New report finds Chicago taxpayers paid out $250M in police-related settlements
A new report is slamming the City of Chicago for the amount of money taxpayers shell out for police-related settlements.
A new report is slamming the City of Chicago for the amount of money taxpayers shell out for police-related settlements.
Disney, Universal reopening after weathering Hurricane Ian
Orlando theme parks that temporarily shut their doors in the face of Hurricane Ian are beginning to reopen.
Orlando theme parks that temporarily shut their doors in the face of Hurricane Ian are beginning to reopen.
Lightfoot cancels $42.7M pre-election property tax increase
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday scrapped plans for a $42.7 million pre-election property tax increase — half of what an automatic escalator would have allowed — but kept in place the inflationary trigger some City Council members are determined to repeal.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday scrapped plans for a $42.7 million pre-election property tax increase — half of what an automatic escalator would have allowed — but kept in place the inflationary trigger some City Council members are determined to repeal.
Chicago cop faces dismissal for having sex with woman hours after responding to her burglary call
A Chicago police officer is facing dismissal for having sex with a woman just hours after he responded to a burglary at her home.
A Chicago police officer is facing dismissal for having sex with a woman just hours after he responded to a burglary at her home.
Chicago man charged in violent CTA robbery
The victim was riding a Red Line train at which point two offenders approached him, and eventually struck him in the head with a wine bottle.
The victim was riding a Red Line train at which point two offenders approached him, and eventually struck him in the head with a wine bottle.
Man charged in violent CTA robbery that resulted in victim being hit in the head with a bottle: police
The victim was riding a Red Line train at which point two offenders approached him, and eventually struck him in the head with a wine bottle.
The victim was riding a Red Line train at which point two offenders approached him, and eventually struck him in the head with a wine bottle.
Chicago police announce arrest in CTA robbery, battery
Chicago police have charged a 30-year-old man for two crimes on the CTA.
Chicago police have charged a 30-year-old man for two crimes on the CTA.
Chicago Police Department must improve detainees? access to lawyers: lawsuit settlement
Getting your phone call while in the custody of Chicago police should get easier after city officials on Wednesday settled a lawsuit with activist and legal aid groups alleging CPD routinely denied arrestees access to lawyers.
Getting your phone call while in the custody of Chicago police should get easier after city officials on Wednesday settled a lawsuit with activist and legal aid groups alleging CPD routinely denied arrestees access to lawyers.
Chicago Police Department must improve detainees’ access to lawyers, according to lawsuit settlement
Getting your phone call while in the custody of Chicago police should get easier after city officials on Wednesday settled a lawsuit with activist and legal aid groups alleging CPD routinely denied arrestees access to lawyers.
Getting your phone call while in the custody of Chicago police should get easier after city officials on Wednesday settled a lawsuit with activist and legal aid groups alleging CPD routinely denied arrestees access to lawyers.
Pair charged with robbing Red Line rider at gunpoint
A teen and a man have been charged with robbing a CTA Red Line rider Wednesday morning on Chicago's South Side.
A teen and a man have been charged with robbing a CTA Red Line rider Wednesday morning on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago Public Schools drop to fourth-largest school district in nation
Official enrollment figures show Chicago Public Schools is down to 322,000 students this year, pushing it down a notch to the fourth-largest U.S. school district.
Official enrollment figures show Chicago Public Schools is down to 322,000 students this year, pushing it down a notch to the fourth-largest U.S. school district.
Former Chicago cop allegedly kidnapped, sexually abused victim while on duty: indictment
A former Chicago police officer has been indicted on a federal civil rights charge for allegedly kidnapping and sexually abusing someone while on duty.
A former Chicago police officer has been indicted on a federal civil rights charge for allegedly kidnapping and sexually abusing someone while on duty.
Google lawsuit settlement: Judge approves payout for Illinois residents
A judge has approved a $100 million Google privacy deal that clears the way for Illinois residents to receive a payment.
A judge has approved a $100 million Google privacy deal that clears the way for Illinois residents to receive a payment.
Illinois lawmaker threatens to block funding for proposed CPS school
One of the strongest backers for a new high school on Chicago's Near South Side is threatening to block $50 million in state funding for the project.
One of the strongest backers for a new high school on Chicago's Near South Side is threatening to block $50 million in state funding for the project.
Google lawsuit settlement: Judge approves payout for Illinois residents
A judge has approved a $100 million Google privacy deal that clears the way for Illinois residents to receive a payment.
A judge has approved a $100 million Google privacy deal that clears the way for Illinois residents to receive a payment.
Waukegan man pointed guns at officers, put on bulletproof vest after breaking into CPD facility: prosecutors
NEW DETAILS: Prosecutors outlined the events that led to an officer shooting a man who broke into the CPD facility in Homan Square Monday.
NEW DETAILS: Prosecutors outlined the events that led to an officer shooting a man who broke into the CPD facility in Homan Square Monday.
'One of the best days of my life': Stranger takes 100-year-old veteran to Disneyland
Video going viral on social media shows a man approaching a stranger - who turned out to be a 100-year-old veteran - and asking him if he wanted to go to Disneyland. It was the trip of a lifetime.
Video going viral on social media shows a man approaching a stranger - who turned out to be a 100-year-old veteran - and asking him if he wanted to go to Disneyland. It was the trip of a lifetime.
CTA unveils new plan to help combat crime
The new plan comes as the CTA has seen a sharp increase in crime this year.
The new plan comes as the CTA has seen a sharp increase in crime this year.
CTA installs new security camera monitors
The CTA has unveiled a new way to keep a closer eye on safety.
The CTA has unveiled a new way to keep a closer eye on safety.
CTA installs new security cameras across Chicago system
The CTA has installed new security cameras across its Chicago system in an attempt to combat crime and keep its riders and employees safe.
The CTA has installed new security cameras across its Chicago system in an attempt to combat crime and keep its riders and employees safe.