CTA to extend electric bus service to Chicago's South Side

The Chicago Transit Authority has revealed its plans to expand electric bus service to the South Side of the city.

CTA to extend electric bus service to Chicago's South Side
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The Chicago Transit Authority has revealed its intention to expand electric bus service to the South Side of the city.

Jury awards $10M to family of woman killed in Chicago police chase crash

Stacy Vaughn-Harrell and her daughter Kimberlyn Myers were driving home when they were hit by a car that was fleeing Chicago police and going about 50 mph through residential streets in Englewood in 2017.

Celebration of life for Officer Ar?anah Preston filled with emotional tributes to fallen hero
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Fallen Chicago Police Officer Ar?anah Preston was remembered as a hero, angel, and a blessing of a person by those who knew and loved her. Police officers from across the country and people throughout the Chicago community gathered together to mourn the death as well as celebrate the life of a beautiful young woman.

CPD's 5th District remembers their fellow officer at Ar�anah Preston's celebration of life
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Commander of the CPD's 5th District Tyrone Pendarvis shared his memories of fallen officer Ar�anah Preston at her funeral. Those who served with Preston stood up and paid tribute to her on Wednesday morning.

Texas parents charge 19-year-old daughter rent; reveal criticism and support

People are sounding off on TikTok as parents charging their children rent has become a topic of discussion. Check out how one family navigated their adult daughter living at home.

Homeless man beaten by CTA worker at subway stop died from drug overdose, ‘stress’ listed as secondary cause

A drug overdose was the primary cause of death for a homeless man who was brutally beaten at a downtown subway station, allegedly by a CTA worker, with the “stress” of the attack listed as a secondary cause.

Fate of Oakbrook Terrace red-light cameras remains uncertain
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The wait continues for a judge's decision on whether the red-light cameras in Oakbrook Terrace?will stay on or be removed.

Visitation held for slain Chicago police Officer Areanah Preston
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Two days of public mourning for fallen Chicago police officer Areanah Preston began Tuesday. A visitation was held at the Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn this afternoon.

Johnson engages with migrant families taking refuge at Chicago police station
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There are dozens of migrants, including children, who are calling the Chicago Police Department's 12th District ‘home’ until more permanent housing becomes available.

South Elgin girl abducted in 2017 found in North Carolina
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A young South Elgin girl whose kidnapping six years ago was the focus of a Netflix series has been found safe and is back with her father.

Brandon Johnson compares Chicago cop's murder with death of armed teen shot by police

Chicago's new Democratic mayor, Brandon Johnson, during his Monday inauguration speech, compared the recent murder of a city police officer to the 2021 shooting death of an armed teen by police.

Riot Fest lineup features Foo Fighters, Turnstile, The Cure

The Riotfest 2023 lineup is out, and tickets are now on sale. But there's one big problem — the Chicago Park District hasn't given the green light for the show to go on.

Will financial giants flee Johnson's taxes?

He proposed $800 million in tax increases during the campaign, but he has backed away from some of those ideas. 

Aréanah Preston funeral: Arrangements set for fallen Chicago police officer

Chicago police have announced funeral arrangements for Officer Aréanah Preston, who was fatally shot by a group of teenagers while returning home from work on the South Side.