Chicago area sees 767% increase in Hyundai, Kia thefts; authorities blame TikTok challenge

A car theft challenge going viral on TikTok and other social media apps has led to a 767% increase in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts in the Chicago area since the beginning of July compared to last year, according to authorities.

Gunman sought in attempted robbery at Blue Line station

Chicago police are trying to identify the suspect who tried to hold up a CTA rider at gunpoint Sunday in the Homan Square neighborhood.

IDOT prepares for weekend closures on I-80 in Joliet
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IDOT is preparing for a series of weekend closures on Interstate 80 in Joliet. Tia Ewing speaks with Jonathan Schumacher from IDOT about major changes coming to I-80.

CPS student allegedly possessed knife during altercation with another student

A CPS student was in possession of a knife during an altercation during dismissal Wednesday at an elementary school on Chicago's Northwest Side.

Chicago aldermen face preelection dilemma: Whether to accept a 9.62% pay raise

Chicago City Council members are facing a political dilemma that could impact their reelection chances: a Sept. 2 deadline to decide whether to accept a 9.62% pay raise that will boost their annual salaries to $142,772.

Chicago police: 3 wanted for attacking, robbing man on CTA Red Line

Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying two men and a woman who allegedly assaulted another man and stole his property on the CTA.

CPS still looking to fill about 900 vacancies as new school year kicks off

Another safety issue top of mind for many Chicago parents is protecting students from gun violence in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting.

CPD recruit allegedly attacked cop during traffic stop, asked ‘How else was I supposed to get away'

Denisse Balseca, 27, and her passenger, 26-year-old Rosa Alvarez, were both “highly uncooperative” and both had “bloodshot and glassy eyes,” states the report. Balseca was described as “hostile” and Alvarez as “belligerent.”

Chicago Teachers Union to vote on new Covid-19 safety agreement
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The Chicago Teachers Union is expected to vote on a new Covid-19 safety agreement later this week. The passage of the agreement would be the first victory for new CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.

Police seek suspects wanted in fatal shooting in McKinley Park
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Chicago police are trying to identify three people who are wanted in connection with an April murder in the McKinley Park neighborhood.