Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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education
  • by david hall
CPS, CTU converge on Springfield to ask lawmakers about more money for schools

CTU members took buses to the state capital and split into groups to meet with legislators and make their case for additional funding as CPS faces a nearly $400 million budget deficit for next school year and some schools are reporting cuts.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
PPP fraud investigation sees former Cook County correctional officer charged

Jareli Reyes, 32, is accused of fraudulently obtaining $41,666 in loans in 2021 through the federal Paycheck Protection Program that was established to provide relief to businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reyes, who resigned last year, is charged with theft, income-tax fraud and wire…

city-hall
  • by david hall
Get the L out? Pressure mounts for CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. to quit or be fired: 'It’s time for a change'

Of the City Council's 50 members, 19 — and counting — have signed a non-binding resolution demanding Carter’s ouster. The resolution lays out a lengthy bill of particulars against Carter.

chicago
  • by david hall
Miss the northern lights in Chicago? The 'Super Bowl of space weather' continues tonight

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a slightly weaker display than on Friday night, with the strongest solar shows likely visible between 7 and 10 p.m. Saturday and 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday.