CTU sues Lightfoot ally, accuses her of interfering in union’s elections

The lawsuit, filed Thursday, seeks to “end mischievous, unlawful and deceptive interference” from staunch mayoral ally Lisa Schneider Fabes and a group she formed called Chicago Teachers United, claiming she is undermining the union’s elections taking place on May 20.

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot names Nicole Lee new 11th Ward alderwoman
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Thursday she is nominating Nicole Lee, whose father was convicted of stealing from a pair of Chinatown charities, to replace convicted former 11th Ward Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson.

Lightfoot nominates Nicole Lee, daughter of convicted Daley aide, as new 11th Ward alderman

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Thursday she is nominating Nicole Lee, whose father was convicted of stealing from a pair of Chinatown charities, to replace convicted former 11th Ward Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson.

CTA service resumes on Red, Brown and Purple line trains after power outage

CTA service was temporarily suspended for several North Side train lines Thursday morning after a signal fell onto the tracks, causing a power outage near the Belmont station.

Power outage suspends Red, Purple and Brown line service on Chicago's North Side
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CTA trains were halted on several lines on the North Side Thursday morning when a signal fell off into the tracks and caused a power outage, according to police.

Relatives of homicide victims in Chicago urge FBI to get involved: 'I want justice'

For the past six months, Angela Gregg has met with elected leaders, police officials and community members, but none of those conversations seem to have gotten her closer to solving the homicide of her young son, Mychal “MJ” Moultry Jr.

CPD patrol car veers off road to avoid vehicle, crashes into tree

A Chicago police patrol car crashed into a tree after swerving to avoid striking another vehicle Wednesday morning in the Austin neighborhood.

Chicago crime numbers down compared to last year: CPD
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Chicago Police Supt. David Brown says the strategy used to put officers on the streets is working, according to the numbers and the homicide clearance that is now at 65-percent.

Chicago police say homicides, shootings are down this year

Chicago's top cop acknowledged Tuesday that carjackings are still a problem, and those being arrested are getting younger and bolder.

Chicago police officer says she got tainted food at Wendy's
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A Chicago police officer was served hair and dirt with her food after ordering at a Wendy?s drive-thru, police said.

Chicago police officer served hair and dirt in food from Wendy's: CPD

A Chicago police officer was served food with hair and dirt in it Monday at a Wendy's restaurant in the Wicker Park neighborhood.

New Chicago parks chief pledges to establish 'culture of respect' following lifeguard abuse scandal

At a town hall meeting Monday, the head of the Chicago Park District reassured a concerned mother that policy changes being put in place would prevent supervisors from taking advantage of young lifeguards — the sort of behavior that caused a sexual misconduct scandal last year.

McDonald's announces surprise return of Szechuan Sauce for a limited time

The fast-food chain announced that its Szechuan Sauce will return starting on March 31. Unfortunately, it will only be available for a limited time, while supplies last.