Friday, March 14, 2025

Search results for keyword: Illinois found in 391 News.

work
  • by david hall
What Chicago's new paid leave ordinance means

Eligible employees are guaranteed up to five days of paid vacation time and five days of paid sick time, with some rollover days. Some business owners, even those who support the new rules, fear they could be hurt by them.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
For Chicago students, path to a top CPS high school often begins at 4 and is filled with disparities

Students admitted to CPS gifted elementary programs are three times more likely to get into one of Chicago's 11 test-in high schools than kids who go to nonselective neighborhood elementary schools, a WBEZ analysis of data has found.

crime
  • by david hall
Person fatally shot on the Dan Ryan in Chatham

Troopers responded about 5:15 p.m. to a reported shooting on I-94 between 79th and 83rd Streets, Illinois State Police said.

education
  • by david hall
Mayor Johnson rejects cuts in CPS budget plan meant to fill $500M deficit

Cuts to staffing and other initiatives are needed to balance the budget this month, CPS officials say. Johnson's plan to close the gap is unclear.