After nearly a year of bargaining, the Chicago Teachers Union is one step closer to finalizing a deal with Chicago Public Schools. The contract now needs approval from the Chicago Board of Education.

For the first time in over a decade, Chicago’s public school teachers have a new contract without a strike or threat of a walkout.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago firefighters rallied for a new contract ahead of the City Council meeting on Wednesday. Firefighters and paramedics are calling on the city to settle the contract. Chicago ...