Chicago Police Department welcomes new recruits
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The Chicago Police Department hosted a graduation ceremony Monday at Navy Pier. Mayor Johnson joined the celebration to welcome the men and women joining Chicago's finest.

Gunfire strikes Chicago police car in Burnside

A Chicago police squad car was struck by gunfire Monday morning in the Burnside neighborhood.

2nd migrant child diagnosed with measles attends CPS
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A second migrant child staying at the city-run shelter in Pilsen has been diagnosed with measles. The second child, the third reported case in Chicago, does attend CPS. The school asked that all CPS students who live at the Pilsen shelter be kept home from school for the time being.

DOJ investigating Boeing after blowout on Alaska Airlines flight
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Boeing is responding to Senate lawmakers who are demanding information about the door plug that blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight two months ago. The Justice Dept. has now reportedly opened a criminal probe into Boeing over that incident.

Man shot by Chicago police taken into custody following SWAT response
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A man shot by a Chicago police officer was taken into custody about four hours after a SWAT response began in the Ashburn neighborhood on Saturday.

Man shot by Chicago police taken into custody following SWAT response on SW Side

A man shot by a Chicago police officer was taken into custody about four hours after a SWAT response began in the Wrightwood neighborhood on Saturday.

String of CTA robberies: Up to 5 suspects sought, Chicago police urge vigilance

Three robberies occurred on Chicago Transit Authority platforms, train cars and buses earlier this week and police are urging residents to stay vigilant.

Chicago union boss calls for Illinois National Guard rollout on CTA

The head of the largest union of Chicago transit workers said he would welcome Illinois National Guard members conducting bag checks on trains and buses in the Windy City to help boost security and make the system safer.

Parents turn to 'smart firewalls' to monitor children's online activity
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Watching over kids' online activity can be difficult, especially with so many devices. But more parents are turning to so-called "smart firewalls" to protect themselves and their kids.

City fills more than 143,000 potholes so far this year thanks to mild winter

Due to mild winter weather, city crews will be able to turn to other roadway maintenance and improvement needs earlier in the year, including alley repaving.

Elected Chicago school board proposal needs approval from Pritzker

The elected Chicago school board proposal has passed through the House and the Senate. Now, it's heading to Governor J.B. Pritzker for final approval.

Chicago police officer shoots, kills large dog that was attacking woman

A Chicago police officer shot and killed a large dog that was attacking a woman Thursday morning in the West Pullman neighborhood.

VIDEO: Off-duty Chicago cop, offender exchange gunfire
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New video has emerged of a shootout last month involving an off-duty Chicago police officer and a suspect in Calumet Heights.