Lightfoot, Brown speak after funeral of Officer Ella French: 'We are grief-stricken'

Lightfoot, Brown speak after funeral of Officer Ella French: 'We are grief-stricken'

“We are grief-stricken. Many officers feel alone and yes, some have anger. But we'll continue to be courageous, brave, committed and dedicated for Ella,” said Brown.

“We are grief-stricken. Many officers feel alone and yes, some have anger. But we'll continue to be courageous, brave, committed and dedicated for Ella,” said Brown.

CPD Officer Ella French: Funeral held at St. Rita for fallen officer
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CPD Officer Ella French: Funeral held at St. Rita for fallen officer

As tradition dictates, bagpipes were playing as a casket containing the body of 29-year-old Chicago Police Officer Ella French was carried by her fellow officers Thursday.

As tradition dictates, bagpipes were playing as a casket containing the body of 29-year-old Chicago Police Officer Ella French was carried by her fellow officers Thursday.

Slain Chicago officer's brief career marked by compassionate acts

Slain Chicago officer's brief career marked by compassionate acts

A Chicago police officer who was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop was remembered Thursday for a brief career marked by compassion; for her fellow officers, a one-year-old gunshot victim she sped to a hospital, and the stray dogs she ferried to an animal shelter in her squad car.

A Chicago police officer who was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop was remembered Thursday for a brief career marked by compassion; for her fellow officers, a one-year-old gunshot victim she sped to a hospital, and the stray dogs she ferried to an animal shelter in her squad car.

CTU, CPS still at odds over return to classroom

CTU, CPS still at odds over return to classroom

Teachers are scheduled to return to the classroom next week, but CTU said it still has not reached an agreement with the district on safety standards.

Teachers are scheduled to return to the classroom next week, but CTU said it still has not reached an agreement with the district on safety standards.

CPS, CTU at odds over return to classroom
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CPS, CTU at odds over return to classroom

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are once again at odds over the return to the classroom.

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are once again at odds over the return to the classroom.

Lightfoot 'tied the hands of police,' says dad of badly wounded Chicago cop

Lightfoot 'tied the hands of police,' says dad of badly wounded Chicago cop

The father of a Chicago police officer who suffered serious injuries in a shootout with suspects earlier this month that resulted in the death of Officer Ella French called out Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday and said policy changes at the department gave bad guys in the city the upper hand against law enforcement.

The father of a Chicago police officer who suffered serious injuries in a shootout with suspects earlier this month that resulted in the death of Officer Ella French called out Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday and said policy changes at the department gave bad guys in the city the upper hand against law enforcement.

4 police officers, teen overcome by heat outside Ella French funeral

4 police officers, teen overcome by heat outside Ella French funeral

Four police officers and a teenager were overcome by heat during the funeral of slain Police Officer Ella French on Thursday.

Four police officers and a teenager were overcome by heat during the funeral of slain Police Officer Ella French on Thursday.

Chicago Teachers Union cites 'impasse' over schools reopening
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Chicago Teachers Union cites 'impasse' over schools reopening

The Chicago Teachers Union and the city?s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union?s leader said Wednesday.

The Chicago Teachers Union and the city?s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union?s leader said Wednesday.

Chicago Teachers Union cites 'impasse' over schools reopening

Chicago Teachers Union cites 'impasse' over schools reopening

The Chicago Teachers Union and the city’s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union’s leader said Wednesday.

The Chicago Teachers Union and the city’s school district are at "an impasse" in talks over COVID-19 safety protocols ahead of school starting at the end of the month, the union’s leader said Wednesday.

Chicago police seek public's help IDing suspect in hammer attacks on CTA

Chicago police seek public's help IDing suspect in hammer attacks on CTA

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man suspected of attacking people with a hammer in several incidents on the CTA.

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man suspected of attacking people with a hammer in several incidents on the CTA.

Chicago sees increase in graffiti along expressways, CTA stations
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Chicago sees increase in graffiti along expressways, CTA stations

Roger Romanelli, executive director of the Fulton Market Association, talks about the increase of graffiti seen around Chicago and what it reflects to visitors of the city.

Roger Romanelli, executive director of the Fulton Market Association, talks about the increase of graffiti seen around Chicago and what it reflects to visitors of the city.

IDOT hiring 1,000 seasonal employees for snow and ice removal

IDOT hiring 1,000 seasonal employees for snow and ice removal

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Monday that it's beginning to hire for the winter season through its annual "snowbird" program.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Monday that it's beginning to hire for the winter season through its annual "snowbird" program.