City Council puts Shotspotter up for vote as Johnson works to phase it out
Chicago City Council members have differing views when it comes to Mayor Johnson phasing out ShotSpotter this fall. Alderman Matt O'Shea said the council members should be involved in the decision, while Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa sides with the mayor.
Chicago City Council members have differing views when it comes to Mayor Johnson phasing out ShotSpotter this fall. Alderman Matt O'Shea said the council members should be involved in the decision, while Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa sides with the mayor.
Summer 2024: Uber launches shuttle service for airports, concerts, games
Uber is rolling out several features this summer. One of them is a shuttle service that will help the ride share giant capitalize on the summer travel demand.
Uber is rolling out several features this summer. One of them is a shuttle service that will help the ride share giant capitalize on the summer travel demand.
ShotSpotter up for debate at Chicago City Council meeting
City Council members will debate whether or not to keep ShotSpotter, a technology used to detect gunfire in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will not renew the contract, but some aldermen are fighting for it to stay.
City Council members will debate whether or not to keep ShotSpotter, a technology used to detect gunfire in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will not renew the contract, but some aldermen are fighting for it to stay.
Man, 40, shot during fight on CTA train
A man was shot during a fight with two others on a CTA train Tuesday night on Chicago's South Side.
A man was shot during a fight with two others on a CTA train Tuesday night on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago City Council pushes to keep ShotSpotter despite mayor's plan to shut it down
At least 14 Chicago City Council members have signed on to an ordinance that would keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational.
At least 14 Chicago City Council members have signed on to an ordinance that would keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational.
Chicago City Council pushes to keep gunshot detection system ShotSpotter
There were growing efforts from Chicago City Council members on Tuesday to keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational, despite Mayor Brandon Johnson's deal to shut it down by the end of the year.
There were growing efforts from Chicago City Council members on Tuesday to keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system operational, despite Mayor Brandon Johnson's deal to shut it down by the end of the year.
Man stole property from person on CTA Green Line train in Bronzeville: police
Chicago police are searching for a man responsible for robbing a person on the CTA Green Line train earlier this month.
Chicago police are searching for a man responsible for robbing a person on the CTA Green Line train earlier this month.
Caterpillar to pay $800K to job applicants who were racially discriminated against in Decatur
Caterpillar Inc., will pay $800,000 to resolve allegations of systemic hiring discrimination against dozens of Black applicants at its Decatur, Illinois production facility.
Caterpillar Inc., will pay $800,000 to resolve allegations of systemic hiring discrimination against dozens of Black applicants at its Decatur, Illinois production facility.
Rebellyous Foods to offer plant-based meals for CPS kids
Chicago Public Schools will soon offer plant-based chicken options from Rebellyous Foods. The manufacturer is part of a global plan to incorporate plant-based meal options in school lunches.
Chicago Public Schools will soon offer plant-based chicken options from Rebellyous Foods. The manufacturer is part of a global plan to incorporate plant-based meal options in school lunches.
Knife fight, drug dealing and burglaries in Streeterville spark concerns over safety
Ald. Brian Hopkins, 2nd Ward, said crime in Streeterville hasn't slowed down, specifically in the areas of Ohio and Saint Clair.
Ald. Brian Hopkins, 2nd Ward, said crime in Streeterville hasn't slowed down, specifically in the areas of Ohio and Saint Clair.
Chicago activists call for increased police presence to deter violence
As we get closer to Memorial Day, there are calls to ramp up the city's police presence, especially after a violent weekend.
As we get closer to Memorial Day, there are calls to ramp up the city's police presence, especially after a violent weekend.
Chicago aldermen challenge mayor's plan to phase out ShotSpotter
The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.
The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.
Chicago aldermen challenge mayor's plan to phase out ShotSpotter
The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.
The controversial gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is facing renewed scrutiny and debate as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to phase it out by the end of the year encounters resistance from some city aldermen.
Chicago Crime Wrap for Monday, May 20
We?re covering today?s top crime stories in the Fox 32 Crime Wrap.
We?re covering today?s top crime stories in the Fox 32 Crime Wrap.
Metra's Peterson/Ridge Station opens in Edgewater
Metra opened a new station in Chicago?s Edgewater neighborhood at Peterson/Ridge Monday morning, expanding service on the UP-North Line.
Metra opened a new station in Chicago?s Edgewater neighborhood at Peterson/Ridge Monday morning, expanding service on the UP-North Line.
Girl, 15, charged in violent CTA robberies
A teenage girl was charged in connection with three violent robberies on CTA Red Line trains earlier this month.
A teenage girl was charged in connection with three violent robberies on CTA Red Line trains earlier this month.
Metra's new Peterson/Ridge Station opens in Edgewater
Service is expanding on the UP-North Line. The Peterson/Ridge Station opened Monday adding four more trains to its weekday service.
Service is expanding on the UP-North Line. The Peterson/Ridge Station opened Monday adding four more trains to its weekday service.
New Metra station opens in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood
Metra opened a new station in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood at Peterson/Ridge Monday morning.
Metra opened a new station in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood at Peterson/Ridge Monday morning.
4 teens arrested 30 minutes after robbing CTA passenger on Far South Side: police
Chicago police arrested four teenagers after they allegedly robbed a CTA passenger at the 95th Red Line Station Sunday afternoon.
Chicago police arrested four teenagers after they allegedly robbed a CTA passenger at the 95th Red Line Station Sunday afternoon.
Man hospitalized after being hit by train in Des Plaines; road temporarily closed
A man is hospitalized after being struck by a Metra train in Des Plaines Saturday afternoon. The incident led to a temporary road closure.
A man is hospitalized after being struck by a Metra train in Des Plaines Saturday afternoon. The incident led to a temporary road closure.