Chicago Park District hosts 'Free Fitness Centers Week'

If your New Year's resolution involves getting more active, the Chicago Park District is offering a helping hand.

Chicago's Division Street Bridge set for repairs, prompting lane closures

Chicago's Department of Transportation (CDOT) has outlined plans for upcoming lane closures on the Division Street Bridge spanning over the Chicago River. 

Chicago police discuss New Year's Eve safety preps
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The Chicago Police Department is encouraging everyone to stay alert while they are out this weekend for New Year's Eve.

CPD and ISP squad cars damaged in crash on I-94
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An Illinois State Police trooper and another driver were hurt after the squad car rear-ended another vehicle on I-94 Friday morning on Chicago's South Side.

State trooper, Chicago police officers injured in 5-car wreck on Dan Ryan

Two Chicago police officers and an Illinois State Police trooper were hurt after back-to-back collisions involving police cars on I-94 Friday morning on the South Side.

PACE offering free rides for safe New Year's Eve celebrations

PACE is ensuring safe travel for New Year's Eve revelers by offering complimentary rides on PACE buses, PACE Connect, and Paratransit services.

PACE offering free rides for safe New Year's Eve celebrations
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PACE is ensuring safe travel for New Year's Eve revelers by offering complimentary rides on PACE buses, PACE Connect, and Paratransit services.

Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows

Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.

Inspector general’s office passes consent decree test as CPD struggles to comply

As the Chicago Police Department inches its way toward complying with landmark reforms ordered by the federal government, City Hall’s watchdog office has passed muster with the consent decree that took effect in 2019.

Driver strikes pedestrian near CTA Irving Park Blue Line

Chicago police are searching for the driver responsible for striking a pedestrian near the CTA Irving Park Blue Line train last week.

Ride for free on the CTA on New Year's Eve
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To make sure Chicagoans get home safely, Molson Coors is bringing back its Miller Lite Free Rides Program.

How Chicago residents can recycle their Christmas trees

If you decorated your home with a real tree this Christmas, it's time to think about recycling instead of sending it to a landfill.

Chicago police officer injured after being struck by vehicle
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A Chicago police officer was injured after being struck by a vehicle while responding to a call in West Elsdon on the Southwest Side on Christmas Eve.

Chicago officer struck by car near Midway Airport

A Chicago police officer was injured after being struck by a car while responding to a domestic disturbance call in West Elsdon on the Southwest Side on Christmas Eve.

Sen. Tim Scott blasts Chicago mayor for 'devastating' students with broken campaign pledge

South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott sent a letter Friday to the Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizing the Democrat over the city’s plan to shutter selective-enrollment schools.