Man fatally struck by Rock Island Line train at Midlothian station
Extensive delays are expected after a Metra Rock Island train fatally struck a pedestrian Friday morning in Midlothian.
Extensive delays are expected after a Metra Rock Island train fatally struck a pedestrian Friday morning in Midlothian.
Chicago City Council OKs spending another $34.5 million on burgeoning migrant crisis
With no end in sight to Chicago’s migrant crisis, the City Council agreed Thursday to throw another $34.5 million into what is becoming a bottomless pit for Chicago taxpayers.
With no end in sight to Chicago’s migrant crisis, the City Council agreed Thursday to throw another $34.5 million into what is becoming a bottomless pit for Chicago taxpayers.
Worst-case scenario: Chicago budget gap could reach $1.9 billion by 2026
Chicago’s budget shortfall could skyrocket to $1.9 billion by 2026 if the economy takes a nosedive — and even under the rosiest scenario, the gap between revenue and expenses would be $789 million by then.
Chicago’s budget shortfall could skyrocket to $1.9 billion by 2026 if the economy takes a nosedive — and even under the rosiest scenario, the gap between revenue and expenses would be $789 million by then.
'Make the smart move’: DeSantis billboards urge Chicago area law enforcement to relocate to Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office is launching billboards in Illinois to encourage law enforcement officers in the state to "make the smart move" to Florida after Illinois approved allowing noncitizens to become officers and is eliminating cash bail.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office is launching billboards in Illinois to encourage law enforcement officers in the state to "make the smart move" to Florida after Illinois approved allowing noncitizens to become officers and is eliminating cash bail.
Amazon workers rally in Humboldt Park
Amazon workers were rallying for better benefits Thursday afternoon and are getting support from residents in Humboldt Park.
Amazon workers were rallying for better benefits Thursday afternoon and are getting support from residents in Humboldt Park.
'Make the smart move?: DeSantis billboards urge Chicago area law enforcement to relocate to Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis? office is launching billboards in Illinois to encourage law enforcement officers in the state to "make the smart move" to Florida after Illinois approved allowing noncitizens to become officers and is eliminating cash bail.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis? office is launching billboards in Illinois to encourage law enforcement officers in the state to "make the smart move" to Florida after Illinois approved allowing noncitizens to become officers and is eliminating cash bail.
Amazon workers rally in Humboldt Park
Amazon workers were rallying for better benefits Thursday afternoon and are getting support from residents in Humboldt Park.
Amazon workers were rallying for better benefits Thursday afternoon and are getting support from residents in Humboldt Park.
Chicago police seek help identifying men who robbed CTA bus passenger
Chicago police are searching for two men who beat and robbed a passenger on a CTA bus last week.
Chicago police are searching for two men who beat and robbed a passenger on a CTA bus last week.
'Stranger Things' ice cream hitting Walmart shelves this week
The new frozen treat is sure to turn your taste buds upside down, Netflix says.
The new frozen treat is sure to turn your taste buds upside down, Netflix says.
CTA hits highest ridership level since pandemic
The CTA is seeing ridership levels return to pre-pandemic form as students return to school.
The CTA is seeing ridership levels return to pre-pandemic form as students return to school.
CTA reaches highest ridership level since pandemic
The CTA has set a record the highest days of ridership since 2020.
The CTA has set a record the highest days of ridership since 2020.
CPS enhances outdoor learning with latest playground investment
Chicago Public Schools is investing in outdoor learning spaces as district leaders unveiled another new playground Wednesday.
Chicago Public Schools is investing in outdoor learning spaces as district leaders unveiled another new playground Wednesday.
CPS invests in outdoor learning spaces
Kids have a new playground to explore this school year!
Kids have a new playground to explore this school year!
Tech industry leaders endorse regulating artificial intelligence at summit in Washington
Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate invited some of the country's most prominent tech execs to the Capitol for a lesson on artificial intelligence.
Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate invited some of the country's most prominent tech execs to the Capitol for a lesson on artificial intelligence.
3 Chicago smoke shops burglarized overnight
In Chicago, police said burglars targeted smoke shops in a crime spree overnight.
In Chicago, police said burglars targeted smoke shops in a crime spree overnight.
Understanding USB-C: The newest iPhone's charging port
Apple is ditching its in-house iPhone charging plug and falling in line with the rest of the tech industry by adopting a more widely used connection standard.
Apple is ditching its in-house iPhone charging plug and falling in line with the rest of the tech industry by adopting a more widely used connection standard.
New iPhone 15, Apple Watch to hit shelves this month
Is the new iPhone 15 worth the upgrade? The biggest change on the new iPhone is the charging port. New phones will have a USBC port instead of the lightening cable. The series nine Apple Watch is also launching at the end of September.
Is the new iPhone 15 worth the upgrade? The biggest change on the new iPhone is the charging port. New phones will have a USBC port instead of the lightening cable. The series nine Apple Watch is also launching at the end of September.
French agency orders Apple to withdraw iPhone 12 from market over radiation concerns
France's National Frequency Agency said it recently checked 141 cellphones, including the iPhone 12, for electromagnetic waves capable of being absorbed by the body.
France's National Frequency Agency said it recently checked 141 cellphones, including the iPhone 12, for electromagnetic waves capable of being absorbed by the body.
Apple’s new iPhones feature faster chips, better cameras and new charging ports
The new iPhone 15 hits stores on Sept. 22, with preorders beginning this Friday.
The new iPhone 15 hits stores on Sept. 22, with preorders beginning this Friday.
Cars smashed, ransacked in Chicago
Mounting frustrations in Chicago's Douglas neighborhood, where residents say vandals are constantly breaking their vehicle windows.
Mounting frustrations in Chicago's Douglas neighborhood, where residents say vandals are constantly breaking their vehicle windows.