Metra expands service on three lines
Michael Gillis, Metra director of communications, talks about additions to their service and the recent uptick in ridership.
Michael Gillis, Metra director of communications, talks about additions to their service and the recent uptick in ridership.
Melissa McCarthy on 'Thunder Force,' Chicago's influence
FOX 32's Jake Hamilton talks with star actress Melissa McCarthy on her new Netflix film 'Thunder Force'
FOX 32's Jake Hamilton talks with star actress Melissa McCarthy on her new Netflix film 'Thunder Force'
Evanston bookstore owner suing Amazon over price-fixing scheme
Nina Barrett, owner of Bookends & Beginnings in Evanston, talks about why she decided to file suit against online retail giant Amazon.
Nina Barrett, owner of Bookends & Beginnings in Evanston, talks about why she decided to file suit against online retail giant Amazon.
Imperative for city to reform policy around CPD foot pursuits: ACLU of Illinois
Nusrat Choudhury, legal director at ACLU of Illinois, talks about the need for a new Chicago police foot pursuit policy and why she believes the change is long overdue.
Nusrat Choudhury, legal director at ACLU of Illinois, talks about the need for a new Chicago police foot pursuit policy and why she believes the change is long overdue.
CTA bus driver crashes into construction site on the Near West Side
A CTA bus driver crashed into a construction site Tuesday morning near Union Station.
A CTA bus driver crashed into a construction site Tuesday morning near Union Station.
'I paid $15,000': Man arrested at Disney after refusing to be temperature screened, deputies say
Deputies said that the guest was yelling and waving his arms at a Disney security manager who spoke to him after he refused to be temperature checked.
Deputies said that the guest was yelling and waving his arms at a Disney security manager who spoke to him after he refused to be temperature checked.
Chicago cop pleads guilty in gambling ring case tied to Casey Urlacher
A Chicago police officer pleaded guilty Monday to his role in gambling ring in the case that led to January’s pardon of Casey Urlacher by then-President Donald Trump.
A Chicago police officer pleaded guilty Monday to his role in gambling ring in the case that led to January’s pardon of Casey Urlacher by then-President Donald Trump.
Walgreens spaced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 28 days apart instead of recommended 21 days
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Man found dead at Chicago Red Line station
A man was found dead Monday at the Chicago Red Line station on the Near North Side.
A man was found dead Monday at the Chicago Red Line station on the Near North Side.
Lightfoot calls for CPD foot chase policy review after 13-year-old shot dead by police
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday called for a review of the Chicago Police Department’s foot chase policy, a week after a 13-year-old boy was killed by police during a foot chase in Little Village.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday called for a review of the Chicago Police Department’s foot chase policy, a week after a 13-year-old boy was killed by police during a foot chase in Little Village.
Chicago Transit Authority testing electric buses
The Chicago Transit Authority is testing more electric buses on the city’s streets.
The Chicago Transit Authority is testing more electric buses on the city’s streets.
Uber ordered to pay $1.1M after denying blind passenger rides 14 times
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
Facebook data on more than 500M users found online
Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available to download for free on a website frequented by low-level hacking enthusiasts.
Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available to download for free on a website frequented by low-level hacking enthusiasts.
Amazon apologizes for tweet, acknowledges drivers ‘do have trouble’ finding restrooms
In a tweet directed at a U.S. representative, Amazon denied rumors that employees work so hard they have to urinate in empty water bottles. Amazon took a step back and apologized, acknowledging some of its drivers do have that problem.
In a tweet directed at a U.S. representative, Amazon denied rumors that employees work so hard they have to urinate in empty water bottles. Amazon took a step back and apologized, acknowledging some of its drivers do have that problem.
COPA to release footage of Chicago police officer's fatal shooting of 13-year-old boy
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability said it will release body worn and third-party video camera footage of the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo by Chicago police.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability said it will release body worn and third-party video camera footage of the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo by Chicago police.
Police seek man who tried to sexually assault, beat woman on Green Line train
Police are looking to identify a man who allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman before beating and robbing her on a Green Line train on the South Side.
Police are looking to identify a man who allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman before beating and robbing her on a Green Line train on the South Side.
New Amtrak routes, improved roads and bridges in Illinois under Biden infrastructure bill
President Joe Biden's massive infrastructure bill will connect Chicago rail riders to new cities.
President Joe Biden's massive infrastructure bill will connect Chicago rail riders to new cities.
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.
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.
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.
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.