2 dozen students to graduate from unique bike mechanic training program
It's a joint effort of the not-for-profit working bikes shop, Divvy, and the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Chicago State University faculty, staff will resume strike after holiday weekend
Workload and compensation are the big sticking points and the union says the school isn't budging on anything.
Negotiations continue at Eastern Illinois University Friday
Union members, students, and supporters went on strike Thursday fighting for better pay and workload changes.
Governors State University faculty and staff union to strike Tuesday
Faculty and staff at Governors State University will strike on Tuesday following an eight-hour bargaining session Thursday.
Woman killed after being shot in head in Auburn Gresham; person in custody
Police say officers were responding to a person with a gun call and were directed to an apartment where the 46-year-old victim was discovered on a bed unresponsive.
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan, pro wrestlers host fundraiser for Highland Park parade shooting victims
The money raised will go directly to the Highland Park Community Foundation.
2 Juveniles charged in robberies, carjackings in Logan Square
Two teenage boys are facing multiple charges in connection with robberies and carjackings in Logan Square on Thursday.
Dog taken from woman at gunpoint on South Side
Three unknown men exited the vehicle, displayed handguns, and grabbed the victim's dog – a gray Corso, police said.
CFD lieutenant died of heart disease at Gold Coast high-rise fire, autopsy finds
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office ruled Lt. Jan Tchoryk died of hypertensive-arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
MISSING: Abdel Abbadi, 82, last seen in Portage Park
Abdel Abbadi, 82, was last seen Wednesday, in the 6100 block of West Montrose Avenue.
Lake County electronics sniffing K9, handler retires after years of service
Browser can sniff out electronics and even helped bust an identity theft ring back in 2020.
Aurora women's group receives hundreds of purses during donation drive
The POWER Women's Group at Aurora City Hall hoped to get 100 donated purses – instead they received nearly 500.
AT&T hosting hiring event in Arlington Heights Thursday
The company says the positions are full-time and include benefits along with things like tuition reimbursement and discounts on AT&T products and services.
Coalition to discuss property tax reform during House Committee meeting
On Thursday, a coalition led by the Chicago Community Trust will join legislators, developers, and affordable housing advocates to talk about reforms to the state's property tax sale system.
Chicago State University faculty, staff strike continues after failed negotiations
Union faculty and staff at CSU are asking for a fair contract after nearly a year of negotiations.