Chicago's top cop questioned about out-of-control violence
On Friday, a special City Council meeting on violence was held. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown faced hours of tough questions about the bloodshed and the police department's plans to prevent violent crime.
On Friday, a special City Council meeting on violence was held. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown faced hours of tough questions about the bloodshed and the police department's plans to prevent violent crime.
Man charged with possession of stolen vehicle in Lawndale
A 27-year-old man from Calumet City is charged with possessing a vehicle that was stolen from a 33-year-old woman Monday in East Garfield Park.
A 27-year-old man from Calumet City is charged with possessing a vehicle that was stolen from a 33-year-old woman Monday in East Garfield Park.
'Put the guns down': Gunfire erupts as CPD outlines summer safety plan
“Put the blame squarely in the hands of the people committing crime, and don’t make cops the bad guys who are confronting these violent people,” said Brown.
“Put the blame squarely in the hands of the people committing crime, and don’t make cops the bad guys who are confronting these violent people,” said Brown.
'People are scared': Gunfire erupts as CPD outlines safety plan
Violence comes after pressure from city council members on police to talk publicly about their safety plan before Independence Day weekend, after recent mass shootings.
Violence comes after pressure from city council members on police to talk publicly about their safety plan before Independence Day weekend, after recent mass shootings.
CTA drivers push for armed guards on buses, trains
CTA drivers are pushing to add armed guards on buses and trains as gun violence plagues Chicago.
CTA drivers are pushing to add armed guards on buses and trains as gun violence plagues Chicago.
Metra adds trains on 7 lines to meet ridership uptick
Metra is expanding its schedules on seven additional lines to meet growing ridership.
Metra is expanding its schedules on seven additional lines to meet growing ridership.
CTA drivers push for armed guards on buses
Local transit union president, Keith Hill, talks about efforts to provide safety as CTA drivers are feeling uneasy due to gun violence in Chicago.
Local transit union president, Keith Hill, talks about efforts to provide safety as CTA drivers are feeling uneasy due to gun violence in Chicago.
Man charged with burglary, looting in August 2020
A 33-year-old man has been charged in connection to burglary and looting business on Aug. 10.
A 33-year-old man has been charged in connection to burglary and looting business on Aug. 10.
Chicago aldermen demand hearing on city's public safety strategy
Police Superintendent David Brown will outline his safety plans at a news conference today at police headquarters.
Police Superintendent David Brown will outline his safety plans at a news conference today at police headquarters.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says 99% of criticism she gets is because she's a Black woman
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she is being judged in ways her two previous white, male predecessors were not.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she is being judged in ways her two previous white, male predecessors were not.
Man claiming he was tortured into confessing to the murder of 2 Chicago cops files lawsuit
Jackie Wilson was behind bars for 26 years. He says he was tortured into confessing to a crime he did not commit.
Jackie Wilson was behind bars for 26 years. He says he was tortured into confessing to a crime he did not commit.
Bradley sisters missing from Chicago for 20 years
Next week will mark 20 years since two young sisters, Diamond and Tionda Bradley, vanished without a trace.
Next week will mark 20 years since two young sisters, Diamond and Tionda Bradley, vanished without a trace.
Alleged Burge victim files lawsuit
A man who spent decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit is suing.
A man who spent decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit is suing.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says 99% of criticism she receives is because she's a Black woman
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she is being judged in ways her two previous white, male predecessors were not.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she is being judged in ways her two previous white, male predecessors were not.
CTA hiring bus drivers in wake of increased ridesrhip
The CTA is looking to hire more workers as more people return to public transit.
The CTA is looking to hire more workers as more people return to public transit.
Chicago aldermen demand emergency hearing as violent crime surges
With nearly 2,000 people shot in Chicago so far this year – and more than 340 killed – a growing group of aldermen are demanding accountability.
With nearly 2,000 people shot in Chicago so far this year – and more than 340 killed – a growing group of aldermen are demanding accountability.
Aldermen demand emergency hearing to address Chicago's deadly violence
An ally of Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing back against a group of 20 aldermen who are demanding an emergency hearing on Chicago's rising tide of deadly violence.
An ally of Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing back against a group of 20 aldermen who are demanding an emergency hearing on Chicago's rising tide of deadly violence.
Chicago aldermen push for hearing on surging violence
Twenty members of the Chicago City Council signed a letter Tuesday, demanding a meeting with Police Supt. David Brown regarding the surge in violent crime in the city.
Twenty members of the Chicago City Council signed a letter Tuesday, demanding a meeting with Police Supt. David Brown regarding the surge in violent crime in the city.
United orders dozens of new planes in plan for post-pandemic growth
United Airlines placed one of the largest orders ever for commercial planes so it can replace aging ones and prepare for growth as the pandemic subsides.
United Airlines placed one of the largest orders ever for commercial planes so it can replace aging ones and prepare for growth as the pandemic subsides.
Chicago officer who fatally shot Anthony Alvarez stripped of police powers
The Chicago police officer who shot and killed Anthony Alvarez during a foot chase earlier this year in Portage Park has been stripped of his police powers — an action that had been recommended by a civilian oversight board nearly three months ago.
The Chicago police officer who shot and killed Anthony Alvarez during a foot chase earlier this year in Portage Park has been stripped of his police powers — an action that had been recommended by a civilian oversight board nearly three months ago.