'The Bean' vandalized: 18-year-old charged for spray-painting Chicago's Cloud Gate
Chicago police said that Diego Corona, 18, is charged with one misdemeanor count of battery, and a felony count of criminal damage to public property.
Chicago police said that Diego Corona, 18, is charged with one misdemeanor count of battery, and a felony count of criminal damage to public property.
Teen fatally shot near CTA station
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed Monday steps away from a CTA Red Line station on Chicago's Near North Side.
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed Monday steps away from a CTA Red Line station on Chicago's Near North Side.
Chicago police hear shots fired while on patrol in Grand Crossing, find man with gunshot wound
Chicago police said the shots were fired at 79th and Drexel. Police doubled back and found a man, 42, with a gunshot would to the knee and two handguns nearby.
Chicago police said the shots were fired at 79th and Drexel. Police doubled back and found a man, 42, with a gunshot would to the knee and two handguns nearby.
Fundraiser to provide bulletproof vests for Chicago Police held on the South Side
Bulletproof vests can cost up to $700 and must be replaced on a regular basis. On Sunday, a fundraiser was held to help Chicago Police officers pay for new bulletproof vests.
Bulletproof vests can cost up to $700 and must be replaced on a regular basis. On Sunday, a fundraiser was held to help Chicago Police officers pay for new bulletproof vests.
Fundraiser to provide bulletproof vests for Chicago Police held on the South Side
A bulletproof vest typically costs $500 to $700, and they need to be replaced every few years. Normally officers pay for them.
A bulletproof vest typically costs $500 to $700, and they need to be replaced every few years. Normally officers pay for them.
New docuseries 'Hunt for the Chicago Strangler' focuses on murders of dozens of Black women over 20 years
Family members and friends of the victims talked about their frustration with the lack of answers. Delmarie Cobb shared stories of her friend Nancy Wilson. Wilson disappeared in 2002, and her body was found in a trash can weeks later.
Family members and friends of the victims talked about their frustration with the lack of answers. Delmarie Cobb shared stories of her friend Nancy Wilson. Wilson disappeared in 2002, and her body was found in a trash can weeks later.
Burglars targeting businesses in several Chicago neighborhoods, smashing doors and stealing money
All Chicago police can say about the burglar is that they wear dark clothes and a mask, and either smash the front door glass or get in through an unlocked door.
All Chicago police can say about the burglar is that they wear dark clothes and a mask, and either smash the front door glass or get in through an unlocked door.
Amazon awards $100,000 to three Cook County schools
Three Markham schools were each awarded $100,000 on Friday.
Three Markham schools were each awarded $100,000 on Friday.
Amazon awards $100,000 to three Cook County schools
Three Cook County schools were each awarded $100,000 on Friday from Amazon.
Three Cook County schools were each awarded $100,000 on Friday from Amazon.
Facing firing, Chicago cop quits amid accusation of taking bribe
A Chicago police sergeant resigned while facing dismissal for allegedly taking a bribe from a diver famous for recovering former Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo’s wedding ring from the bottom of Belmont Harbor, the Chicago Police Board announced Thursday.
A Chicago police sergeant resigned while facing dismissal for allegedly taking a bribe from a diver famous for recovering former Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo’s wedding ring from the bottom of Belmont Harbor, the Chicago Police Board announced Thursday.
New COPA chief Andrea Kersten talks about her vision for the office
COPA Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten elaborates on her goals and approach since being confirmed by City Council earlier this week.
COPA Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten elaborates on her goals and approach since being confirmed by City Council earlier this week.
Chicago's guaranteed income pilot program will pick 5,000 people to receive $500 monthly checks
With demand for the $500 monthly payments expected to outstrip the $31.5 million in available cash, Chicago will hold a lottery to pick 5,000 participants in what Mayor Lori Lightfoot has touted as the nation’s largest universal basic income program.
With demand for the $500 monthly payments expected to outstrip the $31.5 million in available cash, Chicago will hold a lottery to pick 5,000 participants in what Mayor Lori Lightfoot has touted as the nation’s largest universal basic income program.
Chicago's top cop says he expects all officers to comply with vaccine mandate
“Our officers are smart, they have families, and they risk their lives for all of us. We ought to give to them their due respect if they have apprehension making this tough decision about the vaccine,” Brown said.
“Our officers are smart, they have families, and they risk their lives for all of us. We ought to give to them their due respect if they have apprehension making this tough decision about the vaccine,” Brown said.
Family of Anthony Alvarez files lawsuit, claims lack of CPD foot-pursuit policy led to his shooting death
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the city, claiming its failure to implement a foot-pursuit policy for the Chicago Police Department was the driving force behind a fatal shooting last year.
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the city, claiming its failure to implement a foot-pursuit policy for the Chicago Police Department was the driving force behind a fatal shooting last year.
Chicago's top cop says no evidence of misconduct in decision not to impound car of high-ranking chief
“The officers made those decisions,” he said. “And I have yet to see anything to show me that — I have mentioned in my comments that I will not go further on — that there was any misconduct.”
“The officers made those decisions,” he said. “And I have yet to see anything to show me that — I have mentioned in my comments that I will not go further on — that there was any misconduct.”
CPS board affirms mask mandate, but CEO hopes they can be optional before end of school year
As mask mandate fights have roiled districts around the state the past month, Chicago Public Schools officials and Board of Education members defended their commitment to masking Wednesday while opening the door for a relaxed policy later this spring.
As mask mandate fights have roiled districts around the state the past month, Chicago Public Schools officials and Board of Education members defended their commitment to masking Wednesday while opening the door for a relaxed policy later this spring.
CPS reaches settlements in 3 special ed students’ sex assault lawsuits
The $1 million settlement is up for Board of Education approval at its monthly meeting Wednesday in Chicago.
The $1 million settlement is up for Board of Education approval at its monthly meeting Wednesday in Chicago.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot defends 'suing gangs' proposal despite not letting City Council vote on it
“The notion that somehow this ordinance won't make a difference – or, I’ve also heard, it's gonna make matters worse – tell that to people living in neighborhoods that they are terrified! Terrified to come out of their homes to live a normal life. Because they are afraid of gang violence,” Lightfoot said.
“The notion that somehow this ordinance won't make a difference – or, I’ve also heard, it's gonna make matters worse – tell that to people living in neighborhoods that they are terrified! Terrified to come out of their homes to live a normal life. Because they are afraid of gang violence,” Lightfoot said.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pulls gang assets proposal before city council could vote on it
Mayor Lori Lightfoot pulled her controversial gang assets proposal before the Chicago City Council could vote on it Wednesday, but she insists the city needs it desperately.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot pulled her controversial gang assets proposal before the Chicago City Council could vote on it Wednesday, but she insists the city needs it desperately.
Victims shot by off-duty Chicago cop to receive $1.2M settlement
The Chicago City Council has approved a $1.2 million settlement for two men who were shot and injured by an off-duty Chicago police officer.
The Chicago City Council has approved a $1.2 million settlement for two men who were shot and injured by an off-duty Chicago police officer.