Hermosa community marches for peace at site of burned school playground
One community came together Friday at the site of a burned playground on Chicago's Northwest Side to demand peace and safety.
One community came together Friday at the site of a burned playground on Chicago's Northwest Side to demand peace and safety.
Dozens of Chicago Public School students get vaccinated on 'Vaccine Awareness Day'
"Yeah I'm glad [I got the shot]," 11-year-old Jacob Villasenor said, adding he did it because he wants to stop COVID-19 "once and for all" and to help the people who are sick.
"Yeah I'm glad [I got the shot]," 11-year-old Jacob Villasenor said, adding he did it because he wants to stop COVID-19 "once and for all" and to help the people who are sick.
Lightfoot outraged over COPA suspension recommendation for slain officer
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the decision to recommend disciplinary action against fallen officer Ella French was not okay.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the decision to recommend disciplinary action against fallen officer Ella French was not okay.
CPS cancels class Friday for Vaccination Awareness Day
More than 330,000 Chicago Public Schools students got the day off on Friday in an effort to encourage them to get their coronavirus vaccination.
More than 330,000 Chicago Public Schools students got the day off on Friday in an effort to encourage them to get their coronavirus vaccination.
CPS closed Friday for 'Vaccine Awareness Day'
Chicago Public Schools and the city teamed up on Friday to make it easier to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Chicago Public Schools and the city teamed up on Friday to make it easier to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Lightfoot brands COPA’s suspension recommendation for slain Officer Ella French the ‘height of tone-deafness’
"I am disappointed. As we all know, painfully, Ella French gave her life in service to the city. It is disappointing to me, in light of her passing, that COPA still felt the need to include her name in their recommendation for discipline of a deceased individual. That, to me, seems the height of tone-deafness," the mayor said.
"I am disappointed. As we all know, painfully, Ella French gave her life in service to the city. It is disappointing to me, in light of her passing, that COPA still felt the need to include her name in their recommendation for discipline of a deceased individual. That, to me, seems the height of tone-deafness," the mayor said.
Chicago's police oversight agency recommends slain Officer Ella French be suspended for Anjanette Young raid
"They wonder why no one wants to serve as a member of the Chicago Police Department anymore. Another assault like this, despicable. Ella French was a hero," said Ald. Matt O’Shea.
"They wonder why no one wants to serve as a member of the Chicago Police Department anymore. Another assault like this, despicable. Ella French was a hero," said Ald. Matt O’Shea.
No school on Friday for CPS students for 'Vaccine Awareness Day'
CPS school are closed Friday for 'Vaccine Awareness Day,' and many of them are hosting vaccination clinics.
CPS school are closed Friday for 'Vaccine Awareness Day,' and many of them are hosting vaccination clinics.
Nonprofit wants Chicago Police Department to hire more Black applicants
"While the IG's report makes note that CPD is hiring a suitable number of minorities, it also makes clear that most of the minorities hired are not of African-American descent," said Pastor Rich Redmond.
"While the IG's report makes note that CPD is hiring a suitable number of minorities, it also makes clear that most of the minorities hired are not of African-American descent," said Pastor Rich Redmond.
Millions follow Chicago doctor on TikTok for reliable health information
A Chicago physician decided to educate people during the height of the pandemic using the power of social media.
A Chicago physician decided to educate people during the height of the pandemic using the power of social media.
Field Museum offering free admission to Chicago Public School students, teachers on Friday
Chicago kids are out of school on Friday for "Vaccination Awareness Day," but one museum is hoping the youth will still be looking to learn.
Chicago kids are out of school on Friday for "Vaccination Awareness Day," but one museum is hoping the youth will still be looking to learn.
Field Museum offering free admission to CPS families Nov. 11
Chicago kids are out of school on Friday for ?Vaccination Awareness Day,? but one museum is hoping the youth will still be looking to learn.
Chicago kids are out of school on Friday for ?Vaccination Awareness Day,? but one museum is hoping the youth will still be looking to learn.
1-year-old grazed by bullet in Walgreens parking lot on South Side
Three people were shot, including a 1-year-old boy, outside of a Walgreens in Chatham on Chicago's South Side.
Three people were shot, including a 1-year-old boy, outside of a Walgreens in Chatham on Chicago's South Side.
CPD sergeant should be fired over botched Anjanette Young raid, top cop says; other officers face discipline
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown wants to fire the sergeant who oversaw a raid on the wrong home that resulted in social worker Anjanette Young being handcuffed while she was naked.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown wants to fire the sergeant who oversaw a raid on the wrong home that resulted in social worker Anjanette Young being handcuffed while she was naked.
Nearly 4 dozen survivors of Chicago police torture testify in effort to overturn man's conviction
Nearly four dozen survivors of Chicago police torture took to the witness stand Wednesday in an effort to overturn a man's conviction.
Nearly four dozen survivors of Chicago police torture took to the witness stand Wednesday in an effort to overturn a man's conviction.
Chicago police sergeant faces firing over botched Anjanette Young raid
A Chicago police sergeant's job is on the line for the botched raid of Anjanette Young's home in 2019.
A Chicago police sergeant's job is on the line for the botched raid of Anjanette Young's home in 2019.
Chicago Park District Board President Avis LaVelle resigns amid lifeguard abuse allegations
“Let me be clear. I am not being forced out. Mayor Lightfoot did not ask me to resign. She has been resolute in her support of me publicly and privately. For that I am profoundly grateful,” LaVelle said in a statement.
“Let me be clear. I am not being forced out. Mayor Lightfoot did not ask me to resign. She has been resolute in her support of me publicly and privately. For that I am profoundly grateful,” LaVelle said in a statement.
Construction begins for massive Amazon delivery station in Humboldt Park
Construction of Amazon's newest delivery station is getting underway Wednesday on the Northwest Side.
Construction of Amazon's newest delivery station is getting underway Wednesday on the Northwest Side.
Construction begins for massive Amazon delivery station in Humboldt Park
Construction of Amazon's newest delivery station is getting underway on Wednesday.
Construction of Amazon's newest delivery station is getting underway on Wednesday.
Chicago police cancel one regular day off for cops, reportedly bracing for Rittenhouse verdict
The Chicago Police Department says they have canceled one regular day off for all city officers this upcoming weekend to "enhance public safety and to address current crime patterns." However, the Chicago Sun-Times reports the reason for the cancelation is the city is bracing for the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.
The Chicago Police Department says they have canceled one regular day off for all city officers this upcoming weekend to "enhance public safety and to address current crime patterns." However, the Chicago Sun-Times reports the reason for the cancelation is the city is bracing for the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.