'Alderperson' proposal receives mixed reaction in City Council
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Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) talks about why he thinks the title of alderman should be changed to create a more inclusive environment in City Council and across Chicago.

Chicago police launch new billboard campaign about officers

You may have started seeing some new billboards around town. It is part of a campaign by Chicago police to give a face and name to officers on the force.

Lightfoot, Durbin break ground on $2.1B CTA modernization project
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Sen. Dick Durbin broke ground Wednesday on the reconstruction of four 100-year-old stations and track structures on CTA's busiest rail line.

2 Chicago officers accused of beating 17-year-old during arrest

Two Chicago officers have been stripped of their police powers during an investigation into allegations that they beat a teenager during his arrest early this year, according a published report.

2 Chicago cops, civilian injured in rollover crash near Jackson Park

Two Chicago police officers and a civilian were injured in a rollover crash Wednesday afternoon near Jackson Park on the South Side.

Lightfoot, Durbin break ground on Red Line modernization project

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Sen. Dick Durbin broke ground Wednesday on the reconstruction of four 100-year-old stations and track structures on CTA's busiest rail line.

Juvenile being questioned in fatal shooting of Uber driver
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An Uber driver was shot and killed while picking up his fare Monday evening in west suburban Cicero, according to police.

Body found at CTA Blue Line station downtown

Chicago police are conducting an investigation after a man was found dead Saturday at a CTA Blue Line station in South Loop.

Letter decries excessive overtime, canceled days off for Chicago police
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Jim Calvino, president of the Chicago Police Sergeants' Association, talks about why he thinks police are being assigned too many long shifts and not given enough time off.

In civil rights suits, 2 men say they were beaten by Chicago police while protesting George Floyd’s death

Two men have filed civil rights lawsuits against the Chicago Police Department, alleging they were repeatedly beaten by officers for no justifiable reason while protesting George Floyd’s death and police violence a year ago.

Starbucks workers say they are treated like 'coffee-making robots'

Some people who work at Starbucks say customers are ordering increasingly complicated drinks that are sapping their will to continue working at the coffee giant.