Longtime pen pal pays off for Frankfort woman after love story goes viral
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Mackenzie Udani talks about her incredible love story that began seven years ago on Omegle and was cemented after a 3,000 mile journey to meet her longtime social media pen pal.

Man charged with having gun on CTA platform

Charges have been filed against a Chicago man who was allegedly concealing a gun on a CTA platform Tuesday morning in the South Loop.

Man stabbed in the neck on Red Line platform

A man was stabbed and seriously wounded after getting into an argument on the CTA Red Line Tuesday on Chicago's North Side.

Chicago police official overseeing court-ordered reforms is fired by Supt. Brown after questioning staff cuts

Robert Boik, who has served in high-ranking civilian roles within the Chicago Police Department since 2016, was fired after sending an email criticizing Supt. David Brown’s decision to move 46 officers under Boik’s supervision, according to sources.

New Chicago police recruits sworn in Tuesday

Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown says it has never been a tougher time to be a police officer.

Chicago Police Department swears in dozens of new recruits Tuesday
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In Chicago, dozens of police recruits were sworn-in during a graduation ceremony Tuesday. Superintendent David Brown says it has never been a tougher time to be a police officer.

More murder convictions tied to notorious former CPD detective vacated

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx filed motions to clear more homicide convictions tied to notorious former CPD Det. Reynaldo Guevara.

CTA thief arrested after stealing bag on Red Line train: police

A person was arrested after allegedly stealing the bag of a CTA Red Line train rider Tuesday morning on the North Side.

'Hocus Pocus 2' cereal coming to US grocery stores this month

Kellogg’s is brewing up a potion-inspired “Hocus Pocus 2” cereal in celebration of the highly-anticipated sequel. Here’s when you’ll be able to snag a box.

Chicago restaurateur details incredible weight-loss journey and efforts to help others
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Chicago chef and restaurateur Robert Magiet talks about what inspired his renewed focus on health and the importance of passing on lessons and guidance to his children and others on Facebook.

Violent crimes on the CTA reach level not seen in over a decade

Violent crimes accounted for over 26% of the 1,863 crimes reported on the CTA this year. In 2018 and 2019, when there were far more riders, the average was just 13%.

Ceremonies held to honor fallen Chicago Police officer Ella French

Chicago Police officer Ella French, 29, and her partner, Officer Carlos Yanez Jr., were shot during a traffic stop in West Englewood on August 7, 2021. Yanez was left paralyzed.

VIDEO: Chicago police look for suspect who pushed someone off a CTA platform on the Near West Side

The suspect walks nonchalantly towards the victim, then suddenly reaches out and shoves the victim on to the tracks. The victim struggles to catch their footing, but lands hard on the tracks.

CTA promises there will be more police on Chicago trains after another deadly shooting
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Officials are promising to reinforce security on Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) trains after another Red Line passenger was murdered early Saturday. Nate Rodgers reports.