Chicago could pay $260.8 million to settle wrongful-conviction lawsuits
The cases are tied to decades-old murder investigations involving former Chicago police detective Reynaldo Guevara.
The cases are tied to decades-old murder investigations involving former Chicago police detective Reynaldo Guevara.
Trump says no ICE or FBI deployments at polls but Chicago election officials are ramping up security
Chicago is stepping up security at polling locations as President Trump denies plans of ICE or FBI deployments. Chicago Tribune reporter Greg Pratt weighs in on concerns over federal enforcement and immigration policies at the ballot box and whether the threat is real.
Chicago is stepping up security at polling locations as President Trump denies plans of ICE or FBI deployments. Chicago Tribune reporter Greg Pratt weighs in on concerns over federal enforcement and immigration policies at the ballot box and whether the threat is real.
Inside Chicago Public Schools' enrollment crisis with former CPS CEO Dr. Janice Jackson
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. Janice Jackson joins Anita Blanton on The Chicago Report to break down the district's drop of 11,000 students from this school year compared to last. She addresses how plummeting enrollment is reigniting questions about school closures, and she shares which candidate she's endorsing for Chicago School Board president.
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. Janice Jackson joins Anita Blanton on The Chicago Report to break down the district's drop of 11,000 students from this school year compared to last. She addresses how plummeting enrollment is reigniting questions about school closures, and she shares which candidate she's endorsing for Chicago School Board president.
Why Sendhil Revuluri walked away from the Chicago school board president race | The Chicago Report
Former Chicago school board president candidate Sendhil Revuluri sits down with Anita Blanton on The Chicago Report to discuss his exit from the race and the special interest cash pouring into it. He reveals why he won't endorse another candidate unless the contentious issue of school closures is brought back into the conversation.
Former Chicago school board president candidate Sendhil Revuluri sits down with Anita Blanton on The Chicago Report to discuss his exit from the race and the special interest cash pouring into it. He reveals why he won't endorse another candidate unless the contentious issue of school closures is brought back into the conversation.
Chicago woman attacked, robbed after suspects followed her onto CTA train, police say
Chicago police are searching for three suspects accused of attacking a woman on a CTA train and stealing her personal property.
Chicago police are searching for three suspects accused of attacking a woman on a CTA train and stealing her personal property.
CTA: Loop-bound Orange Line trains running with delays near Midway
CTA Orange Line trains are running with delays Friday morning due to track conditions.
CTA Orange Line trains are running with delays Friday morning due to track conditions.
Dedicated bus lane coming to Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago
City, state and regional transportation officials say reserving the 1.5-mile stretch for buses will shorten travel times while having less effect on vehicle traffic than many drivers expect.
City, state and regional transportation officials say reserving the 1.5-mile stretch for buses will shorten travel times while having less effect on vehicle traffic than many drivers expect.
Dedicated bus lane coming to Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago
A new dedicated bus lane will run along the northbound side of Michigan Avenue from Roosevelt Road to Wacker Drive through the city's Cultural Mile, passing landmarks including the Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park.
A new dedicated bus lane will run along the northbound side of Michigan Avenue from Roosevelt Road to Wacker Drive through the city's Cultural Mile, passing landmarks including the Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park.
Chicago aldermen seek probe into mayor's World Business Chicago ads
Chicago aldermen questioned whether promotional videos produced by World Business Chicago featuring Mayor Brandon Johnson amount to city marketing or political advertising during a hearing Thursday.
Chicago aldermen questioned whether promotional videos produced by World Business Chicago featuring Mayor Brandon Johnson amount to city marketing or political advertising during a hearing Thursday.
Air traffic controller failed to warn pilots of strong winds before fatal Amazon plane crash, NTSB says
An air traffic controller failed to tell the pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tail winds as they landed in Miami, careening off the runway and killing five people last month.
An air traffic controller failed to tell the pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tail winds as they landed in Miami, careening off the runway and killing five people last month.
Apple plans to unveil new smart home hub this month: Report
Apple will be unveiling its long-awaited smart home system this month, according to reports.
Apple will be unveiling its long-awaited smart home system this month, according to reports.
Video shows Chicago police shoot man allegedly armed with knife in River North
COPA has released video from an April 2025 Chicago police shooting involving a man allegedly armed with a knife.
COPA has released video from an April 2025 Chicago police shooting involving a man allegedly armed with a knife.
Video shows Chicago police shoot man allegedly armed with knife in River North
COPA has released video from a 2025 Chicago police shooting. WARNING: Graphic content.
COPA has released video from a 2025 Chicago police shooting. WARNING: Graphic content.
Another teen charged in deadly CTA train attack that killed Kyle Bickham
A fourth person is now charged in connection with the deadly CTA Red Line attack that killed Kyle Bickham last month.
A fourth person is now charged in connection with the deadly CTA Red Line attack that killed Kyle Bickham last month.
New tool ranks CTA stations by crime rates
A new online tool compares reported crimes with ridership to show which CTA stations have the highest crime rates.
A new online tool compares reported crimes with ridership to show which CTA stations have the highest crime rates.
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation honors 608 fallen officers at Soldier Field
Family members and specially selected Chicago police officers read the names of all 608 fallen officers during the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's annual ceremony honoring Gold Star families.
Family members and specially selected Chicago police officers read the names of all 608 fallen officers during the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's annual ceremony honoring Gold Star families.
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation honors 608 fallen officers at Soldier Field
Family members and specially selected Chicago police officers read the names of all 608 fallen officers during the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's annual ceremony honoring Gold Star families.
Family members and specially selected Chicago police officers read the names of all 608 fallen officers during the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's annual ceremony honoring Gold Star families.
Sendhil Revuluri suspends campaign, CPD Superintendent search | The Chicago Report
Chicago School Board presidential candidate Sendhil Revuluri has dropped out of the race, his campaign announced Wednesday. And, the latest in the search for the next CPD Superintendent, on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
Chicago School Board presidential candidate Sendhil Revuluri has dropped out of the race, his campaign announced Wednesday. And, the latest in the search for the next CPD Superintendent, on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
CPS software glitch leaves high school referees unpaid, prompts game cancellations
Chicago Public Schools says a software glitch caused dozens of high school sports officials to miss paychecks, prompting some referees to refuse to work until the issue was addressed.
Chicago Public Schools says a software glitch caused dozens of high school sports officials to miss paychecks, prompting some referees to refuse to work until the issue was addressed.
Chicago Public Schools cancels games after referees go on strike
Referees for high school games could return to the field after they walked out over not being paid.
Referees for high school games could return to the field after they walked out over not being paid.