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Big layoffs at CPS due to closing schools
Late Friday afternoons are usually the times really bad news is announced and this time it's big layoffs for Chicago Public Schools. Read More -
Roskam praises National Defense Authorization Act
The National Defense Authorization Act of 2014 was passed by Congress Friday. Read More -
Rutherford honors Flag Day and U.S. Army's birthday
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford honored the flag and the U.S. army Friday. Read More -
Hawks fan recovering after puck hit her 'like an arrow' to the face
A Blackhawks fan who was hit in the face with a puck Wednesday night at the United Center during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals was recovering Thursday evening at home after undergoing surgery at Ru Read More -
U of C, fraternity try to get to bottom of racist, homophobic prank
The University of Chicago and spokesmen for a fraternity that received boxes scrawled with a racist and homophobic slur say they are trying to find out who sent the boxes so that person can be held ac Read More -
Waxman, Rush request hearing on temperature increases, climate change
Congressmen Henry Waxman (D-CA 33) and Bobby Rush (D-IL 1) are requesting a hearing on a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Read More -
Free parking to begin in some wards this Sunday
Free Sunday parking at metered parking spots in some wards will begin this Sunday, ahead of the scheduled July 1 date, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office announced on Friday. Read More -
Authorities use RICO statute to take down West Side gang
The Black Souls street gang on the West Side has been taken down by local and federal authorities on murder and drug charges, and the way they did it is unprecedented. Read More -
Teen hurt in police-involved shooting on NW Side
A Chicago Police officer shot a teen who ran from officers during a street stop early Friday in the Northwest Side Portage Park neighborhood, authorities said. Read More