Lightfoot taps Michael Scott Jr.’s sister to replace him as 24th Ward leader

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday chose the sister of retired Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th) to replace her brother in the City Council despite the appearance of the nepotism that has long dominated Chicago politics.

California Blue Line station in Logan Square getting $36M upgrade

The California Blue Line station in Logan Square is getting a $36 million upgrade as part of the CTA's project to ensure all of Chicago's stations meet disability requirements. 

Chicago pool openings delayed until July due to lifeguard shortage

Chicago residents seeking relief from a recent heat wave won’t be able to cool off in the city’s pools until after the Fourth of July weekend because of a lifeguard shortage, park officials said.

Hayden Christensen talks about how Darth Vader is treated on set
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Hayden Christensen talks about about how people behaved differently on set when he suited up as the iconic villain Darth Vader.

New City Hall inspector general gives sharp critique of Chicago police watchdog agencies

Chicago’s police watchdog agencies don’t have policies in place to ensure that police who commit misconduct get fair and consistent penalties, according to a report Thursday from City Hall Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.

Uber to expand ride reservation feature at airports ahead of busy summer travel season

Uber Reserve, which allows users to book rides up to 30 days in advance and automatically adjusts reservation times based on flight information, is expanding to 39 U.S. airports.

Man stabbed on CTA Red Line train; 1 in custody

A person is in custody after a man was stabbed while riding a CTA Red Line train Thursday night in the Englewood neighborhood.

Chicago woman detained by cop while walking dog at North Avenue Beach files lawsuit

Bodycam video shows Nikkita Brown pleading with him: “Move away from me, I feel threatened,” to which Chicago Police Officer Bruce Dyker responded “Good.”

What Caterpillar Inc's move to Texas means for Illinois
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Crain's Chicago Business reporter John Pletz talks about the impact of Caterpillar Inc., announcing it will relocate its headquarters from Deerfield to Irving, Texas this year.

CPS students get experience in engineering over summer break

As summer break starts for Chicago public school students, some graduates are launching right into a career path — thanks to a new partnership.