Chicago Uber driver says she unknowingly delivered drugs, account blocked after calling police
A Chicago rideshare driver says a routine package delivery turned into a frightening ordeal when she realized the item in her car contained drugs.
A Chicago rideshare driver says a routine package delivery turned into a frightening ordeal when she realized the item in her car contained drugs.
Chicago police recover ghost gun during CTA train arrests
A convicted felon on parole and another man were charged after they were allegedly found with guns on a CTA train in the Loop.
A convicted felon on parole and another man were charged after they were allegedly found with guns on a CTA train in the Loop.
Chicago man arrested on Red Line with nearly 80 grams of weed on 4/20, sheriff says
A Chicago man was arrested on 4/20 after sheriff’s police say he had nearly 80 grams of weed on a CTA train. It's also his second arrest on the Red line this month.
A Chicago man was arrested on 4/20 after sheriff’s police say he had nearly 80 grams of weed on a CTA train. It's also his second arrest on the Red line this month.
Affordable housing in Illinois at a tipping point | The Chicago Report
Housing advocates are sounding the alarm over an affordable housing tax credit that's set to expire.
Housing advocates are sounding the alarm over an affordable housing tax credit that's set to expire.
Chicagoans to choose 21 new school board members | The Chicago Report
We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.
We're six months out from Chicago's historic school board election and millions of dollars are already moving behind the scenes. Joining us to break it all down is Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova.
Illinois looks to crack down on addictive social media | The Chicago Report
Illinois lawmakers are advancing the Child Social Media Safety Act, which aims to crack down on addictive social media feeds.
Illinois lawmakers are advancing the Child Social Media Safety Act, which aims to crack down on addictive social media feeds.
Illinois lawmakers weigh mega projects bill, millionaire's tax | The Chicago Report
State lawmakers are busy this week as they debate several big pieces of legislation, including the so-called mega projects bill that the Chicago Bears say is key to building a new domed stadium.
State lawmakers are busy this week as they debate several big pieces of legislation, including the so-called mega projects bill that the Chicago Bears say is key to building a new domed stadium.
Chicago City Council got ‘limited’ help from agency to make budget decisions: report
The city agency provided inconsistent, and sometimes late, information to alders as they crafted their budgets, the report said.
The city agency provided inconsistent, and sometimes late, information to alders as they crafted their budgets, the report said.
Chicago police recover guns, $280K in cash and make arrests in South Side raids
Two convicted felons were arrested and nine firearms were recovered during an investigation into stolen property linked to recent burglaries across the Chicago area.
Two convicted felons were arrested and nine firearms were recovered during an investigation into stolen property linked to recent burglaries across the Chicago area.
Chicago police search for suspects in Loop CTA train attack
Chicago police are searching for multiple people accused of attacking a CTA rider in the Loop.
Chicago police are searching for multiple people accused of attacking a CTA rider in the Loop.
Man allegedly fired shots at unoccupied CTA bus on Chicago's Southwest Side
Chicago police say a man is in custody after he fired shots at a parked CTA bus that was unoccupied on Monday.
Chicago police say a man is in custody after he fired shots at a parked CTA bus that was unoccupied on Monday.
CTA to replace unarmed security with more police officers amid crime concerns
The CTA confirmed it was moving away from using private unarmed security guards and will replace them with police officers.
The CTA confirmed it was moving away from using private unarmed security guards and will replace them with police officers.
CTA fires security guards, conclusion of Illinois v. Trump | The Chicago Report
The CTA has let go hundreds of security guards. And, a judge concluded the Illinois vs. Trump case. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
The CTA has let go hundreds of security guards. And, a judge concluded the Illinois vs. Trump case. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Where does Illinois' marijuana tax revenue go? | The Chicago Report
It's 4/20, so we decided to hear more about where Illinois' legal marijuana tax revenue goes.
It's 4/20, so we decided to hear more about where Illinois' legal marijuana tax revenue goes.
CPS parents push back over May Day debate | The Chicago Report
Parents of Chicago Public Schools are pushing back on plans for activism surrounding May Day and are arguing that their kids should not be used as political pawns.
Parents of Chicago Public Schools are pushing back on plans for activism surrounding May Day and are arguing that their kids should not be used as political pawns.
Head of Chicago's watchdog agency talks leaving office | The Chicago Report
Deborah Witzburg, the city's outgoing inspector general, joined the show to explain her leaving office and some bombshell reports her agency recently released.
Deborah Witzburg, the city's outgoing inspector general, joined the show to explain her leaving office and some bombshell reports her agency recently released.
CTA fires private security guards, plans to use more police officers
The Chicago Transit Authority is firing about 160 private security guards to replace them with police officers to maintain security on its transit system.
The Chicago Transit Authority is firing about 160 private security guards to replace them with police officers to maintain security on its transit system.
Apple CEO Tim Cook steps aside in September, successor named
Monday marked the end of an era for one of Silicon Valley’s most legendary companies, as Apple revealed longtime CEO Tim Cook will step aside late this summer.
Monday marked the end of an era for one of Silicon Valley’s most legendary companies, as Apple revealed longtime CEO Tim Cook will step aside late this summer.
Chicago parents protest CPS, CTU plan for ‘Day of Civic Action’ | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago parents are pushing back against a planned May 1 “Day of Civic Action,” raising concerns about politics in the classroom.
Chicago parents are pushing back against a planned May 1 “Day of Civic Action,” raising concerns about politics in the classroom.
Parents push back against CPS/CTU May 1st deal
CPS parents held a press conference opposing the May 1 "day of civic action" agreement.
CPS parents held a press conference opposing the May 1 "day of civic action" agreement.