Hit-and-run death of jail guard brings changes to street
CHICAGO - The hit-and-run death of a corrections officer two months ago has spurred officials to make changes to the street where the incident happened.
Chicago teacher's strike Day 3: Parent says 'I support the teachers'
theGRIO REPORT - Talks ended Tuesday evening with no agreement reached between the Chicago Teachers’ Union (CTU) and the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), but with a new offer presented that would include concessions on recalls and performance evaluations...
Chicago teachers union president says strike will continue
CHICAGO (AP) - The president of the Chicago Teachers Union says teachers and the school district are still far apart in their contract dispute and that the walkout will almost certainly extend into a third day on Wednesday...
Chicago teachers strike heads into second day
CHICAGO (AP) - A strike by thousands of teachers in Chicago headed into its second day Tuesday, creating a political headache for Mayor Rahm Emanuel just as the former chief aide to President Barack Obama takes on a larger role in his former boss's campaign...
Romney: Chicago teachers turning backs on students
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney on Monday said Chicago teachers are turning their backs on thousands of students and that President Barack Obama is rooting for the striking educators...
Chicago teachers on strike, 400,000 students stranded
CHICAGO - For the first time in 25 years, teachers in the country's third-largest public school system hit the picket line.
Rev. Jackson: Son shouldn't rush back to work
CHICAGO (AP) - The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he expects his congressman son to take his time in getting back to work...
Jesse Jackson Jr returns home from Mayo Clinic
CHICAGO (AP) - U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has returned to his home in Washington after treatment for depression at Mayo Clinic, Jackson's chief of staff in suburban Chicago said Friday...
Michael Jordan picked as Ryder Cup advisor
CHICAGO - Michael Jordan returns to the Chicago area for this year's Ryder Cup at Medina Country Club, but this time he'll be more than a spectator...
Rahm Emanuel shifting to pro-Obama super PAC
WASHINGTON (AP) - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is stepping down from his role as a national co-chair of President Barack Obama's campaign...
