United plans to hire about 300 new pilots amid travel rebound

United Airlines said Thursday it plans to hire about 300 pilots, another sign that airlines feel more confident that a recent increase in travel will continue.

Chicago activist Andrew Holmes hit by CTA bus while delivering Easter baskets

Community activist Andrew Holmes was hurt in a traffic crash Wednesday after a CTA bus ran a red light in Bronzeville, striking the vehicle he was using to deliver Easter basket supplies.

Facebook removes video of Donald Trump interview with daughter-in-law Lara Trump

Facebook removed a video of an interview with former President Donald Trump conducted by his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, saying any content "in the voice of Donald Trump" would be scrubbed from the social media platform.

CTA bus runs red light, hits 2 vehicles in Bronzeville

A CTA bus ran a red light and crashed into two vehicles Wednesday in Bronzeville on the South Side.

Feds probe CTA shooting at Red Line stop

Federal authorities opened a criminal investigation into a 2020 Chicago police shooting at a Red Line station that was caught on cellphone video, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.

Watchdog finds CPD has made ‘minimal’ progress in new gang intelligence system

Chicago’s Office of Inspector General on Wednesday said the Chicago Police Department has made minimal progress toward revamping its flawed "gang database."

Feds release new report on CPD’s consent decree reforms

Federal monitors released a third report on the Chicago Police Department’s progress in enacting consent decree reforms.

How COVID-19 changed the future of restaurants

With lobbies closed, customers have chosen the drive-thru, curbside pickup or delivery -- and most want their food served fast and contact free.

Chicago Police Department moves to end man's frequent mistaken detention

Darren Cole, 50, on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit alleging he had been punched and had guns pointed at him by officers during stops that started in 2006. Cole shares the name and birth date of a man wanted in a warrant issued in Marion County.

Chicago launches initiative to spark CPS student engagement over spring break

To help keep students engaged over Chicago Public Schools’ spring break next week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is launching a week-long series of events called "Spring Forward."

Walgreen's Expressions Challenge takes on new spirit during pandemic
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John Gremer and Garrett Miller talk about the Walgreen's Expressions Challenge and how it has allowed young people to voice their dreams and frustrations surrounding the pandemic.

Teen fatally struck by CTA Yellow Line train near Howard; service resumes

CTA Yellow Line service was suspended for more than two hours Friday morning after a teenager was struck and killed by a train near Howard in Evanston.

Chicago officer who allegedly lied about shooting retires

A Chicago police officer who faces getting fired for allegedly lying about a 2014 fatal police shooting is resigning before the police department takes disciplinary action in the case, lawyers representing the officer announced Thursday.

Disney Plus increases subscription price for first time in US

In its first price hike since its debut, Disney Plus is upping the cost of its monthly subscription service, which surpassed 100 million subscribers this month.