Metra to rebuild 3 Electric Line stations on Chicago's South Side

Three stations on the Metra Electric Line will be completely rebuilt to expand their accessibility on Chicago's South Side.

Feds’ request could block evidence sought in probe of Chicago cop’s murder

In back-to-back hearings at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on Wednesday, a pair of judges each expressed impatience with delays in the cases of a three men charged in the decade-old murder of Chicago police Officer Clifton Lewis.

Anger over sentencing in Chicago cop Ella French's murder
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The so-called straw purchaser of the gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French and seriously wound her partner was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison by a federal judge.

Lightfoot defends move to block Chicago police transmissions
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A coalition of Chicago media companies are standing together against this move, saying it seriously compromises public safety and transparency.

Chicago cracks down on violators of bike lane rules

The Chicago City Council has passed an enforcement ordinance aimed at keeping bikers safe on the road.

Chicago cracks down on violators of bike lane rules
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The Chicago City Council has passed an enforcement ordinance aimed at keeping bikers safe on the road.

New Chicago casino gets final zoning approval
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Chicago City Council voted to approve zoning for the $1.7 billion Bally's casino in River West Wednesday.

Chicago Healthy Homes call for proactive inspections

The Proactive Rental Initiative would ensure units meet a minimum health and safety standard for tenants and hold landlords more accountable for making timely repairs.

Chicago Healthy Homes call for proactive inspections
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The Proactive Rental Initiative would ensure units meet a minimum health and safety standard for tenants and hold landlords more accountable for making timely repairs.

Transit TIF approved to help bankroll Red Line South extension
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The City Council voted Wednesday, creating a new transit tax-increment financing district to bankroll $959 million of the cost of extending the CTA?s Red Line from 95th Street to 130th Street.

Bally's $1.7B River West Casino proposal won final zoning approval from City Council
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The zoning plans approved by Chicago City Council Wednesday allows for a 500-room hotel, a 3,000-seat theater and a riverwalk. The Illinois Gaming Board still need to sign off.

Reaction after straw purchaser of gun used to kill Officer Ella French sentenced
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The so-called straw purchaser of the gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French and seriously wound her partner was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison by a federal judge.

Straw purchaser of gun used to kill Officer Ella French gets over 2 years

The so-called straw purchaser of the gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French and seriously wound her partner was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison by a federal judge.

Chicago alderman calls on CPD to remove potential members of hate groups

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez on Tuesday pushed for City Council hearings to scrutinize the Chicago Police Department’s probe of an officer who was suspended after being linked to the Proud Boys — a move that sparked a political firestorm and calls for the cop’s dismissal.