New top cop in Chicago guided by Dallas tenure, son's death

As daunting as the challenges that await him as the new chief of a Chicago Police Department under pressure to implement sweeping court-ordered reforms may seem, they pale compared to what David Brown Sr. had to overcome 10 years ago following an afternoon phone call on Father’s Day.

Chicago Police Department reports 89 cases of COVID-19

Chicago police Friday announced 13 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the department, bringing the number of cases to 89.

12 more CPD employees test positive for COVID-19

There are now 76 total cases of the disease in the department, police said. Of the total, 74 are police officers and two are civilian members.

Metra conductor tests positive for COVID-19

A conductor who works on the Metra SouthWest Service Line has tested positive for COVID-19, the commuter rail service announced Wednesday.

CPS to distribute electronic devices to students amid COVID-19 outbreak

Chicago Public Schools will distribute 100,000 electronic devices for students to use at home as the district implements a remote learning plan, officials announced Monday.

‘The Last Dance’ look at Michael Jordan’s last title starts April 19

The documentary looking at Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls is set for release nearly two months sooner than expected with no sports to air due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Virtual classes for CPS to being April 13 as COVID-19 outbreak continues

Mayor Lightfoot and CPS laid out their plans Monday night as the school district prepares to start virtual classes, potentially for the rest of the year.

29 more CPD members test positive for COVID-19

The Chicago Police Department on Monday announced 29 more employees have tested positive for the coronavirus.

CPD spokesman Anthony Guglielmi to resign

CPD spokesman Anthony Gugliemi said on Sunday he plans to resign soon.

Amazon delivery driver caught on video spitting on package

An Amazon delivery driver was caught on video appearing to spit on his hand and wiping it on a package delivered to a resident's door in Hancock Park.

10 more Chicago police officers test positive for COVID-19

The department confirmed additional cases in all three detective districts, Chicago police announced Friday evening.