Chicago dollar store crackdown: City Council vote delayed as sponsor rejects business-backed compromise
Far Southwest Side Ald. Matt O’Shea (19th) on Monday called off a showdown vote on his proposal to tighten regulations on Chicago’s 150 dollar stores after rejecting a proposed compromise floated by three prominent business groups.
Far Southwest Side Ald. Matt O’Shea (19th) on Monday called off a showdown vote on his proposal to tighten regulations on Chicago’s 150 dollar stores after rejecting a proposed compromise floated by three prominent business groups.
Metra commuters brace for overhaul: Fare structure changes and ticket window closures loom
In just three days, commuters may face significant changes as Metra, with its daily average of nearly 300,000 riders, grapples with a potential crisis tied to the expiration of federal COVID-19 funds in 2026.
In just three days, commuters may face significant changes as Metra, with its daily average of nearly 300,000 riders, grapples with a potential crisis tied to the expiration of federal COVID-19 funds in 2026.
Big changes coming for Metra riders
In just three days, commuters may face significant changes as Metra, with its daily average of nearly 300,000 riders, grapples with a potential crisis tied to the expiration of federal COVID-19 funds in 2026.
In just three days, commuters may face significant changes as Metra, with its daily average of nearly 300,000 riders, grapples with a potential crisis tied to the expiration of federal COVID-19 funds in 2026.
Illinois partners with Google to launch mental health portal BEACON
Illinois is taking part in a first of its kind mental health initiative. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced the creation of BEACON on Monday.
Illinois is taking part in a first of its kind mental health initiative. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced the creation of BEACON on Monday.
Illinois partners with Google to launch mental health portal BEACON
Illinois is taking part in a first of its kind mental health initiative. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced the creation of BEACON on Monday.
Illinois is taking part in a first of its kind mental health initiative. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced the creation of BEACON on Monday.
Pro-Palestine protest held in downtown Chicago calls for ceasefire
The U.S. Palestinian Community Network held another rally in downtown Chicago, calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Demonstrators also showed their support for a proposed ceasefire resolution put forth by some Chicago City Council members.
The U.S. Palestinian Community Network held another rally in downtown Chicago, calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Demonstrators also showed their support for a proposed ceasefire resolution put forth by some Chicago City Council members.
You can rent a private CTA train for $3000
Looking for a way to get yourself and 34 of your closest friends from point A to point B? You can rent out a CTA train for your next event.
Looking for a way to get yourself and 34 of your closest friends from point A to point B? You can rent out a CTA train for your next event.
Candlelight vigil held for Barrington High School student fatally struck by Metra train
A candlelight vigil was held Friday for Barrington High School junior Marin Lacson.
A candlelight vigil was held Friday for Barrington High School junior Marin Lacson.
Candlelight vigil held for Barrington High School student fatally struck by Metra train
A candlelight vigil was held Friday for Barrington High School junior Marin Lacson.
A candlelight vigil was held Friday for Barrington High School junior Marin Lacson.
Illinois pothole repairs: IDOT issues warning
The Illinois Department of Transportation is advising caution as crews repair potholes on state highways and interstates due to recent weather events.
The Illinois Department of Transportation is advising caution as crews repair potholes on state highways and interstates due to recent weather events.
Lawsuit against 27 women over negative Facebook comments dismissed
The lawsuit filed by Nikko D'Ambrosio against 27 women over negative comments in a Facebook group has been dismissed by a judge.
The lawsuit filed by Nikko D'Ambrosio against 27 women over negative comments in a Facebook group has been dismissed by a judge.
Lawsuit against 27 women over negative Facebook comments dismissed
The lawsuit filed by Nikko D'Ambrosio against 27 women over negative comments in a Facebook group has been dismissed by a judge.
The lawsuit filed by Nikko D'Ambrosio against 27 women over negative comments in a Facebook group has been dismissed by a judge.
Disruption erupts as Chicago alderwoman addresses Holocaust Remembrance Day resolution
Protesters in City Council disrupted 50th Ward Alderman Debra Silverstein on Wednesday. Silverstein, who was speaking about the resolution before the council commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day, was met with boos after saying the phrase "Never Again" and booed again at the end of her speech. Mayor Brandon Johnson admonished the protesters.
Protesters in City Council disrupted 50th Ward Alderman Debra Silverstein on Wednesday. Silverstein, who was speaking about the resolution before the council commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day, was met with boos after saying the phrase "Never Again" and booed again at the end of her speech. Mayor Brandon Johnson admonished the protesters.
Boeing 737 Max 9 planes back in action after incident involving door panel
Boeing 737 Max 9 planes are back in service. This comes after the FAA grounded them after a door panel blew off earlier this month. Kennedy Hayes has the story.
Boeing 737 Max 9 planes are back in service. This comes after the FAA grounded them after a door panel blew off earlier this month. Kennedy Hayes has the story.
2 Chicago students killed in downtown shooting
Two Chicago Public School students were killed in a shooting as they exited the Innovations High School building in the Loop on Friday.
Two Chicago Public School students were killed in a shooting as they exited the Innovations High School building in the Loop on Friday.
Chicago police provide update on 2 CPS students fatally shot in Loop
Two teen boys were killed in a shooting in the Loop on Friday.
Two teen boys were killed in a shooting in the Loop on Friday.
Loop shooting: New details arise after 2 CPS students killed in 'senseless act of violence'
Two Chicago Public School students were killed in a shooting as they exited the Innovations High School building in the Loop on Friday.
Two Chicago Public School students were killed in a shooting as they exited the Innovations High School building in the Loop on Friday.
Chicago police officer placed on administrative duty amid Gresham shooting investigation
A Chicago police officer has been placed on administrative duty for 30 days after shooting at a man in Gresham.
A Chicago police officer has been placed on administrative duty for 30 days after shooting at a man in Gresham.
Chicago aldermen call on Mayor Johnson to end migrant shelter evictions
A group of Chicago aldermen penned a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson, calling for him to cancel the policy of evicting migrants from shelters after 60 days.
A group of Chicago aldermen penned a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson, calling for him to cancel the policy of evicting migrants from shelters after 60 days.
Aldermen call on Chicago mayor to end migrant shelter evictions
A group of Chicago aldermen penned a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson, calling for him to cancel the policy of evicting migrants from shelters after 60 days.
A group of Chicago aldermen penned a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson, calling for him to cancel the policy of evicting migrants from shelters after 60 days.