Woman fatally struck by Metra train in Lake Forest
A woman was killed after being hit by a Metra train in north suburban Lake Forest.
A woman was killed after being hit by a Metra train in north suburban Lake Forest.
CTU claims Passages Charter School is forcing teachers back without safety agreement
Weeks after the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools finally hammered out a deal to safely return students and staff to school buildings, the union says a North Side charter school operator is backing out of a promise to agree to enforceable safety standards before reopening.
Weeks after the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools finally hammered out a deal to safely return students and staff to school buildings, the union says a North Side charter school operator is backing out of a promise to agree to enforceable safety standards before reopening.
‘I feel I’m the lucky one’: McDonald’s employee turns 100 years old with no plans to retire
Ruth Shuster celebrated her 100th birthday Wednesday, and she said retiring from her job at McDonald’s isn’t even on her radar.
Ruth Shuster celebrated her 100th birthday Wednesday, and she said retiring from her job at McDonald’s isn’t even on her radar.
Lightfoot announces new search warrant policy
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday announced a series of reforms to the city’s search warrant policies.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday announced a series of reforms to the city’s search warrant policies.
COPA concludes investigation into 2018 police killing of Harith Augustus; findings await CPD review
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability said it completed its investigation into the “tragic” 2018 fatal police shooting of Harith Augustus, a well-regarded South Shore barber whose death sparked protests and unrest in Chicago.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability said it completed its investigation into the “tragic” 2018 fatal police shooting of Harith Augustus, a well-regarded South Shore barber whose death sparked protests and unrest in Chicago.
Death of Chicago police officer at Lake View police station ruled suicide: autopsy
The death of a Chicago police officer at a police station in Lake View Monday has been ruled a suicide, according to an autopsy.
The death of a Chicago police officer at a police station in Lake View Monday has been ruled a suicide, according to an autopsy.
Ex-City Hall inspector pleads guilty to wire fraud in case tied to Carrie Austin probe
A former City Hall inspector pleaded guilty to wire fraud Tuesday in a case connected to the investigation of Ald. Carrie Austin (34th), the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
A former City Hall inspector pleaded guilty to wire fraud Tuesday in a case connected to the investigation of Ald. Carrie Austin (34th), the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Amazon makes adjustment to app icon after comparisons to Hitler mustache
Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.
Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.
Illinois Facebook users could get $345 each in photo-tagging lawsuit after judge approves $650M settlement
Illinois Facebook users may be entitled to at least $345 each after a federal judge approved a $650 million settlement in a lawsuit over Facebook's photo-tagging technology dating back to 2015.
Illinois Facebook users may be entitled to at least $345 each after a federal judge approved a $650 million settlement in a lawsuit over Facebook's photo-tagging technology dating back to 2015.
Man locked up 33 years for double murder he didn't commit sues city, CPD
A man who spent 33 years in prison for a double murder he did not commit and who says he was tortured by protégés of former Chicago Police Cmdr. Jon Burge is suing the city and the detectives for $66 million.
A man who spent 33 years in prison for a double murder he did not commit and who says he was tortured by protégés of former Chicago Police Cmdr. Jon Burge is suing the city and the detectives for $66 million.
CPD announces promotion of deputy chief of training
The Chicago Police Department on Monday announced the promotion of Antoinette Ursitti to deputy chief of the Training and Support Group under the Office of Constitutional Policing and Reform.
The Chicago Police Department on Monday announced the promotion of Antoinette Ursitti to deputy chief of the Training and Support Group under the Office of Constitutional Policing and Reform.
Chicago Public Schools open doors to thousands of more students
Thousands of Chicago Public Schools students returned to school on Monday morning, the second — and largest — wave of students to go back to classrooms after almost a year of remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Thousands of Chicago Public Schools students returned to school on Monday morning, the second — and largest — wave of students to go back to classrooms after almost a year of remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
37,000 Chicago Public School students to return to classrooms on Monday
About 37,000 K-8 Chicago Public School students will return to classrooms on Monday for the first time in almost a year. Teachers will work with in-person and remote students simultaneously.
About 37,000 K-8 Chicago Public School students will return to classrooms on Monday for the first time in almost a year. Teachers will work with in-person and remote students simultaneously.
Thousands of K-5 students to return to Chicago classrooms today
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Nearly 1.6 million Illinois Facebook users will get at least $345 in privacy settlement
Nearly 1.6 million Facebook users in Illinois who are interested in being compensated will receive at least $345 after a judge approved a $650 million settlement of a privacy lawsuit against Facebook.
Nearly 1.6 million Facebook users in Illinois who are interested in being compensated will receive at least $345 after a judge approved a $650 million settlement of a privacy lawsuit against Facebook.
Uber donates 20,000 rides to United Center vaccination site
Uber will provide 20,000 free rides to the United Center vaccination site to help remove transportation barriers that may prevent some Chicagoans from accessing the vaccine.
Uber will provide 20,000 free rides to the United Center vaccination site to help remove transportation barriers that may prevent some Chicagoans from accessing the vaccine.
Police offer $100 for guns at Saturday turn-in event on North Side
Chicago police are sponsoring a "no questions asked" gun turn-in event Saturday at Saint Ita Catholic Church in the Edgewater neighborhood.
Chicago police are sponsoring a "no questions asked" gun turn-in event Saturday at Saint Ita Catholic Church in the Edgewater neighborhood.
CTA vehicle stolen, crashed near 95th Street Red Line stop
A CTA vehicle was stolen early Friday near the 95th Street Red Line station and crashed nearby.
A CTA vehicle was stolen early Friday near the 95th Street Red Line station and crashed nearby.
Chicago police hosting gun turn-in event this weekend
Chicago Police Commander Angel Novalez previews this weekend's gun turn-in event at Saint Ita Catholic Church.
Chicago Police Commander Angel Novalez previews this weekend's gun turn-in event at Saint Ita Catholic Church.
Political consultant charged with bribing Chicago alderman
Federal prosecutors have charged a political operative with bribing ex-alderman Danny Solis (25th) in exchange for a Chicago Public Schools contract and other benefits.
Federal prosecutors have charged a political operative with bribing ex-alderman Danny Solis (25th) in exchange for a Chicago Public Schools contract and other benefits.