Thursday, March 13, 2025

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education
  • by david hall
Chicago Teachers Union asks for mediation in CPS contract talks

CTU leaders stress this isn’t a signal a walkout is looming. Still, tensions are on the rise between the union and district leaders.

transportation
  • by david hall
RTA joins calls to add bus lanes on DuSable Lake Shore Drive

RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard on Thursday joined the chorus of voices unhappy with the current design proposal that prioritizes cars over public transit.

music
  • by david hall
Riot Fest staying at Douglass Park, scrapping plans to move to Bridgeview's SeatGeek Stadium

In an abrupt about-face, festival organizers announced the event will remain in Chicago after all. Neighborhood residents who were eager to see the festival leave town expressed dismay on learning they'd be dealing with the noise, trash, traffic again.

2024-democratic-national-convention
  • by david hall
Pritzker ready for prime time speech at Democratic Convention, with Johnson also among speakers

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will be speaking in a prime time address Tuesday night, the same night former President Barack Obama will address the Democratic convention, according to two sources familiar with the plans.