Man charged with robbing Starbucks after wife denied $1.25 refund, police say
Richard Engle, 61, is also accused of backing his car into a barista who tried to stop him in the parking lot.
Richard Engle, 61, is also accused of backing his car into a barista who tried to stop him in the parking lot.
Pharmacies limit purchases of children's pain-relief medicine
Pharmacies will be limiting children's pain medication purchases as respiratory illnesses continue to rise. CVS has announced a two-product limit online and in stores, while Walgreens is limiting customers to six purchases online. The CDC says respiratory viruses are at high levels nationwide.
Pharmacies will be limiting children's pain medication purchases as respiratory illnesses continue to rise. CVS has announced a two-product limit online and in stores, while Walgreens is limiting customers to six purchases online. The CDC says respiratory viruses are at high levels nationwide.
Woman pushed onto Chicago CTA tracks, man arrested: police
A 23-year-old woman was injured, and a man was arrested after he allegedly pushed her onto CTA Red Line tracks Tuesday morning.
A 23-year-old woman was injured, and a man was arrested after he allegedly pushed her onto CTA Red Line tracks Tuesday morning.
Ex-CPD detective accused of forcing woman to have sex after he was assigned to investigate an attack on her
The detective repeatedly threatened the woman and at one point told her, “You are going to jail for being a whore,” according to COPA.
The detective repeatedly threatened the woman and at one point told her, “You are going to jail for being a whore,” according to COPA.
Off-duty Chicago police officer found dead of apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound
An off-duty Chicago police officer was found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday morning, less than a week after the apparent suicide of another officer.
An off-duty Chicago police officer was found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday morning, less than a week after the apparent suicide of another officer.
Lawyers for man charged in 2011 Chicago cop killing ask for sanctions against prosecutors
Lawyers for one of the men charged in the 2011 murder of a Chicago police officer say misconduct by police and prosecutors in the case has passed a “tipping point” and called on a judge to either dismiss the charges or sanction the Cook County state’s attorney.
Lawyers for one of the men charged in the 2011 murder of a Chicago police officer say misconduct by police and prosecutors in the case has passed a “tipping point” and called on a judge to either dismiss the charges or sanction the Cook County state’s attorney.
Congress moves to ban TikTok from US government devices
TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday, the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.
TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday, the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.
Chicago Bears, United Airlines work together to battle world hunger
At United Airlines World Headquarters in the Willis Tower, employees of United and the Chicago Bears worked together to package 15,000 meals that will be sent around the globe.
At United Airlines World Headquarters in the Willis Tower, employees of United and the Chicago Bears worked together to package 15,000 meals that will be sent around the globe.
Sister of Chicago police officer charged in Capitol riot now also arrested
A year and a half after federal prosecutors charged a Chicago police officer for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, they have now also filed criminal charges against his sister.
A year and a half after federal prosecutors charged a Chicago police officer for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, they have now also filed criminal charges against his sister.
Chicago Bears, United team up to help those in need of food around the world
At United Airlines World Headquarters in the Willis Tower, employees of United and the Chicago Bears worked together to package 15,000 meals that will be sent around the globe.
At United Airlines World Headquarters in the Willis Tower, employees of United and the Chicago Bears worked together to package 15,000 meals that will be sent around the globe.
Bears, United package meals for the hungry
At United Airlines World Headquarters in the Willis Tower, employees of United and the Chicago Bears worked together to package 15,000 meals that will be sent around the globe.
At United Airlines World Headquarters in the Willis Tower, employees of United and the Chicago Bears worked together to package 15,000 meals that will be sent around the globe.
Chicago to receive $185M in federal funding to make transit stations more accessible
Right now, 42 of Chicago's 145 train stations are not ADA-compliant.
Right now, 42 of Chicago's 145 train stations are not ADA-compliant.
CTA, Metra to get $185M in federal funding
Chicago is set to receive $185 million in federal funding to make transit stations more accessible for everyone.
Chicago is set to receive $185 million in federal funding to make transit stations more accessible for everyone.
CTU calls out mayor after high lead levels found in Chicago elementary school
Parents and teachers at a Bridgeport elementary school say that Chicago Public Schools delayed for months testing that last week found high levels of lead in three rooms, including a special education classroom.
Parents and teachers at a Bridgeport elementary school say that Chicago Public Schools delayed for months testing that last week found high levels of lead in three rooms, including a special education classroom.
High lead levels found in paint at Bridgeport elementary school
Parents and teachers at a Bridgeport elementary school say that Chicago Public Schools delayed for months testing that last week found high levels of lead in three rooms, including a special education classroom.
Parents and teachers at a Bridgeport elementary school say that Chicago Public Schools delayed for months testing that last week found high levels of lead in three rooms, including a special education classroom.
Video shows suspect accused of shooting 16-year-old boy on CTA Red Line train
Chicago police released video of a suspect accused of shooting a 16-year-old boy on a CTA Red Line train Sunday morning.
Chicago police released video of a suspect accused of shooting a 16-year-old boy on a CTA Red Line train Sunday morning.
Video shows CTA Red Line shooting suspect
According to police, a boy was shot in the face while riding the CTA Red Line in the 100 block of Cermak Road in Chinatown around 2:05 a.m.
According to police, a boy was shot in the face while riding the CTA Red Line in the 100 block of Cermak Road in Chinatown around 2:05 a.m.
Teen shot in face on CTA Red Line train near Chinatown stop: police
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the face while riding the CTA Redline in South Loop early Sunday morning.
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the face while riding the CTA Redline in South Loop early Sunday morning.
Chicago police escort Santa and Mrs. Claus around the city
Maybe not quite as bright as Rudolph's nose, but it was flashing lights and sirens as Chicago police escorted Santa and Mrs. Claus around the city Friday.
Maybe not quite as bright as Rudolph's nose, but it was flashing lights and sirens as Chicago police escorted Santa and Mrs. Claus around the city Friday.
Starbucks workers plan 3-day walkout at 100 US stores as union effort continues
More than 1,000 baristas at 100 stores are planning to walk out on a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to unionize the coffee chain’s stores.
More than 1,000 baristas at 100 stores are planning to walk out on a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to unionize the coffee chain’s stores.