Convicted former Chicago schools chief Barbara Byrd-Bennett leaves prison
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett has left a federal prison where she was serving a sentence after pleading guilty in a multi-million dollar kickback scheme.
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett has left a federal prison where she was serving a sentence after pleading guilty in a multi-million dollar kickback scheme.
Walt Disney World will reopen within months, economist predicts
Disney World has not announced a reopening date, as of now.
Disney World has not announced a reopening date, as of now.
Man found dead on tracks at Kedzie-Homan Blue Line station
Service was suspended on the Blue Line Tuesday after a man was found dead on the tracks at the Kedzie-Homan stop on the West Side.
Service was suspended on the Blue Line Tuesday after a man was found dead on the tracks at the Kedzie-Homan stop on the West Side.
United Airlines to lay off 3,400 positions by October as industry reels from pandemic
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Man dies after hours-long standoff that shut down Red Line, Dan Ryan on South Side: police
A man died from self-inflicted injuries Saturday after an hours-long standoff with police that shut down the Dan Ryan Expressway and the CTA Red Line on the South Side, according to police.
A man died from self-inflicted injuries Saturday after an hours-long standoff with police that shut down the Dan Ryan Expressway and the CTA Red Line on the South Side, according to police.
Metra reduces service as ridership plummets during pandemic
In response to the the ridership slump during the coronavirus crisis, Metra is cutting service on its three least busy lines.
In response to the the ridership slump during the coronavirus crisis, Metra is cutting service on its three least busy lines.
5 more cases of COVID-19 in Chicago Police Department
Chicago police announced Friday five more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the department to 441.
Chicago police announced Friday five more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the department to 441.
Man faces DUI, gun charges after T-boning CTA bus into Loop bank, injuring 4: police
Lukasz Strok allegedly ran a red light at Washington and Clark streets, crashing into a bus in the intersection, police said.
Lukasz Strok allegedly ran a red light at Washington and Clark streets, crashing into a bus in the intersection, police said.
Overall Chicago crime down 30% in April 2020: police
The city saw the most violent five-day period of 2020 so far between April 5 and 9.
The city saw the most violent five-day period of 2020 so far between April 5 and 9.
Lightfoot dances on TikTok to announce virtual commencement ceremony for graduating seniors
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced the first-ever virtual citywide high school commencement celebration for Chicago seniors – hosted by the longtime Chicagoan and icon herself, Oprah Winfrey.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced the first-ever virtual citywide high school commencement celebration for Chicago seniors – hosted by the longtime Chicagoan and icon herself, Oprah Winfrey.
Lightfoot opens two more detective zones to improve response times
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced plans to open two more detective areas to move members of the Chicago Police Department closer to the communities they serve.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday announced plans to open two more detective areas to move members of the Chicago Police Department closer to the communities they serve.
T-boned CTA bus crashes into Loop bank, sending 4 to hospitals
The driver was taken to the hospital for treatment, police said.
The driver was taken to the hospital for treatment, police said.
4th CTA employee dies of COVID-19
The Chicago Transit Authority announced Wednesday the death of a fourth employee from COVID-19.
The Chicago Transit Authority announced Wednesday the death of a fourth employee from COVID-19.
New video shows police shooting inside CTA Red Line station
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) released new video and audio Tuesday of a police shooting that took place inside a CTA Red Line station in February.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) released new video and audio Tuesday of a police shooting that took place inside a CTA Red Line station in February.
Chicago Police Department reports 13 more COVID-19 cases
Chicago police announced Friday 13 more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of cases in the department to 393.
Chicago police announced Friday 13 more cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of cases in the department to 393.
Chicago top cop David Brown apologizes to aldermen
Chicago’s new police superintendent apologized to aldermen for not warning them about an order that took dozens of officers from their districts and moved them to curb gun crime and enforce Illinois’ stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago’s new police superintendent apologized to aldermen for not warning them about an order that took dozens of officers from their districts and moved them to curb gun crime and enforce Illinois’ stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Disney theme parks may not reopen until 2021, Wall Street analyst says
Disneyland and Disney World may remain closed until next year, a Wall Street analyst projected this week.
Disneyland and Disney World may remain closed until next year, a Wall Street analyst projected this week.
Starbucks serves 1 million free coffees to front-line workers, extends offer through May 31
Starbucks announced Thursday that the company would be extending its current free coffee offer to front-line workers and first responders through the end of May.
Starbucks announced Thursday that the company would be extending its current free coffee offer to front-line workers and first responders through the end of May.
CTA pays $3M settlement to man who lost leg in West Side bus crash
A Cook County judge approved the settlement Wednesday between the CTA and 80-year-old Raymond Baroud.
A Cook County judge approved the settlement Wednesday between the CTA and 80-year-old Raymond Baroud.
Chicago aldermen block ordinance granting Mayor Lightfoot emergency powers amid pandemic
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reacted angrily when City Council critics accused her of using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse for a power grab.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reacted angrily when City Council critics accused her of using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse for a power grab.