CPS Cuts Staffing Slightly But Special Education Positions Will Rise At Some Campuses
Some schools will see staff increases of as much as 22 percent compared to this time last year, while others are losing nearly 20 percent…
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20-Year-Old Classick Studios Has Produced Some Of Rapβs Biggest Hits β And Itβs Just Getting Started
Lollapalooza aftershows, open studio events and more are coming out of the West Town studio headed by producer and sound engineer Chris "Classick" Inumerable.
Read full article βItβll Be A Soggy Lollapalooza With Storms In Forecast
Rainfall is expected Friday and Saturday βΒ but here are tips for how to make it through Lolla when it storms.
Read full article βAs Beverly Speed Cameras Continue To Rack Up Tickets, One Camera Could Be On The Move
A 19th Ward speed camera could be moved to cover one of two schools on 111th Street based on requests from community members and data…
Read full article βLogan Squareβs La Placita A Boon For Nearby Businesses
The plaza β part of the massive remodel of the Logan Square traffic circle β is driving foot traffic to shops and restaurants near Kedzie…
Read full article β5 Candidates Are Running For 25th Ward Alderperson. But Will The Current Alder Run?
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez has yet to announce whether he'll seek reelection. Meanwhile, Aida Flores, Nubia Willman Batista, Ian Watkins, Leonardo Quintero and Miguel Chacon are…
Read full article βDrivers Have Run Over, Flipped Off And Cursed Out Chicagoβs Traffic Aides For Doing Their Jobs
Traffic control aides are needed during big summer events, like Lollapalooza this weekend. But drivers often take out their frustration on them β and two…
Read full article βChicagoβs Infamous Rat Problem Wonβt Go Away Under Current Plan, Audit Finds
The cityβs Bureau of Rodent Control is overly focused on responding to individual rat complaints instead of addressing their βroot causes,β according to the inspector…
Read full article βSmashing Pumpkins Celebrate Homecoming Lolla Performance With βPumpkinpaloozaβ
The rock band will have events throughout the city all week, including a merch pop-up and special performances.
Read full article βState Should Help Reopen Uptownβs Weiss Hospital, Neighbors Say: βWe Need Affordable Healthcareβ
Advocates also want the state to help open West Suburban Hospital, the sister medical center to Weiss that closed in March.
Read full article βTeam Behind Hyde Parkβs Virtue Opening Restaurant In West Loop
The yet-to-be-named restaurant on Elizabeth Street will be led by Virtue's chef de cuisine Damarr Brown, a James Beard Award winner and former βTop Chefβ…
Read full article βLakeview Homeowner Sues Feds Over Warrantless Immigration Raid At His Home
Leo Feler said federal agents damaged his property and violated his constitutional rights during a chaotic immigration raid last fall.
Read full article βHuman Remains Found In Garbage Can In Greater Grand Crossing, Police Say
The discovery comes two weeks after a woman's body was found in another South Side alley.
Read full article βCheck Out Smashing Pumpkins, Case Oats, Whethan And Other Local ActsΒ At Lollapalooza 2026
Musical acts from the Chicago area performing this year include South Side rapper Ric Wilson, house music star John Summit and up-and-coming country artist Stella…
▶️ Watch →The Biggest Misconception About Local School Councils? They Donβt Do Anything
Local school councils remain the most direct way West Side residents can influence decisions at their neighborhood schools. But participation remains a challenge.
Read full article βAdvocates Urge City To Keep Funding For Free Legal Services For Immigrants
With federal dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act sunsetting, advocates are calling on the city to include the Chicago Legal Protection Fund in next…
Read full article βLocal Lens: Spending Time As Block Club Chicagoβs Photojournalism Intern
Photojournalist Zoey Duchene reflects on her two months spent covering everything from a support pigeon portrait to the opening of the Obama Center.
Read full article βLakeview High-Rise Proposal Moves Forward With Design Changes, Demolition Timeline
The revised design of the 355-unit tower overlooking Diversey Harbor includes more pedestrian space. Demolition of the vacant Stone Medical Center begins next month.
Read full article βConstruction Begins On Logan Squareβs Megamall Plaza
The plaza will have seating, a performance space and a childrenβs play area. Work could be finished by early next year, officials said.
Read full article βFlooded Basements, Downed Trees Again Plague Chicago After Heavy Storms Monday
As many as three inches of rain and 74 miles-per-hour winds were recorded at Midway Airport. Here's what to do if your basement fills with…
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