Chicago/ Community & Society
Published on October 17, 2019
Top Chicago news: Teachers on strike, schools cancel classes; boxer dies after injury during fightPhoto: Jonathan J. Castellon/Unsplash

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Chicago.

Boxer dies after suffering traumatic brain injury during fight

Patrick Day died Wednesday at the age of 27 after suffering a traumatic brain injury during a fight in Chicago over weekend, according to a statement from promoter Lou DiBella.

Read the full story on FOX 5 San Diego.

Teachers on strike; schools cancel classes

After the Chicago Teachers Union and the city’s new mayor failed to reach a contract deal, classes were canceled for 300,000 public school students today.

Read the full story on The New York Times.

Boston man disarms robber on train before running Chicago Marathon

Jean Paul LaPierre, 54, was on a CTA Blue Line train when he stepped off and asked another commuter why marathoners seemed to be rushing for the doors.

Read the full story on WCVB.


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