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.

United places Boeing Dreamliner order, adding over 2,600 jobs in Chicago
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United said it now expects to take delivery of about 700 new narrow and wide-body aircraft by 2032 ? with the ability to choose among the 787-8, -9 or -10 models ? including an average of more than two every week in 2023 and three a week in 2024.

Casino zoning clears Chicago City Council panel after minority hiring assurances

Zoning for a Bally’s casino in Chicago got the blessing Tuesday of a City Council committee as a key alderperson accepted the company’s promises to hire minorities.

Cook County jury awards Chicago police whistleblower nearly $1 million

A Cook County jury on Tuesday awarded nearly $1 million to a Chicago police detective who alleged he was demoted after pushing back when superiors pressed him to alter reports to cover for a fellow officer who shot an unarmed teenager.

Chicago alderman calls on CPD to remove potential members of hate groups
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Faith and political leaders are calling on the Chicago Police Department to do an audit of its force and remove any found members of hate groups.

Chicago police: Man threatened to shoot woman while robbing her on CTA

Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of robbing a woman on the CTA and threatening to shoot her if she didn't comply.

Metra hosts Toys for Tots drive to give back this Christmas
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Metra teamed up with the Marines on Tuesday to host their annual Toys for Tots drive which collects donations for those less fortunate in the Chicago area.

Chicago man shot by police charged with stabbing officer on South Side
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A Chicago man who was shot by police over the weekend on the city's South Side has been charged with first-degree attempted murder for allegedly stabbing an officer.