Feds threaten CTA funding after security request | ChicagoNOW
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The Federal Transit Administration is threatening CTA funding if the agency doesn’t implement a “verifiable security enhancement plan” by December 19th. Block Club Chicago's Mack Liederman joins to share more on this story.

Family of Chicago officer Krystal Rivera files wrongful death lawsuit over fatal shooting
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The family alleges Officer Carlos Baker killed Rivera amid a troubled relationship and despite a long record of misconduct complaints, as an oversight investigation continues.

Chicago police officers hurt in crash on Lower Wacker

Chicago police say two officers were injured early Thursday after their patrol vehicle struck a center median on Lower Wacker Drive while responding to a call.

Chicago police officers hurt in crash on Lower Wacker
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Chicago police say two officers were injured early Thursday after their patrol vehicle struck a center median on Lower Wacker Drive while responding to a call.

Trump admin defends funding threats over CTA safety

The CTA has a week to meet the Trump admin's demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.

Trump admin defends funding threats over CTA safety
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The Chicago Transit Authority has a week to meet the Trump administration’s demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.

Chicago City Council plans more meetings to pass 2026 budget as deadline looms
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The a block of Chicago City Council members pushed through several new meetings starting next week to have enough time to pass a 2026 budget before the Dec. 30 deadline.

Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works

Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.

Chicago Starbucks workers rally for International Day of Solidarity
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Unionized Starbucks workers are rallying outside the Chicago reserve roastery this morning as part of an International Day of Solidarity that's spanning 10 countries today.

Man fatally shot by Chicago police during stolen car investigation

A man was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer Tuesday night after allegedly dragging an officer during a struggle inside a vehicle linked to a stolen-car investigation on the city’s Northwest Side.

Man fatally shot by Chicago police during stolen car investigation
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A man was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer Tuesday night after allegedly dragging an officer during a struggle inside a vehicle linked to a stolen-car investigation on the city’s Northwest Side.

Feds demand changes to improve Chicago transit system safety
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Riders could see more police presence on CTA trains and buses after the Trump administration is demanding changes to make the system safer.

IL rep escalating tension between Trump, Venezuela | The Chicago Report
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Illinois) joined Paris to talk about what he knows about the escalating situation between the Trump administration and Venezuela.