McDonald’s offers free Thank You Meals to health care workers, officers, firefighters, paramedics
McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, for health care workers and first responders.
McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, for health care workers and first responders.
Chicago City Council signs off on new CPD superintendent
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve the appointment of former Dallas Police Chief David Brown as the city’s new police superintendent.
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve the appointment of former Dallas Police Chief David Brown as the city’s new police superintendent.
25-year veteran of Chicago Police Department who died of COVID-19 laid to rest
Hundreds gathered on the South Side Tuesday to remember 56-year-old Chicago Police Sergeant Clifford Martin Senior, who died of COVID-19 last week.
Hundreds gathered on the South Side Tuesday to remember 56-year-old Chicago Police Sergeant Clifford Martin Senior, who died of COVID-19 last week.
Blue Line train evacuated after power failure; service running with delays
About 30 people were safely evacuated from a Blue Line train that had a power failure Tuesday afternoon on the Northwest Side, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
About 30 people were safely evacuated from a Blue Line train that had a power failure Tuesday afternoon on the Northwest Side, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
Public Safety Committee holds virtual vote to recommend David Brown as top cop
The acting Chicago police superintendent is talking about protecting officers and so much more, as he tries to nail down the job of top cop.
The acting Chicago police superintendent is talking about protecting officers and so much more, as he tries to nail down the job of top cop.
Facebook won't allow promotion of protests 'that defy government's guidance' on social distancing
Facebook has banned some pages promoting protests of stay-at-home mandates that challenge the government's advice about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook has banned some pages promoting protests of stay-at-home mandates that challenge the government's advice about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Disney suspends pay for 100,000 employees: report
Walt Disney Co. will stop paying more than 100,000 employees this week, nearly half of its workforce, as the world's biggest entertainment company tries to weather the coronavirus lockdown, it was reported Monday.
Walt Disney Co. will stop paying more than 100,000 employees this week, nearly half of its workforce, as the world's biggest entertainment company tries to weather the coronavirus lockdown, it was reported Monday.
Wisconsin man charged with fleeing traffic stop, crashing into CTA train in Albany Park
A man is accused of colliding into a Brown Line train while evading authorities last week in Albany Park.
A man is accused of colliding into a Brown Line train while evading authorities last week in Albany Park.
Wisconsin man charged with fleeing traffic stop, crashing into CTA train
A man is accused of colliding into a Brown Line train while evading authorities last week in Albany Park.
A man is accused of colliding into a Brown Line train while evading authorities last week in Albany Park.
Chicago Police Department announces 27 new COVID-19 cases
Chicago police announced Friday 27 more confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising the total number of cases in the department to 288.
Chicago police announced Friday 27 more confirmed cases of COVID-19, raising the total number of cases in the department to 288.
Amazon workers call for ‘virtual walk out’ in response to firings and working conditions amid pandemic
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.
3rd Chicago police officer dies of the coronavirus
Another officer of the Chicago Police Department has died of COVID-19, the department announced Friday.
Another officer of the Chicago Police Department has died of COVID-19, the department announced Friday.
Goodnight, Mickey! Disney re-launches their Bedtime Hotline for kids
Disney hopes the magical call will give kids something to look forward to at bedtime – and give parents a break.
Disney hopes the magical call will give kids something to look forward to at bedtime – and give parents a break.
Man punches nurse on CTA bus after asking, ‘Did you just cough on me?’: police
Investigators identified Quindrell Yarbrough as the suspect and arrested him about 12:45 p.m. Thursday in Bronzeville, police said.
Investigators identified Quindrell Yarbrough as the suspect and arrested him about 12:45 p.m. Thursday in Bronzeville, police said.
Bus mechanic becomes 3rd CTA employee to die of coronavirus
A CTA bus mechanic with COVID-19 is the third employee to die from the virus, the transit agency announced Thursday.
A CTA bus mechanic with COVID-19 is the third employee to die from the virus, the transit agency announced Thursday.
Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
Bus driver becomes 2nd CTA employee to die of coronavirus
A CTA bus driver with COVID-19 has died, the transit agency announced Tuesday, becoming the second CTA employee to die of the coronavirus.
A CTA bus driver with COVID-19 has died, the transit agency announced Tuesday, becoming the second CTA employee to die of the coronavirus.
CTA bus driver explains what it's like to be an essential worker amid pandemic
We are getting a first-hand look at the effects of the coronavirus on one of the city's essential workers.
We are getting a first-hand look at the effects of the coronavirus on one of the city's essential workers.
1,900 meals donated to CPD amid coronavirus pandemic
A Chicago alderman partnered with local businesses to show appreciation for the valuable work Chicago police are doing during the pandemic.
A Chicago alderman partnered with local businesses to show appreciation for the valuable work Chicago police are doing during the pandemic.
CPS parents voice concerns over remote learning struggles
Parents were lined up at Richardson Middle School Tuesday to pick up laptops so their children can finally learn from home.
Parents were lined up at Richardson Middle School Tuesday to pick up laptops so their children can finally learn from home.