Metra Rock Island services shut down following derailment in Chicago

Metra Rock Island inbound and outbound trains have been halted north of 35th Street after a train derailed Monday morning in Chicago.

Starbucks workers at Michigan Avenue roastery reject union membership

Employees at the Chicago Reserve Roastery, 646 N. Michigan Ave., have turned down union membership. The decision is a major setback for Workers United, part of the Service Employees International Union.

Sentencing set for suspect in slaying of off-duty Chicago police officer
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The sentencing of the gunman in the 2011 murder of a Chicago police officer will move forward this month, after a judge denied a motion to overturn the guilty verdict.

Chicago White Sox explain why game continued after two fans suffered gunshot wounds in stadium
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"It's not clear where the bullet came from. There are no reports of any gunshots in our ballpark," said Chicago White Sox Vice President of Communications Scott Reifert. "There was no gunshot sound within the ballpark."

CTA hosting job fair for bus drivers, mechanics
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The CTA is hosting a career fair Friday, looking to hire bus drivers and mechanics with improved pay and a $1,000 hiring bonus.

Chicago mayor addresses migrant crisis, education
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is speaking out about his time in office and his plans for the future.

Jury awards $10.5 million to family of man killed in 2018 Rogers Park crash during police chase

A Cook County jury on Tuesday awarded $10.5 million to the family of a 61-year-old man who died after being struck by a drunk driver in Rogers Park during a police chase in 2018.

Chicago Teacher's Union concerned about classroom air conditioning amid extreme heat
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As the temperature climbs, the Chicago Teacher's Union is expressing concerns about access to air conditioning in classrooms, saying it's an issue of student safety.

Video shows Englewood police shooting that left officer wounded

Chicago's police oversight agency released video Wednesday showing police shoot at a suspect who was fleeing them in a car last July in the Englewood neighborhood.

Video shows Englewood police shooting that left officer wounded
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**WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO. SOME MAY FIND THIS VIDEO DISTURBING. WATCH AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION.** Chicago's police oversight agency released video Wednesday showing police shoot at a suspect who was fleeing them in a car last July in the Englewood neighborhood.