Person fatally shot, accidentally struck by responding Chicago police car
A person was fatally shot and then accidentally struck by a responding Chicago police car Tuesday afternoon.
A person was fatally shot and then accidentally struck by a responding Chicago police car Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago Park District gives veterans taste of the Winter Olympics
Some disabled veterans are drawing inspiration from the Winter Olympics and getting a chance to try some of the games? unusual, icy sports.
Some disabled veterans are drawing inspiration from the Winter Olympics and getting a chance to try some of the games? unusual, icy sports.
Chicago cops nab head of crew that pulled off at least 9 smash-and-grab burglaries
Chicago police say they have arrested the head of a crew that pulled off at least nine smash-and-grab burglaries in recent months, targeting a range of stores and in one case leaving stolen cash registers strewn across Gov. J.B. Pritzker?s Gold Coast street.
Chicago police say they have arrested the head of a crew that pulled off at least nine smash-and-grab burglaries in recent months, targeting a range of stores and in one case leaving stolen cash registers strewn across Gov. J.B. Pritzker?s Gold Coast street.
Celebrate Safer Internet Day by securing your online presence
Google security expert Kaylin Trychon dishes out tips for staying safe online and keeping your information private in lieu of Safer Internet Day.
Google security expert Kaylin Trychon dishes out tips for staying safe online and keeping your information private in lieu of Safer Internet Day.
Jury seated in Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson's federal trial
For the first time in two decades, a sitting Chicago alderman faces trial for federal tax crimes.
For the first time in two decades, a sitting Chicago alderman faces trial for federal tax crimes.
Jury seated in Chicago Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson's federal trial
For the first time in two decades, a sitting Chicago alderman faces trial for federal tax crimes.
For the first time in two decades, a sitting Chicago alderman faces trial for federal tax crimes.
Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson's federal tax trial underway
For the first time in two decades, a sitting Chicago alderman faces trial for federal tax crimes.
For the first time in two decades, a sitting Chicago alderman faces trial for federal tax crimes.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot believes there's a connection between rise in carjackings, remote learning
The Chicago Teachers Union slammed Mayor Lightfoot's remarks, calling them hurtful, racist and unsubstantiated.
The Chicago Teachers Union slammed Mayor Lightfoot's remarks, calling them hurtful, racist and unsubstantiated.
Chicago man charged with striking Orland Park police cars, fleeing officers during traffic stop
Within 48 hours of the incident, Orland Park police were able to identify the driver as 36-year-old Percy Bell of Chicago.
Within 48 hours of the incident, Orland Park police were able to identify the driver as 36-year-old Percy Bell of Chicago.
Some Chicago-area schools won't require masks on Monday and some will be closed, after judge's order
Some Chicago-area schools will not be requiring masks on Monday, after a judge issued a temporary restraining order.
Some Chicago-area schools will not be requiring masks on Monday, after a judge issued a temporary restraining order.
London Marquez Case: Family demands answers after pregnant woman dies in Chicago police custody
“We need answers, we need answers, I don’t care what you say, we need answers. Our family wants answers,” said Latoyia Marquez, London Marquez’s sister. “I miss my sister so much.”
“We need answers, we need answers, I don’t care what you say, we need answers. Our family wants answers,” said Latoyia Marquez, London Marquez’s sister. “I miss my sister so much.”
London Marquez Case: Family demands answers after pregnant woman dies in Chicago police custody
London Marquez died while in Chicago police custody in January. Her family says she was seven months pregnant. They want answers from CPD about what happened. Kasey Chronis reports.
London Marquez died while in Chicago police custody in January. Her family says she was seven months pregnant. They want answers from CPD about what happened. Kasey Chronis reports.
Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson, grandson and nephew of 2 Chicago mayors, goes on trial Monday
Patrick Daley Thompson, 52, has served on the City Council since 2015. He would be the first member of the Daley family tried on federal charges. His attorney says it was a matter of "sloppy bookkeeping."
Patrick Daley Thompson, 52, has served on the City Council since 2015. He would be the first member of the Daley family tried on federal charges. His attorney says it was a matter of "sloppy bookkeeping."
Why do Black women and girls make up 1/3 of all missing persons cases, and what can be done to find them?
For example, Chicago police are still looking for Kierra Coles – the pregnant postal worker who went missing in 2018. Despite extensive community attention on her disappearance, and a big reward, she remains missing.
For example, Chicago police are still looking for Kierra Coles – the pregnant postal worker who went missing in 2018. Despite extensive community attention on her disappearance, and a big reward, she remains missing.
Chicago Public Schools says judge's ruling does not stop CPS from requiring masks
CPS said the "court’s current ruling does not prohibit CPS from exercising its authority to continue its COVID-19 mitigation policies and procedures, including universal masking by students and staff and vaccination and testing requirements for staff members."
CPS said the "court’s current ruling does not prohibit CPS from exercising its authority to continue its COVID-19 mitigation policies and procedures, including universal masking by students and staff and vaccination and testing requirements for staff members."
12-year-old who was on school bus moments before train struck it shares her story
A school bus stalled on railroad tracks in Orland Park Friday afternoon and was struck by a Metra train.
A school bus stalled on railroad tracks in Orland Park Friday afternoon and was struck by a Metra train.
Black History Month: Chicago police pay tribute to city’s first African American officer
"He broke barriers during a time where he wasn’t allowed to be in uniform," Chicago police tweeted.
"He broke barriers during a time where he wasn’t allowed to be in uniform," Chicago police tweeted.
Van Dyke protest: Activists gather to protest release of ex-Chicago cop convicted of murdering Laquan McDonald
Activists and protesters gathered downtown Thursday after former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke, who killed 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in 2014, was released from custody.
Activists and protesters gathered downtown Thursday after former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke, who killed 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in 2014, was released from custody.
Van Dyke protest: Activists, community members protest release of ex-Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke
The former cop was released at 12:15 a.m. Thursday from the Taylorville Correctional Center, in central Illinois, after serving three years and four months for the murder. He served less than half of his sentence of six years and nine months.
The former cop was released at 12:15 a.m. Thursday from the Taylorville Correctional Center, in central Illinois, after serving three years and four months for the murder. He served less than half of his sentence of six years and nine months.
Apple Watch helps save Metro Detroit woman's life
A Michigan woman's Apple Watch detected that her heart rate was high and alerted her to a problem she didn't even feel.
A Michigan woman's Apple Watch detected that her heart rate was high and alerted her to a problem she didn't even feel.