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The Chicago Teachers Union reached a deal with Chicago Public Schools on a new contract, capping off nearly a year of negotiations. Breaking News CPS, teachers union reach proposed contract deal Chicago Teachers Union educators voted on a final proposed contract deal with the school district Monday, capping off months of contentious negotiations and leadership conflicts that threatened to destabilize the nation's fourth-largest district. Read Story © Copyright 2025 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe

The Illinois secretary of state's office has opened a larger "flagship" DMV in Chicago's Loop. Illinois secretary of state's office opens larger 'flagship' DMV in the Loop The Illinois secretary of state's office on Monday opened a flagship downtown Chicago location for driver and vehicle services, a two-story facility that officials say highlights the state's goals to modernize the office. Read Story © Copyright 2025 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe

Such post-trial motions are routine and rarely granted, however the filing provides a blueprint for a likely appeal to the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals down the line.   Lawyers for convicted former House Speaker Michael Madigan are arguing for a new trial in his corruption case, saying prosecutors failed to prove the then-powerful Democrat knew about a scheme by C… Attorneys for ex-Speaker want convictions tossed over alleged trial missteps Lawyers for convicted former House Speaker Michael Madigan are arguing for a new trial in his corruption case, saying prosecutors failed to prove the then-powerful Democrat knew about a scheme by ComEd to pay off his associates and alleging a series of mistakes by the trial judge. Read Story © Copyright 2025 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue   |  Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscr...