Street in Chicago's Avalon Park renamed for murdered Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston

"We as community have to show our youth there are better ways than jumping on cars and causing havoc, or pointing guns at any human beings even police officers," said her mother, Dionne Mhoon, at Saturday's street naming ceremony. "Because some of those people turn into the people who took my baby's life."

CTA Red Line extension pulls nearly $2B in federal funding

The federal government plans to allocate nearly $2 billion to extend the CTA Red Line over about 5 and a half miles south of 95th Street. 

CTA Red Line extension pulls nearly $2B in federal funding
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The federal government is allocating nearly $2 billion to extend the CTA Red Line five more miles south of 95th Street. Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker were joined by other local leaders discuss plans for the upcoming extension to 130th Street.

Police seek suspects wanted for violently robbing CTA passenger who was going to work

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects who beat up and robbed a CTA rider who was on her way to work last August in Chicago Lawn.

CTU President Stacy Davis Gates admits to enrolling son in private school

The president of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) said her oldest son is attending a private high school this year instead of Chicago Public Schools.

Apple issues significant security update for iPhones, iPads

Apple released a significant security update for iPhones and iPads Thursday to patch newly discovered security vulnerabilities in the devices' system software.

CTU President Stacy Davis Gates admits to enrolling son in private school
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The president of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) said her oldest son is attending a private high school this year instead of Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago vigil to remember slain woman who dedicated her life to her community
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A vigil will be held at Grace and Peace Church on Thursday night to commemorate the life of a West Side woman known for her lifelong dedication to charitable endeavors.

Chicago police alert West Side residents to armed robberies

In one case, the offender stole the victim's vehicle and in another, he demanded the victim's Cash App information.

Ex-Chicago Park District electrician gets more than 3 years for helping break through barricades on Jan. 6
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A former longtime electrician for the Chicago Park District was sentenced to more than three years in prison Wednesday for helping break through barricades near the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, injuring multiple officers along the way.

Illinois brothers sentenced after assaulting officers in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A former longtime electrician for the Chicago Park District was sentenced to more than three years in prison Wednesday for helping break through barricades near the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, injuring multiple officers along the way.

Chicago man charged with attacking 2 officers in Lawndale

A man is facing charges after allegedly attacking two Chicago police officers Saturday in the Lawndale neighborhood.