Chicago police appoint first Black female deputy superintendent

Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today. The Chicago Teachers Union is increasing pressure on the school district during ongoing contract negotiations. Union President Stacy Davis Gates wrote to top officials, claiming the district has rejected the union's final proposals. This situation is causing disruption for many involved. Although she did not mention a strike, the possibility remains if no agreement is reached within a 30-day period following a fact-finding report. Yolanda Talley has been appointed as the first deputy superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. This makes her the first Black woman to hold this position. Talley, who has worked in the department for 30 years, will oversee daily operations and report directly to Superintendent Snelling. In other news, Mayor Brandon Johnson is defending his request for city contractors to accept pay cuts. Meanwhile, a tutor and soccer coach from Downers Grove has been charged with sexual assault involving a 15-year-old boy. In Denmark, there is a growing boycott of U.S. goods, fueled by political tensions. Many people are exchanging ideas online about how to avoid American products and find alternatives. On the sports front, the Chicago Cubs opened their season with a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tokyo. Starting pitcher Shota Imanaga pitched four scoreless innings but faced challenges with walks. Finally, Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, and Sabrina Carpenter are set to headline Lollapalooza 2025 in Chicago.