CPS school board votes to dismiss CEO Pedro Martinez
The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education unanimously voted to fire CEO Pedro Martinez during a special meeting Friday night. This decision concludes a months-long power struggle with Mayor…
The Rundown: A possible departure strategy for the CPS CEO
Good afternoon, and happy Friday! I’m excited to finally catch up on some of the year’s best movies. Here’s what else you need to know today: 1. CPS CEO Pedro…
New rules for Realtor commission agreements affect homebuyers.
New Real Estate Commission Rules Spark Uncertainty Among Chicago Homebuyers Nic Van Horn’s family is searching for a new home in Chicago, a process complicated by recent changes to real…
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson consolidates shelter programs, shutting down the migrant temporary shelter.
Chicago Consolidates Homeless Shelters, Ending Separate System for Asylum Seekers Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration closed the city’s temporary shelter for newly arrived asylum seekers ahead of schedule on Friday. This…
CPS votes to save 7 Acero charter schools from closure, planning to absorb 5 in 2026.
Supporters of Acero charter schools erupted in cheers after the Chicago Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution Friday to save seven schools from closure this year. Five of these…
O’Hare and Midway airports anticipate 3.6 million passengers during the holiday travel rush.
Holiday travel is projected to reach record-high numbers this year, surpassing even the record set in 2019. AAA predicts that 119.3 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from…
For decades, opioid overdoses have killed Black men of the same generation in Chicago and other areas.
Older Black Men and the Opioid Crisis in Chicago: A Hidden Tragedy Latricia Walker-West, an outreach worker with the West Side Heroin and Opioid Task Force, hands out Narcan nasal…
My student-athlete background aided my reporting on Illinois’ inaugural girls flag football playoffs.
A chance encounter with a Chicago Public Schools employee sparked my interest in covering the inaugural girls’ flag football state championship. His mention of the upcoming event resonated deeply due…
Chicago comedians’ holiday survival guide
Three Chicago comedians—Eunji Kim, Jeff Brumfield, and Kenya Elan—offer their expert advice on navigating the inevitable awkward holiday conversations. The holidays, after all, are a time for family, food, and…
The Wrigley Building: A Santa Claus Connection?
The Wrigley Building, famous for its Christmas decorations, has a deeper connection to the holiday than most realize. The iconic image of Santa Claus, the jolly, chubby man in a…