City lifts restrictions to Loop bridges, streets, CTA stops

City lifts restrictions to Loop bridges, streets, CTA stops

The city has lifted most of their weeklong restrictions to downtown one night ahead of schedule, but exits from Chicago expressways into the area will still be closed overnight.

The city has lifted most of their weeklong restrictions to downtown one night ahead of schedule, but exits from Chicago expressways into the area will still be closed overnight.

Mayor defends Chicago police after clash with protesters

Mayor defends Chicago police after clash with protesters

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot praised city police Sunday for “fairly quickly” settling weekend protests that devolved into violent skirmishes while activists and other elected officials blasted police for unnecessary aggressive tactics.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot praised city police Sunday for “fairly quickly” settling weekend protests that devolved into violent skirmishes while activists and other elected officials blasted police for unnecessary aggressive tactics.

Driver arrested after crash with IDOT truck blocking Dan Ryan exit ramp

Driver arrested after crash with IDOT truck blocking Dan Ryan exit ramp

A driver was taken into custody after crashing into an Illinois Department of Transportation truck that was blocking a Dan Ryan Expressway exit ramp Sunday on the Near West Side.

A driver was taken into custody after crashing into an Illinois Department of Transportation truck that was blocking a Dan Ryan Expressway exit ramp Sunday on the Near West Side.

Chicago officials pledge swift response to theft, vandalism

Chicago officials pledge swift response to theft, vandalism

On Friday, Chicago officials -- under pressure -- pledged to respond forcefully to any looting, theft or vandalism attempts this weekend.

On Friday, Chicago officials -- under pressure -- pledged to respond forcefully to any looting, theft or vandalism attempts this weekend.

Apple, Google drop popular video game Fortnite from app stores over direct payment plan

Apple, Google drop popular video game Fortnite from app stores over direct payment plan

“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.

“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.

Jake Hamilton talks with stars of 'Project Power'
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Jake Hamilton talks with stars of 'Project Power'

A pill that gives you superhero powers for five minutes. That?s the premise of the new Netflix movie Project Power. FOX 32?s Jake Hamilton got to catch up with Jamie Foxx and the rest of the cast.

A pill that gives you superhero powers for five minutes. That?s the premise of the new Netflix movie Project Power. FOX 32?s Jake Hamilton got to catch up with Jamie Foxx and the rest of the cast.

Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election

Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election

Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.

Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.

Chicago students push to remove officers from Lincoln Park High School

Chicago students push to remove officers from Lincoln Park High School

The local school council at Lincoln Park High School will vote Thursday on whether or not Chicago police will remain in their school or be removed.

The local school council at Lincoln Park High School will vote Thursday on whether or not Chicago police will remain in their school or be removed.

City to limit Loop access until next week

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.