Ald. Curtis' daughter shot during gun safety class, months after his own accidental shooting
Ald. Derrick Curtis’ daughter was accidentally shot in the leg last week during a concealed carry class Curtis was teaching at a church in Ashburn, months after the 18th Ward alderperson accidentally shot himself.
Ald. Derrick Curtis’ daughter was accidentally shot in the leg last week during a concealed carry class Curtis was teaching at a church in Ashburn, months after the 18th Ward alderperson accidentally shot himself.
CTA makes changes to help fix ghost bus problem
The CTA is changing its schedules to exorcise ghost buses, those buses that appear set for arrival on the transit agency’s tracker app but never show up.
The CTA is changing its schedules to exorcise ghost buses, those buses that appear set for arrival on the transit agency’s tracker app but never show up.
CPS Inspector General launches investigation into Lightfoot campaign's call for student volunteers
"Mayor Lightfoot has failed our schools and our teachers at every turn in the last four years, and now wants to make public employees and our children her personal campaign resource. This is completely unethical, a hypocritical contradiction to her campaign promises of better government, and a disgraceful exploitation of public school students," said mayoral candidate Eugene Sawyer.
"Mayor Lightfoot has failed our schools and our teachers at every turn in the last four years, and now wants to make public employees and our children her personal campaign resource. This is completely unethical, a hypocritical contradiction to her campaign promises of better government, and a disgraceful exploitation of public school students," said mayoral candidate Eugene Sawyer.
'Unethical': Opponents react after Lightfoot's campaign emails teachers for student volunteers
Chicago mayoral candidate Sophia King and other challengers are denouncing a program Mayor Lori Lightfoot's re-election campaign tried to set up with Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago mayoral candidate Sophia King and other challengers are denouncing a program Mayor Lori Lightfoot's re-election campaign tried to set up with Chicago Public Schools.
DePaul University giving away free ice skating tickets at Maggie Daley Park to celebrate anniversary
DePaul University is sponsoring free ice skating at Maggie Daley Park on Jan. 25.
DePaul University is sponsoring free ice skating at Maggie Daley Park on Jan. 25.
DePaul University giving away free ice skating tickets at Maggie Daley Park to celebrate anniversary
DePaul University is sponsoring free ice skating at Maggie Daley Park on Jan. 25.
DePaul University is sponsoring free ice skating at Maggie Daley Park on Jan. 25.
Ex-Chicago cop gets probation for shooting at unarmed man while off-duty and drunk
A former Chicago police officer was sentenced to probation Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to firing at an unarmed man while off-duty and drunk.
A former Chicago police officer was sentenced to probation Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to firing at an unarmed man while off-duty and drunk.
Do you use social media to self-diagnose mental health issues? Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok is being used by Gen Zers to scroll themselves into mental health diagnoses. Psychiatrist Yalda Safai says social media users should be sure they are only trusting information from certified sources instead of comparing themselves to other people's experiences.
TikTok is being used by Gen Zers to scroll themselves into mental health diagnoses. Psychiatrist Yalda Safai says social media users should be sure they are only trusting information from certified sources instead of comparing themselves to other people's experiences.
Metra Union Pacific North Line train strikes pedestrian near Ravenswood
Extensive delays are expected on the Metra Union Pacific North Line after a train struck a pedestrian near Ravenswood Wednesday morning.
Extensive delays are expected on the Metra Union Pacific North Line after a train struck a pedestrian near Ravenswood Wednesday morning.
Metra Union Pacific North Line train strikes pedestrian near Ravenswood: sources
Metra Union Pacific North Line trains are halted in both directions near Ravenswood after a train hit a pedestrian. The length of delays is unknown at this time.
Metra Union Pacific North Line trains are halted in both directions near Ravenswood after a train hit a pedestrian. The length of delays is unknown at this time.
Head of City Council?s public safety committee renews call to fire Chicago cop with ties to Proud Boys
Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) says he wants to keep the heat on Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Supt. David Brown to fire an officer with alleged ties to the far-right Proud Boys and send a message that hate groups won?t be tolerated.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) says he wants to keep the heat on Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Supt. David Brown to fire an officer with alleged ties to the far-right Proud Boys and send a message that hate groups won?t be tolerated.
Lightfoot’s ‘No. 1 cheerleader’ in City Council re-thinking support over mayor's 'coldness'
Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) said Tuesday he’s having second thoughts about his support for Mayor Lori Lightfoot — and his role as her “No. 1 cheerleader” — because of the mayor’s “coldness,” including her failure to reach out to him after he accidentally shot himself.
Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) said Tuesday he’s having second thoughts about his support for Mayor Lori Lightfoot — and his role as her “No. 1 cheerleader” — because of the mayor’s “coldness,” including her failure to reach out to him after he accidentally shot himself.
Head of City Council’s public safety committee renews call to fire Chicago cop with ties to Proud Boys
Taliaferro said previous superintendents would’ve fired the officer, not just for his extremist ties, but because an internal investigation found that he lied in an internal police investigation.
Taliaferro said previous superintendents would’ve fired the officer, not just for his extremist ties, but because an internal investigation found that he lied in an internal police investigation.
Amazon introduces Ring car camera for vehicles
The dual-facing camera sits on the vehicle’s dashboard and is designed to record when your car is in motion and when it’s turned off.
The dual-facing camera sits on the vehicle’s dashboard and is designed to record when your car is in motion and when it’s turned off.
Metra rolls out new train-tracking website with GPS technology
Metra initiated the beginning stages of its new train-tracking website on Tuesday.
Metra initiated the beginning stages of its new train-tracking website on Tuesday.
Metra service could expand to DeKalb
Metra service could expand westward to DeKalb if the city council decides to hire a Chicago-based consulting company for nearly $100,000.
Metra service could expand westward to DeKalb if the city council decides to hire a Chicago-based consulting company for nearly $100,000.
Metra service could expand to DeKalb
Metra service could expand westward to DeKalb if the city council decides to hire a Chicago-based consulting company for nearly $100,000.
Metra service could expand westward to DeKalb if the city council decides to hire a Chicago-based consulting company for nearly $100,000.
Chicago schools watchdog investigated complaints of alleged employee sexual misconduct with students
One high school teacher allegedly exchanged 4,000 text messages with a female student, including 400 in one day. The teacher said he was in an open marriage and was "attracted to other people."
One high school teacher allegedly exchanged 4,000 text messages with a female student, including 400 in one day. The teacher said he was in an open marriage and was "attracted to other people."
Chicago schools watchdog investigated complaints of alleged employee sexual misconduct with students
Hundreds of Chicago teachers and school officials sexually groomed and sexually assaulted students or engaged in policy violations over the past four years, according to a report released this week.
Hundreds of Chicago teachers and school officials sexually groomed and sexually assaulted students or engaged in policy violations over the past four years, according to a report released this week.
Chicago police release photos of man wanted for firing gun on CTA Red Line train
Chicago police released photos Monday of a man wanted in connection with firing a gun on a CTA Red Line train last month in Park Manor on the South Side.
Chicago police released photos Monday of a man wanted in connection with firing a gun on a CTA Red Line train last month in Park Manor on the South Side.