CTA president blames rash of problems at transit agency on Covid-19
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The president of the CTA appeared before a Chicago City Council committee on Thursday where he blamed a rash of problems at the agency on Covid-19.

Committee votes on ordinance to restrict police raids in Chicago following Anjanette Young settlement

Ignoring an emotional plea from social worker Anjanette Young, a City Council committee on Thursday shot down sweeping search warrant reforms aimed at preventing a repeat of the botched raid on the wrong home that forced Young to stand naked before an all-male team of police officers.

Committee fails to pass police raid ordinance named for Anjanette Young
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An ordinance to restrict police raids on Chicago homes failed in a city council committee Thursday. The measure was named for Anjanette Young, a victim of an botched CPD raid in 2019.

City council members confront CTA leaders with concerns
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The Chicago Transit Authority is under scrutiny from city council members and passengers over safety concerns and the recent lack of reliability.

Netflix's new horror show 'The Watcher' could be influencing house hunting
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Millions of people have been tuning in to Netflix's new show "The Watcher." With the new horror show, soon-to-be home owners are asking new questions about properties before they buy. Jim Starwalt with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate explains what information agents can and can't disclose to buyers.

Little Village residents call on Chicago police to solve more murders

People living in the Little Village neighborhood are calling out the Chicago Police Department, saying too many crimes are going unsolved.

New video shows Chicago cops chasing, opening fire on gunman who shot off-duty officer

Chicago's police oversight agency released video Wednesday that shows officers pursuing and shooting at a gunman who shot an off-duty cop on the city's Northwest Side in September.

COPA video shows cops chasing gunman, one officer opening fire
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Chicago's police oversight agency released video Wednesday that shows officers pursuing a gunman who shot an off-duty cop on the city's Northwest Side in September. WARNING: graphic language.

Black McDonald's Operators Association donates 2,000 turkeys to Chicago families in need
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The Austin community is full of cheer today as the Black McDonald's Operators Association donates 2,000 turkeys to families in need. The Food For the Body and Spirit turkey giveaway is celebrating over 20 years of giving. Wednesday's pop-up was the first of four.

Off-duty Chicago police officer involved in shooting on Northwest Side: COPA

An off-duty Chicago police officer fired at someone who pointed a gun at him at a gas station on the Northwest Side Wednesday, but it was unclear if that person was hit, officials said.

Man sues CPD detective he claims forced false confession that led to murder conviction

Daniel Rodriguez was convicted in the 1991 shooting death of Jose “Junito” Hernandez Jr. based on a confession he long claimed was the result of threats and physical abuse by former Chicago Police Detective Reynaldo Guevara.

Lightfoot gets billion-dollar budget approved by City Council
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A divided City Council on Monday handed Mayor Lori Lightfoot the $16.4 billion 2023 budget that will serve as her reelection platform amid complaints that it shortchanges public safety, climate change and her own progressive promises.

Chicago City Council approves Lightfoot's $16.4 billion budget

A divided City Council on Monday handed Mayor Lori Lightfoot the $16.4 billion 2023 budget that will serve as her reelection platform amid complaints that it shortchanges public safety, climate change and her own progressive promises.

Suspected Nazi uniform worn by student on Halloween causes uproar at South Loop high school

A Jones College Prep High School student who wore a German soldier uniform to school on Halloween has caused an uproar because it was widely interpreted to be the garb of a Nazi soldier.

Illinois SAFE-T Act: Cook County Chief Judge says 'cash bail doesn't work'

A top Cook County Republican and several Democrats in the Chicago City Council are urging voters to vote "no" on Chief Judge Tim Evans.