Rafaela Castillo, 89, died from coronavirus. During a long life in Chicago, she was known for helping her neighbors in whatever way she could and holding her family together.

Rose Marie Perkins loved scouring garage and rummage sales and couldn't pass up a good deal. “She’d say, ‘It was only a quarter, so I had to bring it home.’”

Thousands of CPS teachers were supposed to report to the classroom Monday, but they'll work remotely instead. The decision comes as many have expressed concerns about spreading coronavirus.

One woman, whose son was left paralyzed after being shot during a carjacking, said she's planning to leave her lifelong community if something doesn't change.

Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) said his volunteers cleared "unnecessary debris" from the Irving Park Blue Line station underpass — even though it was clearly someone's belongings.

Under Trump, Chicago activists pushed for major reforms. Biden will be a big shift for the country, but local activists say they aren't investing hope in a system where "there's always a loophole."

A fundraiser for the Horner Park mound went live Monday. Organizers plan to start building the mound once they've raised $75,000.

Union leaders plan to discuss whether teachers might refuse to work in schools but continue working online, which doesn't fit the definition of a traditional strike.

CPS CEO Janice Jackson said people have been "across the board" happy with the district's reopening plan — but many teachers remain fiercely opposed to the district's mandate.

The restaurant and bar is open for patio dining, delivery and takeout. Big League's owner hopes it becomes a destination for sports fans once indoor dining restrictions are lifted.

It will be a time-consuming and expensive process to make the park a reality, Ald. Andre Vasquez said, but it's possible.

The modern Jewish Deli is moving from North Center to 3737 N. Southport Ave., just two doors north of the Music Box Theatre, in February.

Chicagoans have already raised nearly $5,000 for the family. "It almost doesn’t feel real," Juan Lucero said.

The animal rescue organization's staff will teach participants how to make no-sew pet beds and cat and dog toys from items found around the home, among other things, during the virtual event.

This year, participants don't have to dive into Lake Michigan. They can jump into snow in a bathing suit or have a bucket of cold water dumped on them.

The group is looking for volunteers who can bring personal protective equipment to seniors or who can help clean up a garden that honors Martin Luther King Jr.

Snow showers could continue on Friday, which will be cloudy and chilly with an expected high of 34 degrees.

"As the events at the U.S. Capitol last week made clear, we must remain vigilant in reaffirming that hate has no home in our community," Ald. Matt Martin said.

The city is focused on vaccinating health care workers and people living in working in long-term care facilities as part of Phase 1A. That phase will likely take several more weeks.