Uber adds fuel surcharge for drivers struggling with recent gas price hikes
The national average surpassed $4.35 on Thursday, and California is leading the way with the highest state average of $5.67 per gallon.
The national average surpassed $4.35 on Thursday, and California is leading the way with the highest state average of $5.67 per gallon.
Chicago Public Schools expected to change admissions process for selective enrollment schools
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says the change will open up more seats to a more diverse student population.
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez says the change will open up more seats to a more diverse student population.
Chicago's OEMC releases street closures, safety tips ahead of St. Patrick's Day weekend
Chicago's Office of Emergency Management has released plans on how to ensure everyone stays safe this St. Patrick's Day weekend. Rich Guidice, OEMC Executive Director, joins First at Four to discuss street closures, safety tips and more.
Chicago's Office of Emergency Management has released plans on how to ensure everyone stays safe this St. Patrick's Day weekend. Rich Guidice, OEMC Executive Director, joins First at Four to discuss street closures, safety tips and more.
Chicago organization offers 'karate-trained' members to help curb CTA violence
One Chicago organization has offered its services to help curb the rise in crime on the CTA.
One Chicago organization has offered its services to help curb the rise in crime on the CTA.
Chicago organization offers karate-trained members to help curb CTA violence
One Chicago organization has offered its services to help curb the rise in crime on the CTA.
One Chicago organization has offered its services to help curb the rise in crime on the CTA.
Chicago Police Department relaxes recruiting requirements
The Chicago Police Department is making it easier than ever to join the force.
The Chicago Police Department is making it easier than ever to join the force.
Chicago Police Department relaxes recruiting requirements
Chicago police are making it easier than ever to join the force.
Chicago police are making it easier than ever to join the force.
Shelter dog turned K-9 hero inspires Netflix movie
There’s a K-9 dog in Rhode Island that has such a remarkable storied past, she’s inspired a Netflix movie. You can watch the trailer here.
There’s a K-9 dog in Rhode Island that has such a remarkable storied past, she’s inspired a Netflix movie. You can watch the trailer here.
CPS vaccine mandate being challenged in court by 6 employees
Earlier this week, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez cited legal pressure as one reason why the district announced a mask-optional policy for students and staff starting March 14.
Earlier this week, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez cited legal pressure as one reason why the district announced a mask-optional policy for students and staff starting March 14.
CPS parents rally to keep universal mask policy
A group of Chicago Public Schools employees are asking a judge to stop the district from enforcing its policy requiring staff members to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing.
A group of Chicago Public Schools employees are asking a judge to stop the district from enforcing its policy requiring staff members to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing.
Chicago police officer honored for saving the life of Ella French’s partner
Chicago Police Officer Nick Morales was the first backup to arrive at the scene the night Officer Ella French was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop.
Chicago Police Officer Nick Morales was the first backup to arrive at the scene the night Officer Ella French was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop.
CTA union leader demands return of agency’s own police unit to combat crime surge
A CTA union president demanded Wednesday that the transit agency bring back conductors and re-establish its own police unit to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that’s depressing ridership and putting CTA employees at risk.
A CTA union president demanded Wednesday that the transit agency bring back conductors and re-establish its own police unit to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that’s depressing ridership and putting CTA employees at risk.
Chicago man charged in stabbing of Walgreens customer who confronted him over shoplifting
A man was charged with allegedly stabbing a man who confronted him over shoplifting at a Walgreens Sunday in Chicago's River North neighborhood.
A man was charged with allegedly stabbing a man who confronted him over shoplifting at a Walgreens Sunday in Chicago's River North neighborhood.
Family of Chicago girl whose hair was cut off at school files lawsuit
The family of a 16-year-old girl whose hair was chopped off by staff members at Noble School Network's Speer Academy in Belmont-Cragin has filed a lawsuit.
The family of a 16-year-old girl whose hair was chopped off by staff members at Noble School Network's Speer Academy in Belmont-Cragin has filed a lawsuit.
Jones College Prep LSC recommends CPS fire its principal
The Local School Council of Jones College Preparatory High School voted early Wednesday to recommend the firing of their principal amid complaints that he mishandled teacher misconduct complaints and fostered an unwelcoming environment for some students and staff.
The Local School Council of Jones College Preparatory High School voted early Wednesday to recommend the firing of their principal amid complaints that he mishandled teacher misconduct complaints and fostered an unwelcoming environment for some students and staff.
Chicago's top cop says he pulled officers from street after heroin bust involving internal affairs chief's car
After weeks of avoiding questions on the issue, Chicago police Supt. David Brown acknowledged Wednesday that he made the decision to pull officers off the street after they stopped a car belonging to the head of internal affairs during a drug bust.
After weeks of avoiding questions on the issue, Chicago police Supt. David Brown acknowledged Wednesday that he made the decision to pull officers off the street after they stopped a car belonging to the head of internal affairs during a drug bust.
'A safer Chicago': Lightfoot, police announce boosted security presence on CTA
Chicago officials unveiled a plan Wednesday to increase security on the CTA, after recent violent incidents near train stations and platforms.
Chicago officials unveiled a plan Wednesday to increase security on the CTA, after recent violent incidents near train stations and platforms.
CTA crime: Lightfoot, CPD announce plan to boost security presence on trains, buses
The Chicago Police Department says they will deploy officers on the CTA Red and Blue lines based on crime patterns. Officers will be divided into teams.
The Chicago Police Department says they will deploy officers on the CTA Red and Blue lines based on crime patterns. Officers will be divided into teams.
Principal of highly rated Chicago high school recommended for firing
The Local School Council of Jones College Preparatory High School voted early Wednesday to recommend the firing of their principal amid complaints that he mishandled teacher misconduct complaints and fostered an unwelcoming environment for some students and staff.
The Local School Council of Jones College Preparatory High School voted early Wednesday to recommend the firing of their principal amid complaints that he mishandled teacher misconduct complaints and fostered an unwelcoming environment for some students and staff.
Chicago officials to boost security on the CTA after recent stretch of violent crime
Chicago leaders are expected to announce a plan to increase security personnel on the CTA one day after a man was critically wounded in a shooting on the Red Line.
Chicago leaders are expected to announce a plan to increase security personnel on the CTA one day after a man was critically wounded in a shooting on the Red Line.