City to limit Loop access until next week

The city has already enacted two back-to-back nights of limited downtown access, but Wednesday’s announcement by the Office of Emergency Management and Communications extends the restrictions for the longest timeframe yet.

Uber may shut down for months in California, CEO warns

Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.

Lack of body cameras fuels suspicion in Chicago police-involved shooting

A police force with a history of brutality and racism created a new crime-fighting team, but on one of its first forays into the streets, the group did not wear body cameras, which would have shown whether a man accused of firing a gun at officers was, in fact, armed.

McDonald's suing ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships

McDonald’s is suing Steve Easterbrook, the CEO it ousted last year over an inappropriate relationship with an employee, alleging he covered up relationships with other employees and destroyed evidence.

Amazon reportedly looking to transform shuttered JCPenney, Sears stores into fulfillment centers

Amazon, celebrating the boom in e-commerce, is in discussions with Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. mall owner by number of malls with 204 properties, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Man charged with DUI in crash that injured 4, including 2 cops

A man is accused of driving under the influence when he allegedly crashed into a Chicago police car Saturday in Lawndale on the West Side.

Chicago police hire first official focused on disability law

A retired Chicago Police Department official is returning to work to oversee the agency’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, authorities said Friday.

2 CPD squad cars struck by drunk driver on I-94 near Chatham

Two Chicago police squad cars were struck by an alleged drunk driver Saturday on Interstate 94 near Chatham on the South Side.

Repaving project on Michigan Avenue wraps up

Months of repaving work on Michigan Avenue in Chicago has wrapped up, city transportation officials said this week.

2 Chicago cops among 4 hurt in Lawndale crash

Four people, including two Chicago police officers, were injured in a crash Saturday in Lawndale on the West Side.

CPD's third highest-ranking officer to retire in 8 days: 'It's bittersweet'

After 34 years and two months, the Chicago Police Department's third highest-ranking officer, 58-year old Fred Waller, will retire in eight days.

Doctor issues warning as Illinois coronavirus numbers continue to climb

Thursday’s coronavirus numbers were the highest since May 24 and one Chicago doctor is hinting it could be unlikely kids go back to school this fall.

Woman claims to find face mask 'cooked' into McDonald's nugget

A woman in England is livid after allegedly finding a piece of a face mask baked into a McDonald’s chicken nugget, claiming her young daughter nearly choked on it while eating.