CPS will phase students back into buildings starting with preschool and special education; union calls the plan ‘reckless’ and ‘illegal’

The union said the district did not involve educators or parents in making the plan. On Thursday, only principals were briefed on the basics, leaving others clamoring for...

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 Chi...

At least five officers, including a commander, face suspension after probe of former police boss Eddie Johnson’s conduct

Ferguson opened the investigation into Johnson’s conduct shortly after he was found asleep at the wheel at 34th Place and Aberdeen Street in the Bridgeport neighborhood o...

Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Champaign region could see stricter rules and state officials release Halloween guidelines as 2,273 new known COVID-19 cases and 35 additional deaths reported

Daywatch: Lightfoot eases COVID-19 restrictions, domestic violence may be underreported in pandemic and 11 books to read during National Hispanic Heritage Month

Mayor Lori Lightfoot urges people to honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by voting

The Latest: Australian hot spot extends state of emergency

Daywatch: City paid businesses less than promised for looting damage, Illinois faces perfect storm of virus risk and Chicago tourism may be done until 2021

Chicago convenience store ransacked twice since May

"We love baseball" Wrigley ballhawks stay on during pandemic

As crime surges on his watch, Trump warns of Biden's America

Indiana, 3 other states added to Chicago’s travel quarantine list this week. Here’s what you need to know to avoid a large fine.

Q&A: What charges might longest serving US speaker face?

Surge of federal agents leaves many questions unanswered

Trump deploys more federal agents under 'law and order' push

14 injured after shooting outside Chicago funeral home, police say

'Very frightening': Opposition grows to US agents in cities

Cops: 15 injured after shooting outside Chicago funeral home

Trump, Barr to expand anti-crime surge to several US cities

Chicago violence sparks war of words between Trump, mayor

Trump to send federal agents to Chicago, maybe other cities

The Latest: Cases drop by half in Australia's Victoria state

1,200 extra Chicago cops to be deployed over July 4 weekend

Activists push for new police oversight board in Chicago

Atlanta mayor vows changes in how police officers use force

Perils of police at high speeds spur calls for more reform

The Latest: Warren won't prosecute peaceful protesters

The Latest: India reports nearly 10,000 new virus cases

Black female mayors in spotlight amid protests and pandemic

Protesters invoke different names to decry police treatment

The Latest: California closes all downtown state buildings

Chicago releases rules for restaurants to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic but no date yet

Memorial Day weekend shootings leave 10 dead in Chicago

Oprah Winfrey gives grants to home cities during pandemic

Church leaders push back on Lightfoot and Pritzker stay-at-home orders: We have to stand up for ourselves at some point

Large house parties violating Chicago's stay-at-home order during pandemic

Column: Could Chicago use Seattles ideas to keep more green spaces and paths open, yet safe?

Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Heres what happened April 22 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area

At COVID-19 briefing, Trump claims his authority is "total" and plays campaign-like video touting response

African Americans comprise more than 70% of COVID-19 deaths in Chicago, officials say

Chicago mayor calls police shooting video extremely disturbing

Man ordered held on $300K bond on gun charge after 13 shot in Chicago

Man to appear in court on gun charge after 13 shot in Chicago

Chicago chief's firing again rattles confidence in force

Police chief firing puts spotlight on cops who let him go

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot fires police chief for lying about Oct. 17 incident: mayor's office

Chicago mayor fires citys top cop over ethical lapses

Chicago mayor fires top cop and says he misled public about car incident

'Very disturbing' video shows Chicago officer body slam man to ground during arrest

Chicago approves traffic congestion tax on ride-hailing services

Ex-LAPD chief named interim Chicago police superintendent

Chicago top cop Eddie Johnson announces retirement

Teachers strike taught Chicago's new mayor tough lessons -analysts

Strike-ending deal will shape Chicago schools for years

After 11 days, Chicago teachers strike to end as union, mayor reach deal

Watch live: Gov. J.B. Pritzker provides update on COVID-19 in Illinois

Chicago teachers' union, mayor huddle in effort to end 11-day strike

Chicago mayor seeks 'spirit of compromise' as teachers strike hits 11th day

Striking Chicago teachers press for final demand after accepting tentative deal

Chicago's striking teachers hold out for extra school days

Chicago teachers to stay on strike for 11th day, holding out for last demand

Chicago teachers' strike ends after 11 days of canceled classes

Anxious students felt pinch amid Chicago teachers strike

Chicago teachers to remain on strike, classes canceled for eleventh day

Chicago teachers union says vote could take place later today

Chicago Teachers Union poised to vote on district's strike-ending proposal

Chicago teachers union says it could vote on Wednesday on deal to end strike