Chicago City Council approves $1.2M settlement for 2 men shot by off-duty cop in 2020
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.
Chicago City Council blocks Brickyard Mall settlement, approves new COPA head
A proposed settlement for a group that was dragged from their car by Chicago police stalled in city council on Wednesday.
A proposed settlement for a group that was dragged from their car by Chicago police stalled in city council on Wednesday.
Arbitrator rules Chicago cops must be vaccinated against COVID-19, Lightfoot says
COPS MUST BE VACCINATED: Mayor Lightfoot said Wednesday the arbitrator has set specific dates for Chicago police officers who are not yet vaccinated to get their first and second dose.
COPS MUST BE VACCINATED: Mayor Lightfoot said Wednesday the arbitrator has set specific dates for Chicago police officers who are not yet vaccinated to get their first and second dose.
Reporter tries to grab microphone from staff member at Lightfoot news conference
A reporter tried to grab a microphone out of the hands of a staff member at a press conference following the Chicago City Council meeting.
A reporter tried to grab a microphone out of the hands of a staff member at a press conference following the Chicago City Council meeting.
Chicago City Council unanimously passes electronic voting resolution
"EVoting will not only benefit the members themselves; it will also give Chicagoans a clearer understanding of how their government works."
"EVoting will not only benefit the members themselves; it will also give Chicagoans a clearer understanding of how their government works."
Calling all artists: CTA seeking artwork for Red Line stations
The Chicago Transit Authority announced on Wednesday it is seeking artists to create artwork for four Red Line stations undergoing construction on the North Side.
The Chicago Transit Authority announced on Wednesday it is seeking artists to create artwork for four Red Line stations undergoing construction on the North Side.
Major freight train merger faces opposition from suburban mayors
Bensenville Mayor Frank DeSimone expresses his frustration with a major rail merger that would increase freight traffic on Metra?s Milwaukee West line.
Bensenville Mayor Frank DeSimone expresses his frustration with a major rail merger that would increase freight traffic on Metra?s Milwaukee West line.
Suburban Chicago mayors join forces to stop railroad merger
The mayors say the suburbs of Bartlett, Bensenville, Elgin, Itasca, Hanover Park, Roselle, Wood Dale, and Schaumburg will be severely impacted if Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern merge.
The mayors say the suburbs of Bartlett, Bensenville, Elgin, Itasca, Hanover Park, Roselle, Wood Dale, and Schaumburg will be severely impacted if Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern merge.
Family of Irene Chavez, woman who died in Chicago police custody, files lawsuit
The family of a woman who died in police custody has now filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department.
The family of a woman who died in police custody has now filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago Transit Authority aiming for fully-electric bus fleet by 2040
The CTA is supercharging its efforts to go green. The agency announced Tuesday that it's aiming for a fully electric-powered fleet of buses by 2040.
The CTA is supercharging its efforts to go green. The agency announced Tuesday that it's aiming for a fully electric-powered fleet of buses by 2040.
Chicago crime: 2 men punch woman in face and steal her cellphone on CTA train, police say
DO YOU KNOW THEM? Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying two men who they say attacked and robbed a woman on a CTA train.
DO YOU KNOW THEM? Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying two men who they say attacked and robbed a woman on a CTA train.
Chicago police arrest bank robber on Michigan Avenue, recover money and note used in crime
Chicago police on Tuesday arrested a bank robber on the Mag Mile.
Chicago police on Tuesday arrested a bank robber on the Mag Mile.
'Unbelievable!': Benito Juarez HS students, parents surprised with full rides to Illinois colleges
It was a stunning announcement that could change thousands of young lives in Chicago.
It was a stunning announcement that could change thousands of young lives in Chicago.
'Unbelievable!': Benito Juarez High School students, parents surprised with free rides to Illinois colleges
Students at Benito Juarez High School and their families received the surprise of a lifetime Tuesday after a Chicago organization offered to pay all of their school expenses to attend one of Illinois' colleges.
Students at Benito Juarez High School and their families received the surprise of a lifetime Tuesday after a Chicago organization offered to pay all of their school expenses to attend one of Illinois' colleges.
Former Chicago top cop wants Lightfoot to give deposition in sexual assault and harassment case
Former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson and the officer suing him for sexual harassment and assault want a federal judge to order Mayor Lori Lightfoot to sit for a deposition in the case.
Former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson and the officer suing him for sexual harassment and assault want a federal judge to order Mayor Lori Lightfoot to sit for a deposition in the case.
CTA aims to deploy all-electric bus fleet by 2040
The Chicago Transit Authority on Tuesday unveiled plans to convert its bus fleet and infrastructure to run solely on electricity by 2040.
The Chicago Transit Authority on Tuesday unveiled plans to convert its bus fleet and infrastructure to run solely on electricity by 2040.
Girl, 17, pepper-sprayed on CTA Red Line platform in South Loop
A teenage girl was pepper-sprayed while standing on a CTA Red Line platform Monday night in the South Loop neighborhood.
A teenage girl was pepper-sprayed while standing on a CTA Red Line platform Monday night in the South Loop neighborhood.
Mom of Chicago train robbery suspect recognizes him, drags him to police station: reports
The suspect sought in a Chicago train robbery has been identified as a Loyola University student recognized by his own mother, who reportedly dragged him into the police station to turn himself in.
The suspect sought in a Chicago train robbery has been identified as a Loyola University student recognized by his own mother, who reportedly dragged him into the police station to turn himself in.
'The Batman' showcases Chicago's influence on Gotham
Director Matt Reeves talks about Chicago's influence on "The Batman."
Director Matt Reeves talks about Chicago's influence on "The Batman."
Expiration dates extended for Metra's one-way and 10-ride tickets
Metra announced Monday that one-way and 10-ride tickets that have expired since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic will be valid until June 1.
Metra announced Monday that one-way and 10-ride tickets that have expired since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic will be valid until June 1.