CPS To Cut $75 Million From Budget
It didn't take long for Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools chief executive officer J.C. Brizard to warn of some serious financial problems in the school system.
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It didn't take long for Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools chief executive officer J.C. Brizard to warn of some serious financial problems in the school system.
This is the last day on the job for Chicago Public Schools chief executive officer Ron Huberman.
Chicago Community Trust chief executive officer Terry Mazany has been named the new chief executive officer of the Chicago Public Schools.
Advocates want educator, not businessman, to lead Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman is planning to step down by the end of the month, much sooner than he initially indicated in the wake of Mayor Richard M. Daley's decision not to seek another term.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman has presented parents at Whittier Elementary School with five proposals for placing a library at the school where parents staged a six-week sit in demanding a library.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman agreed Wednesday to give parents at Whittier Elementary School a signed letter committing to a deal to put a library at Whittier, which could end a weeks-long sit-in at the school's field house.
Parents and activists have reached a tentative deal with the Chicago Public Schools that could end a month-long standoff at Whittier Elementary School.
The Chicago Public Schools are offering a compromise to end the stalemate over a field house at Whittier Elementary School, but parents aren't ready to end their sit-in just yet.
Protesters declared victory after officials agreed not to demolish the building but now CEO Ron Huberman says the facility still isn't safe for a library.
They want the fieldhouse saved and are pleased by a meeting with the alderman and schools CEO. PHOTOS
Despite a Chicago Public Schools promise to delay demolition of the Whittier School field house for six months, Pilsen protesters refused to abandon a sit-in.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman plans to resign before Mayor Daley leaves office next year, according to a published report.
Walter Jacobson says something's just not right about the Whittier Elementary School standoff. Here is his Perspective.
Chicago Public Schools has been working with parents at Whittier Elementary well before they staged a sit-in at a field house slated for demolition.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
The winter solstice for 2024 arrives Saturday. This marks the shortest day of the year, meaning Chicago will see the least amount of sunlight on this day and the most amount of darkness.
Be cautious of slippery roadways when heading out for the day despite only minor accumulation expected.
Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as the 'Hawks closed out a perfect three-game homestand.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
The year is winding down, and as we near the end of 2024, it's a good time to reflect and look back at what happened. Showbiz Shelly of 103.5 KISS FM is looking back at the most memorable pop culture moments of the year.
A shutdown would come at a high cost to federal workers just before the holidays. The Pentagon says active military personnel could go without a paycheck and so would TSA agents.
Police said four suspects backed their Jeep Cherokee up to the front door and used a chain to pull the ATM out.
Santa Claus is coming to town for hundreds of kids this weekend for a massive Secret Santa event happening at Fifth Third Arena. Multiple community organizations are teaming up to host this holiday celebration which includes ice skating, games, food, and of course gifts.
It will be the sixth time Biden has met with this pope, and his third time meeting him as president.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams.
Police said the man broke into a home in Berwyn and killed two dogs, then later fired at officers in a nearby yard.
Accumulating snow will impact Chicago and surrounding areas through Friday morning.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as the 'Hawks closed out a perfect three-game homestand.
The teams will meet again in Chicago on Saturday night.
While Sosa did not specifically address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs, he said he "left it all on the field" and "did whatever I could to recover from injuries."
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
Police said the man broke into a home in Berwyn and killed two dogs, then later fired at officers in a nearby yard.
