CPD Supt. David Brown addresses carjacking surge, officer wellness
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Chicago Police Supt. David Brown joins Good Day Chicago to call for more recruits to join the department and discusses how they're combatting the recent spike of carjackings.

CPD oversight agency seeks public input on policies

The agency that oversees misconduct complaints against the Chicago Police Department is asking for the public to comment on its policies.

Midwest Girl Gang Facebook group unites women from all walks of life
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Jennifer Laino, founder of the 'Midwest Girl Gang' Facebook group, talks about the camaraderie and community she's built and how they hope to effect tangible change across the Chicago area.

Man who shot CPD officer wanted to ‘lure’ cops to area, prosecutors say

A man accused of going on a shooting spree Saturday that wounded two people, including a Chicago police officer, wanted to “lure” cops to the area “because he wanted them to kill him,” prosecutors said Sunday.

CPD officer shot after responding to report of gunfire; suspect in custody

A Chicago police officer was shot in the hand as she responded to reports of gunfire. She's the third officer wounded on the job this week.

Friday deadline for CPS parents to decide on return to in-person learning

Friday is the last day parents of Chicago Public Schools students can let the district know if they will join in person classes this year.

City declares March 18 'Transit Driver Appreciation Day'

Recognizing train and bus operators who have continued working amid the deadly coronavirus pandemic, the City of Chicago has declared Thursday, March 18, 2021, “Transit Driver Appreciation Day in Chicago.”

Metra revamping COVID-19 precautions with high-tech air purification system
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Michael Gillis, Metra director of communications, talks about the COVID safety protocol they're implementing to make sure patrons are safe during their commutes.

Final phase of Montrose bridge removal over Kennedy Expy. set for last weekend of March

The final portion of the Montrose Avenue bridge over the Kennedy Expressway is set to be removed in the last weekend in March, resulting in lane closures and expressway stops overnight throughout that weekend.

CPD officer charged in off-duty Albany Park shooting

A Chicago police officer faces felony charges in an off-duty shooting that wounded a man in Albany Park.

All CPS teachers now eligible for coronavirus vaccine

Chicago Public School teachers and vendors are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine, CPS announced Wednesday.

Chicago eyes April return to class for high school students

It would be the first time high school students in the nation’s third-largest school district have the option to be back in classrooms since going fully remote a year ago amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Man stabbed on Red Line train at Cermak-Chinatown

Red Line service was disrupted Tuesday after a man was stabbed on a train near the Cermak-Chinatown station.

Video shows pair wanted in shooting of off-duty CPD officer

Police on Tuesday intensified their search for two gunmen wanted for shooting an off-duty officer stopped in traffic Monday in the Calumet Heights neighborhood.