Red Line resumes normal service after pole falls on Loyola stop

CTA Red Line trains resumed normal service at the Loyola station Monday afternoon after a fallen pole disrupted service for over an hour.

Lightfoot considering tax hikes to plug $1.2B budget hole: report

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is considering tax hikes to help plug the city’s $1.2 billion budget deficit, according to a report.

Lawmakers ask Lightfoot, CPS for better safety measures at schools before return to classrooms

More than 40 local elected officials have written a joint letter to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools, asking for improvements to remote learning and a better safety plan for students returning to class.

Facebook says it's ready to fight against misinformation amid COVID-19 pandemic, election

Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.

Street closures planned as Chicago turns into Gotham City

Several downtown Chicago streets will be temporarily closed on Saturday due to the filming of the new "Batman" movie.

CPS to bring pre-k and special-needs children back to classrooms

After seeing a significant drop in the number of pre-kindergarten and special education students enrolled in its online classes, the Chicago Public Schools on Friday announced that many of those children would return to the classroom by the end of December.

‘Cheer’ star to remain locked up on child porn charges

“Cheer” star Jerry Harris will remain in jail while awaiting trial on child pornography charges, a federal judge in Chicago said Friday.

7 Chicago cops suspended for roles in chief’s traffic stop

Seven Chicago police officers have been suspended for their roles the night then-Superintendent Eddie Johnson was found asleep behind the wheel of his SUV after having several drinks at a bar, according to a report by the city’s inspector general released Friday.

Cop sues former police Supt. Eddie Johnson for sex assault, harassment

A Chicago police officer has filed a lawsuit accusing former Supt. Eddie Johnson with unwanted sexual advances, abuse and harassment.

Facebook reducing distribution of Hunter Biden story in New York Post

Facebook is limiting the distribution of a story in the New York Post about a purported email between Hunter Biden and an adviser to a Ukrainian energy company.

Netflix ends free 30-day trial period in U.S.

Netflix has made a major change. The streaming juggernaut has ended its 30-day free trial in the US.

COPA concludes investigation into police shooting of unarmed man at Grand Red Line station

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability announced Tuesday that it concluded its investigation into the police shooting of an unarmed man at the CTA’s Grand Red Line station in February, though the agency did not disclose its findings.

Apple unveils iPhone 12 lineup featuring 5G capability

The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for sale in short order, Apple said.

'Medical emergency' at Granville halts Red Line service

Red Line service was disrupted Monday night because of a “medical emergency” at the Granville station in Edgewater Beach on the North Side.