Amazon plans to cut 15% of workforce in new round of layoffs

The job cuts were announced as the tech giant shifts its focus to AI products related to business operations.

Brothers sue Chicago Police Department over alleged false confessions
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Brothers Sean Tyler and Reginald Henderson asserted that they were tortured and forced to make false confessions by the "Midnight Crew," a group led by former CPD Commander Jon Burge.

Chicago cop shot, investigation underway
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A Chicago police officer was shot Monday night on the city's South Side, according to officials.

COPA releases details of sexual misconduct investigation between officers, migrants
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Chicago's police oversight agency provided an update Tuesday on their investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving officers and migrants housed at city police stations.

Illinois AG condemns Republican letter on race-based hiring practices
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Kwame Raoul is joining other Democratic attorneys general in denouncing a letter warning America's biggest companies against using race-based hiring practices.

Man dies after jumping out of moving Red Line train, hitting third rail

A man died after forcing open the doors of a moving Red Line train and jumping out on the tracks, temporarily halting service Tuesday morning.

CTA proposes first fare increase since 2018 as lawmakers weigh funding bill
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Riders of CTA buses and trains will likely be paying more next year as state lawmakers weigh a huge funding package to avoid significant service cuts due to the loss of federal pandemic dollars.