Worker killed by conveyor belt while searching for missing AirPods

A tragic incident occurred at the Club Car plant in Georgia, where 21-year-old Alyssa Drinkard lost her life while searching for her missing AirPods

CTA Red Line extension gets $350M in Biden’s proposed budget

President Joe Biden’s proposed budget for next year includes $350 million for the planned Red Line Extension, which could send L trains as far south as 130th Street.

TikTok ban bill passes in the House: Here’s what happens next

A TikTok ban is closer to reality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. The bill heads to the Senate next.

TikTok sensation pens new book 'Momma Cusses'
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Social media sensation and first-time author Gwenna Laithland is known for her TikTok account Momma Cusses. Laithland wants other moms to know that it's okay to be imperfect.

Is TikTok being banned in the US? What to know ahead of House vote
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TikTok could be banned in the U.S. under a bill that?s expected to pass the House on Wednesday, but it still has a long way to go in the Senate.

Chicago man charged with shooting at police in Englewood

A man was charged after allegedly shooting at Chicago police officers Monday afternoon in the Englewood neighborhood.

Man waving knife shot and killed on CTA bus

A man who was waving a knife was fatally shot on a CTA bus Tuesday night in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood.

CTA announces spring cleaning for rail and bus stations

The Chicago Transit Authority on Monday announced the rail stations and bus turnarounds that will receive repairs and improvements this spring, but transit advocates are raising concerns that the program doesn’t go far enough.

TikTok ban: House Republicans to vote Wednesday on app's future

House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort. House leadership has scheduled a vote on the measure for Wednesday.

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.