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Chicago Public Schools are getting $3.1 billion in funding this year By: WCIU Staff | April 18, 2018
Glass Slipper Project is helping underprivileged girls go to prom By: WCIU Staff | April 13, 2018
Donating in Chicago: Get Rid of Clothes, Electronics, and more By: WCIU Staff | April 12, 2018
Eat, Shop & Chill: Three stops you must make in Bridgeport By: WCIU Staff | April 11, 2018
Equal Pay Day: Empowering Events for Women in Chicago By: WCIU Staff | April 10, 2018
Chuck E. Cheese hosts 'Sensory Sensitive Sundays' for Children with Autism By: WCIU Staff | April 6, 2018
Loyola vs. Michigan: Two City Mayors Face Off By: WCIU Staff | March 30, 2018
Southside Residents are Requesting a Community Benefits Agreement By: WCIU Staff | March 28, 2018
It may soon become even harder to smoke in Chicago By: WCIU Staff | March 27, 2018
Jumping on the Loyola Bandwagon By: WCIU Staff | March 26, 2018
Roberto Clemente Community Academy and Wells Community Academy High School Get New Athletic Fields By: WCIU Staff | March 19, 2018
What you need to know about the candidates running for governor in Illinois By: WCIU Staff | March 18, 2018
Students in Chicago participate in National Walkout Day By: WCIU Staff | March 14, 2018
A shimmering new fieldhouse will be built in Bronzeville By: WCIU Staff | March 13, 2018
O'Hare expansion plan will be a major game changer for Chicago By: WCIU Staff | February 27, 2018
Plans for a Hyperloop Train from Chicago to Cleveland By: WCIU Staff | February 22, 2018
First new construction in the Pullman Historic District in decades By: WCIU Staff | February 19, 2018
Behind the Scenes at the Chicago Auto Show By: WCIU Staff | February 16, 2018
Suspect in custody for the death of CPD Commander Paul Bauer By: WCIU Staff | February 14, 2018
The Chicago Police Department may be rolling out new technology to combat auto theft By: WCIU Staff | February 12, 2018
The Chicago Sky is getting a new home By: WCIU Staff | February 2, 2018
Evanston Township Freshman, Blake Peters, attempts to re-create the viral game-winning shot By: WCIU Staff | January 29, 2018
CPS hopes to expand Safe Passage to 14 additional schools By: WCIU Staff | January 23, 2018
Chicago is still in the running for the Amazon Headquarters By: WCIU Staff | January 18, 2018
Four famous brands that you didn't know started in Chicago By: WCIU Staff | January 17, 2018
Game of the week: Martin Luther King Day City/Suburban Classic By: WCIU Staff | January 12, 2018
Obama Center plans have been revamped again By: WCIU Staff | January 9, 2018
Whole Foods opens their Midwest distribution center in Pullman neighborhood By: WCIU Staff | January 8, 2018
Chicago Park District is offering Free Fitness Classes for a Week By: WCIU Staff | January 5, 2018
CTA, Metra, Pace and ride sharing services are expecting a price increase By: WCIU Staff | January 4, 2018
Recycling in Chicago just got easier with a new online schedule finder By: WCIU Staff | January 4, 2018
Free Rides on CTA buses and trains on New Year's Eve By: WCIU Staff | December 29, 2017
The City of Chicago cracks down on illegal party buses By: WCIU Staff | December 27, 2017
St. Rita High School is showing 'Seinfeld' some appreciation By: WCIU Staff | December 19, 2017
Chicago cracks down on secondhand cell phone market By: WCIU Staff | December 18, 2017
Mayor Emanuel announces new initiative to build careers for Chicago youth By: WCIU Staff | December 15, 2017
CTA is expecting their first fare hike since 2009 By: WCIU Staff | December 14, 2017
Plans for a gospel music museum in Chicago By: WCIU Staff | December 12, 2017
Caffè Umbria bring a training lab and roastery to Logan Square By: WCIU Staff | December 11, 2017
Fill A Bag, Fill A Bus is Back By: WCIU Staff | December 8, 2017
Recognizing Chicagoland’s educators in the Learning to Win Special By: WCIU Staff | December 7, 2017
Game of the Week Basketball Season Kicks Off By: WCIU Staff | December 4, 2017
Chicago Public Schools help victims of Hurricane Maria continue their education By: WCIU Staff | November 28, 2017
Your commute just got festive with the CTA Holiday Train and Bus By: WCIU Staff | November 27, 2017
Five Small Businesses You Must Shop at for Black Weekend Deals By: WCIU Staff | November 22, 2017
The Christkindlmarket Downtown, Naperville, and Wrigleyville By: WCIU Staff | November 20, 2017
USA Network’s Suits spin-off is filming in Chicago By: WCIU Staff | November 17, 2017
The second phase of the Navy Pier Flyover project has begun By: WCIU Staff | November 16, 2017
Blommer's Chocolate Company fire in the West Loop By: WCIU Staff | November 14, 2017
Pedestrian violations you did not know exist By: WCIU Staff | November 14, 2017
It is official the NBA All-Star Game is coming to Chicago in 2020 By: WCIU Staff | November 10, 2017
Housing in the Woodlawn community is increasing with the grand opening of the Trianon Lofts By: WCIU Staff | November 7, 2017
A new block-long mixed-use complex is coming to Fulton Market By: WCIU Staff | November 3, 2017
The Obama Foundation Summit Kicks Off in Chicago By: WCIU Staff | October 31, 2017
Zero Gravity Pop-Up Bar Battle By: WCIU Staff | October 26, 2017
Chicago is ranked 3rd longest commute among 27 U.S. cities By: WCIU Staff | October 26, 2017
New food incubator in East Garfield Park expected to open in 2018 By: WCIU Staff | October 24, 2017
Walk in to the world of “The Simpsons” at at Moe’s Tavern pop-up bar By: WCIU Staff | October 23, 2017
The South Loop may soon turn in to a research hub for some of Illinois top universities By: WCIU Staff | October 19, 2017
Chicago is ranked #1 city in the US by Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards By: WCIU Staff | October 17, 2017
WCIU, The U has been nominated for four Emmy Awards By: WCIU Staff | October 13, 2017
Transit card, library card, and ID all in one By: WCIU Staff | October 9, 2017
Fans of the 80s/90s era can fulfill their fashion needs at a pop-shop in Lincoln Park By: WCIU Staff | October 5, 2017
Chicago students at King College Prep participated in a screening and Q&A session with the stars of the film Marshall By: WCIU Staff | October 3, 2017
Chicagoans respond to the shooting in Las Vegas By: WCIU Staff | October 2, 2017
Chicago Cubs will be hitting the big screen By: WCIU Staff | September 28, 2017
Felicia Lawrence from 'The Jam' presents the Trendsetter Award at the Surround Sound of Fashion Show By: WCIU Staff | September 27, 2017
Free Beer Tasting Tomorrow at the JW Marriott Chicago By: WCIU Staff | September 26, 2017
Daley College gets a new Engineering and Manufacturing Center By: WCIU Staff | September 25, 2017
Family Matters Home in Chicago is up for demolition By: WCIU Staff | September 21, 2017
The U will be giving out free cupcakes tomorrow around Chicago By: WCIU Staff | September 19, 2017
Game of The Week: Homewood-Flossmoor vs. Bolingbrook By: WCIU Staff | September 15, 2017
A Burge Reparation curriculum is coming to CPS Schools By: WCIU Staff | September 14, 2017
Chicago remembers September 11th By: WCIU Staff | September 11, 2017
Chicagoans are reacting to the DACA decision By: WCIU Staff | September 6, 2017
Game of the Week: Maine South vs. Lincoln Way East By: WCIU Staff | September 1, 2017
Chance the Rapper teams up with Nando’s By: WCIU Staff | August 31, 2017
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces initiative to increase affordable housing By: WCIU Staff | August 25, 2017
Chicagoans respond to Charlottesville tragedy By: WCIU Staff | August 14, 2017
CTA First Day, Free Ride Program Continues By: WCIU Staff | August 11, 2017
Check out the plans for a major new development on Chicago's South Side By: WCIU Staff | August 4, 2017
Healthy drink alternatives to avoid the new Cook County beverage tax By: WCIU Staff | August 2, 2017
Lakeview clothing shop The Alley is making a comeback with added bite By: WCIU Staff | July 26, 2017
Many potential changes lie around the curve for Lake Shore Drive By: WCIU Staff | July 25, 2017
Youth activists from Lincoln Park head to Women's March on Washington By: WCIU Staff | January 19, 2017
Chicagoans jammed and danced at North Coast Music Festival 2016 By: WCIU Staff | September 7, 2016