Fallen Officer Luis Huesca eulogized colleague also killed in Gage Park
Officer Luis Huesca's death comes a little over a year after friend and colleague Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was shot and killed in Gage Park. Huesca was coming home from work early Sunday morning when he was fatally shot and his car was stolen. His death also comes a year after an officer from his same district was killed while off-duty, 24-year-old Areanah Preston.
Officer Luis Huesca's death comes a little over a year after friend and colleague Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was shot and killed in Gage Park. Huesca was coming home from work early Sunday morning when he was fatally shot and his car was stolen. His death also comes a year after an officer from his same district was killed while off-duty, 24-year-old Areanah Preston.
Private security guard pushed down 2 flights of stairs on Near North Side; suspect in custody
An individual is in custody after allegedly pushing a private security guard down two flights of stairs at a CTA train station on Chicago's Near North Side Monday morning.
An individual is in custody after allegedly pushing a private security guard down two flights of stairs at a CTA train station on Chicago's Near North Side Monday morning.
Scanner audio captures moments after officer shot in Gage Park
An off-duty Chicago police officer was shot outside his home in Gage Park coming home from work. Scanner audio captures the moment police find out an officer was down.
An off-duty Chicago police officer was shot outside his home in Gage Park coming home from work. Scanner audio captures the moment police find out an officer was down.
Chicago alderman claims ShotSpotter alerted police to fallen officer 5 minutes before 911 calls
One Chicago alderman is calling attention to ShotSpotter after an off-duty officer was fatally shot Sunday morning.
One Chicago alderman is calling attention to ShotSpotter after an off-duty officer was fatally shot Sunday morning.
Off-duty Chicago police officer fatally shot in Gage Park while returning home from work
An off-duty Chicago police officer has died after being shot in Gage Park overnight while returning home from work.
An off-duty Chicago police officer has died after being shot in Gage Park overnight while returning home from work.
Off-duty Chicago police officer shot, killed in Gage Park
An off-duty Chicago police officer was shot and killed on his way home from work in Gage Park Sunday morning. Police say the 30-year-old officer was a 6 year veteran. He was in uniform when he was fatally shot.
An off-duty Chicago police officer was shot and killed on his way home from work in Gage Park Sunday morning. Police say the 30-year-old officer was a 6 year veteran. He was in uniform when he was fatally shot.
Chicago police provide update after officer shot, killed in Gage Park
Chicago Police Department Supt. Larry Snelling provided an update Sunday morning after a 30-year-old off-duty officer was fatally shot returning home from work. Police say the officer's car was taken.
Chicago Police Department Supt. Larry Snelling provided an update Sunday morning after a 30-year-old off-duty officer was fatally shot returning home from work. Police say the officer's car was taken.
Chicago City Council OKs $70 million in additional migrant funding
City Council members on Friday approved $70 million in surplus spending that, with assistance from the county and state, is expected to cover expenses through the end of the year to care for the influx of asylum seekers sent to Chicago from the southern U.S. border.
City Council members on Friday approved $70 million in surplus spending that, with assistance from the county and state, is expected to cover expenses through the end of the year to care for the influx of asylum seekers sent to Chicago from the southern U.S. border.
Starbucks says new cold drink cups are made with less plastic
Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.
Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.
Chicago City Council passes 2 major spending plans, including $70M for migrant mission
The Chicago City Council has passed two major spending plans ? a $70 million for the city's migrant mission and a $1.25 billion affordable housing bond.
The Chicago City Council has passed two major spending plans ? a $70 million for the city's migrant mission and a $1.25 billion affordable housing bond.
Protesters demand firing of top cop and officers who fatally shot Dexter Reed
Protesters showed up Thursday night at a Chicago Police Board meeting demanding the firing and prosecution of officers who fired 96 shots at Dexter Reed during a traffic stop last month.
Protesters showed up Thursday night at a Chicago Police Board meeting demanding the firing and prosecution of officers who fired 96 shots at Dexter Reed during a traffic stop last month.
Collins High School hosts roundtable with local leaders to tackle educational challenges
Mayor Brandon Johnson took time to speak to some of the students, asking them questions about their goals for the future and talking about his administration's plans to work on improving public education.
Mayor Brandon Johnson took time to speak to some of the students, asking them questions about their goals for the future and talking about his administration's plans to work on improving public education.
New Uber safety feature: Chicago among first cities to test rider verification system
If you aren't verified, you're not banned from using the app. But, if the driver doesn't see the blue check mark, they could decide not to pick you up.
If you aren't verified, you're not banned from using the app. But, if the driver doesn't see the blue check mark, they could decide not to pick you up.
New Uber safety feature: Chicago among first cities to test rider verification system
Uber is launching a new safety feature to address safety concerns and Chicago is one of the first cities to test it out.
Uber is launching a new safety feature to address safety concerns and Chicago is one of the first cities to test it out.
Walgreens pharmacists rally for fair pay and conditions across Chicago area
The National Pharmacists Association-LIUNA (NPhA-LIUNA), representing nearly 900 Walgreens pharmacists in Chicagoland, will begin demonstrating at 46 Walgreens stores throughout the Chicago area starting Thursday.
The National Pharmacists Association-LIUNA (NPhA-LIUNA), representing nearly 900 Walgreens pharmacists in Chicagoland, will begin demonstrating at 46 Walgreens stores throughout the Chicago area starting Thursday.
Walgreens pharmacists demonstrating this month
The National Pharmacists Association-LIUNA (NPhA-LIUNA), representing nearly 900 Walgreens pharmacists in Chicagoland, will begin demonstrating at 46 Walgreens stores throughout the Chicago area starting Thursday.
The National Pharmacists Association-LIUNA (NPhA-LIUNA), representing nearly 900 Walgreens pharmacists in Chicagoland, will begin demonstrating at 46 Walgreens stores throughout the Chicago area starting Thursday.
Google fires 28 workers after anti-Israel protests at company offices
The fired Google employees were protesting Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion joint contract to provide cloud services for the Israeli government.
The fired Google employees were protesting Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion joint contract to provide cloud services for the Israeli government.
Chicago rideshare drivers demanding fair wages as passenger fares rise
Rideshare drivers in Chicago are taking to the streets over concerns about wages and passenger fares.
Rideshare drivers in Chicago are taking to the streets over concerns about wages and passenger fares.
Chicago rideshare drivers demanding fair wages as passenger fares rise
Rideshare drivers in Chicago are taking to the streets over concerns about wages and passenger fares.
Rideshare drivers in Chicago are taking to the streets over concerns about wages and passenger fares.
Chicago City Council extends e-scooter hours
Chicago's City Council has approved an extension of e-scooter operating hours on Wednesday, allowing rentals beyond midnight.
Chicago's City Council has approved an extension of e-scooter operating hours on Wednesday, allowing rentals beyond midnight.