Ex-Chicago Alderman Ed Vrdolyak denied early prison release
Vrdolyak's attorneys filed for early release in January, citing the 84-year-old’s deteriorating health and increased risk of COVID-19.
Vrdolyak's attorneys filed for early release in January, citing the 84-year-old’s deteriorating health and increased risk of COVID-19.
Chicago cop allegedly kicked by couple during arrest at O'Hare Airport
A Round Lake couple have been arrested on felony charges accusing them of kicking a Chicago police officer after an American Airlines employee ordered them to leave a secure area at O’Hare Airport because they appeared to be drunk.
A Round Lake couple have been arrested on felony charges accusing them of kicking a Chicago police officer after an American Airlines employee ordered them to leave a secure area at O’Hare Airport because they appeared to be drunk.
Barrington couple harnesses the reach of Facebook to raise money for volunteers in Ukraine
Yana German and Nick Nagorski talk about the importance of supporting people helping on the ground in Ukraine amid Russia's violent invasion.
Yana German and Nick Nagorski talk about the importance of supporting people helping on the ground in Ukraine amid Russia's violent invasion.
Real-life 'Narcos' agents to speak at City Winery on the hunt to arrest Pablo Escobar
Former DEA agents Steve Murphy and Javier Pena will talk about their experience hunting the notorious drug kingpin this Friday at City Winery in the West Loop.
Former DEA agents Steve Murphy and Javier Pena will talk about their experience hunting the notorious drug kingpin this Friday at City Winery in the West Loop.
Drive-by shooting near CTA Red Line station wounds 3
Three people were wounded, one critically, in a shooting outside a CTA Red Line station Wednesday night in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
Three people were wounded, one critically, in a shooting outside a CTA Red Line station Wednesday night in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
Chicago Public Schools being sued over continued mask mandate
A downstate Illinois attorney is suing Chicago Public Schools over their continued face mask requirement.
A downstate Illinois attorney is suing Chicago Public Schools over their continued face mask requirement.
'Evidence of race-based disparities' in Chicago police stop, IG report shows
A new report from the city's Inspector General finds several disparities in the way Chicago police treat citizens.
A new report from the city's Inspector General finds several disparities in the way Chicago police treat citizens.
Uber driver charged with battery after passenger dragged by car
A woman said she was dragged Wednesday morning during an altercation with an Uber driver in suburban Dixmoor.
A woman said she was dragged Wednesday morning during an altercation with an Uber driver in suburban Dixmoor.
Chicago to host 6 virtual town halls to discuss crime prevention strategies
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city leaders on Wednesday talked about addressing violence and trauma in a holistic way.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city leaders on Wednesday talked about addressing violence and trauma in a holistic way.
Mayor Lightfoot addresses city's efforts to curb neighborhood crime
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a new plan Wednesday to address Chicago residents' concerns about violence.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a new plan Wednesday to address Chicago residents' concerns about violence.
CTA attack: Two men beaten, robbed on Red Line train on the North Side
Two men were beaten and robbed by a group of people Tuesday night on a CTA Red Line train on the Near North Side.
Two men were beaten and robbed by a group of people Tuesday night on a CTA Red Line train on the Near North Side.
Potholes popping up across Chicago; crews have responded to 9,800 so far this year
If you feel like you have been dodging more potholes of late, it is not your imagination.
If you feel like you have been dodging more potholes of late, it is not your imagination.
Potholes continue to pop up across Chicago
If you feel like you have been dodging more potholes of late, it is not your imagination.
If you feel like you have been dodging more potholes of late, it is not your imagination.
Black people in Chicago more often stopped, subjected to force by police, data shows
Black people in Chicago were far more likely than whites to be stopped by Chicago police officers and to be subjected to force between 2017 and 2020, the city’s inspector general’s office said Tuesday.
Black people in Chicago were far more likely than whites to be stopped by Chicago police officers and to be subjected to force between 2017 and 2020, the city’s inspector general’s office said Tuesday.
Chicago archdiocese to offer ashes-to-go for commuters on Ash Wednesday
Catholics in Chicago can receive ashes during their commute on Ash Wednesday as part of a service being offered by the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Catholics in Chicago can receive ashes during their commute on Ash Wednesday as part of a service being offered by the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Chicago alderwoman blasts Lightfoot: 'I'm tired of letting the inmates run the asylum'
"I have never met anybody who has managed to piss off every single person they come in contact with," said Chicago Alderwoman Sue Sadlowski Garza.
"I have never met anybody who has managed to piss off every single person they come in contact with," said Chicago Alderwoman Sue Sadlowski Garza.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot loses supporter in bid for second term
A Chicago City Council member who was once an ally of Lori Lightfoot is explaining why she will not support the mayor for a second term.
A Chicago City Council member who was once an ally of Lori Lightfoot is explaining why she will not support the mayor for a second term.
Shots fired on CTA platform after man pistol-whipped during argument
A man was pistol-whipped and shots were fired during the Monday morning commute at a CTA Red Line station on the Near North Side.
A man was pistol-whipped and shots were fired during the Monday morning commute at a CTA Red Line station on the Near North Side.
Woman waiting at CTA stop sexually assaulted, Chicago police seek suspect
Chicago police are searching for a male suspect wanted in connection with the sexual assault of a woman who was waiting for a CTA bus Sunday night on the South Side.
Chicago police are searching for a male suspect wanted in connection with the sexual assault of a woman who was waiting for a CTA bus Sunday night on the South Side.
Masks Off Monday: Where in Illinois will you still have to wear masks? Where can you go mask-free?
Across Chicago and Illinois on Monday, we're all going to be seeing a lot of smiling faces for the first time in two years, as COVID-19 mask mandates end.
Across Chicago and Illinois on Monday, we're all going to be seeing a lot of smiling faces for the first time in two years, as COVID-19 mask mandates end.