Man finds decades-old McDonald’s inside bathroom wall during renovations
Inside the wall was a crumpled McDonald’s bag with the original 1950s logo featuring Speedee, the franchise’s original mascot.
Inside the wall was a crumpled McDonald’s bag with the original 1950s logo featuring Speedee, the franchise’s original mascot.
Man exonerated after nearly 17 years in jail in case connected to disgraced CPD detective
After 17 years behind bars, Daniel Rodriguez is a free man.
After 17 years behind bars, Daniel Rodriguez is a free man.
Chicago aldermen oppose suspending rules to allow vote on revised ward map proposal
Two North Side members of the city council urged their colleagues Monday to block an effort by the Latino Caucus to redraw their proposed ward maps.
Two North Side members of the city council urged their colleagues Monday to block an effort by the Latino Caucus to redraw their proposed ward maps.
When can I apply for $500 monthly Chicago cash assistance program?
Applications can be submitted starting on April 25 at chicago.gov/cashpilot. To be eligible, applicants must: live in Chicago; be at least 18 years old; have experienced economic hardship related to COVID-19; and have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. That’s $55,575 for a family of four.
Applications can be submitted starting on April 25 at chicago.gov/cashpilot. To be eligible, applicants must: live in Chicago; be at least 18 years old; have experienced economic hardship related to COVID-19; and have a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. That’s $55,575 for a family of four.
Chicago police SWAT team called to Northwestern Hospital
Chicago police SWAT team members swarmed inside Northwestern Hospital in the Streeterville neighborhood on Sunday night. Nate Rodgers reports.
Chicago police SWAT team members swarmed inside Northwestern Hospital in the Streeterville neighborhood on Sunday night. Nate Rodgers reports.
Panic on CTA Blue Line train as smoke fills train and tunnel in Logan Square
The Chicago Transit Authority said that a mechanical issue caused smoke on a CTA Blue Line train in Logan Square on Saturday. Video courtesy @LingLuo_USC
The Chicago Transit Authority said that a mechanical issue caused smoke on a CTA Blue Line train in Logan Square on Saturday. Video courtesy @LingLuo_USC
Passengers evacuate CTA Blue Line train in Chicago after smoky 'mechanical problem'
The CTA tweeted that there were “mechanical problems,” but some riders were concerned given last week's shooting on a train in New York City. On Twitter, Ling Luo said: “It seriously reminded me of what happened in NY, but fortunately not. The blue line train was stopped at Logan Square when it happened.”
The CTA tweeted that there were “mechanical problems,” but some riders were concerned given last week's shooting on a train in New York City. On Twitter, Ling Luo said: “It seriously reminded me of what happened in NY, but fortunately not. The blue line train was stopped at Logan Square when it happened.”
CTA Red Line trains delayed due to person on tracks
CTA Red Line trains were delayed at 47th Street Saturday morning due to a person on the tracks.
CTA Red Line trains were delayed at 47th Street Saturday morning due to a person on the tracks.
Cook County judge vacates more convictions linked to former Chicago police sergeant
A judge on Friday threw out 44 more convictions tied to a notorious former Chicago police sergeant who regularly framed people for drug crimes they didn’t commit.
A judge on Friday threw out 44 more convictions tied to a notorious former Chicago police sergeant who regularly framed people for drug crimes they didn’t commit.
Ex-Chicago high school theater director pleads guilty to battery in student sex case
A former Chicago Public Schools teacher who was also well known in the city’s theater community admitted Thursday to having a sexual relationship with an underage student and was sentenced to probation.
A former Chicago Public Schools teacher who was also well known in the city’s theater community admitted Thursday to having a sexual relationship with an underage student and was sentenced to probation.
Chicago police officer, Illinois State Trooper honored for bravery at 42nd Annual Valor Awards
At Thursday's awards, a Chicago police officer who was shot, and an Illinois State Trooper who stopped a speeding car with his own vehicle, were awarded for their heroic acts.
At Thursday's awards, a Chicago police officer who was shot, and an Illinois State Trooper who stopped a speeding car with his own vehicle, were awarded for their heroic acts.
Women denied by Uber, Lyft over service dogs
Joy Simmons lost much of her eyesight to a brain tumor and is legally blind. But she’s been having issues with Uber and Lyft drivers denying rides.
Joy Simmons lost much of her eyesight to a brain tumor and is legally blind. But she’s been having issues with Uber and Lyft drivers denying rides.
Laquan McDonald murder: Family reacts after ex-Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke is not federally charged
U.S. Attorney John Lausch said that McDonald's family was “in agreement not to pursue a second prosecution, and the office respects their position.” The family says no one ever spoke with them.
U.S. Attorney John Lausch said that McDonald's family was “in agreement not to pursue a second prosecution, and the office respects their position.” The family says no one ever spoke with them.
Merchandise Mart to feature artwork by CPS seniors with brilliant projections
Robin Lockhart and Cynthia Noble talk about the latest projections to grace the facade of the Merchandise Mart, created by Chicago Public School seniors.
Robin Lockhart and Cynthia Noble talk about the latest projections to grace the facade of the Merchandise Mart, created by Chicago Public School seniors.
Data misuse concerns surround CPD’s growing use of cameras that read license plates
The cameras — known as Automated License Plate Readers — are described by many in law enforcement as essential in their work, and they have been proliferating over the last decade. ALPRs use software to scan the license plates of every passing car, recording the date, time, GPS coordinates and even pictures.
The cameras — known as Automated License Plate Readers — are described by many in law enforcement as essential in their work, and they have been proliferating over the last decade. ALPRs use software to scan the license plates of every passing car, recording the date, time, GPS coordinates and even pictures.
Critics hit Lightfoot for gas and transit card giveaway
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson ? with house money.
If gas giveaways were a game of political poker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot just barely trumped Willie Wilson ? with house money.
Chicago Public Schools security guard faces new sex abuse charge involving 2nd student
A second Chicago Public Schools student is accusing Tywain Carter of a sex crime.
A second Chicago Public Schools student is accusing Tywain Carter of a sex crime.
Combating Chicago crime: Volunteers to patrol Red Line trains Friday
Chicago activist Tio Hardiman says his volunteers won’t have weapons, but most are veterans and have martial arts skills.
Chicago activist Tio Hardiman says his volunteers won’t have weapons, but most are veterans and have martial arts skills.
East Dundee residents to begin paying 5% tax on streaming services
The East Dundee Village Board called it an "amusement tax” targeting people who gave up cable, but rely on streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime.
The East Dundee Village Board called it an "amusement tax” targeting people who gave up cable, but rely on streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime.
Garcia, Durbin call for safety improvements for CTA employees, passengers
Crime on Chicago's CTA is up 40-percent compared to a year ago.
Crime on Chicago's CTA is up 40-percent compared to a year ago.