Mary Chappell

People bike around Montrose Harbor Tuesday, when temperatures topped 80 degrees. Saturday could be the city’s hottest day of the year so far.

Weather

Temps hit 88 Saturday for Chicago’s hottest day of the year so far

Temps hit 88 degrees Saturday at O’Hare, with more heat expected in the coming week.

By Mary Chappell

Parents, teachers, students and community members protest Tuesday at Jensen Park over a proposal to relocate ASPIRA Early College High School.

Education

Proposed charter school relocation to Albany Park sparks controversy among teachers, families, administrators

Dozens gathered near Roosevelt High School on Tuesday to push back on a proposal to move a charter high school to the neighborhood.

By Mary Chappell

The Eta Aquarids are ice and rock remnants of Halley’s Comet (pictured).

Chicago

A meteor shower should be visible early Wednesday morning; experts advise heading out of town to see it

The Eta Aquarids of May, remnants of Halley’s Comet, should be visible early Wednesday.

By Mary Chappell

Chicago

‘Justice was served’: State, local officials and Chicagoans react to Derek Chauvin’s murder conviction

State and city officials and many Chicagoans believe justice was served Tuesday, though many acknowledged there was still work to do to “make sure our policies in Illinois value Black lives.”

By Madeline Kenney, Rachel Hinton, and 2 more

La Voz Chicago

La familia de Adam Toledo ve el video de su muerte por la policía; su publicación no será inmediata, según COPA

COPA dijo que está en las etapas “muy tempranas” de la investigación.

By Mary Chappell, Emmanuel Camarillo, and 1 more

News

Adam Toledo’s family views video of his fatal police shooting; public release of footage won’t be immediate, COPA says

Toledo’s family arrived at COPA on Tuesday, officials said.

By Mary Chappell, Emmanuel Camarillo, and 1 more

Entertainment and Culture

Denise Gardner named Art Institute board chair; believed to be 1st Black woman leader on major U.S. museum board

Gardner, 66, currently serves as the vice chair of the Art Institute’s board.

By Mary Chappell

Chicago

Mental health specialists at Cermak Health Services threaten strike

If the employees strike, they could leave about 2,200 patients without care.

By Mary Chappell

Politics

City, state politicians join push for self-determination of Puerto Rico

Chicago aldermen, several state senators support federal legislation to let Puerto Rico decide statehood, independence, free association or other alternatives.

By Mary Chappell