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Chicago Ald. Michael Scott Jr. is leaving the City Council – Chicago Tribune

The vacancy is the second Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be able to fill on the council, following Patrick Daley Thompson's departure due to a tax conviction.

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Chicago casino plan moves one step closer to full approval after nod from City Council committee

The committee vote was 27-3. Next up is the full City Council and then the state gambling board.

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Mayor asked U.S. attorney to pass along evidence from Ald. Daniel Solis after corruption probe ends

Mayor Lori Lightfoot may have said she was “deeply offended” by the deferred prosecution deal that federal prosecutors struck with former Ald. Daniel Solis, but she sure seems interested in any dirt he’s been dishing.

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Millennium Park killing and mass shooting outside downtown McDonald’s raise massive challenges for leaders of a beleaguered city

Police and city leaders face the challenge of keeping everyone safe in Millennium Park and other areas meant to be attractions in a glittering global city.

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Here are the details of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s new curfew rules for youths

New Chicago curfew rules detailed

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s new curfew plan on path for approval after aldermen question but OK revisions

Curfew revisions clear City Council hurdle but Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan has detractors.

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Proposed Chicago casino could get City Council vote next week, despite complaints decision is rushed

Opponents worry about crime and traffic and are skeptical of the casino's touted economic benefits.

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot swept into office as an avowed reformer. Three years later, critics see ‘missed opportunities’ and a mixed record.

The mayor has made “very real strides" in some areas of ethics reform but has "backpedaled on others," one observer said.

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Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson plans another giveaway, this time $1 million in gas and food

Wilson’s charitable giving raises thorny issues about a candidate providing handouts to potential voters.

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Mayor Lightfoot’s youth curfew law sent to Chicago City Council to put earlier restriction on the books

The mayor moved the curfew from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.

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Not illegal for teenagers to gather downtown, but officers will take action if they break the law, top cop says

Chicago police Superintendent David Brown said at a news conference Tuesday that while it’s not illegal for youths to gather downtown, officers are prepared to take action if they break the law.

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Watch live: Police Superintendent David Brown speaks after teen was killed in shooting near The Bean

Watch as Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown speaks to the media, after a teen was killed at a shooting near The Bean over the weekend.

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Daywatch: ‘I was scared to go to sleep’

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposes 10 p.m. curfew on minors following teen’s shooting near the Bean

This comes a day after the mayor restricted youth access to Millennium Park.

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Watch live: Mayor Lori Lightfoot to address shooting near The Bean

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is scheduled to discuss the latest COVID-19 news with Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike.

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Daywatch: A fatal shooting near The Bean, and an alleged racist massacre in Buffalo

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

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Chicago curfew tightened after killing near 'Bean' sculpture

A clamp-down on Chicago teens’ access to a popular downtown park and a weekend curfew following the fatal shooting of a teenager has revived longstanding accusations that City Hall prioritizes the city’s sparkling lakefront and downtown over West and South side neighborhoods where hundreds have been killed or hurt by gun violence.

After ‘personal and toxic’ fight over Chicago’s ward map, can City Council look past the acrimony and to get back to business?

Mayor Lori Lightfoot says there are pressing issues that need attention "that have nothing to do with" the ward map.

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Town hall on Chicago casino turns testy as residents raise fears on crime, property values, traffic, light pollution

Some residents said they don't trust the city on its casino process or promises.

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Man charged with hate crimes for allegedly threatening Kim Foxx and Lori Lightfoot

A Chicago man faces charges for allegedly threatening Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.

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Plan to set up temporary casino at landmark Medinah Temple draws its own opposition

The local alderman called the Medinah Temple plan "horrible."

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Chicago’s tourism and travel recovery from the pandemic is lagging, Hyatt and American Airlines CEOs say

Chicago is also behind in the return of white-collar workers to offices, said Mark Hoplamazian, CEO of Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels.

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‘Water for All’ proposal voted down by Chicago City Council committee; it would have ended shutoffs for people behind in water bill payments

It also would have expanded a utility billing relief program and shifted more cost burden to commercial users.

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Radical Republican Rants On House Floor

Rep. Lauren Boebert’s House floor tirade accusing Democrats of censorship quickly backfired.

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Chicago will be ‘oasis’ for abortion if Roe is overturned, mayor says

If Roe v. Wade is overturned and more states enforce trigger laws severely weakening abortion access or banning it altogether, Chicago's mayor said the city would “be a safe haven.”

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Daywatch: Chicago ward map proposal blasted as loss for city’s Latinos | Parents struggle with baby formula shortage | Lights out: It’s bird migration season

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

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Chicago casino selection process moving too fast, some aldermen complain

There's a push for the committee to vote on the plan later this month.

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With Roe v. Wade reversal expected, Mayor Lori Lightfoot pledges $500K for abortion access in Chicago

The money will fund transportation, lodging, care “and, if necessary, safe and legal access to an abortion," Lightfoot said.

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Chicago mayor’s race 2023 lineup: Who is in, who is out, who is undecided

The Chicago Tribune is breaking down the list of those who say they will run, those still thinking about it and those who say they won’t.

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‘Chicagoans feel like they own the Loop’: Violence resonates downtown as city’s center reflects troubles in its neighborhoods

Shootings downtown last weekend, including one outside a major theater that canceled its evening performance, captured most of the attention from the media and city leaders despite continuing issues in Chicago neighborhoods.

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‘Chicagoans feel like they own the Loop’: Violence resonates downtown as city’s center reflects troubles in its neighborhoods

Over a 48-hour period last weekend, three shootings erupted within a mile of one another in Chicago’s downtown area, leaving two people dead. During that same time, some 17 other people were shot around the city, most of them in neighborhoods where a higher level of violence is more commonly experienced. Yet it was the shootings downtown, one outside a major theater that canceled its evening ...

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Chicago has a casino deal. Are slot machines at the airports next?

The law that gave Chicago a casino also gave the developer the chance to install slots to O'Hare and Midway airports.

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Daywatch: Black students far more likely to be ticketed by police for school behavior | Boeing to move corporate HQ out of Chicago | When will it feel like spring?

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

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It’s official: Bally’s casino in River West is Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s pick for Chicago’s gambling complex — but it’s not a done deal yet

A casino for a Chicago has been a goal of Lightfoot and past mayors going back decades.

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Daywatch: Lightfoot to meet with Bally’s CEO to finalize casino choice | Top rival to Sheriff Tom Dart tossed from ballot | Chicago Sky begin new season

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

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Bally’s CEO to meet with Mayor Lightfoot to finalize Chicago casino choice, but opposition from neighbors remains strong

Bally's CEO Soo Kim arrived in Chicago Wednesday to meet with Mayor Lori Lightfoot and finalize her choice for the city's casino.

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Bally’s casino plan for Chicago expected to get Mayor Lightfoot’s backing, sources say; decision coming soon

Bally's is among three finalists for the Chicago casino license.

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Move over Evian. Chicago introduces ‘Chicagwa,’ Lake Michigan tap water in a can

Chicago is introducing its own brand of water, Chicawga, essentially Lake Michigan tap water in a can.

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4 seriously injured during shooting in the Loop overnight, police investigating

The shooting in the Loop comes amid increased attention on violence in areas known to attract tourists and that historically hae been considered safer parts of the city.

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Chicago releases video as bid for Democratic National Convention in 2024 is made official

Chicago officially in hunt for 2024 Democratic National Convention with release of video.

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Illinois, Chicago reaction to reported draft U.S. Supreme Court order overturning Roe v. Wade comes quickly, and with fury

State and local politicians and stakeholders for abortion rights reacted quickly late Monday to news that a draft opinion reportedly had been circulated among justices on the U.S. Supreme Court that would overturn abortion rights secured in the landmark Roe v. Wade case.

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Mayor Lightfoot ‘not happy’ about downtown violence over the weekend

Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday that she was “not happy” about violence that again touched downtown Chicago over the weekend and ended with a cancellation of Sunday night’s performance of the play Moulin Rouge.

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Some Chicagoans skeptical of mayor’s gas, CTA giveaway, but say it’ll make a difference

Some Chicagoans are skeptical of Lightfoot’s intentions behind the giveaway, known as “Chicago Moves.” but many say the cards will be a big help this summer.

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Chicago casino finalists: What to know about the bids, from the locations to the possible roadblocks

Officials are looking to choose a site for Chicago's first casino by early summer. Here's what to know about the proposals.

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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley says he won’t run for Chicago mayor in 2023

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said he will not run for Chicago mayor because his candidacy would interfere with his focus on “stopping Putin’s genocidal war in Ukraine.”

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Daywatch: Schools and police punish students with tickets for minor misbehavior | Death of a dream house | Bulls season ends with Game 5 loss to Bucks

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

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Tribune, news organizations fighting Chicago Park District effort to seal lawsuit alleging Mayor Lori Lightfoot made obscene, defamatory comments

The Chicago Park District is asking to shield from the public records in the lawsuit alleging Mayor Lori Lightfoot berated attorney for the district who has since quit.

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s free gas and CTA fare card giveaways narrowly win City Council approval

Lightfoot proposed the idea after political rival Willie Wilson funded his own gas giveaways.

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Two years and counting into the pandemic, the city of Chicago looks at how COVID-19 has affected racial life expectancy gap. ‘The news is not good,’ Dr. Arwady says.

Mayor Lightfoot joins Dr. Arwady and other community leaders in a roundtable discussion on how the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and related social stressors impacted the racial life expectancy gap in Chicago.

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Revitalizing North Lawndale will require more stores, education, to keep dollars in the community, report says

The city is set to launch several development projects in North Lawndale, but a coalition of community groups says that's not enough

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot ally says she will tackle ethics reform in new City Council package

The measure follows multiple criminal investigations at City Hall and spats over conflicts of interest among Chicago elected officials.

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Jussie Smollett starts 150-day jail term in protected status

Jail officials say Jussie Smollett began a 150-day jail sentence for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack that he staged himself in protective custody.

Threats, vitriol aimed at women in positions of power

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was one of the more high-profile targets of political violence when prosecutors say a group of men who were angry about pandemic restrictions plotted to kidnap her.

Ex-Chicago officer who killed Laquan McDonald leaves prison

The former Chicago police officer who was convicted in the shooting death of Black teenager Laquan McDonald has been released from prison after serving less than half of his sentence.

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Anger, questions as ex-cop who killed Black teen is set free

The imminent release from prison of the former Chicago police officer who shot Laquan McDonald 16 times in 2014, killing the Black teenager, is a reminder for some of what they say is an unfair criminal justice system.

Chicago union leaders OK plan to resume in-person class

Students in the nation's third-largest school district will resume classes this week after leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union accepted a proposal with the district over COVID-19 safety protocols.

Union, parents mull if Chicago teacher standoff was worth it

Chicago schools will offer more COVID-19 testing and have standards to close school related to infection rates, but the cost of a bitter union battle and five days of missed schools has parents and union members questioning if it was worth it.

Chicago fight with teachers union stretches into 2nd week

The leader of the Chicago Teachers Union is blaming the city’s mayor for a continued standoff over COVID-19 protocols.

Chicago mayor: Hopeful for deal in COVID teachers dispute

Classes in Chicago were canceled for a third consecutive day amid an ongoing fight with the teachers union over remote learning and other COVID-19 safety protocols.

Chicago nixes school for 3rd day as virus, union debate rage

Classes in Chicago were canceled for a third consecutive day amid an ongoing fight with the teachers union over remote learning and other COVID-19 safety protocols.

Suspect charged in death of University of Chicago student

Chicago police say they've arrested an 18-year-old man in this week's shooting death of a Chinese student near the University of Chicago's campus.

NYC requiring vaccine for cops, firefighters, city workers

New York City will require police officers, firefighters and other municipal workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be placed on unpaid leave.

Cities, police unions clash as vaccine mandates take effect

Police departments that are requiring officers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 are running up against pockets of resistance across the U.S. Police unions and officers are pushing back by filing lawsuits to block the mandates.

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Correction: Indigenous Peoples-Columbus-Holidays story

In a story published Oct. 10, 2021, about Monday’s federal holiday, The Associated Press used incorrect punctuation on multiple references to Indigenous Peoples Day.

Bears move closer to leaving Soldier Field for the suburbs

The Chicago Bears took a major step toward moving out of their longtime home at Soldier Field and into the suburbs by signing a purchase agreement for Arlington Park about 30 miles northwest of the city.

After 5 years, Obamas break ground on Presidential Center

Barack and Michelle Obama have broken ground on Chicago's South Side for the Obama Presidential Center.

Groundbreaking for Obama presidential center set for Tuesday

Former President Barack Obama's presidential center will move another step closer to its brick-and-mortar future next week when ground is broken after years of reviews, other delays and local opposition.

Chicago watchdog harshly criticizes ShotSpotter system

Chicago's watchdog agency has concluded in a scathing report that the gunshot detection system the police department uses rarely produces evidence of gun-related crime in the city.

Kind acts accentuated slain Chicago officer's brief career

A Chicago police officer who was fatally shot this month has been remembered for her compassion with stories of kindnesses, big and small.

203 cases of COVID-19 linked to Chicago's Lollapalooza

Chicago health officials say they've found 203 cases of COVID-19 connected to Lollapalooza, but aren't yet reporting any hospitalizations or deaths.

Chicago police officer charged in downtown subway shooting

A Chicago police officer who shot an unarmed man in the back as he ran up a subway escalator has been charged with felony counts of aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.

Biden: What's good for families can also be good for economy

President Joe Biden says that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.

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More states ease lingering virus rules as vaccine rates rise

More cities and states are shrugging off lingering COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination rates rise and the number of infections falls.

Family of boy killed by officer plans home for at-risk teens

Family members of a 13-year-old boy who was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer have announced plans to build a home in rural Wisconsin where at-risk boys could go to escape the dangers of the city streets.

Chicago mayor: Reporters of color get 2-year mark interviews

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the only one-on-one interviews she will do to mark two years on the job will be with journalists of color.

Teen's death puts focus on split-second police decisions

The graphic video of a police officer shooting a 13-year-old Chicago boy puts a microscope on split-second decisions with far-reaching consequences.

Despite growing chorus, DOJ is limited in police probes

Calls have grown for federal investigations into police killings across the nation since President Joe Biden took office and said he believes racial disparities in policing must change.

EXPLAINER: What Chicago boy's death says about foot pursuits

A grim video of a Chicago police officer fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy puts a spotlight on the policies that govern foot chases.

VIDEO: Chicago boy wasn’t holding gun when shot by officer

Viewers reacted with a mix of outrage and grief to newly released bodycam video that shows a Chicago police officer fatally shoot a 13-year-old less than a second after the boy dropped a handgun, turned toward the officer and began raising his hands.

The problem within: Biden targets lead pipes, pushes equity

President Joe Biden’s proposal to get rid of every lead water pipe in the country could have huge ramifications.

Body camera video released of Chicago police fatally shooting 13-year-old boy

Disturbing bodycam video shows a 13-year-old boy appearing to drop a handgun and begin raising his hands less than a second before a Chicago police officer shoots and kills him.

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Chicago schools reopen doors after tough union fight

Starting Thursday, Lear will return to class as the nation's third-largest school district slowly reopens its doors following a bitter fight with the teachers union over COVID-19 safety protocols. The Chicago Teachers Union accepted the plan after defying district orders, city threats to lock them out of teaching systems, and talk of a potential strike. Several educators lined up Thursday for vaccinations at a high school on Chicago's northwest side. AdPreston’s two high school children will keep learning online at their South Side home. And if the high school students can't focus working in their rooms, they must “report to the dining room,” he joked.

Chicago begins return to classrooms after bitter union fight

Starting Thursday, Lear will return to class as the nation's third-largest school district slowly reopens its doors following a bitter fight with the teachers union over COVID-19 safety protocols. Their youngest daughter, 4-year-old Lear, returns to class as the nation’s third-largest school district slowly reopens its doors following a bitter fight with the teachers union over COVID-19 safety protocols. The Chicago Teachers Union accepted the plan after weeks of bitter talks that included defying district orders, threats from the city that they would be locked out of district teaching and a potential strike. The district hasn’t rolled out a plan for high school students to return, which is expected to prompt more negotiations. And if his high school students can't focus working in their rooms, they must “report to the dining room,” he joked.

VIRUS TODAY: In COVID-19 era, Americans choose dying at home

For many families, home is a better setting than the terrifying scenario of saying farewell to loved ones behind glass or during video calls amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)Here’s what’s happening Sunday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY:— More Americans are making the decision to have their terminally ill loved ones die at home rather than in nursing home and hospice settings. For many families, home is a better setting than the terrifying scenario of saying farewell to loved ones behind glass or during video calls amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gavin Newsom is facing a potential recall election, in part stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. “So I really do think that we need to watch this and be careful.”___Find AP’s full coverage of the coronavirus pandemic: https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic

The Latest: LA County says medical center broke virus rules

The Supreme Court is telling California it cant enforce a ban on indoor church services because of the coronavirus pandemic. The celebration is on hold until next year as Rio struggles with a rise in coronavirus cases. ___OKLAHOMA CITY — The number of reported coronavirus cases in Oklahoma has surpassed 400,000. Health officials are urging football fans to forego Super Bowl gatherings with members outside of their own households. France has registered 3.5 million confirmed cases and more than 78,700 confirmed deaths.

Globe-trotter Candace Parker returns home to play for Sky

(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)CHICAGO – Candace Parker talked about seeing her grandmother hold up the newspaper during their call, thrilled she is coming home to play for the Chicago Sky. “I'm so excited to be home and I say that from the bottom of my heart,” Parker said during a Zoom conference Tuesday. “When she decided, she told me even before, ‘If I come, I’m coming to ball,'” he said. She said she started thinking about playing for the Sky a few weeks ago and would not have left Los Angeles for any other team. “(I) have obviously evolved, and a lot of it had to do with me living in Knoxville and me living in Los Angeles and Russia and Istanbul and China.

Chicago schools extend talks with union over in-person class

Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey, who has said the union wants an agreement, said holding off on locking out educators is an encouraging step. Such a move, if approved by the union's house of delegates, could shut down remote learning across the roughly 340,000-student district. School officials and the union reported weekend progress on issues including contact tracing and ventilation. But the union says those measures don’t go far enough and without more protections, remote learning is safest. District officials haven't said when high school students will return.

Chicago schools reopening uncertain as union talks stall

(Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, Pool)CHICAGO – A plan to reopen Chicago schools remained in limbo as last-minute negotiations over COVID-19 safety measures with the teachers' union stalled Sunday, amplifying the possibility of a strike or lockout. The Chicago Teachers Union has fought returning to classrooms in the nation's third-largest district, defying orders to come to class ahead of students. AdChicago Public Schools officials and the union reported weekend progress on issues including contact tracing and ventilation. Union officials held a news conference later Sunday, saying without protective measures such as widespread vaccinations remote learning was safest. District officials haven't said when high school students will return.

Things to Know: Fewer Black Americans are getting vaccinated

Espinoza said she never imagined the virus would take the life of her 36-year-old husband, who managed a hospice nurse program. (AP Photo/Eugene Garcia)Here’s what’s happening Saturday with the pandemic in the U.S.:THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY:— An Associated Press analysis shows that Black people in many parts of the U.S. are lagging behind whites in receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. Statistics released by 17 states and two cities tell the same story: Through Jan. 25, Black people were getting inoculated at levels below their share of the general population. Ad— Hospital systems around the country are coming under fire over accusations that they are playing favorites when it comes to who gets the first crack at COVID-19 vaccines. In the past week, California has recorded an average of 544 daily COVID-19 deaths, and its pandemic death toll has reached 43,000.

The Latest: UK reports lowest daily new virus cases in weeks

State health officials Monday reported fewer than 13,000 people were being treated for the virus in Texas hospitals, marking the seventh consecutive day of declining patient loads. Some hospitals and clinics have reported having to cancel immunization appointments because they didn’t have enough vaccine doses to distribute. A little more than half of Ochsner employees have yet to get the vaccine, officials said at a news conference Monday. Health officials are also worried about variants that were first reported in the United Kingdom and South Africa. The Democratic governor says Nevada officials were told vaccine doses would be administered to the states based on population.

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The Latest: China says COVID-19 hospitalizations above 1,000

(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)BEIJING — China says it is now treating more than 1,000 people for COVID-19 as numbers of cases continue to surge in the country’s north. ___AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has distributed more than 1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. State health officials say Texas had more than 14,000 COVID-19 patients in hospitals and its death toll has passed 30,000. ___COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina will now allow medical students, retired nurses and other qualified professionals to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. ___MADRID — Spain reported 35,878 confirmed coronavirus cases and 201 new deaths from the coronavirus.

The Latest: Mexico sees record 16,105 new virus cases

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)MEXICO CITY — Mexico has posted another daily record for newly confirmed coronavirus cases, with 16,105 new infections reported Saturday, and a near-record of 1,135 deaths related to COVID-19 in the latest 24-hour period. ___AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan announced it is expecting the first doses of a coronavirus vaccine to arrive in the kingdom late Saturday. Official data also show that the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.K. has exceeded 3 million. The daily numbers brought Arizona’s total confirmed cases to 607,345 and the state’s death toll in the pandemic to 10,036. With 10.4 million confirmed coronavirus cases, India has the second-highest total behind the United States.

Chicago 7-year-old raises money for hospital's pandemic gear

Hayley Orlinsky poses for a portrait Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, with several colorful rubber band bracelets she makes in her Chicago home. The spunky 7-year-old from Chicago has spent most of the coronavirus pandemic crafting the creations as a fundraiser to buy personal protective equipment for a children's hospital. So far, the endeavor has generated nearly $20,000 for Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, prompting praise and purchases from Chicago politicians, a Broadway actor and her beloved White Sox. It all started when she heard news stories about PPE shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic and was inspired to help. She's done holiday themed-bracelets, sports teams colors and red and light blue bracelets to represent the Chicago flag.

The Latest: S Korea begins stronger limits in some areas

In September, the district reported about 13 new coronavirus cases weekly, mostly involving teachers and staff, when it first opened early childhood education classes. ___ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Five Florida mayors are expressing concern about the rising number of coronavirus cases in the state, and are urging Gov. But the state’s rolling seven-day average for new coronavirus cases was more than nine times higher Wednesday than it was than when her first order took effect. Officials began instituting local shutdowns in neighborhoods where coronavirus cases were rapidly rising. There were 5,102 cases reported in Minnesota on Wednesday, along with 67 deaths.

Governors ratchet up restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving

Phil Murphy said Monday as he restricted indoor gatherings to 10 people, down from 25. The move closes many nonessential indoor businesses and requires the wearing of masks outside homes, with limited exceptions. Philadelphia banned all indoor dining at restaurants and indoor gatherings of any size, public or private, of people from different households, starting this Friday. Fourteen men were charged earlier this fall in an alleged plot to kidnap the governor in anger over her COVID-19 restrictions. Still, several other GOP governors were taking incremental steps, or resisting even those — continuing to emphasize “personal responsibility” rather than government edicts.

Chicago officer sues former chief for sexual harassment

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2019 file photo, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson speaks at a news conference in Chicago. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford File)CHICAGO – A Chicago police officer has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault by former police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, who was out drinking with her the night he was found asleep behind the wheel of his SUV. The lawsuit also names the city as a defendant, alleging that Mayor Lori Lightfoot “exacerbated the hostile work environment by ordering Superintendent Johnson to “dump” Plaintiff by having her relocated away from CPD Headquarters. " Later, media reports and surveillance video from a Chicago bar revealed he had been drinking heavily that night. Officers responding to a 911 call from someone reporting a man asleep at a wheel of his idling vehicle did not issue any citations for Johnson.

The Latest: Australian hot spot extends state of emergency

(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)MELBOURNE, Australia Australias hot spot Victoria state on Wednesday extended its state of emergency for another six months as its weekly average of new COVID-10 infections dipped to 95. The state health department reported 90 new infections and six deaths in the latest 24-hour period. ___WASHINGTON Federal officials will begin shipping tens of millions of rapid coronavirus tests to state governors this month for use in reopening schools. ___LAWRENCE, Kan. The University of Kansas is requiring no fans at athletic events and Kansas State University is battling four new coronavirus outbreaks. In the Manhattan, Kansas, health officials say the four newest outbreaks include 10 positive cases among the Kansas State football team.

Chicago convenience store ransacked twice since May

A broken cash register sits on the counter of African Food & Liquor in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. The West Side convenience store was ransacked Monday just hours after Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned vandals that the city will hold them accountable for ransacking downtown retailers earlier that day. It was the second time since May that the neighborhood store was vandalized. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)

Chicago convenience store ransacked twice since May

A broken cash register sits on the counter of African Food & Liquor in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. The West Side convenience store was ransacked Monday just hours after Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned vandals that the city will hold them accountable for ransacking downtown retailers earlier that day. It was the second time since May that the neighborhood store was vandalized. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)Security cameras captured the pillaging of a West Side Chicago convenience store hours after Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned vandals that the city would hold them accountable for ransacking downtown retailers. He says Chicago police officers arrived about a half hour after the store had already been emptied.

Lack of body cameras fuels suspicion in Chicago shooting

Authorities have said they found a gun at the scene, but they acknowledge that the officers who shot him were not wearing cameras. After Allen was shot on Sunday, activists immediately seized on the news that the officers were not wearing body cameras. These details are uncorroborated, partially because CPD also claims there is no body camera footage available for this interaction, the group said. Questions about the lack of body cameras extend beyond activist groups. Chicago police have also used body camera footage to show that officers acted properly, possibly heading off the kind of rampage that unfolded this week.

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