Chicago City Council OKs towing crackdown on vehicles used in drag racing, drifting
Daredevil drag racers and drifters who drive in circles and figure-eights around a crowd of spectators and get their kicks by posting video of their stunt driving on social media may soon be sealing their own fate.
Daredevil drag racers and drifters who drive in circles and figure-eights around a crowd of spectators and get their kicks by posting video of their stunt driving on social media may soon be sealing their own fate.
Ethics ordinance approved after being watered down to help mayoral allies
Chicago’s ethics ordinance has been strengthened endlessly over the years. It hasn’t stopped the parade of present and former alderpersons marching off to federal prison or being charged with corruption.
Chicago’s ethics ordinance has been strengthened endlessly over the years. It hasn’t stopped the parade of present and former alderpersons marching off to federal prison or being charged with corruption.
Chicago woman charged in violent robbery on Red Line train
A woman is facing charges after beating and robbing a man last March on a CTA Red Line train in the South Loop neighborhood.
A woman is facing charges after beating and robbing a man last March on a CTA Red Line train in the South Loop neighborhood.
Chicago police officers could decline excessive overtime hours under proposed ordinance
With the police department facing a mental health crisis, Ald. Anthony Napolitano is pushing an ordinance that would give Chicago cops advance notice of their schedules, empower them to decline excessive overtime and offer a pay bump to those who accept.
With the police department facing a mental health crisis, Ald. Anthony Napolitano is pushing an ordinance that would give Chicago cops advance notice of their schedules, empower them to decline excessive overtime and offer a pay bump to those who accept.
iOS 16: What you should know ahead of major software update for Apple devices
In a matter of months, many iPhone users will get to download the latest version of iOS, and Apple is introducing some new changes. Here's what you should know about iOS 16, as well as how to download it before its official release date.
In a matter of months, many iPhone users will get to download the latest version of iOS, and Apple is introducing some new changes. Here's what you should know about iOS 16, as well as how to download it before its official release date.
Arrests in Chicago sink to historic lows as crime rises and police admittedly pull back: 'No way'
Chicago police have arrested the fewest number of suspects in at least 20 years amid a crime wave that has continued raging in the city since 2020.
Chicago police have arrested the fewest number of suspects in at least 20 years amid a crime wave that has continued raging in the city since 2020.
Chicago aldermen announce crackdown on reckless street racing
Chicago aldermen unveiled their strategy for reducing reckless and illegal drag racing Tuesday morning after a series of dangerous gatherings across the city.
Chicago aldermen unveiled their strategy for reducing reckless and illegal drag racing Tuesday morning after a series of dangerous gatherings across the city.
Lightfoot appears to threaten veto if City Council raises limit for speed cameras
On Monday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appeared to threaten a veto if the City Council approves rule changes to City Hall's automated speeding ticket cameras.
On Monday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appeared to threaten a veto if the City Council approves rule changes to City Hall's automated speeding ticket cameras.
Chicago aldermen move to crack down on drag racing
Chicago police could soon have a new and powerful tool to combat the epidemic of drifting and drag racing that draws hundreds of spectators to watch daredevil drivers do donuts, sometimes around a circle of burning gasoline.
Chicago police could soon have a new and powerful tool to combat the epidemic of drifting and drag racing that draws hundreds of spectators to watch daredevil drivers do donuts, sometimes around a circle of burning gasoline.
Lightfoot appears to threaten veto if City Council raises speed limit for speed cameras
“It makes no sense for us to be increasing the speeds around parks and schools when we know what the horrific consequences are,” Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said Monday.
“It makes no sense for us to be increasing the speeds around parks and schools when we know what the horrific consequences are,” Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said Monday.
Vehicles used for drag racing, drifting in Chicago could be subject to seizure under proposed ordinance
Chicago police could soon have a new and powerful tool to combat the epidemic of drifting and drag racing that draws hundreds of spectators to watch daredevil drivers do donuts, sometimes around a circle of burning gasoline.
Chicago police could soon have a new and powerful tool to combat the epidemic of drifting and drag racing that draws hundreds of spectators to watch daredevil drivers do donuts, sometimes around a circle of burning gasoline.
After three suicides by Chicago police officers, top cop fends off rising criticism
After the recent suicides of three Chicago police officers, the city?s top cop on Monday fended off rising criticism of his policy of routinely cancelling days off, insisting the controversial practice is tightly controlled and has been common for decades.
After the recent suicides of three Chicago police officers, the city?s top cop on Monday fended off rising criticism of his policy of routinely cancelling days off, insisting the controversial practice is tightly controlled and has been common for decades.
Chicago aldermen move to crackdown on drag racing, drifting
Chicago leaders are taking action against drag racers and drifters that have been causing chaos in the city after the sun goes down. FOX 32's Kasey Chronis has the details on a proposed ordinance Chicago police may soon have in their arsenal to combat the epidemic.
Chicago leaders are taking action against drag racers and drifters that have been causing chaos in the city after the sun goes down. FOX 32's Kasey Chronis has the details on a proposed ordinance Chicago police may soon have in their arsenal to combat the epidemic.
Chicago police brass questioned after recent suicides in the department
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown fielded questions Monday after three CPD officers died by suicide in the past few weeks.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown fielded questions Monday after three CPD officers died by suicide in the past few weeks.
Police officers among 3 hurt in Logan Square crash
Three people were hurt, including two Chicago police officers, in a crash Monday morning in the Logan Square neighborhood.
Three people were hurt, including two Chicago police officers, in a crash Monday morning in the Logan Square neighborhood.
After 3 suicides by Chicago cops, Supt. Brown fends off rising criticism for routinely canceling days off
As Chicago police officials grapple with a series of officer suicides, the department’s former wellness adviser decried the practice of canceling days off as “inhumane” and called for a sweeping plan to address psychological issues within the ranks.
As Chicago police officials grapple with a series of officer suicides, the department’s former wellness adviser decried the practice of canceling days off as “inhumane” and called for a sweeping plan to address psychological issues within the ranks.
Two women attacked at knifepoint in Red Line train robbery
Two women were attacked at knifepoint in a robbery while riding a CTA Red Line train early Monday in the Loop.
Two women were attacked at knifepoint in a robbery while riding a CTA Red Line train early Monday in the Loop.
Chicago police officer found dead at home on Friday died by suicide, officials confirm
“The pressure of the job is more than regular people know and cops need to be better at letting others know that they need help, need a hand, they need to talk," said Chicago police officer Michael Carroll.
“The pressure of the job is more than regular people know and cops need to be better at letting others know that they need help, need a hand, they need to talk," said Chicago police officer Michael Carroll.
Death investigation underway after CTA worker found dead on tracks
A CTA employee was found dead on the tracks at the LaSalle and Van Buren stop in the Loop early Saturday.
A CTA employee was found dead on the tracks at the LaSalle and Van Buren stop in the Loop early Saturday.
CTA worker found dead on tracks at Loop stop
A CTA employee was found dead on tracks at the LaSalle and Van Buren stop in the Loop early Saturday.
A CTA employee was found dead on tracks at the LaSalle and Van Buren stop in the Loop early Saturday.