Chicago police officers injured after squad car crashes into guard rail
Two Chicago police officers were hospitalized after crashing their car into a guard rail Tuesday night in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Two Chicago police officers were hospitalized after crashing their car into a guard rail Tuesday night in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Man robbed at knifepoint at Red Line station; 4th CTA attack in less than a week
A man was punched and robbed at knifepoint early Wednesday at a Red Line station in the South Loop, marking the fourth attack on CTA property in less than a week.
A man was punched and robbed at knifepoint early Wednesday at a Red Line station in the South Loop, marking the fourth attack on CTA property in less than a week.
Another violent robbery on the CTA prompts concerns about uptick in transit crime
A man was robbed at a Red Line station early Wednesday morning ? the fourth CTA-related attack in less than a week.
A man was robbed at a Red Line station early Wednesday morning ? the fourth CTA-related attack in less than a week.
Chicago police launch video series in hopes of solving cold case murders
The Chicago Police Department is launching a series titled "Chicago Cold Case" to draw attention to unsolved homicides.
The Chicago Police Department is launching a series titled "Chicago Cold Case" to draw attention to unsolved homicides.
Chicago SWAT officer fatally shoots barricaded gunman who opened fire at police
"No don't do that man," the officer can be heard saying. "No don't do that. Don't do that, Frank. Put the gun down, Frank."
"No don't do that man," the officer can be heard saying. "No don't do that. Don't do that, Frank. Put the gun down, Frank."
Girl, 15, among two charged with mugging TV show host on CTA Red Line
Three juveniles are facing charges Tuesday in connection with a series of recent robberies on the CTA.
Three juveniles are facing charges Tuesday in connection with a series of recent robberies on the CTA.
Chicago police must crack down on Loop drag racing, alderman warns
A Chicago alderman on Monday demanded that police crack down on drag racing on Lower Wacker Drive after a driver did donut stunts around spectators who were surrounded by a circle of burning gasoline.
A Chicago alderman on Monday demanded that police crack down on drag racing on Lower Wacker Drive after a driver did donut stunts around spectators who were surrounded by a circle of burning gasoline.
Chicago's top cop says violence is spreading to downtown as it declines in hardest-hit neighborhoods
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown is pledging to send more officers into the downtown area, following three shootings near high-profile locations over the weekend.
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown is pledging to send more officers into the downtown area, following three shootings near high-profile locations over the weekend.
Carjackers targeting rideshare drivers in Englewood
Carjackers are targeting Uber and Lyft drivers in Chicago, according to police.
Carjackers are targeting Uber and Lyft drivers in Chicago, according to police.
Willie Wilson blasts Lightfoot for spending money on gas cards amid CTA crime 'crisis'
Mayoral challenger Willie Wilson vowed Monday that if elected he will bring back CTA conductors, resurrect the CTA’s own police unit and supplement both efforts by hiring back retired Chicago police officers to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that’s keeping riders away and putting employees at risk.
Mayoral challenger Willie Wilson vowed Monday that if elected he will bring back CTA conductors, resurrect the CTA’s own police unit and supplement both efforts by hiring back retired Chicago police officers to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that’s keeping riders away and putting employees at risk.
Willie Wilson calls for return of conductors, CTA police to curb mass transit crime 'crisis'
Mayoral challenger Willie Wilson vowed Monday that if elected he will bring back CTA conductors, resurrect the CTA?s own police unit and supplement both efforts by hiring back retired Chicago police officers to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that?s keeping riders away and putting employees at risk.
Mayoral challenger Willie Wilson vowed Monday that if elected he will bring back CTA conductors, resurrect the CTA?s own police unit and supplement both efforts by hiring back retired Chicago police officers to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that?s keeping riders away and putting employees at risk.
Board of Education seat remains empty after Lightfoot argues against elected board
Nine months have passed since one of the seven members of Chicago’s Board of Education resigned her seat, and there has been little to no public indication that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has moved toward appointing a replacement.
Nine months have passed since one of the seven members of Chicago’s Board of Education resigned her seat, and there has been little to no public indication that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has moved toward appointing a replacement.
Chicago police say 'Gun Trafficking and Homicide Tip Line' has paid out first reward of $10,000
Callers to 833-408-0069 can get rewards of up to $5,000 in gun trafficking cases and up to $15,000 in homicide cases.
Callers to 833-408-0069 can get rewards of up to $5,000 in gun trafficking cases and up to $15,000 in homicide cases.
Chicago police: 558 carjackings so far this year, 56% of suspects are juveniles
Chicago police said that 558 people have been carjacked in Chicago so far this year. That's about four or five carjackings every day.
Chicago police said that 558 people have been carjacked in Chicago so far this year. That's about four or five carjackings every day.
Teen armed with weapon robbed multiple people on public transit: police
A 17-year-old boy is accused of robbing multiple people in Chicago on public transit.
A 17-year-old boy is accused of robbing multiple people in Chicago on public transit.
CTA stabbings: Third attack reported in Chicago in less than 24 hours
Three people have been stabbed in three different incidents on CTA trains or platforms across Chicago in less than 24 hours.
Three people have been stabbed in three different incidents on CTA trains or platforms across Chicago in less than 24 hours.
Suspect stabs man in head while on CTA platform, pushes victim onto train tracks: police
After stabbing the victim in the head, the offender pushed the man onto the train tracks, causing the victim to break his elbow.
After stabbing the victim in the head, the offender pushed the man onto the train tracks, causing the victim to break his elbow.
'We were terrified': Family believes AirTag used to track them at Orlando theme park
A family said they were tracked using a device while at an Orlando theme park.
A family said they were tracked using a device while at an Orlando theme park.
$2M in additional federal funding going toward Chicago's CTA
The CTA has about two dozen electric buses in use, but the goal is to transition the entire fleet to 100-percent electric.
The CTA has about two dozen electric buses in use, but the goal is to transition the entire fleet to 100-percent electric.
'Wild Travels' host suffers head injuries in Chicago after being robbed on CTA train
"So the lesson is, I guess, A: Don’t have your phone out at night on the ‘L,’ and B: If you get your phone stolen, don’t chase the people that stole it because I paid a fairly hefty price," Will Clinger said.
"So the lesson is, I guess, A: Don’t have your phone out at night on the ‘L,’ and B: If you get your phone stolen, don’t chase the people that stole it because I paid a fairly hefty price," Will Clinger said.