Disney World offering discounts to teachers and first responders who stay here this summer
Hotels at Disney Springs have ‘Teacher Appreciation’ and ‘First Responders’ Rates’ until July 14
Hotels at Disney Springs have ‘Teacher Appreciation’ and ‘First Responders’ Rates’ until July 14
CTA stations to undergo cleaning in preparation for riders to return after the pandemic
There will also be upgrades to lighting, concrete repair and improved amenities, like trash bins and benches.
There will also be upgrades to lighting, concrete repair and improved amenities, like trash bins and benches.
CTA to boost workforce, hiring bus operators, trade workers and more
The Chicago Transit Authority is looking increase its workforce.
The Chicago Transit Authority is looking increase its workforce.
Police Board rejects firing officer accused of making false statements in hospital patient beating
In a 5-3 vote during their monthly meeting Thursday, the board passed a motion declaring Officer Clauzell Gause not guilty of making a false statement regarding his use of force and to restore him to his position.
In a 5-3 vote during their monthly meeting Thursday, the board passed a motion declaring Officer Clauzell Gause not guilty of making a false statement regarding his use of force and to restore him to his position.
Parents, child advocacy groups speak out against social media for kids
A group of parents and child advocacy agencies have banded together to crack down on social media apps that target young children.
A group of parents and child advocacy agencies have banded together to crack down on social media apps that target young children.
Metra ramping up service ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Metra's ridership is slowly starting to make a comeback.
Metra's ridership is slowly starting to make a comeback.
City Council seeking to create licenses for tow truck drivers
Chicago aldermen are trying to make sure that drivers are not taken for a ride by tow truck drivers
Chicago aldermen are trying to make sure that drivers are not taken for a ride by tow truck drivers
Smart911 App: New feature allows Chicago residents to easily share video with police
City officials have introduced a new feature to their Smart911 platform which allows residents to better assist the Chicago Police Department in solving crimes.
City officials have introduced a new feature to their Smart911 platform which allows residents to better assist the Chicago Police Department in solving crimes.
Two CTA Red Line stations will remain closed for next three years
The Lawrence station in Uptown and Berwyn station in Edgewater will be demolished and rebuilt as part of the transit agency's modernization project. Those stations are about a hundred years old.
The Lawrence station in Uptown and Berwyn station in Edgewater will be demolished and rebuilt as part of the transit agency's modernization project. Those stations are about a hundred years old.
First EMS run for newly graduated paramedic was responding to 2 Chicago cops shot on the West Side
The first EMS run of a newly graduated paramedic's career was responding to two police officers shot on Chicago's West Side Sunday morning.
The first EMS run of a newly graduated paramedic's career was responding to two police officers shot on Chicago's West Side Sunday morning.
2 Chicago police officers shot, recovering and in good condition: 'These are brave people'
"This offender had no regard for their position as police officers," Supt. Brown said. "No regard. And began trying to kill them. Let's be clear. This offender turned and immediately tried to kill these officers, by firing a gun and hitting both of them."
"This offender had no regard for their position as police officers," Supt. Brown said. "No regard. And began trying to kill them. Let's be clear. This offender turned and immediately tried to kill these officers, by firing a gun and hitting both of them."
Walt Disney World updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
Lightfoot, CPD release revised search warrant policy that will take effect May 28
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Police Department Supt. David Brown announced a revised search warrant policy on Friday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Police Department Supt. David Brown announced a revised search warrant policy on Friday.
CTA to begin major construction on 4 Red Line stations starting Sunday
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will begin the first of two major phases of the reconstruction of four Red Line stations and track structures between approximately Lawrence and Bryn Mawr on May 16, 2021 as part of the agency’s transformational $2.1 billion Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project.
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will begin the first of two major phases of the reconstruction of four Red Line stations and track structures between approximately Lawrence and Bryn Mawr on May 16, 2021 as part of the agency’s transformational $2.1 billion Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project.
McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores
McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.
McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.
Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
66% of Chicago police chases in 2019 ended in crashes; policy went unchanged until late 2020, emails show
“In the last 5 years, the city has paid out almost $50 million in litigation related to police pursuits, and this does not account for damage to police vehicles, lost time due to injuries on duty, etc.,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot wrote Brown on April 16 last year, about a week before his swearing-in.
“In the last 5 years, the city has paid out almost $50 million in litigation related to police pursuits, and this does not account for damage to police vehicles, lost time due to injuries on duty, etc.,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot wrote Brown on April 16 last year, about a week before his swearing-in.
Facebook’s new feature will prompt users to read articles before sharing them
Facebook is testing a new feature that will prompt users to read news articles before they share them on the social media platform.
Facebook is testing a new feature that will prompt users to read news articles before they share them on the social media platform.
Chicago eyes raised bike lanes to protect cyclists
Chicago's transportation commissioner is calling for a change to the city's cycling plan.
Chicago's transportation commissioner is calling for a change to the city's cycling plan.
Police seeking suspects in Blue Line shooting
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating two people wanted for fighting and shooting a gun Tuesday on the Jackson Blue Line platform.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating two people wanted for fighting and shooting a gun Tuesday on the Jackson Blue Line platform.