Chicago police officer found shot dead in apparent suicide at West Side facility
A high-ranking member of the Chicago Police Department who was promoted earlier this month was found dead Tuesday morning after he apparently shot himself at the Homan Square police facility on the city’s West Side, authorities said.
A high-ranking member of the Chicago Police Department who was promoted earlier this month was found dead Tuesday morning after he apparently shot himself at the Homan Square police facility on the city’s West Side, authorities said.
Walgreens avoids hearing, pays 8 citations for mask violations in Cicero
Walgreens avoided a court hearing by paying multiple citations after locations in west suburban Cicero failed to enforce face mask policies.
Walgreens avoided a court hearing by paying multiple citations after locations in west suburban Cicero failed to enforce face mask policies.
Google to let its employees work from home through July 2021, according to report
Google had previously told its employees to expect to work from home until at least the end of 2020.
Google had previously told its employees to expect to work from home until at least the end of 2020.
Person fatally struck by CTA Red Line train in Englewood
Police are conducting a death investigation after a person was struck by a CTA Red Line train Monday in Englewood on the South Side.
Police are conducting a death investigation after a person was struck by a CTA Red Line train Monday in Englewood on the South Side.
Supporters and opponents of police rally in Chicago
On Saturday afternoon, people who support Chicago police and people who want to defund the police squared off where the Christopher Columbus statue used to stand. "If they don’t like America, they can leave," said one police supporter.
On Saturday afternoon, people who support Chicago police and people who want to defund the police squared off where the Christopher Columbus statue used to stand. "If they don’t like America, they can leave," said one police supporter.
Hundreds gather on the West Side, demanding closure of CPD's Homan Square facility
Hundreds of people rallied on Chicago’s West Side to demand the defunding of CPD and the closure of the department’s Homan Square facility.
Hundreds of people rallied on Chicago’s West Side to demand the defunding of CPD and the closure of the department’s Homan Square facility.
McDonald's to require customers wear masks at all US restaurants amid spike in COVID-19 cases
The fast food giant is the latest business to announce a mask mandate for customers in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
The fast food giant is the latest business to announce a mask mandate for customers in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Blue Line service resumes after mechanical problem at Logan Square
The CTA’s Blue Line service resumed at 10:15 a.m. Friday after a mechanical problem halted trains at Logan Square on the Northwest Side.
The CTA’s Blue Line service resumed at 10:15 a.m. Friday after a mechanical problem halted trains at Logan Square on the Northwest Side.
How 'Operation Legend' will play out in the streets of Chicago
U.S. Attorney John Lausch hashes out the details of 'Operation Legend' and what the deployment of federal agents could look like in Chicago.
U.S. Attorney John Lausch hashes out the details of 'Operation Legend' and what the deployment of federal agents could look like in Chicago.
CPS teacher makes the case for keeping schools closed this fall
David Stieber, a teacher at Kenwood Academy High School, says why he thinks CPS reopening classrooms this fall would be reckless.
David Stieber, a teacher at Kenwood Academy High School, says why he thinks CPS reopening classrooms this fall would be reckless.
NJ Starbucks employee spit in cops' drinks, police say
Kevin Trejo, 21, of Westwood was arrested for subjecting a law enforcement officer to bodily fluid, purposely tampering with a law enforcement officer's drink and creating a hazardous environment.
Kevin Trejo, 21, of Westwood was arrested for subjecting a law enforcement officer to bodily fluid, purposely tampering with a law enforcement officer's drink and creating a hazardous environment.
Red Line train service resumes at Garfield after man’s arm is struck by train
A man’s arm was struck by a CTA Red Line train Wednesday morning while he reached for a bag at a South Side station at Garfield, delaying trains for nearly 40 minutes.
A man’s arm was struck by a CTA Red Line train Wednesday morning while he reached for a bag at a South Side station at Garfield, delaying trains for nearly 40 minutes.
Chicago police officer pens open letter to Lightfoot, slamming her treatment of CPD
Tony Robinson, a retired homicide detective, reacts to a Chicago police officer's open letter to Mayor Lightfoot, criticizing her treatment of CPD.
Tony Robinson, a retired homicide detective, reacts to a Chicago police officer's open letter to Mayor Lightfoot, criticizing her treatment of CPD.
Chicago cops monitoring protests ordered to wear full protective gear after Friday 'ambush'
Chicago police officers who were monitoring a protest Monday night were prepared for the potential of violence, wearing full protective gear after a peaceful rally on Friday ended in clashes between demonstrators and officers.
Chicago police officers who were monitoring a protest Monday night were prepared for the potential of violence, wearing full protective gear after a peaceful rally on Friday ended in clashes between demonstrators and officers.
Police detail riotous actions of crowds during Christopher Columbus statue protest
Chicago police released footage of violent crowds attacking officers during the Christopher Columbus statue protest.
Chicago police released footage of violent crowds attacking officers during the Christopher Columbus statue protest.
CPS unveils hybrid framework for reopening this fall
Latanya McDade, chief education officer at Chicago Public Schools, talks about the formation of their hybrid model for reopening this fall.
Latanya McDade, chief education officer at Chicago Public Schools, talks about the formation of their hybrid model for reopening this fall.
Opponents blast police union president's request that Trump send federal troops into Chicago
More than a dozen Chicago elected officials are pushing back against the police union president's request to President Trump for federal intervention to fight the violence. “This is a blatant attempt to instigate further violence against the young people who are leading the fight for real safety and justice," opponents said.
More than a dozen Chicago elected officials are pushing back against the police union president's request to President Trump for federal intervention to fight the violence. “This is a blatant attempt to instigate further violence against the young people who are leading the fight for real safety and justice," opponents said.
Data: Complaints against Chicago police rise to historic levels amid protests
Complaints against Chicago police officers rose to record levels amid protests throughout the city following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, city data shows.
Complaints against Chicago police officers rose to record levels amid protests throughout the city following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, city data shows.
Northbound Red Line trains to bypass Edgewater stations through end of July
Northbound CTA Red Line trains will bypass three stations in Edgewater on the North Side for the rest of the month while crews work on the tracks in the area.
Northbound CTA Red Line trains will bypass three stations in Edgewater on the North Side for the rest of the month while crews work on the tracks in the area.
Man found dead on CTA train in Lake View
A man was found dead on a CTA train Sunday near the Belmont station in Lake View.
A man was found dead on a CTA train Sunday near the Belmont station in Lake View.