Chicago cop who died of carbon monoxide poisoning remembered as humble, hard-working
We are learning tragic new details about the officer who died in a carbon monoxide leak in Albany Park.
We are learning tragic new details about the officer who died in a carbon monoxide leak in Albany Park.
Chicago watchdog deems CPD record keeping inadequate
Chicago’s inspector general’s office contends in a report released Wednesday that the police department’s sloppy record keeping makes it difficult for the agency to comply with subpoenas.
Chicago’s inspector general’s office contends in a report released Wednesday that the police department’s sloppy record keeping makes it difficult for the agency to comply with subpoenas.
Yellow Line trains running after derailment in Skokie
CTA Yellow Line trains are running again after being suspended for more than five hours Tuesday due to a derailment in north suburban Skokie.
CTA Yellow Line trains are running again after being suspended for more than five hours Tuesday due to a derailment in north suburban Skokie.
Chicago cop stripped of powers following obscene gesture towards protesters
A Chicago police officer who was photographed making an obscene gesture at people protesting following the death of George Floyd has been stripped of his police powers and placed on administrative duty, the department announced on Tuesday.
A Chicago police officer who was photographed making an obscene gesture at people protesting following the death of George Floyd has been stripped of his police powers and placed on administrative duty, the department announced on Tuesday.
Ald. Rossana Rodriguez on why she supports the 'defund the police' movement
Ald. Rossana Rodriguez (33rd) talks about why she thinks you can't reform police without defunding them.
Ald. Rossana Rodriguez (33rd) talks about why she thinks you can't reform police without defunding them.
Calls to 'defund the police' intensify amid social unrest
Rep. La Shawn Ford talks about what 'defunding the police' means to him and what it could look like in Chicago.
Rep. La Shawn Ford talks about what 'defunding the police' means to him and what it could look like in Chicago.
Illinois lawmakers push for statewide police reforms
“The vast majority of police want to do the right thing. But there nonetheless is racism that lives within the body of organizations,” Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said.
“The vast majority of police want to do the right thing. But there nonetheless is racism that lives within the body of organizations,” Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said.
Some pushing for Chicago Police Department to be defunded: Here's what that would look like
Days after protesters took to the streets of Chicago to demand the city defund police, it is now becoming a national conversation.
Days after protesters took to the streets of Chicago to demand the city defund police, it is now becoming a national conversation.
Red, Purple Line trains to share tracks from Howard to Belmont for most of June
Trains on the CTA’s Red and Purple lines will share tracks for most of June as crews work to modernize both lines on the North Side.
Trains on the CTA’s Red and Purple lines will share tracks for most of June as crews work to modernize both lines on the North Side.
Metra announces return to alternate weekday schedules
Starting Monday, all lines will return to alternate weekday schedules, which were first implemented in March after a severe drop in ridership due to the coronavirus’ spread, Metra said in a statement.
Starting Monday, all lines will return to alternate weekday schedules, which were first implemented in March after a severe drop in ridership due to the coronavirus’ spread, Metra said in a statement.
CTA bus, rail service, street traffic restored to the Loop, bridges lowered Sunday morning
City officials announced CTA bus and rail service has resumed in the Loop Sunday morning, and all bridges in the area will be lowered.
City officials announced CTA bus and rail service has resumed in the Loop Sunday morning, and all bridges in the area will be lowered.
More than 20,000 rally peacefully in Chicago, demanding justice and racial equality
Thousands of people protesting police brutality marched and rallied together in Chicago on Saturday, the latest in more than a week of protests over the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.
Thousands of people protesting police brutality marched and rallied together in Chicago on Saturday, the latest in more than a week of protests over the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.
Chicago police investigating officer recorded apparently using a homophobic slur during protests
Chicago police are investigating after an officer was recorded on video apparently using a homophobic slur during a protest.
Chicago police are investigating after an officer was recorded on video apparently using a homophobic slur during a protest.
Protesters call for defunding of CPD as Lightfoot issues warning to officers and lays out weekend safety plan
As a massive protest took place Friday night in Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stern warning to officers while laying out her weekend safety plan as more demonstrations are expected.
As a massive protest took place Friday night in Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stern warning to officers while laying out her weekend safety plan as more demonstrations are expected.
Reform monitor to review Chicago Police Department protest response
An independent monitor overseeing the progress of reform of the Chicago Police Department said Friday that she will investigate allegations that officers have been violent toward people protesting the killing of George Floyd.
An independent monitor overseeing the progress of reform of the Chicago Police Department said Friday that she will investigate allegations that officers have been violent toward people protesting the killing of George Floyd.
2 Chicago officers relieved of police powers after Brickyard Mall arrest caught on video
Two Chicago officers involved in the arrest of two African American women outside the Brickyard Mall have been relieved of their police powers after video of the incident went viral online.
Two Chicago officers involved in the arrest of two African American women outside the Brickyard Mall have been relieved of their police powers after video of the incident went viral online.
Investigation underway after video shows Chicago police pulling 2 women from car, kneeling on one of them
Disturbing video appears to show Chicago police swarm a car Sunday afternoon outside of the Brickyard Mall, pulling two African American women out of it and then kneeling on one of them.
Disturbing video appears to show Chicago police swarm a car Sunday afternoon outside of the Brickyard Mall, pulling two African American women out of it and then kneeling on one of them.
CTA service resumes, bypassing stops in the Loop
CTA will resume rail and bus service Wednesday morning, but trains and buses will continue to bypass stops in the Loop.
CTA will resume rail and bus service Wednesday morning, but trains and buses will continue to bypass stops in the Loop.
Public transit, access to downtown Chicago set to return Wednesday morning
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday night that the downtown area would be “cautious[ly] reopening” at 5 a.m. Wednesday morning after a four-day shutdown sparked by a weekend of protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday night that the downtown area would be “cautious[ly] reopening” at 5 a.m. Wednesday morning after a four-day shutdown sparked by a weekend of protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
CTA service suspended until Tuesday morning ‘at request of public safety officials’
All CTA train and bus service will be suspended Monday night starting at 9:30 p.m. and won’t resume until 6 a.m. Tuesday morning.
All CTA train and bus service will be suspended Monday night starting at 9:30 p.m. and won’t resume until 6 a.m. Tuesday morning.