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.

Also in the news: Chicago alderman insist young people need to help solve issues with violence; Gary man sentenced to two life sentences for bank robbery that lead to death of retired deputy; Freshman will represent the U.S. at the Wrestling World Championships; and more.

Also in the news: All lanes of the Indiana Toll Road shut down due to fire; One person dead, one injured after attempted carjacking ; Harold Washington documentary in the works and more.

Also in the news: Person killed by a car on outbound Dan Ryan Expressway had fallen out of their car; New record store opening in Hyde Park; Artistic director of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater Barbara Gaines is stepping down and more.