Chicago's federal consent decree on police reform falls short of expectations, city leaders say
The federal consent decree was supposed to fundamentally reform the way police work in Chicago. But five years into the decree, forcing change on the Chicago Police Department has proved to be a lot slower and tougher than anybody expected.
The federal consent decree was supposed to fundamentally reform the way police work in Chicago. But five years into the decree, forcing change on the Chicago Police Department has proved to be a lot slower and tougher than anybody expected.
Chicago's federal consent decree on police reform falls short of expectations, city leaders say
The federal consent decree was supposed to fundamentally reform the way police work in Chicago. But five years into the decree, forcing change on the Chicago Police Department has proved to be a lot slower and tougher than anybody expected.
The federal consent decree was supposed to fundamentally reform the way police work in Chicago. But five years into the decree, forcing change on the Chicago Police Department has proved to be a lot slower and tougher than anybody expected.
Riot Fest and Re:SET Festival get green light despite community opposition
It's music to concert fans ears, as both Riot Fest and the Re:SET Festival will go forward after winning Chicago Park District approval.
It's music to concert fans ears, as both Riot Fest and the Re:SET Festival will go forward after winning Chicago Park District approval.
Chicago's 'Night Out in the Parks' returns Wednesday
Through late October, dozens of events will be held in each of Chicago's 77 neighborhoods.
Through late October, dozens of events will be held in each of Chicago's 77 neighborhoods.
Push in Illinois to raise minimum wage for tipped workers
There is likely to be a new push in Illinois and in the city of Chicago to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers.
There is likely to be a new push in Illinois and in the city of Chicago to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers.
New details emerge in Brighton Park police shooting incident
New details have surfaced regarding a police shooting incident last week on Chicago's Southwest Side.
New details have surfaced regarding a police shooting incident last week on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Riot Fest and Re:SET Festival get green light despite community opposition
It's music to concert fans ears, as both Riot Fest and the Re:SET Festival will go forward after winning Chicago Park District approval.
It's music to concert fans ears, as both Riot Fest and the Re:SET Festival will go forward after winning Chicago Park District approval.
All Chicago pools set to reopen June 23 with increased lifeguard staffing
Get ready to dive in, do a cannonball or just take a dip! All Chicago pools are on track to reopen June 23 after lifeguard hiring surge.
Get ready to dive in, do a cannonball or just take a dip! All Chicago pools are on track to reopen June 23 after lifeguard hiring surge.
Chicago introduces next-gen scooters with enhanced safety features, improved ride
One year after the first docked scooters from a bike-share platform were introduced, the next generation scooter is rolling out.
One year after the first docked scooters from a bike-share platform were introduced, the next generation scooter is rolling out.
All Chicago pools set to reopen June 23 with increased lifeguard staffing
Get ready to dive in, do a cannonball or just take a dip! All Chicago pools are on track to reopen June 23 after lifeguard hiring surge.
Get ready to dive in, do a cannonball or just take a dip! All Chicago pools are on track to reopen June 23 after lifeguard hiring surge.
CDOT, Divvy launching next-gen scooters
The next generation scooters are rolling out! CDOT says the new scooters have additional safety features.
The next generation scooters are rolling out! CDOT says the new scooters have additional safety features.
Chicago police seek man suspected of stealing woman's cell phone on CTA Red Line train
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a man they believe was involved in a robbery aboard a CTA Red Line train last month.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a man they believe was involved in a robbery aboard a CTA Red Line train last month.
Boy, 13, charged with robbing two women on CTA in the Loop
A 13-year-old boy was charged in a robbery on a CTA train in the Loop earlier this month.
A 13-year-old boy was charged in a robbery on a CTA train in the Loop earlier this month.
CPS boosts school budgets with focus on special education — and more property taxes
Chicago is boosting funding for the vast majority of its public schools next fall with a particular focus on special education — and with the help of its yearly property tax increase.
Chicago is boosting funding for the vast majority of its public schools next fall with a particular focus on special education — and with the help of its yearly property tax increase.
Chicago police union pushes for same parental leave as CPS employees
The union representing Chicago police officers is demanding that law enforcement personnel be granted the same amount of parental leave as employees of Chicago Public Schools.
The union representing Chicago police officers is demanding that law enforcement personnel be granted the same amount of parental leave as employees of Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago police union pushes for same parental leave as CPS employees
The union representing Chicago police officers is demanding that law enforcement personnel be granted the same amount of parental leave as employees of Chicago Public Schools.
The union representing Chicago police officers is demanding that law enforcement personnel be granted the same amount of parental leave as employees of Chicago Public Schools.
Boy, 13, charged with robbing woman on CTA train
A teenage boy was charged with robbing a CTA rider last month on Chicago's West Side.
A teenage boy was charged with robbing a CTA rider last month on Chicago's West Side.
Chicago honors 156 new CPS resident teachers
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.
Chicago honors 156 new CPS resident teachers
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.
Preparations for NASCAR street race impacting Chicago traffic
Preparations for the NASCAR street race are ramping up, causing traffic disruptions in parts of Chicago.
Preparations for the NASCAR street race are ramping up, causing traffic disruptions in parts of Chicago.