Chicago bolsters security for NYE celebrations
With thousands expected to flood the city for New Year?s Eve, Chicago police are ramping up security.
With thousands expected to flood the city for New Year?s Eve, Chicago police are ramping up security.
Chicago officials talk New Year's Eve safety, drop in violent crime in 2024
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling and Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke to members of the news media on Dec. 31, 2024, about the city's safety plans for New Year's Eve in the city. They also discussed the drop in violent crime in Chicago over the past year.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling and Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke to members of the news media on Dec. 31, 2024, about the city's safety plans for New Year's Eve in the city. They also discussed the drop in violent crime in Chicago over the past year.
Disney looking to entice guests by offering this free summer vacation package perk
Walt Disney World is hoping to attract visitors to its Orlando resort this summer with a limited-time offer.
Walt Disney World is hoping to attract visitors to its Orlando resort this summer with a limited-time offer.
Free rides on the CTA for New Year's, what to know
Travel responsibly this New Year's with free rides on the CTA!
Travel responsibly this New Year's with free rides on the CTA!
More than 170 people killed after plane crashes in South Korea
South Korea's fire agency said more than 170 people are dead after a plane caught fire during landing at an airport in the country's south.
South Korea's fire agency said more than 170 people are dead after a plane caught fire during landing at an airport in the country's south.
Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok decision until he takes office
What to know about Trump's request to pause TikTok restrictions as he claims he should handle the platform's fate after taking office in 2025.
What to know about Trump's request to pause TikTok restrictions as he claims he should handle the platform's fate after taking office in 2025.
Cook County official in court for DUI charges
The Cook County official was allegedly driving under the influence when she struck two parked cars in November.
The Cook County official was allegedly driving under the influence when she struck two parked cars in November.
TikTok video inspires Bay Area woman to become surrogate
Leanna Ortega was scrolling on TikTok one night on her phone when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant talking about her journey.
Leanna Ortega was scrolling on TikTok one night on her phone when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant talking about her journey.
Samantha Steele back in court for DUI charges
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele, 45, was arrested for driving under the influence after a crash in Ravenswood on Nov. 10, with police citing signs of intoxication and her refusal to cooperate with field sobriety tests.
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele, 45, was arrested for driving under the influence after a crash in Ravenswood on Nov. 10, with police citing signs of intoxication and her refusal to cooperate with field sobriety tests.
IDOT truck rear-ended while slowing down for crash on I-57 in Chicago
An Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) truck was rear-ended early Friday morning in a crash on Interstate 57, authorities said.
An Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) truck was rear-ended early Friday morning in a crash on Interstate 57, authorities said.
Chicago's CTA offering free New Year's Eve rides in partnership with Miller Lite
The CTA is once again offering free rides on New Year's Eve to help Chicagoans celebrate safely as they ring in 2025.
The CTA is once again offering free rides on New Year's Eve to help Chicagoans celebrate safely as they ring in 2025.
'That was our intention': Chicago Teachers Union contract negotiations continue
Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union say there's been a shift since Tuesday's court ruling in regards to negotiating a new contract.
Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union say there's been a shift since Tuesday's court ruling in regards to negotiating a new contract.
'That was our intention': Chicago Teachers Union contract negotiations continue
The CPS system faces a stormy future headed into the new year.
The CPS system faces a stormy future headed into the new year.
Quintonio LeGrier's family remembers him 9 years after Chicago cop fired fatal shots
In 2015, a Chicago police officer shot and killed Quintonio LeGrier and his neighbor, 55-year-old Bettie Jones.
In 2015, a Chicago police officer shot and killed Quintonio LeGrier and his neighbor, 55-year-old Bettie Jones.
Top Google searches of 2024
Take a look at some of the topics people searched for the most on Google in 2024.
Take a look at some of the topics people searched for the most on Google in 2024.
Body found in wheel well of United Flight from Chicago to Maui
A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft upon its arrival at Kahului Airport on Tuesday, according to the airline.
A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft upon its arrival at Kahului Airport on Tuesday, according to the airline.
Starbucks baristas strike grows to hundreds of stores nationwide
Hundreds of Starbucks stores closed as baristas participated in nationwide walkouts.
Hundreds of Starbucks stores closed as baristas participated in nationwide walkouts.
'Stressed' Amazon delivery driver dumps 80 packages in wooded area: police
An Amazon delivery driver dumped around 80 packages in a wooded area in Massachusetts just days before the holidays, police say.
An Amazon delivery driver dumped around 80 packages in a wooded area in Massachusetts just days before the holidays, police say.
Judge rules CPS board may have breached Pedro Martinez's contract
A Cook County judge ruled members of the Chicago Public Schools board may have interfered with the district's CEO ability to do his duties, even after they voted to fire him last week.
A Cook County judge ruled members of the Chicago Public Schools board may have interfered with the district's CEO ability to do his duties, even after they voted to fire him last week.
Shooting in Chicago Loop leaves man seriously wounded
A shooting in downtown Chicago on Thursday led to train delays near the Clark and Lake station.
A shooting in downtown Chicago on Thursday led to train delays near the Clark and Lake station.