Metra trains on the Union Pacific North line were halted Monday morning after a vehicle struck a bridge.

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As Dr. Macquline King is set to lead Chicago Public Schools, a Chalkbeat reporter discusses her leadership style, key challenges, and what families can expect moving forward.

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State Senator Celina Villanueva discusses efforts to replace Cesar Chavez Day with Farmworkers Day, addressing legacy, accountability, and how to better honor the broader farmworker movement.