Chicago activists want unions to shut the CTA down if ex-officer Jason Van Dyke is released
Activists said that they stand in solidarity with CTA unions calling for safer working conditions as they negotiate a new contract. They are asking unions to stand with them in their calls to have Van Dyke face federal civil rights charges.
Activists said that they stand in solidarity with CTA unions calling for safer working conditions as they negotiate a new contract. They are asking unions to stand with them in their calls to have Van Dyke face federal civil rights charges.
Police looking for robber who threatened CTA passenger with a gun
The robber threatened the victim with a handgun and took her money and her cell phone.
The robber threatened the victim with a handgun and took her money and her cell phone.
Man charged with reckless homicide in 2021 crash that killed a 4-year-old boy
A 31-year-old man has been charged in a March 2021 fatal car crash that killed a 4-year-old boy.
A 31-year-old man has been charged in a March 2021 fatal car crash that killed a 4-year-old boy.
Botched Chicago police raid of Anjanette Young: Money won't 'right this wrong'
A Black woman who settled with the city of Chicago for nearly $3 million after she was handcuffed while naked by police officers during a botched raid of her home says “there’s no amount of money that will right this wrong” and that changes are needed to the Chicago Police Department.
A Black woman who settled with the city of Chicago for nearly $3 million after she was handcuffed while naked by police officers during a botched raid of her home says “there’s no amount of money that will right this wrong” and that changes are needed to the Chicago Police Department.
COPA chief nomination left in limbo after Chicago City Council decides not to move forward with vote
In a rebuke to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the City Council's Public Safety Committee has decided to not move forward with a vote on her pick to lead the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.
In a rebuke to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the City Council's Public Safety Committee has decided to not move forward with a vote on her pick to lead the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.
Retired Chicago police officer killed in hit-and-run crash in Edison Park
A retired Chicago police officer was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash Thursday evening in Edison Park on the Northwest Side.
A retired Chicago police officer was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash Thursday evening in Edison Park on the Northwest Side.
Chicago Police Board votes to suspend officer for 2 years over 2018 shooting
The Chicago Police Board voted to suspend an officer for two years without pay during Thursday’s meeting, finding him guilty of improperly discharging a weapon toward a moving vehicle during a 2018 incident.
The Chicago Police Board voted to suspend an officer for two years without pay during Thursday’s meeting, finding him guilty of improperly discharging a weapon toward a moving vehicle during a 2018 incident.
Metra train strikes car on South Side causing major delays
A Metra train has hit a vehicle on the Southside.
A Metra train has hit a vehicle on the Southside.
Metra train strikes vehicle on South Side
Major delays are climbing after a Metra train struck a vehicle Friday morning.
Major delays are climbing after a Metra train struck a vehicle Friday morning.
Proposed ordinance targeting gang members to be discussed by City Council committee
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has shown support for the proposed Victims Justice ordinance which would allow for the fining of gang members and the seizure of their property.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has shown support for the proposed Victims Justice ordinance which would allow for the fining of gang members and the seizure of their property.
Chicago cops voice concern with Supt. David Brown after bloody start to new year: report
"We all agreed Brown was driving CPD into the ground. Zero confidence in his ability to lead the department," a Chicago police supervisor reportedly told the Sun-Times.
"We all agreed Brown was driving CPD into the ground. Zero confidence in his ability to lead the department," a Chicago police supervisor reportedly told the Sun-Times.
Chicago teen places 2nd at national youth chess tournament
Did you know one of the country's best young chess players is right here in Chicago?
Did you know one of the country's best young chess players is right here in Chicago?
Calls from organizers for ex-Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke to be federally charged
Community leaders are asking the Mag Mile Association to take a stand against the release of ex-Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke.
Community leaders are asking the Mag Mile Association to take a stand against the release of ex-Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke.
Over 82,000 students have signed up for COVID testing at Chicago Public Schools
More students are signing up to get tested for COVID-19 at Chicago Public Schools.
More students are signing up to get tested for COVID-19 at Chicago Public Schools.
Art for the Homeless Facebook group gives back to Chicagoans experiencing homelessness
Sarah Page-Wells talks about her group's efforts to help those less fortunate through art and deep empathy.
Sarah Page-Wells talks about her group's efforts to help those less fortunate through art and deep empathy.
Civil rights attorneys call on Lightfoot to withdraw new ordinance targeting assets of gang members
Kara Crutcher, clinical fellow at the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, talks about the harmful elements of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposed ordinance to allow the fining of gang members or the seizure of their property.
Kara Crutcher, clinical fellow at the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, talks about the harmful elements of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposed ordinance to allow the fining of gang members or the seizure of their property.
CTA ripped after transit agency president a no-show at City Council hearing
A seemingly routine pass-through of funds from the city to the CTA turned into a massive gripe session Wednesday, with City Council members unloading on the transit agency, then holding up the transfer.
A seemingly routine pass-through of funds from the city to the CTA turned into a massive gripe session Wednesday, with City Council members unloading on the transit agency, then holding up the transfer.
Man stabbed in the head while riding Red Line train on the South Side
A CTA rider was stabbed in the head on a Red Line train Wednesday night on the South Side.
A CTA rider was stabbed in the head on a Red Line train Wednesday night on the South Side.
Illinois lawmakers pushing for new law to ban Apple, Google from collecting fees from smartphone apps
Some Illinois legislators are pushing for a new law that would ban Apple and Google from collecting fees from smartphone apps.
Some Illinois legislators are pushing for a new law that would ban Apple and Google from collecting fees from smartphone apps.
Illinois legislators push for new law banning Apple, Google from collecting app fees
Some Illinois legislators are pushing for a new law that would ban Apple and Google from collecting fees from smartphone apps.
Some Illinois legislators are pushing for a new law that would ban Apple and Google from collecting fees from smartphone apps.