Chicago, police union reach tentative deal on 20% raise for officers

The city of Chicago and the union representing its rank-and-file police officers have reached a tentative agreement on a four-year contract that would provide about a 20% raise for officers, the two sides announced Friday.

CPS reschedules high school admissions test

Chicago Public Schools’ high school admissions test has been rescheduled for late October and early November after technical difficulties with the testing platform forced delays earlier this month.

Queer Eye interior design expert pens book about styling your space
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Emmy winning TV host of Netflix's Queer Eye shows you how to set up your space in his new book Right at Home: How Good Design Is Good for the Mind.

Thompson Center demolition project approved by city
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The exterior and atrium of the James R. Thompson Center will soon be demolished. The city approved permits for the $6 million renovation as a part of Googles multi-million dollar plan to renew its Chicago headquarters.

Chicago’s top cop lays out vision for city’s police department
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Fox 32's Dane Placko spoke one-on-one with the new CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling. He acknowledges that he's facing some new challenges, but he has already identified his top priority: To bridge the gap between the police and the community.

Chicago police open fire on woman with gun on East Side
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Body camera video released Wednesday shows two officers opening fire on a female suspect that pointed a gun on them on Sept 2.

Amazon will test delivering prescription drugs by drone

Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.

Body cam video shows Chicago police fire shots at suspect on South Side

Body camera video of Chicago police officers shooting at a suspect in the East Side neighborhood last month was released Wednesday. 

Body cam footage shows Chicago police exchange gunfire with suspect on South Side
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An officer involved shooting in Chicago's East Side neighborhood on Sept. 2 remains under investigation with the suspect still at large. New video shows a female offender point a weapon at officers and them firing at her as she fled.

Chicago man charged in violent Blue Line robbery

A man has been charged in connection with a violent robbery Saturday at a CTA Blue Line station.

Migrants speak out as they await Chicago shelter placement
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Inside Chicago Police District 12, the lobby paints a stark picture, with just a narrow pathway available as new migrant arrivals huddle together while awaiting shelter.

Metra secures historic $169.3M federal grant for battery-powered, zero-emission trainsets

The $169.3 million federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) grant will facilitate the acquisition of up to 16 battery-powered trainsets, introducing a new propulsion system to Metra's fleet.