SWAT teams patrolling CTA stations amid spike in violent crime
Chicago police SWAT teams are now being stationed on Red and Blue line platforms to watch out for CTA passengers after a spike in violent crime.
Chicago police SWAT teams are now being stationed on Red and Blue line platforms to watch out for CTA passengers after a spike in violent crime.
4 injured when South Shore Line Metra train derails near Millennium Station
A South Shore Line train derailed while pulling into the Millennium Station Saturday morning in the Loop, injuring four passengers.
A South Shore Line train derailed while pulling into the Millennium Station Saturday morning in the Loop, injuring four passengers.
Masked men rob Louis Vuitton on Mag Mile; police track handbags to parked car in Bronzeville
The suspects held up the store about 12:15 p.m. in the 900 block of North Michigan Avenue and implied they were armed, grabbing about eight handbags before running out, Chicago police said.
The suspects held up the store about 12:15 p.m. in the 900 block of North Michigan Avenue and implied they were armed, grabbing about eight handbags before running out, Chicago police said.
Thieves from Mag Mile H&M run onto Red Line tracks, later arrested: police
Five suspects holding merchandise arrived at the Division Red Line station and were arrested by officers waiting for them, police said. One of the suspects was holding a trash bag full of clothes.
Five suspects holding merchandise arrived at the Division Red Line station and were arrested by officers waiting for them, police said. One of the suspects was holding a trash bag full of clothes.
CPD officers injured in crash in the Loop
Two male officers were taken to the hospital in good condition with non-life threatening injuries, police said.
Two male officers were taken to the hospital in good condition with non-life threatening injuries, police said.
Man shot dead, 2 wounded in tunnel of CTA Jackson station in the Loop: police
The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not released details about the fatality.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not released details about the fatality.
Woman tried to shove Red Line musician onto tracks before stabbing him: prosecutors
Barbara Johnson faces two counts of aggravated battery and a misdemeanor count of criminal damage to property.
Barbara Johnson faces two counts of aggravated battery and a misdemeanor count of criminal damage to property.
Street performer stabbed on Red Line platform at Jackson; woman in custody
A street performer was stabbed Tuesday while he was performing in the CTA Red Line station in the Loop.
A street performer was stabbed Tuesday while he was performing in the CTA Red Line station in the Loop.
Man arranging dates in downtown hotels robs 4th victim with stun gun: police
The suspect, who targeted older men, has struck four times since late December, Chicago police said in a community alert.
The suspect, who targeted older men, has struck four times since late December, Chicago police said in a community alert.
‘Suspicious’ blaze at Loop salon under investigation: fire officials
Someone broke the front windows of the shop and started the blaze, fire officials said.
Someone broke the front windows of the shop and started the blaze, fire officials said.
CTA Blue Line service resumes after smoke reported downtown
Blue Line service is running with delays after reports of smoke near the Jackson station stopped trains Monday.
Blue Line service is running with delays after reports of smoke near the Jackson station stopped trains Monday.
Millennium Station evacuated for fire alarm; Metra Electric trains running with major delays
The duration of this delay is unknown as crews are working to restore train service, Metra said.
The duration of this delay is unknown as crews are working to restore train service, Metra said.
Red Line riders robbed on Near North Side, Loop: police
In both cases, the suspects approached someone on a train, displayed or implied a handgun and took the person’s money.
In both cases, the suspects approached someone on a train, displayed or implied a handgun and took the person’s money.
Man suffering medical issue in Loop did not fall from L platform: CTA
A man suffering from a medical condition fell to the street Tuesday morning near a CTA station in the Loop, police say.
A man suffering from a medical condition fell to the street Tuesday morning near a CTA station in the Loop, police say.
Thieves snatch phones from CTA riders in Loop, Near North Side: police
In each case, the suspects approached someone on a train and took their cellphone by force, according to a community alert from Chicago police.
In each case, the suspects approached someone on a train and took their cellphone by force, according to a community alert from Chicago police.
Teen boy charged in violent robbery at Lake Red Line station in Loop
A teenage boy has been charged with beating and robbing a 61-year-old man and a passerby who tried to help him Sunday at a Red Line station in the Loop.
A teenage boy has been charged with beating and robbing a 61-year-old man and a passerby who tried to help him Sunday at a Red Line station in the Loop.
2 teens charged in Loop CTA Red Line robbery
Charges have been filed against two of three people arrested Thursday following a robbery on a CTA Red Line train in the Loop.
Charges have been filed against two of three people arrested Thursday following a robbery on a CTA Red Line train in the Loop.
Blue Line trains resume service at Monroe, Jackson after authorities determine suspicious powder to be cleaning solution
Authorities received a call about 7:30 a.m. for white powder found at the station.
Authorities received a call about 7:30 a.m. for white powder found at the station.
2 men beaten, robbed at Lake Red Line station in Loop
The man told investigators he was riding a northbound Red Line train when a group of six to 10 males and females, possibly teenagers, started harassing him.
The man told investigators he was riding a northbound Red Line train when a group of six to 10 males and females, possibly teenagers, started harassing him.
Man arrested for allegedly stealing Salvation Army red kettle from outside Macy's store
A man is charged with allegedly stealing a Salvation Army red donation kettle from outside a Macy's in Chicago.
A man is charged with allegedly stealing a Salvation Army red donation kettle from outside a Macy's in Chicago.