Nearly 2 years after fire, residents are still displaced from Kenwood high-rise
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
Woman sues Westchester schools after ex-teacher charged with sexual abuse
A former Westchester Middle School student is accusing former teacher Dawn Chester of sexually abusing her when she was 11 years old.
ATM stolen from "Go Grocer" on Chicago's North Side
Police said the group then tied a chain around the ATM and pulled it out with a red SUV.
Troubled teen who escaped DCFS was not placed into secure facility after being found
Since the teen was brought back into custody in the last week, instead of a "more secure placement," he has been placed in an unsecured shelter.
Facing world's likely hottest year on record, Chicago researchers seek solutions
"It's not only a global issue, it's of course a local issue too," said Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford.
How much impact will special interests have on Chicago's new school board?
Despite a major push from the Chicago Teachers Union, there is a true split on the new elected board. But with Mayor Brandon Johnson still appointing some of the board members.
Live results: Chicago voters elect 10 school board members
For the first time in Chicago history, voters this year got to choose some of the members of the Chicago Board of Education, which is on schedule to be a fully voter-elected board by 2027.
School board candidates answer questions regarding hot topics involving money and the CPS CEO
More than half a million dollars has poured in during the week leading up to Election Day on Nov. 5.
New Chicago school board meets one day after president's resignation
The former board president resigned on Thursday over social media posts that were deemed antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial.
Teen sues Chicago Public Schools, claims no action was taken to stop sexual assaults
The suit claims the school knew the security guard's behavior was out of the ordinary and failed to report it.
"Extraordinary" sums of money spent in Chicago school board races
The money spent on Chicago School Board races is closing in on nearly $7 million.
Red flag warning in place for fire risk in Chicago area, expert says climate change plays role
Parks with a lot of leaves on the ground—something of which there are many in the fall—can be an issue during red flag warnings.
Threat of foodborne pathogens is growing with climate change, experts warn
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
Amid McDonald's, other outbreaks, IIT food safety lab studies causes of pathogenic foodborne illness
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
New Chicago school board sworn in after Mayor Johnson's controversial shakeup
All seven previous board members resigned on the same day earlier this month.