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February 11, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse to face judge over bond violation allegations

An Illinois man accused of fatally shooting two people and wounding a third during riots in Wisconsin over the summer is expected to appear before a judge on Thursday as prosecutors ask that he be re-arrested.

February 10, 2021

Illinois tenants 'shocked' to find they're living in Kyle Rittenhouse's old apartment: report

An Illinois couple was shocked to learn they had become loosely enmeshed in a Wisconsin court case simply because they moved in to an apartment where Kyle Rittenhouse had previously lived, according to a report.

February 9, 2021

Brawl erupts among Illinois teens inside trampoline park, video shows

A video of a chaotic brawl among teenagers inside an Illinois trampoline park on Saturday has gone viral.

February 9, 2021

Chicago Teachers Union to hold crucial vote on school reopening, standoff set for make-or-break moment

The fight over reopening Chicago’s schools is primed for a make-or-break moment Tuesday as its teachers' union is voting on a proposal from the district that would bring students back to classrooms as early as this week. 

February 8, 2021

Chicago weekend gun violence includes 21 shootings, 25 victims; police arrest 3 juveniles over carjacking

Gun violence in Chicago over the weekend left at least 25 wounded, as police say at least 21 shootings happened across the city. 

February 7, 2021

Chicago students to return to classroom as Lightfoot reaches 'tentative agreement' with teachers union

Chicago schoolchildren are expected to return to classrooms later this week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Sunday after Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools reached a "tentative agreement."

February 6, 2021

Parts of US brace for winter storms bringing more snow, bitter cold

More winter storms are set to slam parts of the United States this weekend, ushering in an arctic blast that forecasts predict will send temperatures plunging.

February 5, 2021

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot and CPS walk away from union bargaining table with no deal in sight

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, a Democrat, and city public school officials walked away from the negotiating table once again Friday amid a standoff over plans to reopen the district to in-person learning following coronavirus shutdowns.

February 5, 2021

Illinois mom denied COVID-19 vaccine over breastfeeding concerns: 'I was shocked'

An Illinois mother is feeling shocked and upset after she was denied a Moderna coronavirus vaccine by county health officials over concerns of lacking data for pregnant and breastfeeding women, according to reports.

February 5, 2021

Chicago schools, Lightfoot send teachers union 'last, best and final offer' for reopening

Chicago's mayor and public school leader announced Friday that their "last, best, and final offer" is currently on the table as they work to come to an agreement with the teachers union over the safe reopening of schools during the coronavirus pandemic.