Walgreens to close 150 stores
Walgreens, one of the largest retail pharmacy chains, is set to close 150 stores by next summer due to increased shoplifting and sluggish sales.
Walgreens, one of the largest retail pharmacy chains, is set to close 150 stores by next summer due to increased shoplifting and sluggish sales.
Flannery Fired Up Finale: Congressman Chuy Garcia, Sheriff Tom Dart tackle money in politics and mental health
Congressman Chuy Garcia spoke with FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery Friday night for the final edition of Flannery Fired Up.
Congressman Chuy Garcia spoke with FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery Friday night for the final edition of Flannery Fired Up.
Staffing issues hampering Chicago police reform, court monitor tells mayor
The court-appointed monitor overseeing reform of the Chicago Police Department is calling on newly elected Mayor Brandon Johnson to address longstanding staffing problems that have slowed down — and made it difficult to even measure — improvements mandated by a federal consent decree.
The court-appointed monitor overseeing reform of the Chicago Police Department is calling on newly elected Mayor Brandon Johnson to address longstanding staffing problems that have slowed down — and made it difficult to even measure — improvements mandated by a federal consent decree.
Chicago police oversight agency to review, resolve backlog of disciplinary investigations
The agency tasked with probing allegations of Chicago police misconduct will begin reviewing and potentially closing out more than half of its disciplinary investigations next month to get a handle on a huge and longstanding backlog.
The agency tasked with probing allegations of Chicago police misconduct will begin reviewing and potentially closing out more than half of its disciplinary investigations next month to get a handle on a huge and longstanding backlog.
Search for Chicago's top cop narrowed down to 6 candidates: report
When Mayor Brandon Johnson receives the three final names, he has 30 days to make his pick for the job.
When Mayor Brandon Johnson receives the three final names, he has 30 days to make his pick for the job.
Chicago police officer hailed a hero for daring water rescue that saved woman's life
After a daring water rescue, a Chicago police officer is being hailed a hero.
After a daring water rescue, a Chicago police officer is being hailed a hero.
Resource officers to remain in Chicago schools next year
Chicago Public Schools will spend more on resource officers this fall, despite decreasing the number of SROs.
Chicago Public Schools will spend more on resource officers this fall, despite decreasing the number of SROs.
Mayor Johnson faces first school board pick as its president, Miguel del Valle, announces exit
Chicago Board of Education President Miguel del Valle is stepping down this week, leaving a key vacancy for Mayor Brandon Johnson to fill early in his term.
Chicago Board of Education President Miguel del Valle is stepping down this week, leaving a key vacancy for Mayor Brandon Johnson to fill early in his term.
CPS unveils new process for schools to drop racist namesakes
Five more Chicago public schools are getting new names, some of them to replace racist or problematic namesakes, as the school system unveiled a new process Wednesday for more schools to be renamed in the future.
Five more Chicago public schools are getting new names, some of them to replace racist or problematic namesakes, as the school system unveiled a new process Wednesday for more schools to be renamed in the future.
Most funding approved by City Council for migrant crisis to be spent on personnel
Most of the $51 million approved by the City Council during a recent tense meeting will go toward paying a national staffing firm that is providing around-the-clock personnel at the makeshift shelters where recently arrived asylum seekers are seeking refuge, according to a city official.
Most of the $51 million approved by the City Council during a recent tense meeting will go toward paying a national staffing firm that is providing around-the-clock personnel at the makeshift shelters where recently arrived asylum seekers are seeking refuge, according to a city official.
Mom outraged after video captures son's killing, no charges filed: 'I need Kim Foxx to call me now'
A mother is left grieving with no one in custody after her son was fatally shot, and it was caught on camera.
A mother is left grieving with no one in custody after her son was fatally shot, and it was caught on camera.
Chicago Park District moves camps indoors due to dangerous air quality
The Chicago Park District has brought its campers indoors because of the dangerous air quality across the city.
The Chicago Park District has brought its campers indoors because of the dangerous air quality across the city.
Chicago air quality remains at unhealthy levels; camps moved indoors
The Chicago Park District moved a lot of their camps indoors as the air quality in the city remains at unhealthy levels.
The Chicago Park District moved a lot of their camps indoors as the air quality in the city remains at unhealthy levels.
CTA Blue Line track closures planned for renovation project
City officials are issuing an alert for CTA Blue Line riders.
City officials are issuing an alert for CTA Blue Line riders.
Chicago leaders outline safety plans for Chicago NASCAR Street Race, Fourth of July weekend
Between the inaugural Chicago NASCAR street race and the Fourth of July holiday, it's shaping up to be a crazy busy weekend in downtown Chicago.
Between the inaugural Chicago NASCAR street race and the Fourth of July holiday, it's shaping up to be a crazy busy weekend in downtown Chicago.
CTA Blue Line track closures planned for renovation project
City officials are issuing an alert for CTA Blue Line riders.
City officials are issuing an alert for CTA Blue Line riders.
Bipartisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' proposed tax hike
A bi-partisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' plan to raise taxes. The board was scheduled to vote on a five-percent property tax hike on Wednesday.
A bi-partisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' plan to raise taxes. The board was scheduled to vote on a five-percent property tax hike on Wednesday.
Bipartisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' proposed tax hike
A bi-partisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' plan to raise taxes. The board was scheduled to vote on a five-percent property tax hike on Wednesday.
A bi-partisan group opposes Chicago Public Schools' plan to raise taxes. The board was scheduled to vote on a five-percent property tax hike on Wednesday.
Starbucks adds 3 new frozen drinks to its permanent menu
The three new beverages were inspired by customer and barista creations from other Starbucks Refreshers, the company said.
The three new beverages were inspired by customer and barista creations from other Starbucks Refreshers, the company said.
ACLU lawsuit: Chicago police target minorities for traffic stops
“They almost never say a reason, or maybe it’s something small, like a cracked tail light, and all they want to see is your driver’s license,” one of the lawsuit plaintiffs said.
“They almost never say a reason, or maybe it’s something small, like a cracked tail light, and all they want to see is your driver’s license,” one of the lawsuit plaintiffs said.