Chicago police display photo of guns recovered on Sunday

Chicago police revealed in a Twitter post that they recovered more than a dozen guns on Sunday alone.

CTA employee charged with stealing over $350,000 from the agency’s pension fund

Ayanna Nesbitt worked as a retirement clerk handling pension payments for the CTA. She allegedly created and approved fraudulent requests for death benefit payments and refunds on pension contributions, according to the federal charges.

Lightfoot to return $43K in campaign contributions that may violate political fundraising rules

The campaign cash came from a series of companies owned in part by Carmen Rossi, a registered lobbyist with contracts at City Hall and extensive financial interests in bars and other businesses regulated by the city.

Active shooter drill held at Chicago City Hall
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Emergency vehicles and a large police response flooded Chicago City Hall for an active shooter drill Friday.

Feds seek 5 years in prison for man who bought gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French

Federal prosecutors are seeking a stiff five-year prison sentence for the so-called straw purchaser of the gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French and seriously wound her partner — insisting that the man “shares blame for what happened to those officers.”

Find out what Chicago police are giving away in exchange for your unwanted guns
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Chicago police are hosting a gun turn-in event to help people safely get rid of their unwanted guns. You won't walk away empty handed either. CPD is giving away incentives for each unwanted gun turned in. The event will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at St. Ita Church in Edgewater.

CTA hosts career fair Friday, offers $1000 signing bonus
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The Chicago Transit Authority is hosting a job fair Friday at Malcom X College beginning at 9 a.m. Those interested can speak with current employees and can learn about the incentives the CTA is offering for new hires.

Chicago police on track to meet 2022 hiring goals

Chicago police officials say applications for new officers are up since the national shortage began two years ago.

Chicago police to light up Gold Star tree, Frankfort to turn on Christmas lights in separate events
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On Thursday, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation will light its Gold Star Christmas Tree at Gold Star Families Memorial and Park. Meanwhile, the Frankfort community is invited to the annual ?Lighting of the Green? event.