Man charged with stabbing CTA bus driver in Lincoln Park

A man has been charged with stabbing a CTA bus driver who caught him attempting to pickpocket another rider in Lincoln Park.

CTA bus driver stabbed by would-be pickpocketer in Lincoln Park

A man was taken into custody after stabbing a CTA bus driver who caught him attempting to pickpocket another rider in Lincoln Park.

Suspect sought in fatal shooting in Lawndale
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Chicago police released this surveillance footage of a man wanted in a deadly shooting.

Woman, 25, dies after shot through window of her home: Police

Police are investigating a homicide after a 25-year-old woman was shot while standing in her home on Chicago's South Side Friday, according to the Chicago Police Department. 

2 stabbed, 1 fatally, during altercation at Clark/Lake CTA station

A man was stabbed to death after wounding another man during an altercation Wednesday night at the Clark/Lake CTA station.

CTA Holiday Train starts rolling on the day after Thanksgiving

Everyone will be required to wear masks, no matter their age or vaccination status. Strollers are strongly discouraged, because they take up space that could be used by other riders. And, there will be no photos with Santa this year.

Video shows off-duty Chicago cop shooting home intruder in Albany Park

Chicago’s police oversight agency released a video showing an off-duty officer shoot a man trying to break into his home in Albany Park.

Outrage at Tinley Park high school over video circulating on Facebook
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A Tinley Park high school administration is on the defensive Monday after a video circulated on Facebook that appears to show students and teachers pointing their phones like guns.

Man, 21, critically wounded during shootout with robber on CTA bus on Chicago's South Side

CTA BUS SHOOTOUT: The victim was on a CTA bus when an unknown man attempted to rob him at gunpoint. The victim pulled out his handgun and fired shots at the offender. The offender also fired shots at the victim and struck the victim in the chest.

Four students arrested in large fight at Clemente High School

"IT WAS MOB ACTION": One student said she was on the top floor of the school and saw a fight break out, sparking a larger confrontation between students who poured out of classrooms.

Chicago police hosting gun turn-in event this Saturday in Lawndale

Chicago police are hoping to get more guns off the street this weekend by hosting a gun turn-in event Saturday in Lawndale.

CTA's new Red-Purple bypass is live: Here's what that means

The new bypass allows Brown Line trains to pass over the Red and Purple Line tracks, rather than crossing in front of them

Sexual misconduct accusations lead to removal of 13 CPS staff members

“Unfortunately, some of these relationships appeared to have been tolerated or even covered up by other adults who vowed to protect our children and their care,” Martinez said at a news conference Friday.

CTA bypass is now in service
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The bypass allows brown line trains to pass over the red and purple line tracks -- rather than crossing in front of them.