Victim who died after CTA subway beating ‘was just a nice guy, never gave anyone no trouble,’ friend says
Kevin Powell was well known to the staff at Matthew House, a Bronzeville soup kitchen where many homeless Chicagoans gather for breakfast after riding CTA trains through the night.
Kevin Powell was well known to the staff at Matthew House, a Bronzeville soup kitchen where many homeless Chicagoans gather for breakfast after riding CTA trains through the night.
CTA worker beat, dragged man around downtown station then called police for unresponsive person: prosecutors
Emmett Richardson, who works for the CTA, allegedly beat and dragged a man around a downtown station before calling police for an "unresponsive person." When emergency personnel arrived, Richardson said he had seen the man surrounded by drug paraphernalia and believed the man had overdosed.
Emmett Richardson, who works for the CTA, allegedly beat and dragged a man around a downtown station before calling police for an "unresponsive person." When emergency personnel arrived, Richardson said he had seen the man surrounded by drug paraphernalia and believed the man had overdosed.
Second girl charged in violent robbery near CTA Blue Line station
A second teenage girl has been charged in connection with the violent robbery of another teen earlier this month on Chicago's Near West Side.
A second teenage girl has been charged in connection with the violent robbery of another teen earlier this month on Chicago's Near West Side.
Brandon Johnson promises he won’t cut 'one penny' from CPD
Mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson said Monday he won’t cut “one penny” from the Chicago Police Department’s $1.94 billion budget, reversing previous plans to reduce police spending by $150 million.
Mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson said Monday he won’t cut “one penny” from the Chicago Police Department’s $1.94 billion budget, reversing previous plans to reduce police spending by $150 million.
Chicago mayoral election: New poll shows Vallas ahead of Johnson
A new poll just released is painting a clearer picture of which Chicago mayoral candidate may come out on top next week.
A new poll just released is painting a clearer picture of which Chicago mayoral candidate may come out on top next week.
Johnson wants to eliminate 'two-tiered system' among Chicago's public schools
Candidate for mayor Brandon Johnson said on Monday he would work to give every Chicago public school the same resources as the system's most selective schools.
Candidate for mayor Brandon Johnson said on Monday he would work to give every Chicago public school the same resources as the system's most selective schools.
CTA worker charged after 54-year-old found dead in Loop subway station
A CTA worker is accused of battering a transit passenger who was found dead in a stairwell in the Loop Saturday.
A CTA worker is accused of battering a transit passenger who was found dead in a stairwell in the Loop Saturday.
McDonald’s to release Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry in US
The newest addition to the McDonald’s dessert menu drops on April 12.
The newest addition to the McDonald’s dessert menu drops on April 12.
Amazon truck gets stuck on historic Long Grove bridge
An Amazon truck became lodged inside an historic bridge Sunday night in the northwest suburban Long Grove.
An Amazon truck became lodged inside an historic bridge Sunday night in the northwest suburban Long Grove.
Violent weekend on the CTA prompts calls for action
Activists are voicing frustration over the surge of assaults and homicides on CTA trains and buses.
Activists are voicing frustration over the surge of assaults and homicides on CTA trains and buses.
Man in critical condition after being found with head injuries on a CTA platform
The victim, who is believed to be about 20-years-old, was found on the platform at West 69th and State in Greater Grand Crossing around 7:45 p.m.
The victim, who is believed to be about 20-years-old, was found on the platform at West 69th and State in Greater Grand Crossing around 7:45 p.m.
Wife accused of murdering husband on Facebook Live
Authorities in Mississippi believe the couple got into an argument that turned physical.
Authorities in Mississippi believe the couple got into an argument that turned physical.
Police exchange gunfire with man while arresting 2 others in Little Village
Chicago police officers exchanged fire with a man in Little Village while arresting two others Saturday night.
Chicago police officers exchanged fire with a man in Little Village while arresting two others Saturday night.
CPD announces plans to hire back officers and poach cops from outside the city
Former police officials will all be hired as officers, meaning a former chief would effectively be bumped down to the department’s lowest rank.
Former police officials will all be hired as officers, meaning a former chief would effectively be bumped down to the department’s lowest rank.
Chicago cop facing dismissal after shooting unarmed man who was reaching for his boot during chase
Both the Civilian Office of Police Accountability and Supt. David Brown have recommended that Officer Carlos Barona be fired for the shooting on Feb. 25, 2018.
Both the Civilian Office of Police Accountability and Supt. David Brown have recommended that Officer Carlos Barona be fired for the shooting on Feb. 25, 2018.
Chicago police officer injured in 3-car crash on North Side
A Chicago police officer was hospitalized after a squad car was hit in Ravenswood Friday morning.
A Chicago police officer was hospitalized after a squad car was hit in Ravenswood Friday morning.
Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
Chicago schools to decide whether to keep police officers on campuses
Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson have vastly differing opinions on police officers in schools.
Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson have vastly differing opinions on police officers in schools.
TikTok CEO grilled on Capitol Hill
TikTok's CEO was in the hot seat for hours, in what was a testy congressional hearing about the app's perceived risks.
TikTok's CEO was in the hot seat for hours, in what was a testy congressional hearing about the app's perceived risks.
Air taxis that will take you to O'Hare Airport coming to Chicago
You'll be able to skip the Chicago traffic and construction.
You'll be able to skip the Chicago traffic and construction.