CPD launches officer support system
CPD Deputy Superintendent Barbara West talks about the new support system for Chicago police officers grappling with stress and long hours.
CPD Deputy Superintendent Barbara West talks about the new support system for Chicago police officers grappling with stress and long hours.
Illinois legislators pushing agenda that includes police reform
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus on Tuesday announced an agenda that calls for action on several areas it identifies as important to its members and their constituents.
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus on Tuesday announced an agenda that calls for action on several areas it identifies as important to its members and their constituents.
Uber to require passengers to provide face covering selfies before boarding
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
More than 50 Black former franchisees sue McDonald’s for discrimination
More than 50 Black former McDonald’s franchise owners are suing the burger chain, saying the company steered them to less-profitable restaurants and didn’t give them the same support and opportunities given white franchisees.
More than 50 Black former McDonald’s franchise owners are suing the burger chain, saying the company steered them to less-profitable restaurants and didn’t give them the same support and opportunities given white franchisees.
Delta, American join United in dropping widely unpopular US ticket change fees
Delta and American are following the example set by United Airlines and saying they will drop an unpopular $200 fee on customers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.
Delta and American are following the example set by United Airlines and saying they will drop an unpopular $200 fee on customers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.
Amazon drone delivery: Online retail giant gets FAA approval to fly packages to customers
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it had granted Amazon approval to deliver packages by drones.
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it had granted Amazon approval to deliver packages by drones.
Netflix will let non-subscribers watch some of its most popular shows and movies for free
Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.
Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.
Watchdog expects number of Black officers in Chicago to drop
The number of Black police officers in the Chicago Police Department is likely to decrease as officers retire in the coming years, according to the city’s public safety watchdog.
The number of Black police officers in the Chicago Police Department is likely to decrease as officers retire in the coming years, according to the city’s public safety watchdog.
2 Chicago police officers, suspect wounded in West Side shootout
Two Chicago police officers were shot and the suspected shooter was wounded by police Sunday after a traffic stop in Homan Square on the West Side.
Two Chicago police officers were shot and the suspected shooter was wounded by police Sunday after a traffic stop in Homan Square on the West Side.
Peaceful protest downtown honors those fatally shot by police, calls for change
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports..
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports..
Zuckerberg says Facebook erred in not removing militia post
Facebook made a mistake in not removing a militia group’s page earlier this week that called for armed civilians to enter Kenosha, Wisconsin, amid violent protests after police shot Jacob Blake, CEO Mark Zuckerberg says.
Facebook made a mistake in not removing a militia group’s page earlier this week that called for armed civilians to enter Kenosha, Wisconsin, amid violent protests after police shot Jacob Blake, CEO Mark Zuckerberg says.
Northbound Red Line trains to bypass Edgewater stations Saturday
Northbound CTA Red Line trains will bypass three stations through Saturday afternoon in Edgewater on the North Side.
Northbound CTA Red Line trains will bypass three stations through Saturday afternoon in Edgewater on the North Side.
CPD preps for the weekend as more protests are planned
Chicago police had a public safety drill downtown Thursday to test city workers' ability to quickly shut down streets and control crowds during large gatherings.
Chicago police had a public safety drill downtown Thursday to test city workers' ability to quickly shut down streets and control crowds during large gatherings.
2 Chicago cops seriously injured in Chatham crash
Two Chicago police officers were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday in Chatham on the South Side.
Two Chicago police officers were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday in Chatham on the South Side.
Rogers Park family files lawsuit against CPD after officers served a search warrant
“Anytime there’s a gun pointed at your head and the safety’s not on, you’re scared that somebody could accidentally shoot you,” said Vale.
“Anytime there’s a gun pointed at your head and the safety’s not on, you’re scared that somebody could accidentally shoot you,” said Vale.
Woman hit, killed by Metra UP-NW train near Gladstone Park
A woman was struck and killed by a Metra train Thursday morning near Gladstone Park on the Union Pacific Northwest line.
A woman was struck and killed by a Metra train Thursday morning near Gladstone Park on the Union Pacific Northwest line.
Chicago School Board votes to renew contract with CPD, keeping SROs in schools
The Chicago School Board has voted to renew its contract with the Chicago Police Department, keeping School Resource Officers in schools, officials say.
The Chicago School Board has voted to renew its contract with the Chicago Police Department, keeping School Resource Officers in schools, officials say.
Adams Street bridge over Kennedy to close Monday for 2 years of construction
The Adams Street bridge will close for two years of construction starting on Monday.
The Adams Street bridge will close for two years of construction starting on Monday.
IDOT accused by ex-employees of racial discrimination
A group of current and former employees of the Illinois Department of Transportation are accusing the agency of a history of systemic racism, particularly in its operations in southern Illinois.
A group of current and former employees of the Illinois Department of Transportation are accusing the agency of a history of systemic racism, particularly in its operations in southern Illinois.
Following police shooting of Jacob Blake, Chicago students continue to call for defunding CPD
Black Lives Matter Chicago issued a statement following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. They tweeted, “This is why we won’t be silenced and this is why we are fighting to defund the police.”
Black Lives Matter Chicago issued a statement following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. They tweeted, “This is why we won’t be silenced and this is why we are fighting to defund the police.”