Flannery Fired Up: February 3, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Chicago cops caught on video attacking man in holding cell each have long records of alleged misconduct
Two Chicago cops seen pummeling and subduing a man in a holding cell in newly released surveillance footage each have lengthy disciplinary misconduct records, according to a review of investigatory files.
Two Chicago cops seen pummeling and subduing a man in a holding cell in newly released surveillance footage each have lengthy disciplinary misconduct records, according to a review of investigatory files.
Man charged with punching woman on downtown CTA platform
A man is facing charges after allegedly punching a 64-year-old woman on a CTA platform last January in the Loop.
A man is facing charges after allegedly punching a 64-year-old woman on a CTA platform last January in the Loop.
Chicago mayoral candidate pledges to boost publicly-funded, privately-run charter schools
On Thursday, one of the candidates revealed his plan to improve the city's educational system.
On Thursday, one of the candidates revealed his plan to improve the city's educational system.
Paul Vallas pledges to boost publicly-funded, privately-run charter schools
In recent years, charter schools have fallen out of favor with the mayor and the Board of Education and there?s staunch opposition from the Chicago Teachers Union.
In recent years, charter schools have fallen out of favor with the mayor and the Board of Education and there?s staunch opposition from the Chicago Teachers Union.
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake returning to menu for limited time
The Shamrock Shake typically returns to the menu at McDonald's in late February to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in March.
The Shamrock Shake typically returns to the menu at McDonald's in late February to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in March.
After 15-year odyssey, Norfolk Southern gets final OK for massive rail yard expansion in Englewood
The City Council agreed Wednesday to vacate streets and alleys to pave the way for a $150 million expansion of Norfolk Southern Railway’s intermodal yard in Englewood after the local alderperson lifted the legislative brick.
The City Council agreed Wednesday to vacate streets and alleys to pave the way for a $150 million expansion of Norfolk Southern Railway’s intermodal yard in Englewood after the local alderperson lifted the legislative brick.
Netflix password-sharing crackdown details released
Netflix has said it plans to launch the paid-sharing system 'more broadly' later in Q1.
Netflix has said it plans to launch the paid-sharing system 'more broadly' later in Q1.
Chicago City Council temporarily blocks Lightfoot's ComEd deal
Council members against the plan say they won't budge ahead of ComEd's corruption trial that's set to begin in March.
Council members against the plan say they won't budge ahead of ComEd's corruption trial that's set to begin in March.
Parents of Chicago student killed in shooting outside Pilsen school demand answers
The shooting happened December 17, 2022, outside Benito Juarez in Pilsen. Student Brandon Perez, 15, and his 14-year-old friend were both killed.
The shooting happened December 17, 2022, outside Benito Juarez in Pilsen. Student Brandon Perez, 15, and his 14-year-old friend were both killed.
Parents of Chicago student killed in shooting outside Pilsen school demand answers
It's been a month since two teens were killed outside a Chicago public high school.
It's been a month since two teens were killed outside a Chicago public high school.
Chicago City Council temporarily blocks Lightfoot's ComEd deal
Council members against the plan say they won't budge ahead of ComEd's corruption trial that's set to begin in March.
Council members against the plan say they won't budge ahead of ComEd's corruption trial that's set to begin in March.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas snags major endorsement
Chicago's first openly gay alderman, Tom Tunney, threw his support behind mayoral candidate Paul Vallas on Wednesday.
Chicago's first openly gay alderman, Tom Tunney, threw his support behind mayoral candidate Paul Vallas on Wednesday.
Former Chicago cop had 44 traffic tickets dismissed by claiming his girlfriend stole his vehicle: prosecutors
Starting in 2013, Kriv allegedly resolved 44 different automated ticket violations by coming to court, being placed under oath and testifying that his girlfriend had stolen his vehicle on the day the ticket was issued, prosecutors said.
Starting in 2013, Kriv allegedly resolved 44 different automated ticket violations by coming to court, being placed under oath and testifying that his girlfriend had stolen his vehicle on the day the ticket was issued, prosecutors said.
Former Chicago cop charged with false car theft reports
A former Chicago police officer is accused of providing false testimony and fraudulent police reports over the last 13 years in order to have traffic tickets dismissed.
A former Chicago police officer is accused of providing false testimony and fraudulent police reports over the last 13 years in order to have traffic tickets dismissed.
'Appalling' video shows Chicago police officer repeatedly punching man in holding cell
The video shows Officer Enrique Delgado Fernandez delivering nearly 20 closed-fist blows to Damien Stewart in the lockup after he was allegedly caught with a gun during a confrontational traffic stop in 2019.
The video shows Officer Enrique Delgado Fernandez delivering nearly 20 closed-fist blows to Damien Stewart in the lockup after he was allegedly caught with a gun during a confrontational traffic stop in 2019.
Metra's UP North Line to receive funding to replace bridges, track
The money will go toward replacing 11 bridges, four miles of track and almost two miles of retaining walls along a certain stretch.
The money will go toward replacing 11 bridges, four miles of track and almost two miles of retaining walls along a certain stretch.
Metra's UP North Line to receive funding to replace bridges, track
President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Tuesday that Metra's UP North Line in Chicago will be one of just nine projects selected for the first year of the president's Mega Grant Program.
President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Tuesday that Metra's UP North Line in Chicago will be one of just nine projects selected for the first year of the president's Mega Grant Program.
Special Olympics Illinois, Amazon Fresh launch program to promote inclusive workplaces
The program has been in the works since the fall when Special Olympics Illinois and Amazon Fresh teamed up and hosted a “Job Shadow Day” at the Oak Lawn grocery store.
The program has been in the works since the fall when Special Olympics Illinois and Amazon Fresh teamed up and hosted a “Job Shadow Day” at the Oak Lawn grocery store.
Special Olympics Illinois, Amazon Fresh launch program to promote inclusive workplaces
Special Olympics Illinois and Amazon Fresh have partnered up to launch a brand-new program to promote inclusive workplaces. It's not only an opportunity for the Special Olympic athletes at the center of the program but for the entire community.
Special Olympics Illinois and Amazon Fresh have partnered up to launch a brand-new program to promote inclusive workplaces. It's not only an opportunity for the Special Olympic athletes at the center of the program but for the entire community.