McDonald's suing ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships
McDonald’s is suing Steve Easterbrook, the CEO it ousted last year over an inappropriate relationship with an employee, alleging he covered up relationships with other employees and destroyed evidence.
Amazon reportedly looking to transform shuttered JCPenney, Sears stores into fulfillment centers
Amazon, celebrating the boom in e-commerce, is in discussions with Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. mall owner by number of malls with 204 properties, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Crowd clashes with Chicago cops after police-involved shooting in Englewood
Chicago police shot a young man in Englewood on Sunday afternoon.
Man charged with DUI in crash that injured 4, including 2 cops
A man is accused of driving under the influence when he allegedly crashed into a Chicago police car Saturday in Lawndale on the West Side.
Chicago police hire first official focused on disability law
A retired Chicago Police Department official is returning to work to oversee the agency’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, authorities said Friday.
2 CPD squad cars struck by drunk driver on I-94 near Chatham
Two Chicago police squad cars were struck by an alleged drunk driver Saturday on Interstate 94 near Chatham on the South Side.
Repaving project on Michigan Avenue wraps up
Months of repaving work on Michigan Avenue in Chicago has wrapped up, city transportation officials said this week.
2 Chicago cops among 4 hurt in Lawndale crash
Four people, including two Chicago police officers, were injured in a crash Saturday in Lawndale on the West Side.
CPD's third highest-ranking officer to retire in 8 days: 'It's bittersweet'
After 34 years and two months, the Chicago Police Department's third highest-ranking officer, 58-year old Fred Waller, will retire in eight days.
Doctor issues warning as Illinois coronavirus numbers continue to climb
Thursday’s coronavirus numbers were the highest since May 24 and one Chicago doctor is hinting it could be unlikely kids go back to school this fall.
Woman allegedly punches McDonald's employee in the face for forgetting condiments
Authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a fast-food worker over missing ketchup.
Woman claims to find face mask 'cooked' into McDonald's nugget
A woman in England is livid after allegedly finding a piece of a face mask baked into a McDonald’s chicken nugget, claiming her young daughter nearly choked on it while eating.
CPS teacher talks about why remote learning will be much more efficient this fall
CPS teacher David Steiber reacts to the city's decisions to begin the school year with full-time remote learning.
CTU reacts to CPS decision to begin school year with all-remote learning
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis-Gates reacts to CPS's decision to start the school year with full-time remote learning.
CTA bus struck by gunfire in Gresham
A CTA bus was struck by a bullet Wednesday in Gresham on the South Side.
Chicago police mistakenly arrest former Illinois State Representative Arthur Turner
There are more questions than clear answers Wednesday about why two Chicago police women -- one reportedly Hispanic and one reportedly white -- took into custody a retired west sider who was for decades the most powerful Black man in the Illinois House.
CTU celebrates remote learning plan, calls for training
Setting standards, training teachers on virtual methods and equipping lower income CPS families with technology and internet access are all major challenges over the coming weeks.
CPD fears gang retaliation after Chicago rapper is killed
Police say they fear gang retaliation for the rapper's death.
Facebook removes video of Trump saying children are ‘virtually immune’ to coronavirus, Twitter follows suit
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Chicago Public Schools announce full-time remote learning this fall
Chicago’s mayor on Wednesday announced that the nation’s third-largest school district will not welcome students back to the classroom to start the school year, and will instead rely on remote instruction.