Nearly 140 University of Chicago Press staff announced formation of the UCP Workers Guild, seeking pay equity, AI protections and voluntary recognition from the university.

Amisha Patel, a stalwart of Chicago’s progressive movement and co-founder of United Working Families, died on April 24. City leaders including Mayor Brandon Johnson paid tribute.

Ald. William Hall says a Walgreens in Chatham is a “lifeline” and is pressing the company for answers as neighbors worry about losing local pharmacy access.

A former employee says the Obama Foundation failed to formalize schedule changes for medical care and fired her in 2025, according to documents obtained by ABC7 Chicago.

FOX 32 Cares and the Greater Chicago Food Depository launched a May drive to raise $15,000 and shore up summer meals as SNAP changes and school breaks increase need.

An Uptown landlord says meter misreads led to nearly $10,000 in water charges; the city and comptroller will review the disputed bills.

City Life Center in downtown Gary says a lost federal grant has put the nonprofit on the brink, threatening after‑school programs and 29 local jobs.

More than 200 Brookfield Zoo staff authorized a strike after rejecting the zoo's final contract offer. Negotiators meet May 1 as the contract expires.

A grocery-style Statesmen Market at Kennedy-King gives students free fresh food and essentials as part of City Colleges' Food Security for Life pilot.

A Chicago father says his son endured years of bullying at Noble Street College Prep and was recently threatened with a knife. He says the school failed to act.

Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order launching Peacebook, a youth‑led peacekeeping program that will hire 50 part‑time peacekeepers and steer $900,000 toward anti‑violence work. The initiative leans on a plan developed by GoodKids MadCity and will be run by DFSS.

A beloved plant shop and animal rescue in Niles says its lease won't be renewed and it's scrambling to find a new space while fundraising to cover relocation and vet bills.

An 82‑year‑old Back of the Yards homeowner is fighting a roughly $233,000 water bill after a city‑installed meter showed hundreds of thousands of gallons; alderman seeks relief.