The UIC United Faculty on Tuesday announced its members had voted in favor of the new deal, which applies to all 1,500 members of the tenure and non-tenure bargaining units.
Stories by Matt Masterson
16-Year-Old Boy Among 3 People Killed Over Weekend in Chicago: Police
Feb 6, 2023 | Matt Masterson
According to Chicago Police Department data, 20 people were shot in 18 separate shooting incidents between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Chicago Man Charged in Attack of CTA Worker at Downtown Blue Line Station
Feb 3, 2023 | Matt Masterson
James Jackson, 55, appeared in court Friday on charges of aggravated battery of a transit employee and aggravated battery of a victim over 60 years old after he allegedly struck a CTA worker at the Washington Blue Line station.
Chicago Woman Concealed Mother's Body in Freezer for Nearly 2 Years, Prosecutors Say
Feb 2, 2023 | Matt Masterson
Eva Bratcher allegedly bought a freezer a week after her elderly mother died and used it to conceal her body for nearly two years before it was discovered by police at their Northwest Side home earlier this week.
Ex-Chicago Police Officer Allegedly Lied Repeatedly to Dodge Numerous Traffic Citations
Feb 1, 2023 | Matt Masterson
Jeffrey Kriv, 56, has been charged with four felony counts of perjury and five felony counts of forgery, according to the Chicago Office of Inspector General.
Chicago Tattoo Artist Charged With Sexually Abusing Customers at His Home Days Before Trial
Feb 1, 2023 | Matt Masterson
Miguel Deleon, who was set to go to trial this week on charges that he sexually assaulted two customers at his home, has been arrested and now faces new charges for allegedly sexually abusing or assaulting three more women under similar circumstances.
Elgin School District U-46 Leader Tapped as Illinois’ New Education Superintendent
Jan 31, 2023 | Matt Masterson
“Dr. Tony Sanders is an extraordinary choice for State Superintendent of Education,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a statement.
Cook County Not Pursuing Sex Crime Charges Against R. Kelly Following Federal Convictions
Jan 30, 2023 | Matt Masterson
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx on Monday announced her office will be dropping its case against Kelly — nearly four years after he was arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and abuse.
2 Men Killed in Separate Shootings Early Monday: Police
Jan 30, 2023 | Matt Masterson
According to Chicago Police Department data, 13 people were wounded by gunfire over the weekend between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Those victims survived their wounds, but two men were killed in shootings just after 6 a.m. Monday.
Illinois AG Says Arguments Against Cash Bail Elimination ‘Flawed For Multiple Reasons’
Jan 26, 2023 | Matt Masterson
“The circuit court’s decision finding the detention provisions unconstitutional should be reversed,” Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office wrote in a brief Thursday.
Teen Charged with Fatally Shooting 17-Year-Old During Meetup to Sell Shoes in West Pullman
Jan 26, 2023 | Matt Masterson
Tony Mason III, 18, was held without bail Thursday after being charged with numerous felonies including first-degree murder and four counts of attempted murder stemming from a Sunday shooting that left 17-year-old Jordan Nixon dead.
CPS Watchdog Finds ‘Concerning’ Trends in School-Based Investigations, Vendor Background Checks
Jan 25, 2023 | Matt Masterson
Deputy Inspector General Amber Nesbitt said her office has seen a rise in the number of district schools, charter schools and vendors that have launched investigations into sexual misconduct allegations without contacting the inspector general or CPS.
UIC Strike Suspended After Faculty, Administration Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
Jan 23, 2023 | Matt Masterson
Classes and labs will resume Monday as employees represented by the UIC United Faculty return to work after a four-year deal was struck during a nine-hour bargaining session Sunday.
Chicago Police To Increase Security at Lunar New Year Celebrations After Massacre in California
Jan 23, 2023 | Matt Masterson
Chicago Police Department officials, alderpeople, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other city departments spoke with leaders in the city’s Asian American Pacific Islander community Sunday night to discuss the California shooting that left 10 dead.
30 People Shot, 6 Fatally, in Weekend Shootings Across Chicago: Police
Jan 23, 2023 | Matt Masterson
According to the Chicago Police Department, there were 27 separate incidents between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday. That included two 18-year-olds who were killed in different shootings Sunday.
Negotiations Resume Between UIC Faculty, Administration Amid Ongoing Strike
Jan 20, 2023 | Matt Masterson
University officials said the sides had agreed to resume bargaining Friday and could continue talks into the weekend to secure a new contract agreement.
Chicago Police Warn Residents After Wave of Vehicle Thefts on Northwest Side
Jan 20, 2023 | Matt Masterson
According to a Chicago Police Department community alert published Friday, 22 Hyundai and Kia vehicles have been stolen across the 25th police district in early 2023.
Lawsuit Alleges DCFS Has Left Children Jailed Despite Orders For Their Release
Jan 19, 2023 | Matt Masterson
A federal lawsuit alleges that rather than housing children in appropriate settings, DCFS allowed them to remain locked in juvenile jails without access to proper educational, medical and mental health supports.
Illinois State Rifle Association Files Lawsuit Challenging Assault Weapons Ban in Federal Court
Jan 18, 2023 | Matt Masterson
The Illinois State Rifle Association and other pro-2nd Amendment groups on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit claiming the ban “infringes on the rights of law-abiding citizens” to possess such firearms and extended magazines “for the defense of self and family and other lawful purposes.”
CPS Taking Parent Feedback on 2023-24 Calendar Proposal
Jan 18, 2023 | Matt Masterson
CPS on Wednesday published its proposed calendar for the 2023-24 school year, which would see classes resume Aug. 21, 2023, and run until June 6, 2024. Parents and families now have a week to tell the district what they think before the Board of Education approves the new calendar next month.
UIC Faculty Begins Strike Tuesday With No Contract in Place
Jan 17, 2023 | Matt Masterson
University of Illinois-Chicago faculty striked Tuesday after union and administration officials were unable to come to a contract agreement during a “contentious” 12-hour bargaining session Monday.
14-Year-Old Boy Charged in 8 South Side Armed Robberies
Jan 17, 2023 | Matt Masterson
The boy, whose name has not been released because he is a juvenile, was charged Monday with eight felony counts of armed robbery stemming from separate incidents between last November and December.
7 Killed in Shootings Across Chicago Over Holiday Weekend: Police
Jan 17, 2023 | Matt Masterson
According to Chicago Police Department data, 25 people were shot in 23 separate shooting incidents between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Monday.
Woman Struck by CTA Bus to Receive $20M Settlement
Jan 13, 2023 | Matt Masterson
Attorneys for 59-year-old Diane Schachner announced the settlement Friday, more than three years after Schachner suffered serious leg injuries when she was dragged nearly 30 feet by the bus.
Ex-Payroll Manager Charged With Defrauding Art Institute of Chicago Out of $2M
Jan 13, 2023 | Matt Masterson
Federal prosecutors on Friday announced 56-year-old Michael Maurello has been charged with two counts each of wire fraud and bank fraud. His arraignment in Chicago has not yet been scheduled.
Negotiations to Continue Next Week Ahead of Possible UIC Faculty Strike
Jan 13, 2023 | Matt Masterson
Negotiations between the sides will continue Monday, one day before members of the UIC United Faculty plan to go on strike, citing a lack of “significant movement” at the bargaining table.