Civilian police oversight panel delivers blistering critique of CPD’s proposed $1.94B budget
“Our spending on public safety is not delivering the results our communities need. We need to spend better and more strategically. Workforce allocation problems also create untenable and unacceptable work conditions for Chicago Police officers. They deserve better,” Driver wrote.
“Our spending on public safety is not delivering the results our communities need. We need to spend better and more strategically. Workforce allocation problems also create untenable and unacceptable work conditions for Chicago Police officers. They deserve better,” Driver wrote.
Chicago officials address voting security ahead of Election Day
Chicago police, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and the board of elections announced a coordinated effort to not just keep voters and poll workers safe, but also to minimize the possibility of fraud or irregularities.
Chicago police, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and the board of elections announced a coordinated effort to not just keep voters and poll workers safe, but also to minimize the possibility of fraud or irregularities.
Chicago man charged in CTA stabbing that seriously wounded rider
A man was charged with stabbing another Red Line passenger Thursday morning near the North/Clybourn station.
A man was charged with stabbing another Red Line passenger Thursday morning near the North/Clybourn station.
2 Chicago cops face dismissal for allegedly lying about fatal shooting in 2010
Two officers who allegedly lied about the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man are now facing dismissal more than 12 years after the deadly encounter, which has already cost the city millions of dollars in a lawsuit.
Two officers who allegedly lied about the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man are now facing dismissal more than 12 years after the deadly encounter, which has already cost the city millions of dollars in a lawsuit.
CTA president says he will appear at next City Hall hearing
The president of the CTA says he won't be ghosting another city hall hearing.
The president of the CTA says he won't be ghosting another city hall hearing.
Netflix officially launches ‘Basic with Ads’ option
The anticipated ad-supported plan will cost U.S. subscribers $6.99 a month.
The anticipated ad-supported plan will cost U.S. subscribers $6.99 a month.
CTA president says he will appear at next City Hall hearing
The president of the CTA says he won't be ghosting another city hall hearing.
The president of the CTA says he won't be ghosting another city hall hearing.
Man robbed, stabbed on CTA Red Line train near North and Clyborn station
A man was robbed and stabbed early Thursday on a CTA Red Line train near the North and Clybourn station.
A man was robbed and stabbed early Thursday on a CTA Red Line train near the North and Clybourn station.
Chicago Alderman George Cardenas announces resignation
Another Chicago alderman is stepping down.
Another Chicago alderman is stepping down.
Alderman George Cardenas announces resignation
Another Chicago alderman is stepping down.
Another Chicago alderman is stepping down.
McDonald’s adds ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Happy Meal
"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is set to open in theaters on November 11.
"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is set to open in theaters on November 11.
Ald. George Cardenas (12th) announces resignation at the end of November
Ald. George Cardenas (12th) is the latest City Council member to announce he is leaving his post. The longtime aldermen said he will resign Nov. 30 to take on a new role with the Cook County Board of review.
Ald. George Cardenas (12th) is the latest City Council member to announce he is leaving his post. The longtime aldermen said he will resign Nov. 30 to take on a new role with the Cook County Board of review.
FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
Starbucks holiday drinks and seasonal red cups return to stores this week
It’s that time of year. Starbucks’ holiday menu — including Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée Latte — is returning to stores soon in the seasonal red cups.
It’s that time of year. Starbucks’ holiday menu — including Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée Latte — is returning to stores soon in the seasonal red cups.
Lawyers for accused cop killers want to question former CPD Superintendent Garry McCarthy
Lawyers for three men charged in the decade-old murder of a Chicago police officer want to put former CPD Supt. Garry McCarthy on the witness stand to answer questions about the monthslong dragnet that led to the trio’s arrests.
Lawyers for three men charged in the decade-old murder of a Chicago police officer want to put former CPD Supt. Garry McCarthy on the witness stand to answer questions about the monthslong dragnet that led to the trio’s arrests.
Lightfoot’s $16.4B budget clears one hurdle, but hits snag over reduced fines
A plan to cut in half the maximum fine for bike lane incursions and driving with covered license plates or tinted windows hit a roadblock Tuesday in a City Council concerned about violent crime and bike safety.
A plan to cut in half the maximum fine for bike lane incursions and driving with covered license plates or tinted windows hit a roadblock Tuesday in a City Council concerned about violent crime and bike safety.
COPA releases bodycam video of Chicago cop fatally shooting man in Old Town
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video Tuesday that shows an officer shooting and killing a man in Old Town.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video Tuesday that shows an officer shooting and killing a man in Old Town.
Robbery victim speaks out after Lightfoot's security detail exchanges gunfire with suspects in Logan Square
A Chicago grandfather is thanking Mayor Lori Lightfoot‘s police security team after they came to his rescue while he was being robbed in Logan Square.
A Chicago grandfather is thanking Mayor Lori Lightfoot‘s police security team after they came to his rescue while he was being robbed in Logan Square.
CTA station near United Center set to open in 2024
A new CTA Green Line station near the United Center is under construction and scheduled to be completed in 2024.
A new CTA Green Line station near the United Center is under construction and scheduled to be completed in 2024.
CTA Green Line station to open near United Center in 2024
The new addition is intended to make it easier for fans and show-goers to get to the United Center as well as improve travel for people and companies in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor.
The new addition is intended to make it easier for fans and show-goers to get to the United Center as well as improve travel for people and companies in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor.