Man dies after getting pinned between CTA train, platform near 87th Street
A man died Monday morning after getting pinned between a CTA Red Line train and a platform at 87th Street.
A man died Monday morning after getting pinned between a CTA Red Line train and a platform at 87th Street.
Apple’s app store goes on trial Monday in legal battle with Epic Games, creator of Fortnite
Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.
Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.
Former Netflix VP convicted of fraud and money laundering
A federal jury found a former Netflix executive guilty Friday of receiving lucrative stock options and more than a half-million dollars in bribes and kickbacks from tech companies to approve contracts with the streaming giant.
A federal jury found a former Netflix executive guilty Friday of receiving lucrative stock options and more than a half-million dollars in bribes and kickbacks from tech companies to approve contracts with the streaming giant.
Man hit by Metra train on Chicago's South Side
The man was standing on the tracks near the Gresham station around 11 a.m. when he was hit.
The man was standing on the tracks near the Gresham station around 11 a.m. when he was hit.
Temporary foot pursuit policy to be implemented in the next several weeks: CPD
A temporary foot pursuit policy will be implemented by the Chicago Police Department within the next several weeks.
A temporary foot pursuit policy will be implemented by the Chicago Police Department within the next several weeks.
Anjanette Young refused to be interviewed by police oversight agency, her lawyer says
Missing from an investigative report on the botched raid of Anjanette Young’s home is a statement from the victim herself, who refused to cooperate with the Civilian Office of Police Accountability because she does not trust it, her lawyer says.
Missing from an investigative report on the botched raid of Anjanette Young’s home is a statement from the victim herself, who refused to cooperate with the Civilian Office of Police Accountability because she does not trust it, her lawyer says.
Family of Anthony Alvarez still seeking answers about police shooting
The family of Anthony Alvarez gathered with community activists Thursday in Little Village to demand answers about the 22-year-old’s fatal shooting at the hands of a Chicago police officer last month on the Northwest Side.
The family of Anthony Alvarez gathered with community activists Thursday in Little Village to demand answers about the 22-year-old’s fatal shooting at the hands of a Chicago police officer last month on the Northwest Side.
2 hurt after Metra UP-NW train strikes taxi in Mount Prospect
Two people inside a taxi suffered minor injuries after a Metra UP-NW train struck their vehicle in northwest suburban Mount Prospect.
Two people inside a taxi suffered minor injuries after a Metra UP-NW train struck their vehicle in northwest suburban Mount Prospect.
15-year-old boy charged in CTA train stabbing, robberies
A 15-year-old boy is facing charges after stabbing a man and assaulting two others Monday and Tuesday on a CTA train.
A 15-year-old boy is facing charges after stabbing a man and assaulting two others Monday and Tuesday on a CTA train.
Chicago police officers rush to help 2 teens wounded in drive-by shooting
“I told him stay with us. He was in and out of conscious, and we were trying to keep him alive,” said Officer Givens.
“I told him stay with us. He was in and out of conscious, and we were trying to keep him alive,” said Officer Givens.
Questions and anger over Chicago's lack of foot chase policy
The Chicago Police Department was well aware of how dangerous foot chases could be long before officers shot and killed two people who had run away from them late last month. It also knew how important it was to have a written policy for what officers should and shouldn’t do in such situations.
The Chicago Police Department was well aware of how dangerous foot chases could be long before officers shot and killed two people who had run away from them late last month. It also knew how important it was to have a written policy for what officers should and shouldn’t do in such situations.
Anjanette Young Raid: COPA reports nearly 100 misconduct allegations against CPD officers involved
The Chicago police oversight agency completed its investigation into the 2019 raid of the home of Anjanette Young, and says it found "significant deficiencies" in CPD policy.
The Chicago police oversight agency completed its investigation into the 2019 raid of the home of Anjanette Young, and says it found "significant deficiencies" in CPD policy.
Alderman proposes renaming Lake Shore Drive to honor Chicago’s founder
Lake Shore Drive is the city’s most iconic thoroughfare but one alderman thinks it's time for a name change.
Lake Shore Drive is the city’s most iconic thoroughfare but one alderman thinks it's time for a name change.
Amazon to raise pay by up to $3 an hour for more than 500,000 workers
Amazon said Wednesday that it plans to give more than 500,000 of its workers a raise as it seeks to attract new workers.
Amazon said Wednesday that it plans to give more than 500,000 of its workers a raise as it seeks to attract new workers.
Villa Park man charged with battery, carjacking of Amazon delivery driver
An anonymous citizen’s tip led police to 21-year-old Jiovani Villa, who has now been charged with the battery and carjacking of an Amazon delivery driver near Villa Park.
An anonymous citizen’s tip led police to 21-year-old Jiovani Villa, who has now been charged with the battery and carjacking of an Amazon delivery driver near Villa Park.
Chicago police reform moving at 'snail's pace', costing lives, Illinois ACLU says
The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois says the lack of "meaningful police reform" is taking a toll on communities of color in Chicago, in the wake of video that shows the fatal police shooting of a 22-year-old man last month.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois says the lack of "meaningful police reform" is taking a toll on communities of color in Chicago, in the wake of video that shows the fatal police shooting of a 22-year-old man last month.
Family of Anthony Alvarez views video of Chicago police shooting 22-year-old
"It was incredibly difficult. It was an absolutely chilling scene," the family attorney said. "It has really left us with more questions than answers. But I know what I saw. And I saw Chicago Police officers shoot their son as he ran away from them."
"It was incredibly difficult. It was an absolutely chilling scene," the family attorney said. "It has really left us with more questions than answers. But I know what I saw. And I saw Chicago Police officers shoot their son as he ran away from them."
CPD Supt. David Brown speaks after videos released of police officer fatally shooting Anthony Alvarez
CPD Supt. David Brown speaks following the release of video of Chicago police shooting 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez in Portage Park.
CPD Supt. David Brown speaks following the release of video of Chicago police shooting 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez in Portage Park.
Anthony Alvarez Video: Footage of Chicago police fatally shooting 22-year-old released
Videos of Chicago police fatally shooting 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last month in Portage Park were released by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Wednesday.
Videos of Chicago police fatally shooting 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last month in Portage Park were released by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Wednesday.
Chicago Uber driver bravely rushes shooting victims to the hospital
An Uber driver is being hailed as a hero this morning after helping victims of a shooting that took place Bronzeville. He turned his car into an ambulance to get them to the hospital as soon as possible.
An Uber driver is being hailed as a hero this morning after helping victims of a shooting that took place Bronzeville. He turned his car into an ambulance to get them to the hospital as soon as possible.