Man shot by Chicago police in the Loop, 2 others in custody
A man was seriously wounded in a shootout with police Wednesday night on Lower Wacker Drive in the Loop, officials said.
A man was seriously wounded in a shootout with police Wednesday night on Lower Wacker Drive in the Loop, officials said.
Man shot by Chicago police in the Loop, 2 others in custody
A man was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police Wednesday night in the Loop.
A man was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police Wednesday night in the Loop.
Salvation Army opens emergency location amid bitter cold in Chicagoland
Amid Chicago’s frigid blast, there was much work to be done Wednesday.
Amid Chicago’s frigid blast, there was much work to be done Wednesday.
'CPD is in crisis': Arne Duncan lays out plan to curb Chicago violence, teases mayoral run
Arne Duncan, the former CEO of Chicago schools, laid out his plan Wednesday to turn around a police department in crisis and curb violence in the city.
Arne Duncan, the former CEO of Chicago schools, laid out his plan Wednesday to turn around a police department in crisis and curb violence in the city.
Chicago to pay $14 million to settle lawsuits tied to disgraced police Cmdr. Jon Burge
The Chicago City Council approved paying out $14 million to settle two wrongful conviction lawsuits tied to the Jon Burge torture era.
The Chicago City Council approved paying out $14 million to settle two wrongful conviction lawsuits tied to the Jon Burge torture era.
Little Village arch gets landmark status from Chicago City Council
The Chicago City Council voted Wednesday to give landmark status to an arch that serves as the entry to the largest Mexican-American community in the Midwest.
The Chicago City Council voted Wednesday to give landmark status to an arch that serves as the entry to the largest Mexican-American community in the Midwest.
Potential Chicago mayoral candidate Arne Duncan criticizes CPD
While confirming he may soon launch a campaign for mayor, Arne Duncan delivered a harsh critique Wednesday of the Chicago Police Department.
While confirming he may soon launch a campaign for mayor, Arne Duncan delivered a harsh critique Wednesday of the Chicago Police Department.
Little Village Arch receives landmark status from Chicago council
The Chicago City Council voted Wednesday to give landmark status to an arch that serves as the entry to the largest Mexican-American community in the Midwest.
The Chicago City Council voted Wednesday to give landmark status to an arch that serves as the entry to the largest Mexican-American community in the Midwest.
Melissa Ortega murder: Mother of 8-year-old issues emotional statement as charges are announced in daughter's death
The mother of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega issued an emotional statement Wednesday, speaking directly to the gunman who killed her daughter.
The mother of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega issued an emotional statement Wednesday, speaking directly to the gunman who killed her daughter.
Heat, power go out at Little Village elementary on coldest day of winter
A Little Village elementary school lost heat and electricity as temperatures plunged below zero Wednesday morning.
A Little Village elementary school lost heat and electricity as temperatures plunged below zero Wednesday morning.
Highly anticipated 'Reacher' to be released Friday on Amazon Prime
After 26 different novels and two big-screen action movies, the popular character of "Jack Reacher" is now heading to the small screen in a new Amazon series.
After 26 different novels and two big-screen action movies, the popular character of "Jack Reacher" is now heading to the small screen in a new Amazon series.
McDonald's menu hacks
McDonald's is adding some menu hacks to its official menu items.
McDonald's is adding some menu hacks to its official menu items.
Man dies after falling onto CTA Blue Line tracks in Wicker Park, delays expected
The body of a man was removed from train tracks near the Division Blue Line station Wednesday morning in the Wicker Park neighborhood.
The body of a man was removed from train tracks near the Division Blue Line station Wednesday morning in the Wicker Park neighborhood.
Kevin James plays Sean Payton in new Netflix comedy 'Home Team'
Popular comedian and actor Kevin James stars as famed New Orleans Saints coach – and Naperville native – Sean Payton in the new Netflix football comedy "Home Team."
Popular comedian and actor Kevin James stars as famed New Orleans Saints coach – and Naperville native – Sean Payton in the new Netflix football comedy "Home Team."
Finance Committee rejects settlement tied to allegations of police wrongdoing
City Council members were harshly criticized for signing off on a $5 million settlement to the family of Laquan McDonald — before a lawsuit had even been filed — without asking tough enough questions or seeing the incendiary shooting video.
City Council members were harshly criticized for signing off on a $5 million settlement to the family of Laquan McDonald — before a lawsuit had even been filed — without asking tough enough questions or seeing the incendiary shooting video.
Metra prepares for frigid cold in Chicago area: 'looks like the tracks are on fire'
When the deep freeze sets in, Metra takes extra steps to make the commute smooth and warm.
When the deep freeze sets in, Metra takes extra steps to make the commute smooth and warm.
CPD anti-gang officers 'saturating' area after 8-year-old girl killed
Top Chicago police officials on Monday blamed the fatal weekend shooting of an 8-year-old girl in Little Village on a longstanding gang conflict, and said they plan to saturate the neighborhood with officers and investigators to deter retaliatory attacks and build cases against the 'drivers of violence.'
Top Chicago police officials on Monday blamed the fatal weekend shooting of an 8-year-old girl in Little Village on a longstanding gang conflict, and said they plan to saturate the neighborhood with officers and investigators to deter retaliatory attacks and build cases against the 'drivers of violence.'
Lightfoot, city leaders celebrate completion of CTA bypass project
Eventually, the completed project will allow more trains to flow through the area, reducing overcrowding and delays.
Eventually, the completed project will allow more trains to flow through the area, reducing overcrowding and delays.
Chicago's top cop promises sweeping response to killing of girl, Lightfoot says there are 'promising leads'
"We’ve turned up the heat on gangs in the city and we will continue to do that," Supt. Brown said. "But this special focus is purposeful because an 8-year-old … is senselessly killed in our city. So I think it’s quite appropriate that we raise the level of resources, our sense of urgency to send an even stronger message to gangs..."
"We’ve turned up the heat on gangs in the city and we will continue to do that," Supt. Brown said. "But this special focus is purposeful because an 8-year-old … is senselessly killed in our city. So I think it’s quite appropriate that we raise the level of resources, our sense of urgency to send an even stronger message to gangs..."
Lightfoot, officials celebrate grand opening of CTA Red-Purple Bypass
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, CTA President Dorval Carter and others attended the grand opening of the CTA Red-Purple Bypass on Monday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, CTA President Dorval Carter and others attended the grand opening of the CTA Red-Purple Bypass on Monday.