2 Chicago cops, former Cook County prosecutor charged in overtime fraud scheme

Two Chicago police officers and a former Cook County assistant state’s attorney have been charged in a scheme to fraudulently collect more than $100,000 in overtime pay, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office announced on Thursday.

DNC impacts CTA bus routes near United Center, McCormick Place
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CTA buses near McCormick Place and the United Center will be rerouted starting on Friday and will last until the convention ends next Thursday.

Aldermen react to reports of Chicago mayor pushing CPS CEO out: 'Not a good idea'

Reports that Mayor Brandon Johnson is quietly interviewing candidates to replace Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez have sparked strong reactions from city officials.

CTU wants 2016 'predatory loans' investigated, proposes plan to fund contract demands

The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is pushing for annual 9 percent raises, additional school support staff and other concessions from Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The union has also proposed a plan to fund these demands.

CTU targets 'predatory loans' in fight for 9 percent raises, school support staff increases
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The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is pushing for annual 9 percent raises, additional school support staff and other concessions from Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The union has also proposed a plan to fund these demands.

Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks to push out CPS CEO, sources say
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Sources confirmed that Mayor Brandon Johnson began interviewing new candidates to replace current CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on Wednesday. The move came after the Chicago Teachers Union and Martinez bumped heads over funding for the district.

Caught on camera: Amazon driver in Michigan spits on package
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A family in Michigan spoke out after their front door camera caught an Amazon delivery driver spitting on the package he had just delivered.

Here are the most popular Disney-inspired baby names

A recent analysis found the most popular, Disney-inspired baby names in the U.S. Here are the top 10.

2 Chicago police officers hurt in crash with rideshare driver
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Two Chicago police officers and two others in a rideshare were hospitalized after a crash Wednesday morning in the Woodlawn neighborhood.

Woodlawn rideshare crash injures 4, including 2 Chicago police officers

Two Chicago police officers and two others in a rideshare were hospitalized after a crash Wednesday morning in the Woodlawn neighborhood.

Chicago, federal officials confident in security plan for DNC

Chicago and federal law enforcement leaders expressed confidence Tuesday in their security plan for the upcoming Democratic National Convention, while issuing warnings to Chicagoans about potential disruptions during the event.

DOJ is considering breaking up Google: Report

The Justice Department is looking into dismantling Google following a judge’s ruling last week that Google had an illegal monopoly on the online search market.

How will the CTA handle DNC crowds?
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Thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Chicago next week for the Democratic National Convention, with main events taking place at the United Center and McCormick Place.

Final security preparations underway for the Chicago DNC
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The final touches are going into place for the Democratic National Convention. The Secret Service and Chicago police talked more about their plans today.

Secret Service, police provide final Chicago DNC security update
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The U.S. Secret Service and Chicago officials provided a final update today on security preparations and safety measures for the Democratic National Convention.