Man wanted for stealing items from CTA booth: police

Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who allegedly stole items from a CTA booth.

3 suspects wanted by Chicago police for attacking, robbing CTA rider

Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying three male suspects who attacked a CTA passenger before taking the victim's bicycle and throwing it in front of an oncoming train.

Chicago alderwoman seeks answers after heavy flooding on Northwest Side
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A supercell storm dumped four to six inches of rain earlier this month and caused heavy flooding on Chicago's Northwest Side. Now, an alderwoman is seeking answers.

CPD Supt. Brown identifies person shot by officer in Homan Square as Waukegan man
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A Waukegan man was shot by police Monday after using a fire escape to gain entry to a Chicago police facility in Homan Square, then grabbing a gun he found and aiming it at officers, according to Chicago police.

Chicago alderman urges CTA to reinstate transit police after crime spike on trains, buses

Chicago police held a news conference Monday to address city crime after seven people were killed and at least 38 others were wounded in 27 shootings since Friday evening.

Man shot by Chicago police after breaking into CPD facility through fire escape, chief says

A Waukegan man in his 30’s was shot by police Monday after using a fire escape to gain entry to a Chicago police facility in Homan Square, then grabbing at least two guns he found on a table and aiming them at officers, the chief said.

Chicago violence: Man hit in the head with bottle on Red Line train

They grabbed a bottle of what looks like wine from the man, then reached into his pocket. As another passenger tried to come to his aid, the female attacker smashed the victim in the head with the bottle.

CTA hiring more bus operators, mechanics
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The CTA is looking to hire more bus operators and mechanics, and a job fair will be held next week!

COPA recommended suspensions of 12 Chicago cops for misconduct during George Floyd protests

After a leaked surveillance video reached the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, the agency began investigating 23 Chicago police officers for alleged misconduct during violent demonstrations in late May 2020 sparked by the police killing of George Floyd.

Chicago police recruiting amid nationwide officer shortage
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Malcolm X College on the Near West Side is one of seven locations giving in-person exams this week to become a Chicago police officer.

Chicago man charged with having gun, cocaine on CTA train in the Loop

A Chicago man has been federally charged with illegally possessing a loaded handgun, cocaine and fentanyl on a Chicago Transit Authority train.

Chicago police sergeant pleads not guilty to kneeling on teen outside Park Ridge Starbucks

A Chicago police sergeant pleaded not guilty Thursday to felony charges after he allegedly kneeled on a teenage boy outside a Starbucks in northwest suburban Park Ridge this summer.

Lightfoot tells McDonald's CEO to 'educate himself' after he warns of rising Chicago crime

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired back at the CEO of McDonald’s after he highlighted the difficulty rising crime in the city has caused for his business, telling him he needs to "educate himself" on the matter.

Chicago police recruiting amid nationwide officer shortage

Chicago police are looking to beef up their ranks after a shortage of officers amid high crime rates around the city.