Also in the news: Illinois Department of Public Health employees accused of setting up a 'yearbook' making fun of cannabis users; Northeastern Illinois University avoids a strike; Lakeview man in $8,000 dispute with Peoples Gas over gas regulator relocation and more.

Also in the news: Two men held up at knife point when they thought they were responding to a dating app; At least 4 people robbed on the West Side Saturday night; Cubs invite cancer survivor to hang out with players and more.

Also in the news: Dolton police investigating what led to police shooting and killing a man; On this day in 1855, immigrants and Chicago cops clashed in the 'Lager Beer Riot'; Group looking to expand services and resources to victim of crime and more.

Also in the news: Illinois public schools could require full-day kindergarten; City must rehire, pay workers fired over refusing vaccine, state board rules; Peak of meteor shower is coming and more.

Also in the news: CPD interim superintendent announces retirement; New hotline to alert on future disturbances by young people downtown; More than three dozen housekeeping staff  laid off before forming a union and more.

Also in the news: A shooting took place at the Arlo Chicago Hotel last night; Berwyn police warn about potentially violent gathering at North Riverside Park Mall; Cannabis dispensary workers strike, demand better wages and more.

Also in the news: Chicago's Urban Prep High Schools must turn their facilities over to CPS; New study provides new insights into COVID long-haulers; Activists planning protests with 2024 Democratic National Convention 16 months away and more.

Also in the news: Nearly 20% of CPS schools could see budget cuts; Tech experts says AI is still a long way from becoming self aware; After investigation, retired priest being reinstated and more.

Also in the news: Lake County is suing the nation’s largest insulin makers; Chicago Aldermen have given preliminary approval to allow urban farmers to sell what they grow to the public; 'The Office' cast members are reuniting at Navy Pier this weekend and more.

Also in the news:  CPD warns teens after last weekend's unruly downtown crowds; Martial art of capoeira, yoga now offered to juveniles at detention center; An Illinois man was sentenced to 75 years in prison for a sextortion scheme and more.