President of Chicago Principals and Administrators Association Troy LaRaviere speaks at a CPS Board of Education meeting. | Sun-Times files A bill allowing Chicago Public Schools principals to unionize passed an Illinois House committee Wednesday. A bill that would allow Chicago Public Schools principals to unionize is advancing in Springfield, though obstacles remain … [Read more...] about CPS could face another union at the bargaining table if principals get law changed
Brazilian citizen from Indian Head Park charged in Capitol breach
Federal authorities say this depicts Leticia Vilhena Ferreira of Indian Head Park inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. | U.S. District Court records Leticia Vilhena Ferreira is the 26th known Illinoisan to be charged in the Capitol breach. Prosecutors earlier this year charged Anthony Carollo of Lockport, Cody Vollan of Flossmoor, Jeremiah Carollo of Glen Carbon and … [Read more...] about Brazilian citizen from Indian Head Park charged in Capitol breach
High-level Chicago police official’s car stopped in West Side drug bust
Yolanda Talley, chief of the internal affairs bureau for the Chicago Police Department | Chicago Police Department Internal affairs chief Yolanda Talley’s niece was driving a Lexus that was pulled over in a drug arrest that netted 42 grams of heroin worth $6,300, according to a police spokesman and court records. The matter has been referred to the city’s inspector … [Read more...] about High-level Chicago police official’s car stopped in West Side drug bust
Feds allege another scam at North Side elementary school, charge 3 former administrators
Federal prosecutors have accused three former administrators of two separate scams at Brennemann Elementary School. | Sun-Times file An indictment said the administrators helped cheat the Chicago Public Schools out of $250,000 by submitting bogus orders and invoices for school supplies that really concealed the receipt of iPhones, iPads and $30,000 in gift cards for a … [Read more...] about Feds allege another scam at North Side elementary school, charge 3 former administrators
Marc-Andre Fleury tolerating Blackhawks trade rumors: ‘If I move, I would love a chance to win’
Marc-Andre Fleury said Wednesday he would “love a chance to win” if he is traded to a new team. | AP Photos “But it’s still a big ‘if’ at this point,” Fleury added Wednesday, emphasizing how much he has enjoyed his time with the Hawks so far. Marc-Andre Fleury arrived at Blackhawks practice Wednesday with a black eye. Naturally, he also brought a healthy dose of humor … [Read more...] about Marc-Andre Fleury tolerating Blackhawks trade rumors: ‘If I move, I would love a chance to win’