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Teachers Union Interrupts Rauner; Gov. Sorry for Calling Them Illiterate

"Clout much?" CTU protester yells, regarding governor's efforts to get his daughter into Payton in 2008.

Rahm Admits Mistakes, but Says He's Never Considered Quitting

"I am comfortable with who I am," Mayor Rahm Emanuel said in a sometimes testy interview with Politico.

CPS Unions, Charters Protest Budget Cuts as Board OKs $1.2B in Bonds

"We're all fighting for scraps," said Hearst Elementary teacher Rachel Davies.

Teachers Push Higher Taxes on the Rich in Wake of Proposed $200M CPS Cut

One teacher said Mayor Rahm Emanuel "is deeply embedded in Novocaine" and "doesn't feel the pain."

Chicago Teachers Union Forming Independent Political Organization

The union said it will concentrate on issues, not candidates, "but 2015 is on."

Teachers, Union Reps Question Bridgeport Charter School Plan

The teachers hoping to open an independent charter school in Bridgeport presented their plans.

Candy Canes, Petcoke Coal Coming to Aldermen Nice or Naughty on CPS Issues

Student, parent and teacher groups planned a City Hall protest Monday on a national day of action.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.