Nearly a year later, Chicago still hasn't chosen a ShotSpotter successor
More than a year after bids were submitted to replace Chicago's ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, some aldermen say they still have no answers about what comes next — and families affected by gun violence are demanding action.
More than a year after bids were submitted to replace Chicago's ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, some aldermen say they still have no answers about what comes next — and families affected by gun violence are demanding action.
Tiffany's 'Jeweled' window shines again after major restoration at Chicago church
A treasured piece of Chicago history is shining once again in the South Loop.
A treasured piece of Chicago history is shining once again in the South Loop.
Alders question UChicago ShotSpotter study | The Chicago Report
City hall got spicy today after a planned ended early with a lot of questions surrounding why. In large part, because the gunshot technology ShotSpotter was on the agenda today, and whether the city is working on finding a replacement, like Mayor Brandon Johnson promised. Axios' Monica Eng talks about the topic.
City hall got spicy today after a planned ended early with a lot of questions surrounding why. In large part, because the gunshot technology ShotSpotter was on the agenda today, and whether the city is working on finding a replacement, like Mayor Brandon Johnson promised. Axios' Monica Eng talks about the topic.
We Walk for Her March brings attention to missing Black women, girls
The ninth annual "We Walk for Her" march just wrapped up in Bronzeville. Chicago police superintendent Larry Snelling joined neighbors and activists to demand more resources for missing black women and girls. Organizers say black women account for over a third of Chicago's active missing persons cases despite making up just 15% of the female population. Timara Wade-- who is a youth organizer with the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization is joining us to tell us more.
The ninth annual "We Walk for Her" march just wrapped up in Bronzeville. Chicago police superintendent Larry Snelling joined neighbors and activists to demand more resources for missing black women and girls. Organizers say black women account for over a third of Chicago's active missing persons cases despite making up just 15% of the female population. Timara Wade-- who is a youth organizer with the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization is joining us to tell us more.
Alders question UChicago ShotSpotter study | The Chicago Report
City hall got spicy today after a planned ended early with a lot of questions surrounding why. In large part, because the gunshot technology ShotSpotter was on the agenda today, and whether the city is working on finding a replacement, like Mayor Brandon Johnson promised. Axios' Monica Eng talks about the topic.
City hall got spicy today after a planned ended early with a lot of questions surrounding why. In large part, because the gunshot technology ShotSpotter was on the agenda today, and whether the city is working on finding a replacement, like Mayor Brandon Johnson promised. Axios' Monica Eng talks about the topic.
Chicago weather: Temperatures climb toward 90 before Friday storm risk
Chicago weather will stay warm and increasingly humid with highs in the 80s to near 90 through next week, while isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon and evening.
Chicago weather will stay warm and increasingly humid with highs in the 80s to near 90 through next week, while isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon and evening.
Tiffany's Jeweled Window shines again at historic church in South Loop
A treasured piece of Chicago art has returned home after more than a year of restoration work. Its comeback marks a major milestone in the effort to preserve a landmark church in the South Loop. Kasey Chronis is live with the remarkable journey of Tiffany's jeweled window.
A treasured piece of Chicago art has returned home after more than a year of restoration work. Its comeback marks a major milestone in the effort to preserve a landmark church in the South Loop. Kasey Chronis is live with the remarkable journey of Tiffany's jeweled window.
Jim’s Original relocation sparks neighborhood protest
The restaurant plans to relocate to 18th Street and Canalport Avenue, but some East Pilsen neighbors are protesting the move, citing public safety, noise and garbage concerns.
The restaurant plans to relocate to 18th Street and Canalport Avenue, but some East Pilsen neighbors are protesting the move, citing public safety, noise and garbage concerns.
Jim’s Original relocation sparks neighborhood protest
The restaurant plans to relocate to 18th Street and Canalport Avenue, but some East Pilsen neighbors are protesting the move, citing public safety, noise and garbage concerns.
The restaurant plans to relocate to 18th Street and Canalport Avenue, but some East Pilsen neighbors are protesting the move, citing public safety, noise and garbage concerns.
Planned ICE protest in response to arrest in Albany Park
A planned protest is scheduled for later this evening in response to an incident in Albany Park involving federal immigration agents.
A planned protest is scheduled for later this evening in response to an incident in Albany Park involving federal immigration agents.
Northwestern study finds bias persists even as support for gay candidates grows
American voters have largely stopped penalizing gay candidates for being gay. What they have not stopped doing is penalizing candidates who look or sound like it.
American voters have largely stopped penalizing gay candidates for being gay. What they have not stopped doing is penalizing candidates who look or sound like it.
Nearly four years later, family still seeks answers in UIC student’s killing
Nearly four years after 19-year-old UIC student Giovanni Flores was fatally shot while waiting in his vehicle at Douglass Park, the case remains unsolved and authorities are seeking tips with a reward of up to $10,000.
Nearly four years after 19-year-old UIC student Giovanni Flores was fatally shot while waiting in his vehicle at Douglass Park, the case remains unsolved and authorities are seeking tips with a reward of up to $10,000.
Northwestern study finds bias persists even as support for gay candidates grows
American voters have largely stopped penalizing gay candidates for being gay. What they have not stopped doing is penalizing candidates who look or sound like it.
American voters have largely stopped penalizing gay candidates for being gay. What they have not stopped doing is penalizing candidates who look or sound like it.
Family demanding answers after son shot nearly four years ago
Giovanni Flores was just 19, waiting for his mom outside a hospital when he was killed. Nearly four years later, his family still doesn’t have answers. Crime Stoppers is putting up a reward for any info that leads to an arrest. His loved ones are still hoping someone steps up and says something. Tia Ewing is taking a closer look at what’s been done and what it’ll take to move this case forward.
Giovanni Flores was just 19, waiting for his mom outside a hospital when he was killed. Nearly four years later, his family still doesn’t have answers. Crime Stoppers is putting up a reward for any info that leads to an arrest. His loved ones are still hoping someone steps up and says something. Tia Ewing is taking a closer look at what’s been done and what it’ll take to move this case forward.
Big Boy Locomotive makes a stop in West Chicago
Big Boy, the world's largest steam locomotive, made a stop in West Chicago today. The crowd was out. Hundreds of folks at the Union Pacific Training Center getting their phones out for this giant.
Big Boy, the world's largest steam locomotive, made a stop in West Chicago today. The crowd was out. Hundreds of folks at the Union Pacific Training Center getting their phones out for this giant.
Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run that killed Dolton woman, officials say
A juvenile has been taken into custody and charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Dolton that killed an 18-year-old woman.
A juvenile has been taken into custody and charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Dolton that killed an 18-year-old woman.
Nearly a year later, Chicago still hasn't chosen a ShotSpotter successor
Chicago alderpersons and gun violence survivors are demanding answers after a City Council meeting on replacing ShotSpotter ended without an update, nearly a year after bids for a new gunshot detection system were submitted.
Chicago alderpersons and gun violence survivors are demanding answers after a City Council meeting on replacing ShotSpotter ended without an update, nearly a year after bids for a new gunshot detection system were submitted.
Man charged with drug-impaired driving in deadly January crash: officials
A man has been charged with reckless homicide after he was found under the influence of drugs during a fatal crash in Deer Park earlier this year, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A man has been charged with reckless homicide after he was found under the influence of drugs during a fatal crash in Deer Park earlier this year, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Police warn of string of work van burglaries across Chicago
Chicago police are warning of a string of car burglaries to work vehicles in multiple neighborhoods throughout the city earlier this week.
Chicago police are warning of a string of car burglaries to work vehicles in multiple neighborhoods throughout the city earlier this week.
Chicago US attorney defends his meddling with grand jury process over immigration protest case
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago said he made a personal pitch to a grand jury before it indicted protesters who opposed the Trump administration’s immigration sweeps last year.
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago said he made a personal pitch to a grand jury before it indicted protesters who opposed the Trump administration’s immigration sweeps last year.