Family of grandmother killed in Clarendon Hills Metra crash files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a woman who was killed when a train slammed into a truck last month in Clarendon Hills alleges in a wrongful-death lawsuit that Metra should have known of the unsafe conditions that led to the fatal accident.
The family of a woman who was killed when a train slammed into a truck last month in Clarendon Hills alleges in a wrongful-death lawsuit that Metra should have known of the unsafe conditions that led to the fatal accident.
Family of suburban grandmother killed in Metra crash files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a woman who was killed when a train slammed into a truck last month in Clarendon Hills alleges in a wrongful-death lawsuit that Metra should have known of the unsafe conditions that led to the fatal accident.
The family of a woman who was killed when a train slammed into a truck last month in Clarendon Hills alleges in a wrongful-death lawsuit that Metra should have known of the unsafe conditions that led to the fatal accident.
Chicago mayor uses disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off speed camera defeat
Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked a Chicago City Council majority from voting Wednesday to change the rules for automated speed cameras. It provoked a theatrical showdown on the floor with two frequent critics.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked a Chicago City Council majority from voting Wednesday to change the rules for automated speed cameras. It provoked a theatrical showdown on the floor with two frequent critics.
Chicago Public Schools scraps plans for new $120M Near South Side high school
In an eleventh-hour reversal, Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday pulled their proposal for a controversial $120 million Near South Side high school.
In an eleventh-hour reversal, Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday pulled their proposal for a controversial $120 million Near South Side high school.
Auburn Park Metra station on Chicago's South Side breaks ground again
“The station promises to improve access to transportation and jobs throughout the region, support economic development and opportunities in the neighborhood, and contribute to the overall health of the community,” Gov. Pritzker said.
“The station promises to improve access to transportation and jobs throughout the region, support economic development and opportunities in the neighborhood, and contribute to the overall health of the community,” Gov. Pritzker said.
Auburn Park Metra station breaks ground ? again
A Metra project on Chicago?s South Side that has been in the works for more than a decade broke ground for the second time Wednesday.
A Metra project on Chicago?s South Side that has been in the works for more than a decade broke ground for the second time Wednesday.
Chicago man who torched police SUV sentenced to 34 months in prison
Before he was sentenced, Timothy O’Donnell apologized “to those whose businesses were left in utter ruin” and said he was sorry “if I hurt Chicago’s character in any way.”
Before he was sentenced, Timothy O’Donnell apologized “to those whose businesses were left in utter ruin” and said he was sorry “if I hurt Chicago’s character in any way.”
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot uses disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off speed camera defeat
Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked a Chicago City Council majority from voting Wednesday to change the rules for automated speed cameras. It provoked a theatrical showdown on the floor with two frequent critics.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocked a Chicago City Council majority from voting Wednesday to change the rules for automated speed cameras. It provoked a theatrical showdown on the floor with two frequent critics.
Lightfoot uses disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off speed camera defeat
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday used a disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off defeat on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket in Chicago.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday used a disputed parliamentary maneuver to stave off defeat on the volatile issue of how fast motorists can drive before getting a speed camera ticket in Chicago.
How a lack of male teachers of color is impacting Chicago students
Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova expounds on the findings from her recent article examining the lack of men of color teaching in Chicago schools and how that impacts students.
Chalkbeat reporter Mila Koumpilova expounds on the findings from her recent article examining the lack of men of color teaching in Chicago schools and how that impacts students.
Committee approves new cooling requirements on high-rise, senior buildings after Rogers Park deaths
With temperatures topping the 100-degree mark for the second straight week, a City Council committee moved Tuesday to impose new cooling requirements on residential high-rises and senior citizen buildings.
With temperatures topping the 100-degree mark for the second straight week, a City Council committee moved Tuesday to impose new cooling requirements on residential high-rises and senior citizen buildings.
North Avenue Beach shooting: Gunman in custody after several fights break out; 3 officers hurt
What started as a relatively peaceful and joyous evening at North Avenue Beach ended in bloodshed that had Chicago Police Supt. David Brown once again urging people not to bring guns to the beach.
What started as a relatively peaceful and joyous evening at North Avenue Beach ended in bloodshed that had Chicago Police Supt. David Brown once again urging people not to bring guns to the beach.
Chicago proposal would raise speed limit for speed cameras
Under a plan approved by the Chicago Finance Committee Tuesday afternoon, drivers wouldn't be ticketed unless they go at least 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
Under a plan approved by the Chicago Finance Committee Tuesday afternoon, drivers wouldn't be ticketed unless they go at least 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
Chicago committee raises threshold for speed cameras
Chicago drivers could soon receive fewer speeding tickets, as aldermen have just taken the first step toward raising the limit for speed cameras.
Chicago drivers could soon receive fewer speeding tickets, as aldermen have just taken the first step toward raising the limit for speed cameras.
Chicago CTA riders exit stopped train due to heat, walk down subway tunnel to station
“It was super hot, we were sweaty. People were taking off their masks because it was so hot,” said Isaac Hart. “The person standing next to me was pregnant … and eventually had to go ask for someone’s seat.”
“It was super hot, we were sweaty. People were taking off their masks because it was so hot,” said Isaac Hart. “The person standing next to me was pregnant … and eventually had to go ask for someone’s seat.”
Man shot on Chicago Red Line train near 47th Street station
A man was shot on a Red Line train Tuesday near the 47th Street Red Line station.
A man was shot on a Red Line train Tuesday near the 47th Street Red Line station.
Shots fired near Amazon warehouse in Matteson, police investigating
Shots were fired in the parking lot of an Amazon Fulfillment Center Tuesday morning in Matteson.
Shots were fired in the parking lot of an Amazon Fulfillment Center Tuesday morning in Matteson.
Shooting reported at Amazon warehouse parking lot in Matteson
Shots were fired in the parking lot of an Amazon Fulfillment Center Tuesday morning in Matteson.
Shots were fired in the parking lot of an Amazon Fulfillment Center Tuesday morning in Matteson.
Chicago police no longer allowed to chase people on foot over minor offenses
Chicago police officers will no longer be allowed to chase people on foot simply because they run away or they’ve committed minor offenses, the department said Tuesday, more than a year after two foot pursuits ended with officers fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy and 22-year-old man.
Chicago police officers will no longer be allowed to chase people on foot simply because they run away or they’ve committed minor offenses, the department said Tuesday, more than a year after two foot pursuits ended with officers fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy and 22-year-old man.
Shooting reported at Amazon warehouse parking lot in Matteson
Shots were fired in the parking lot of an Amazon Fulfillment Center Tuesday morning in Matteson.
Shots were fired in the parking lot of an Amazon Fulfillment Center Tuesday morning in Matteson.