Chicago kids go fishing with police, firefighters at Columbus Park

Seventy-five Chicago kids got the chance to go fishing with police officers and firefighters at Columbus Park Thursday.

Chicago police, firefighters help kids catch fish
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Seventy-five Chicago kids got the chance to go fishing with police officers and firefighters at Columbus Park Thursday.

Some Chicago officials eligible for the highest pay bumps in over a decade: report

Chicago’s 50 aldermen have until mid-September to decide whether or not they will be taking pay raises this year, including some officials who would be taking the biggest salary bump in more than a decade if they agree to the increase, according to a local report.

Pedestrian struck by Metra BNSF train near Berwyn

A pedestrian was struck by a Metra BNSF train Wednesday afternoon near suburban Berwyn.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead talks new Netflix movie 'Kate'

It’s a new brutal and bloody revenge film – actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead stars in the new Netflix action movie Kate.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead talks new Netflix movie 'Kate'
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It?s a new brutal and bloody revenge film ? actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead stars in the new Netflix action movie Kate.

Chicago police contract moves forward toward approval
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If it's approved, the deal will cost taxpayers $377 million in back pay and it will raise base salaries by 20% over the next four years.

Police seek suspect wanted in Red Line station beating

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted for beating a man at the Argyle Red Line station on the North Side.

Class-action lawsuit targets CPD's stop and frisk policy

A class-action lawsuit involving more than 2 million people is moving forward in Chicago against the use of CPD's stop and frisk policy.

New details emerge after Chicago man allegedly shot CTA bus driver in the jaw

Dennis Green allegedly spit in the CTA bus driver's face before getting off in the Loop. Prosecutors say a struggle ensued and Green then shot the driver in the jaw.

Unvaccinated CPS students traveling out of state will be required to quarantine

Unvaccinated Chicago Public Schools students traveling out of state will be required to quarantine when they get back but CPS says they will not have access to remote learning.

Chicago's top cop warns families to be careful who they bring around their kids

"I love some members of my family, but they’re not coming to my house for Christmas because of the life they live. And I make that very clear. And that’s the kind of tough love many of our families in the community have to exhibit," Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said.

Man charged with shooting CTA bus driver

A CTA bus driver was shot and wounded Saturday right outside the Chicago Cultural Center — one of the most pedestrian-heavy parts of the city.

Uber, Lyft to cover drivers' fees if they're sued under Texas abortion ban

Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.

Chicago police delay making foot chase policy permanent, saying more data needed

The Chicago Police Department has missed a deadline for reforming its foot pursuit policy, saying it needs to collect more data to get “the policy right.”