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CPS Taking Student Applications For Program That Aims to Increase Educator Diversity

Seniors in Chicago’s public high schools who are interested in a teaching career can begin applying to a prep program aimed at boosting the number of CPS grads working as educators within the district.

Proposed State Bill Would Help Sexual Assault Survivors Opt Out of Revealing Medical Information in Insurance Documents

Revealing that they’ve been the victim of a sexual assault is a frightening task for any survivor.And if a private insurer is billed for the cost of treatment, family members may learn about the attack through insurance documents.

As the Auto Show Parks in Chicago, Low Dealership Inventory Persists

The 2022 Chicago Auto Show is featuring the latest automotive trends while showcasing an influx of vehicles at a time when new cars are hard to find. 

New Book Looks at Love and Relationships During Pandemic

The new book “Love in the Time of Contagion: A Diagnosis” explores the lockdown experiences of singles and couples and new approaches to love, intimacy and vulnerability.

Lightfoot Says Chicago May Not be Ready to Lift Mask Mandate, Vaccine Requirement on Feb. 28

Mayor Lori Lightfoot declined Monday to say whether the city is on track to lift its mask mandate along with the state or lift the vaccine mandate for patrons of restaurants, fitness centers and bars on Feb. 28.

Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson Found Guilty of Failing to Pay Taxes, Lying to Feds

Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson was found guilty on all seven counts in what was the first trial of a sitting member of the Chicago City Council since 1999.

Sliver of Hope: Kremlin Sees Diplomatic Path on Ukraine

The Kremlin signaled Monday it is ready to keep talking with the West about security grievances that led to the current Ukraine crisis, offering hope that Russia might not invade its beleaguered neighbor within days.

‘Blues in the Night,’ a Talent-Filled Musical Revue, Chases the Blues Away

“Blues in the Night” at Porchlight Music Theatre is a talent-filled production that will leave you flying high. 

3 Killed in Weekend Shootings Across Chicago: Police

According to Chicago police, nine people were shot in nine separate incidents across the city between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Three of those victims were killed.

February 14, 2022 - Full Show

The car market revs up despite challenges, preparing for the end of the state’s mask mandate in two weeks, and new legislation that would protect rape survivors from medical costs. Plus, dating during the pandemic and guaranteed basic income.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, February 12, 2022 - Full Show

How a shortage of school counselors impacts students’ mental health. The status of the city’s guaranteed basic income program. And an urban historian remembers Vivian Harsh for Black History Month.

US: Over 130,000 Russian Troops Now Staged Outside Ukraine

President Joe Biden spoke for about 50 minutes Sunday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and renewed promises of what the West says will be tough economic sanctions against Moscow and a NATO buildup in the event of “any further Russian aggression” against Ukraine, the White House said.

Eligibility Criteria, Application Timeline Expected This Month for Chicago’s Guaranteed Basic Income Program

The city of Chicago approved the plan in its 2022 budget three months ago, promising $500 a month to 5,000 low-income households for one year. It would be the nation’s largest test of a guaranteed basic income program. 

As Pandemic Takes Toll on Students’ Mental Health, School Counselors Call For More Support

School counselors are often a primary resource for mental wellness and guidance, but few can be found in America’s schools. According to the latest data from the American School Counselor Association, there was one counselor for every 424 students during the 2019-20 school year.