Bond denied for Melrose Park man accused of setting 'Walking Man' on fire
Joseph Guardia allegedly stood over a 75-year-old homeless man for 16 seconds before pouring liquid on him, and then setting him on fire, prosecutors said.
Joseph Guardia allegedly stood over a 75-year-old homeless man for 16 seconds before pouring liquid on him, and then setting him on fire, prosecutors said.
CPS students embrace debate to inspire social change
Dr. Toinette Gunn, executive director of Chicago Debates, talks about the importance of giving students the avenue to express their feelings and beliefs.
Dr. Toinette Gunn, executive director of Chicago Debates, talks about the importance of giving students the avenue to express their feelings and beliefs.
Chicago Public Schools to tighten school security in wake of Texas shooting
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says the district’s response won’t involve adding police officers in schools. Many high schools removed one or both of their Chicago police officers the past of couple years after votes by their local school councils.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says the district’s response won’t involve adding police officers in schools. Many high schools removed one or both of their Chicago police officers the past of couple years after votes by their local school councils.
Chicago police sergeant faces dismissal for allegedly opening fire on group of car thieves in Evergreen Park
A Chicago police sergeant is facing dismissal for allegedly opening fire on a group of car thieves. Supt. David Brown pushed for a 180-day suspension, but this week, the vice president of the Chicago Police Board ruled against him.
A Chicago police sergeant is facing dismissal for allegedly opening fire on a group of car thieves. Supt. David Brown pushed for a 180-day suspension, but this week, the vice president of the Chicago Police Board ruled against him.
Chicago police sergeant facing dismissal for allegedly opening fire on group of car thieves in Evergreen Park
A Chicago police sergeant is facing dismissal for allegedly opening fire on a group of car thieves. The incident happened last October outside an Evergreen Park grocery store.
A Chicago police sergeant is facing dismissal for allegedly opening fire on a group of car thieves. The incident happened last October outside an Evergreen Park grocery store.
Chicago Public Schools increase security in wake of Texas school massacre
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says the district had already planned to replace some ?outdated? school security, camera and intercom systems.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says the district had already planned to replace some ?outdated? school security, camera and intercom systems.
Lightfoot, Brown lay out public safety plan for Memorial Day weekend
City officials are on high alert with the upcoming hot holiday weekend.
City officials are on high alert with the upcoming hot holiday weekend.
Chicagoans can expect heavy traffic, high gas prices for Memorial Day weekend travel
According to AAA, 92 percent of Illinois residents who are traveling this weekend will be getting behind the wheel.
According to AAA, 92 percent of Illinois residents who are traveling this weekend will be getting behind the wheel.
Parking meter deal gets even worse for Chicago taxpayers, annual audit shows
Chicago's parking meter revenues are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. After dipping to $91.6 million in 2020, they climbed to $136.2 million last year.
Chicago's parking meter revenues are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. After dipping to $91.6 million in 2020, they climbed to $136.2 million last year.
Whitney Young principal retiring after 32 years
One of the longest serving principals in Chicago Public Schools is retiring.
One of the longest serving principals in Chicago Public Schools is retiring.
New video shows Chicago police chasing, shooting unarmed 13-year-old boy
A 13-year-old boy who was shot as he ran from a stolen car had put up his hands and had no weapon but was shot in the back by a Chicago police officer, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday.
A 13-year-old boy who was shot as he ran from a stolen car had put up his hands and had no weapon but was shot in the back by a Chicago police officer, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Lawsuit: Chicago 13-year-old had hands up when shot by police
The lawsuit faults the Chicago Police Department for being slow to adopt reforms to address CPD?s "long sordid history of using excessive force," citing recent reports by the federal monitor overseeing the department and the claims of a former supervisor in the department?s audit division.
The lawsuit faults the Chicago Police Department for being slow to adopt reforms to address CPD?s "long sordid history of using excessive force," citing recent reports by the federal monitor overseeing the department and the claims of a former supervisor in the department?s audit division.
CTA stabbing arrest: Man charged in deadly Blue Line attack
A Chicago man is facing charges in connection with a deadly attack on the CTA Blue Line earlier this week.
A Chicago man is facing charges in connection with a deadly attack on the CTA Blue Line earlier this week.
Workers at two Starbucks stores in Chicago vote to unionize
Workers at two Starbucks locations in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood voted Wednesday to join a union, the first in the city to do so in a national campaign targeting the coffee chain, labor organizers said.
Workers at two Starbucks locations in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood voted Wednesday to join a union, the first in the city to do so in a national campaign targeting the coffee chain, labor organizers said.
Ewan McGregor reflects on the first time seeing 'Star Wars' in theater
Ewan McGregor is reprising his role as Obi-wan Kenobi in the new Disney+ series that starts streaming this Friday.
Ewan McGregor is reprising his role as Obi-wan Kenobi in the new Disney+ series that starts streaming this Friday.
Chicago man getting new trial after 23 years behind bars
After spending 23 years behind bars for murder, a Chicago man is getting a new trial.
After spending 23 years behind bars for murder, a Chicago man is getting a new trial.
Chicago City Council rolls back city's curfew for minors to 10 p.m.
The curfew for minors has officially been moved from 11 to 10 p.m., and instead of the rule applying to anyone 16 and under — it will now apply to anyone 17 and under.
The curfew for minors has officially been moved from 11 to 10 p.m., and instead of the rule applying to anyone 16 and under — it will now apply to anyone 17 and under.
2 Chicago Starbucks locations vote to unionize
Workers at Starbucks stores Ridge and Clark and Bryn Maur won their union election today by a tally 20-3 and 10-1, respectively.
Workers at Starbucks stores Ridge and Clark and Bryn Maur won their union election today by a tally 20-3 and 10-1, respectively.
Chicago City Council rolls back city's curfew to 10 p.m.
The curfew for minors has officially been moved from 11 to 10 p.m. in Chicago, and instead of the rule applying to anyone 16 and under -- it will now apply to anyone 17 and under.
The curfew for minors has officially been moved from 11 to 10 p.m. in Chicago, and instead of the rule applying to anyone 16 and under -- it will now apply to anyone 17 and under.
Boy, 16, charged with robbing Red Line rider
A 16-year-old boy was charged in connection with an armed robbery last April on the CTA Red Line.
A 16-year-old boy was charged in connection with an armed robbery last April on the CTA Red Line.