Beatrice Garcia knows firsthand the power of special education classroom assistants (SECAs). She credits them for helping her son, JoAngel, communicate and interact with his family. But recent financial strains in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have sparked a turf war between two unions over who shoul
The magic of the Winter Classic is about to take center stage at America's second-oldest ballpark, Wrigley Field. The Chicago Blackhawks and the St. Louis Blues will face off in the great outdoors, a rare treat that brings both players and fans back to the roots of hockey. For many players, like Nic
2024 was a year of extremes for Chicago's weather. The city saw both scorching heat and bone-chilling cold, along with heavy rain and snow. Let's dive into the most memorable days. On August 27, the temperature soared to 99 degrees at O'Hare International Airport. This broke the record for the hott
2024 was a tough year for Chicago sports fans. The White Sox faced a record 121 losses, and fans even cheered for a win just to avoid setting that record. Bears fans were fed up, forcing the team to fire their coach mid-season. Bulls and Blackhawks fans weren't happy about the new sports network not
You know football can be a tough game, especially when Mother Nature decides to make it rain and get chilly. That's what happened in Chicago on Thursday night. The Chicago Bears were up against the Seattle Seahawks, and it turned into a real defensive battle. Neither team could score much, and the c
British YouTuber Trap Lore Ross, famous for his hip-hop crime documentaries, recently published a four-hour video titled "The Many Murders of Lil Durk. " This documentary explores the Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk's alleged ties to several murders in Chicago. Ross kicks off the video with a disclai
Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson has been under scrutiny due to potential ethics issues linked to his past role in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and ties to the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Just a few weeks after his May 2023 inauguration, high-ranking CPS official Ben Felton wrote a memo express
Ever wondered where to relax when flying with LOT Polish Airlines? Their first business lounge just opened at Chicago O'Hare! It's not just for LOT passengers; anyone flying with Star Alliance can chill there too. Located in Terminal 5, the lounge has a sleek, minimalist design with amber colors and
In a surprising move, the Chicago Board of Education decided to keep seven charter schools from closing. These schools, run by Acero Schools, were planned to shut down at the end of the year. The board voted unanimously to fund a rescue plan that will keep all seven schools open for another year. Tw
Pedro Martinez, the schools chief of Chicago Public Schools, was unceremoniously fired on Friday. The city's school board, controlled by Mayor Brandon Johnson, made the decision after a closed-door meeting. This move follows a long-running dispute between the mayor and Martinez over educational poli
