Chicago woman in botched raid shares story, Lightfoot apologizes
New information is developing about a botched raid that left a Chicago woman naked, handcuffed and pleading with officers.
New information is developing about a botched raid that left a Chicago woman naked, handcuffed and pleading with officers.
More than 77,000 CPS families chose in-person learning for early 2021
During the December Chicago Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) provided data on parent learning preferences that showed more than 77,000 families, the majority of whom are Black or Latinx, indicated their children would return to in-person instruction in early 2021.
During the December Chicago Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) provided data on parent learning preferences that showed more than 77,000 families, the majority of whom are Black or Latinx, indicated their children would return to in-person instruction in early 2021.
MacKenzie Scott donated billions of dollars to charities across the nation, including agencies in Chicago
Her divorce from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos was very public, and now, so is her generosity.
Her divorce from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos was very public, and now, so is her generosity.
MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, says she’s given $4.1 billion to charity
MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, author and ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, says she has given away $4.1 billion in the past four months to hundreds of organizations.
MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, author and ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, says she has given away $4.1 billion in the past four months to hundreds of organizations.
Man accused in Metra platform shooting says he 'does stupid stuff when he drinks': prosecutors
Shawn Kimbrough told authorities he “does stupid stuff when he drinks” before he was arrested for firing a collapsible rifle on a Metra train platform at McCormick Place, Cook County prosecutors said.
Shawn Kimbrough told authorities he “does stupid stuff when he drinks” before he was arrested for firing a collapsible rifle on a Metra train platform at McCormick Place, Cook County prosecutors said.
Prosecutors move to reverse 6 convictions tied to Sgt. Ronald Watts
The Cook County state’s attorney’s office moved to vacate the wrongful convictions of six people as part of the office’s ongoing review of the misconduct of corrupt former Chicago Police Sgt. Ronald Watts.
The Cook County state’s attorney’s office moved to vacate the wrongful convictions of six people as part of the office’s ongoing review of the misconduct of corrupt former Chicago Police Sgt. Ronald Watts.
Senator proposes free streaming to curb COVID-19 spread during holiday season
Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, says free streaming services would be an incentive to stay home for the holidays.
Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, says free streaming services would be an incentive to stay home for the holidays.
Gmail, YouTube and other services down briefly as Google suffers outage
Google services, including YouTube and Gmail, experienced widespread outages on Monday in countries around the world.
Google services, including YouTube and Gmail, experienced widespread outages on Monday in countries around the world.
Man stabbed in the face while riding Red Line train in South Loop, suspect wanted: police
A 50-year-old man was stabbed early Sunday while riding a CTA Red Line train in the South Loop neighborhood.
A 50-year-old man was stabbed early Sunday while riding a CTA Red Line train in the South Loop neighborhood.
Starbucks to raise minimum wage to $15 for US employees over next 3 years
The increase is more than double the current federal minimum hourly wage, for nonexempt employees.
The increase is more than double the current federal minimum hourly wage, for nonexempt employees.
CTU releases list of demands for reopening public schools
The Chicago Teachers Union released a list of demands for reopening public schools. The list focuses on three categories: safety, equity, and trust.
The Chicago Teachers Union released a list of demands for reopening public schools. The list focuses on three categories: safety, equity, and trust.
McDonald’s Happy Meals could get pricier in 2021
Following the elimination of a decades-old subsidy to cover the cost of Happy Meal toys, McDonald’s franchisees could potentially raise the price of the Happy Meal.
Following the elimination of a decades-old subsidy to cover the cost of Happy Meal toys, McDonald’s franchisees could potentially raise the price of the Happy Meal.
Person struck by Metra UP-W train in Maywood
A person was struck by a Metra train Thursday morning in suburban Maywood.
A person was struck by a Metra train Thursday morning in suburban Maywood.
Chicago carjackings climb up to alarming rate
Brendan Deenihan, CPD chief of detectives, addresses the city's alarming spike of carjackings.
Brendan Deenihan, CPD chief of detectives, addresses the city's alarming spike of carjackings.
Man wanted for shooting rifle on Metra platform at McCormick Place: FBI
The FBI and Metra police are searching for a man who allegedly fired a rifle on a train platform last week at McCormick Place.
The FBI and Metra police are searching for a man who allegedly fired a rifle on a train platform last week at McCormick Place.
Man punches Chicago cop at Jackson Red Line station after drinking on train, both hospitalized: police
A man who was allegedly drinking on a CTA Red Line train Wednesday punched a Chicago police officer who tried to write him a ticket, sending both of them to the hospital.
A man who was allegedly drinking on a CTA Red Line train Wednesday punched a Chicago police officer who tried to write him a ticket, sending both of them to the hospital.
Credit card 'skimmers' found inside social media buttons
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sansec have discovered a novel technique that inserts payment skimmers onto checkout pages, known as e-skimming or a Magecart attack.
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sansec have discovered a novel technique that inserts payment skimmers onto checkout pages, known as e-skimming or a Magecart attack.
Google divulges top trending searches of 2020
Katherine Williams from Google dishes on their top trending searches from the tumultuous year that is 2020.
Katherine Williams from Google dishes on their top trending searches from the tumultuous year that is 2020.
CPD officer who died of COVID-19 laid to rest
The Chicago Police Department held an honors funeral Tuesday for Officer Titus Moore, who died of COVID-19.
The Chicago Police Department held an honors funeral Tuesday for Officer Titus Moore, who died of COVID-19.
Apple unveils AirPods Max headphones with $549 price tag
The headphones, called AirPods Max, will cost $549 — far more than similar products from Bose and Sony that offer many of the same features.
The headphones, called AirPods Max, will cost $549 — far more than similar products from Bose and Sony that offer many of the same features.