The former Black Panther who first won election in 1992 said in a speech at a Chicago church that he isn’t retiring from public service.
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Sun-Times Report Finds Sexual Assault Reports Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels
Jan 4, 2022 | Marissa Nelson
Reports of sexual assault in Chicago appear to be returning to pre-pandemic levels, and the Near North police district — which includes River North — reached a 20-year high, according to a recent report in the Chicago Sun-Times.
WFMT Honors the Musical Legacy of Stephen Sondheim
Jan 4, 2022 | Marc Vitali
Both traditional and groundbreaking, Stephen Sondheim was a one-man era of musical theater. A new appreciation of his music and artistry from WFMT.
Northwestern’s New Longevity Institute Aims to Decode the Mysteries of Aging
Jan 4, 2022 | Paul Caine
While some people seem to just stay young longer, others age prematurely. Your chronological age of course can’t be changed, but research suggests the biological processes that drive aging may in fact be malleable.
CPS to Cancel Wednesday Classes if Teachers Union Votes to Work Remotely
Jan 4, 2022 | Matt Masterson
The Chicago Teachers Union is set to vote Tuesday evening on a labor action that would see its 25,000 members work fully remotely beginning Wednesday. If that measure is approved, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said he’ll have no choice but to cancel classes.
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Jan 4, 2022 | WTTW News
Chicago Public Schools parents brace for a potential cancellation of classes Wednesday. The city’s top doc on surging COVID-19 numbers. A long-serving congressman announces his next move.
Why Are So Many Vaccinated People Getting COVID-19 Lately?
Jan 4, 2022 | Associated Press
A couple of factors are at play, starting with the emergence of the highly contagious omicron variant. Omicron is more likely to infect people, even if it doesn’t make them very sick, and its surge coincided with the holiday travel season in many places.
Biden Urges Concern, Not Alarm as Omicron Surges
Jan 4, 2022 | Associated Press
The president emphasized that vaccines, booster shots and therapeutic drugs have mitigated the danger for the overwhelming majority of Americans who are fully vaccinated.
A Record 4.5 Million Americans Quit Their Jobs in November
Jan 4, 2022 | Associated Press
The Labor Department also reported Tuesday that employers posted 10.6 million job openings in November, down from 11.1 million in October but still high by historical standards.
Time To Undeck the Halls. Chicago’s Christmas Tree Recycling Kicks Off Saturday
Jan 4, 2022 | Patty Wetli
Chicago’s Christmas tree recycling event kicks off Saturday and runs through Jan. 22 at 26 parks. The program keeps hundreds of thousands of pounds of trees out of landfills.
Crain’s Headlines: Workers at Starbucks in the Loop Move to Unionize
Jan 3, 2022 | WTTW News
Starbucks workers at a location in the Loop make moves to unionize. Ann Dwyer has details on that story and more.
Local Doctor on Omicron Variant, Booster Eligibility and More
Jan 3, 2022 | Blair Paddock
Dr. David Slade, associate medical director of infection prevention control at Loyola Medicine, discusses the latest research on the COVID-19 omicron variant, FDA’s authorization of boosters for teens and more.
CPS CEO Commits to School Specific COVID-19 Closing Metrics
Jan 3, 2022 | Amanda Vinicky
In the face of a potential walkout by Chicago Teachers Union members, Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez said he is committed to putting in place COVID-19 cases metrics for closing schools and classrooms.
Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr. Subpoenaed in New York AG’s Probe
Jan 3, 2022 | Associated Press
Attorney General Letitia James’ office said in a court filing that it recently issued subpoenas seeking testimony and documents from the Trumps as part of a yearslong civil probe involving matters including “the valuation of properties owned or controlled” by Trump and his company.
Chicago Area Housing Market Soared in 2021 But May Slow in 2022
Jan 3, 2022 | Paul Caine
Realtors sold more homes than ever, while prices rose at rates not seen since the housing boom of the early 2000s.
Jan. 6 Committee Prepares to Go Public as Findings Mount
Jan 3, 2022 | Associated Press
In the coming months, members of the panel will start to reveal their findings against the backdrop of the former president and his allies’ persistent efforts to whitewash the riots and reject suggestions that he helped instigate them.
Watchdog Report Sheds Light on Pandemic Spending Issues in CPS
Jan 3, 2022 | Matt Masterson
Charter schools taking tens of millions of dollars in unnecessary loans, security workers cutting hours to apply for enhanced public benefits and bus companies who pocketed payments while laying off employees were among the issues highlighted in a new report.
Confused About Chicago’s Proof of Vaccination Policy? Here’s an Explainer
Local business owners discuss implementing the policy
Jan 3, 2022 | Patty Wetli
A public health order requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 took effect Monday in Chicago. Let’s walk through who needs to show what, and where.
As Hospitalizations Reach Record Highs in Illinois, Gov. Pritzker Says He Fears Worst is to Come
Jan 3, 2022 | Heather Cherone
“I fear the climb will continue” with the surge accelerated by post-holiday gathering infections, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday.
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Jan 3, 2022 | WTTW News
Confusion and threats of a CTU work stoppage as CPS kids return to school. COVID-19 hospitalizations are at an all-time high. Day one of Chicago’s indoor vaccine mandate. And what 2022 holds in store for the housing market.
As COVID Surges, How Do You Know When It’s Time to Go to the Hospital?
Jan 3, 2022 | Patty Wetli
Overwhelmed by an influx of patients suffering from COVID-19, hospital administrators offered guidance on when people should head to the emergency room.
FDA Expands Pfizer Boosters for More Teens as Omicron Surges
Jan 3, 2022 | Associated Press
Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators on Monday decided they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds once enough time has passed since their last dose.
CTU Members to Consider Walkout This Week as COVID-19 Cases Spike
Jan 3, 2022 | Matt Masterson
“I am so pissed off that we have to continuously fight for the basic necessities, the basic mitigations … this makes no sense,” CTU Vice President Stacy Davis Gates said Monday.
Fauci: CDC Mulling COVID Test Requirement for Asymptomatic
Jan 2, 2022 | Associated Press
The Food and Drug Administration last week said preliminary research indicates at-home rapid tests detect omicron, but may have reduced sensitivity. The agency noted it’s still studying how the tests perform with the variant, which was first detected in late November.
Taking a Step Back: US Colleges Returning to Online Classes
Jan 2, 2022 | Associated Press
Harvard is moving classes online for the first three weeks of the new year, with a return to campus scheduled for late January, “conditions permitting.” The University of Chicago is delaying the beginning of its new term and holding the first two weeks online.
New Year Brings More Canceled Flights for Air Travelers
Jan 2, 2022 | Associated Press
Saturday’s disruptions weren’t just due to the virus, however. Wintry weather made Chicago — where forecasts called for 9 inches of snow — the worst place in the country for travelers. More than 800 flights were scrubbed at O’Hare Airport and more than 250 at Midway Airport.