Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Chicago.
LGBTQ history to be taught in all Illinois public schools next year
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill into law that will require all public schools in the state to teach history that includes the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
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Jumping worms are latest invasive species to hit Chicago
Do you have invasive jumping worms in your garden? If you live in the Chicago area, the answer is yes.
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In 2017, area women earned 78% of what men made
A new Chicago Foundation for Women report put the area's average gender pay gap in 2017 at $280 a week, or $14,000 for the year.
Read the full story on WBEZCuriousCity.
Man accused of killing off-duty cop represents himself at trial
Testimony began Tuesday in the trial for the slaying of off-duty Chicago police officer John Rivera, with defendant Jovan Battle representing himself.
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Teen girls accused in pricey perfume thefts
Three teenage girls were arrested in separate cases connected to the theft of thousands of dollars worth of perfume and cologne.
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