Chicago City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter technology, mayor will veto

The Chicago City Council voted on Wednesday to keep Shotspotter, the gunshot detection technology that alerts police to the sound of gunfire.

Family sues Metra and rail company over Marin Lacson's death in Barrington

Nearly eight months after the tragic death of 17-year-old Marin Lacson, her family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Metra, Union Pacific Railroad Company, and the Village of Barrington.

Barrington family alleges negligence in teen's tragic train death
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Eight months after the tragic death of 17-year-old Marin Lacson, her family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Metra, the rail company, and the Village of Barrington.

Chicago City Council approves Burnett as zoning chair
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The Chicago City Council has approved 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett's appointment as zoning board chair.

Debate over ShotSpotter contract takes center stage at Chicago City Council
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City Council members said 34 of the 50 alderpersons want to continue the ShotSpotter program, which alerts police to the sound of gunfire faster than a 911 call. The contract expires on Sunday.

Chicago City Council to decide the fate of ShotSpotter today
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The future of the ShotSpotter program in Chicago is in the hands of the City Council with a vote that is expected today.

Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know

Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”

Chicago swimmers move to indoor park district pools as summer wraps up
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As summer comes to a close, so is beach season. But have no fear, the Chicago Park District is now hosting several indoor pool programs.

Checking in with Block Club Chicago
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After four people were killed while sleeping on a CTA Blue Line train this summer, Block Club Chicago dug a little deeper into the root cause of people living in these unsafe environments.

Chicago police officers shoot at suspect who pointed gun at them in South Shore

One person was arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at Chicago police, prompting officers to shoot at him Monday night in the South Shore neighborhood.

Chicago’s longest-serving alderman Ed Burke prepares for prison following corruption conviction

Chicago's longest-serving alderman will be heading to prison within the next few days. Fox 32's Dane Placko has new information about where Ed Burke may be serving his two-year sentence.