Oak Park And River Forest High School Teacher Fired Over 'Inappropriate Relationship And Conduct' With Students

Tim Fischer, a tenured faculty member at OPRF, had been placed on leave last month.

• Oct 29, 2019

Potential Listeria Contamination Leads To Apples Recall In 8 States, Including Illinois

A county health department in Illinois says a Michigan company voluntarily is recalling nearly 2,300 cases of apples due to potential listeria contamination.

• Oct 29, 2019

New Comfort Dog Joins Staff At Cook County State's Attorney's Office, To Help Victims Of Sexual Assault And Violence

The Cook County State's Attorney's office has a new hire, a Labrador retriever named Hatty, dedicated to helping some especially vulnerable crime victims.

• Oct 29, 2019

'Dine With A Purpose': Curt's Cafe Opens New Location In Highland Park Today

It's an eatery where you get more than food. 

• Oct 29, 2019

Boeing CEO To Congress: 'We Understand And Deserve This Scrutiny'

"I want to answer all of your questions and convey to the world that we are doing everything in our power to make our airplanes and our industry safer and prevent an accident like this from ever happening again," he told the Senate Commerce Committee.

• Oct 29, 2019

Chicago Weather: Rain, Snow Chances This Week, Including Halloween

Tuesday's rainy morning is just the start, snow and more rain are predicted throughout the week.

• Oct 29, 2019

Amtrak Train Strikes Vehicle Near Morton Grove; 1 Injured, Metra Delays Expected

An Amtrak train struck a vehicle near Morton Grove Tuesday morning.

• Oct 29, 2019

As Other Airports Ban Curbside Rideshare Pickups, O'Hare Has A Solution Of Color-Coded Zones

This week, two more major American airports are banning curbside rideshare pickups at the terminal – forcing passengers to traipse far, far away before leaving the airport. But O'Hare has another solution.

• Oct 29, 2019

Glenwood Academy Offers A Home Away From Home For Kids In Challenging Situations; 'I Call People Here My Sisters'

The school serves as a second home and a second chance; educating good kids who come from challenging situations.

• Oct 29, 2019

Gilded Hollywood 'Silver Screen' Glamour On Display At The Chicago History Museum

"Partly what it did was provide hope. So to dress like your favorite movie star was aspirational."

• Oct 29, 2019

New Video Shows CTA Bus Scene Where Boy, 15, Was Shot In South Chicago

New video captures the aftermath of a shooting on a Chicago Transit Authority bus in South Chicago Monday. 

• Oct 29, 2019

Barack And Michelle Obama In Chicago For 3rd Annual Obama Foundation Summit

Barack and Michelle Obama are back in Chicago Tuesday to attend the third annual Obama Foundation Summit.

• Oct 29, 2019

State Rep. Luis Arroyo Arrested On Bribery Charge, Caught On Tape Telling State Senator 'This Is The Jackpot'

State Rep. Luis Arroyo was arrested Monday on federal bribery charges.

• Oct 28, 2019

Indiana Grandfather Charged With Negligent Homicide After 18-Month-Old Girl Fell From Cruise Ship Window

An Indiana man was charged with negligent homicide on Monday, after police said he dropped his 18-month-old granddaughter from a cruise ship docked in Puerto Rico.

• Oct 28, 2019

Boy, 15, Shot And Wounded On CTA Bus In South Chicago

A 15-year-old boy was shot and wounded while on a Chicago Transit Authority bus in the South Chicago community Monday night, police said.

• Oct 28, 2019

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