Chicago City Council urged to create guaranteed income program for Black men
“There should be some accountability with that. They should do something in exchange for that. Maybe an evaluation. Maybe, if needed, some behavioral help. Attending meetings or speaking with professionals. And also maybe some work, if you will. Not something major. But something to engage in the community while you’re getting this stipend,” said Mayoral challenger Roderick Sawyer .
“There should be some accountability with that. They should do something in exchange for that. Maybe an evaluation. Maybe, if needed, some behavioral help. Attending meetings or speaking with professionals. And also maybe some work, if you will. Not something major. But something to engage in the community while you’re getting this stipend,” said Mayoral challenger Roderick Sawyer .
Chicago lifeguard applicants say hiring process is complicated amid staffing shortage
A Chicago parent says her son waited more than three hours, expecting to be assigned to a park but was turned away.
A Chicago parent says her son waited more than three hours, expecting to be assigned to a park but was turned away.
Chicago lifeguard applicants claim they were turned away by park district
The heat is on as the Chicago Park District still faces a summer staffing shortage, and some lifeguard applicants say they are getting mixed messages about open positions.
The heat is on as the Chicago Park District still faces a summer staffing shortage, and some lifeguard applicants say they are getting mixed messages about open positions.
From Freddy Krueger to Victor Creel: Robert Englund discusses 'Stranger Things' role
"Stranger Things" fans caught a glimpse of a familiar movie icon in the latest season, a "A Nightmare on Elm Street" star Robert Englund -- Freddy Krueger himself -- guest starred in a pivotal role.
"Stranger Things" fans caught a glimpse of a familiar movie icon in the latest season, a "A Nightmare on Elm Street" star Robert Englund -- Freddy Krueger himself -- guest starred in a pivotal role.
Chicago cop who got into confrontation with Black woman at North Avenue Beach resigns: report
A Chicago police officer who got into a confrontation with a Black woman at North Avenue Beach last August has resigned.
A Chicago police officer who got into a confrontation with a Black woman at North Avenue Beach last August has resigned.
Chicago Police Department overhauls controversial system for recording ‘positive’ interactions with public
Six months after Chicago Police Supt. David Brown set a controversial goal of conducting 1.5 million “positive community interactions” this year, the department released a draft policy Wednesday aimed at overhauling the troubled system for tracking the encounters.
Six months after Chicago Police Supt. David Brown set a controversial goal of conducting 1.5 million “positive community interactions” this year, the department released a draft policy Wednesday aimed at overhauling the troubled system for tracking the encounters.
Chicago cop resigns after North Avenue Beach confrontation
A Chicago police officer who got into a confrontation with a Black woman at North Avenue Beach last August has resigned.
A Chicago police officer who got into a confrontation with a Black woman at North Avenue Beach last August has resigned.
Scholarship named in honor of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French
A scholarship named in honor of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French was announced in Elmhurst Wednesday.
A scholarship named in honor of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French was announced in Elmhurst Wednesday.
CTA, Metra, Pace announce partnership amid soaring gas prices
Commuters will soon have more flexibility in changing between the CTA, Metra and Pace, as officials announced a new “Regional Connect Pass” on Wednesday.
Commuters will soon have more flexibility in changing between the CTA, Metra and Pace, as officials announced a new “Regional Connect Pass” on Wednesday.
CTA, Metra, Pace introduce 'Regional Connect Pass'
Commuters will soon have more flexibility in changing between the CTA, Metra and Pace, as officials announced a new ?Regional Connect Pass? on Wednesday.
Commuters will soon have more flexibility in changing between the CTA, Metra and Pace, as officials announced a new ?Regional Connect Pass? on Wednesday.
Man killed in ?gruesome attack? found with cord around neck near Ford City Mall: police
A man found with a cord around his neck Wednesday near Ford City Mall had been killed in a ?gruesome attack,? police said.
A man found with a cord around his neck Wednesday near Ford City Mall had been killed in a ?gruesome attack,? police said.
Good Samaritan who saved man who fell on CTA tracks receives car for his heroism
A video went viral earlier this week that showed the Good Samaritan, 20-year-old Anthony Perry, saving the life of a man who fell on the CTA train tracks during a fight.
A video went viral earlier this week that showed the Good Samaritan, 20-year-old Anthony Perry, saving the life of a man who fell on the CTA train tracks during a fight.
Good Samaritan receives car for saving man who fell on CTA tracks
Chicago philanthropist Early Walker, founder of the ‘I’m Telling, Don't Shoot' organization surprised the Good Samaritan who saved a man's life who fell on CTA tracks in Chicago with a car.
Chicago philanthropist Early Walker, founder of the ‘I’m Telling, Don't Shoot' organization surprised the Good Samaritan who saved a man's life who fell on CTA tracks in Chicago with a car.
Iman Vellani becomes Marvel's first Muslim superhero
History is being made in the world of superheroes, as 19-year-old actress Iman Vellani becomes Marvel’s first Muslim superhero with her new streaming series “Ms. Marvel.”
History is being made in the world of superheroes, as 19-year-old actress Iman Vellani becomes Marvel’s first Muslim superhero with her new streaming series “Ms. Marvel.”
Suspects wanted for battering, robbing victim on CTA Red Line in Chicago's Loop: police
The victim, a 27-year-old man, was approached by the offenders at about 9:35 a.m. Saturday. The offenders battered him and took his personal property, police said.
The victim, a 27-year-old man, was approached by the offenders at about 9:35 a.m. Saturday. The offenders battered him and took his personal property, police said.
CPS sets aside $70M for long-sought Chinatown H.S., millions more for school playgrounds in new capital budget
Chicago Public Schools is setting aside $70 million for a new Near South Side high school, giving the community a major boost in its years long push for a new building in or near Chinatown.
Chicago Public Schools is setting aside $70 million for a new Near South Side high school, giving the community a major boost in its years long push for a new building in or near Chinatown.
Chicago Public Schools setting aside $70 million for a new Near South high school
Chicago Public Schools is setting aside $70 million for a new Near South high school, giving the community a major boost in its yearslong push for a new building in or near Chinatown.
Chicago Public Schools is setting aside $70 million for a new Near South high school, giving the community a major boost in its yearslong push for a new building in or near Chinatown.
More license plate readers coming to Chicago's Lake Shore Drive
The goal is help crack down on shootings and carjackings.
The goal is help crack down on shootings and carjackings.
Brothers' bid for new trial links detective to Chicago's 'most corrupt cop'
"He wanted to get Poochie, no matter what the cost."
"He wanted to get Poochie, no matter what the cost."
New details released after Chicago man allegedly shoots cop during traffic stop
The attorney noted that Jermone Halsey — who has a FOID card and a concealed carry license — told Chicago police at the hospital afterward that he feared for his safety when the officers boxed him in an alley. To Halsey, it was “just an SUV of three people … following him into an alley, getting out of their car with weapons drawn.”
The attorney noted that Jermone Halsey — who has a FOID card and a concealed carry license — told Chicago police at the hospital afterward that he feared for his safety when the officers boxed him in an alley. To Halsey, it was “just an SUV of three people … following him into an alley, getting out of their car with weapons drawn.”