Gunfire shatters back window of CTA bus Thursday night on South Side, no injuries reported

No one was injured when gunfire shattered the back window of a CTA bus Thursday night on the South Side in the Washington Heights neighborhood, Chicago police said. Shortly before 9:45 p.m., a CTA employee was driving a bus in the 1100 block of West 95th Street when gunfire in the area shattered the back window. Police said there were six passengers on the bus who exited and continued to their destination. No one was injured but the bus driver was taken to an area hospital for observation. No one was in custody, and detectives were investigating.    

Chicago Board of Education unanimously votes to halt school closures until 2027

The Chicago Board of Education will vote on a resolution to prohibit school closings until 2027 at their monthly board meeting Thursday. The proposal comes at a time when the district is facing accusations of clandestinely plotting to close schools. Also plaguing the district are reports that Mayor Brandon Johnson asked CPS Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez to resign.