oak Park.
Yuengling is currently available in 26 states, mostly on the East Coast and Southeast.
Stellantis' Belvidere Assembly Plant, was indefinitely idled at the end of February 2023. More than 1,000 people were put out of work.
Yusef received two nominations for the 2025 Grammys. While he has previously won for writing collaborations with major stars, this year was his first nomination for his own spoken-word poetry album.
Kendrick Lamar swept all five categories he was nominated in, and Beyoncé finally won the coveted Album of the Year award.
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The Northwestern recruit’s dad is none other than Flyin’ Illini legend, longtime NBA player, and current Chicago Bulls analyst Kendall Gill. Ryan Baker reports.
The families of several people who went missing in separate instances gathered at Daley Plaza Sunday.
Officers encountered a suspect, which resulted in a foot chase and an exchange of gunfire at multiple nearby locations, police said.
The man was armed with a sharp object in two of the three attacks, police said.
In Sacramento, LaVine will be reunited with DeMar DeRozan.
Beyoncé announced her tour on Instagram just hours after winning Album of the Year for her album "Cowboy Carter" at the Grammy's Sunday night.
Monday's highs will reach close to 50 degrees.
George Levin, 63, was found dead by his sister late Sunday night in the basement of his home in the 7600 block of West Talcott Avenue.
Millions in local funding could be in jeopardy, and many Chicago area nonprofits were anxiously waiting late Wednesday for some clarity on the future of their federal grants.
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While the auctions in the Chicago area promise luxurious items for sale at high values, customers are complaining.
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Pops Gill got knocked down a few pegs when Phoenix finally beat the former pro one-on-one a few years back.
CJ Gunn totaled 16 points and seven rebounds for DePaul.
In Sacramento, LaVine will be reunited with DeMar DeRozan.
Coby White led the Bulls with 22 points, while Josh Giddey added 20 points and 11 rebounds.
Morez Johnson Jr. had 14 points and 15 rebounds, Kylan Boswell had 14 points, Tomislav Ivisic had 12 points and 10 rebounds and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn had 10 points for the Illini (15-7, 7-5 Big Ten).
The man was armed with a sharp object in two of the three attacks, police said.
Defense attorneys argued what happened was an "unfortunate accident" between "consenting adults."
The FBI said 42-year-old Arnoldo Jimenez was arrested in Monterrey, Mexico, on Thursday, and is awaiting extradition to the U.S.
Jefferson Ubilla-Delgado, 29, and Geiderwuin Bello Morales, 21, both have been charged with murder and robbery in the death of George Levin, according to Chicago police.
Roger Nava, 23, has been charged with three counts of attempted first-degree murder.
