Today in Chicago History: ‘Svengoolie’ goes national
2011: “Svengoolie” went national. The show was broadcast across the country on Weigel Broadcasting’s Me-TV network for the ...
Jason House easily elected mayor of Dolton, Illinois after defeating Tiffany Henyard in Feb. primary
House won the race with more than 95% of the vote, up against Rebuilding Dolton Party candidate Casundra Hopson-Jordan.
Chicago drivers can pay old tickets without late fees under amnesty plan
Chicago drivers can pay off long overdue tickets while dodging late fees. Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a ticket penalty amnesty program Tuesday after working the plan into his 2025 budget passed in ...
A brief history of Chicago Cubs home openers
The Cubs home opener on April 14, 1978, is famous for its massive crowd, which topped out at 45,777 — a record for a home ...
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Chicago Teachers Have a Tentative Contract Agreement. From Pay Raises to Class Sizes, Here’s What It Includes
CTU leaders called the four-year deal a “historic achievement” that represents the fulfillment of promises Mayor Brandon ...
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CTU Delegates Approve Contract Proposal, Setting Stage for Membership Ratification Vote
Wednesday’s vote comes two days after the union announced it had reached a tentative agreement with Chicago Public Schools following nearly a year of bargaining.
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Jury chosen in Lori Vallow’s murder conspiracy trial
Vallow is charged with conspiracy to commit murder in the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, who was shot and killed by Lori’s brother, Alex Cox, in July 2019 in Chandler. Cox said the ...
Chicago teachers: Reject the CTU sellout agreement and mobilize against Trump’s war on public education!
The sellout deal worked out by the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Brandon Johnson not only fails to meet the needs of ...