Chicago Transit Authority confirms a CTA employee has been arrested for allegedly shooting a man on Red Line
The CTA said in a statement: “Based on our own investigation, we can also confirm that this employee was in violation of several CTA workforce rules, including one that expressly prohibits the possession of a firearm. CTA is pursuing termination of this employee.”
17-year-old girl shot in the neck on Chicago's Near South Side
Two suspects walked up to the 17-year-old girl. One produced a handgun and began firing shots. She was struck in the neck.
Fundraiser to provide bulletproof vests for Chicago Police held on the South Side
A bulletproof vest typically costs $500 to $700, and they need to be replaced every few years. Normally officers pay for them.
19-year-old shot while driving on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A man was shot while driving on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Tuesday night on the Near South Side.
40-year-old man missing from South Loop
A 40-year-old man has been reported missing from South Loop on the Near South Side.
Man charged with threatening CTA bus driver with a gun
Chicago police said that Maurice Lowry, 28, got on a bus on the South Side last Wednesday and demanded the 64-year-old driver take him to an off-route location.
Warning to women on Chicago's South Side: Beware of carjackers with guns
In each incident, a woman was approached by two males with guns as she sat inside or stood just outside her vehicle, and who demanded her keys.
Man shot on DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Near South Side
The 19-year-old was walking about 9:30 p.m. when he was struck in his knee by gunfire, Chicago police said.
2 wounded, 1 critically, in Lithuanian Plaza shooting
Two people were wounded, one critically in a shooting Saturday night in Lithuanian Plaza on the South Side.
Volunteers travel around Chicago's South and West Sides, giving away turkeys
A unique Thanksgiving turkey giveaway in Chicago had the birds coming to the people, instead of the people coming to the birds. Volunteers traveled to ten locations on Sunday, hitting all of Chicago's Black and Brown communities on the South and West Sides.
Homer Glen man charged with carjacking man in Near South Side
At about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nixon allegedly carjacked a male victim in the 2500 block of South State Street.
8 Chicago businesses cited for violating mask mandate
The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) investigated 74 businesses from Oct. 14 through Oct. 17.
Chicago police search for man who attacked woman near Green Line station
Chicago police are looking for a man who attacked a woman near the CTA Green Line station Friday.
More than 7,200 runners race in Chicago Half Marathon
The runners ranged in age from 14-years-old to 85-years-old. They came from 47 states and 21 countries.
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama to visit Chicago this week
The Obamas will attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.
Chicago launching two-year effort to install 100 miles of new and upgraded bike lanes
“When you look here, you see an example of the equity that CDOT is starting to bring to the bike network in Chicago. There's a long way to go. They can do better, but this is some of the best work they can do. We want all bike lanes to look like this,” said Peter Taylor, President of Friends of the Major Taylor Trail.
Chicago Peace Games tournament brings young men together with NBA stars, former college players
"It's hard to have success without failure," said NBA referee James Williams.
Bicyclist, 70, dies after striking parked truck on Near South Side
A 70-year-old bicyclist died Tuesday after crashing into a parked truck on the Near South Side.
Man, 20, shot in the face on Lake Shore Drive in Near South Side
The 20-year-old was traveling when he heard shots and felt pain
Thunderstorms heading for Chicago and suburbs Monday afternoon and evening
Some of the storms could bring damaging winds and large hail. The National Weather Service said the severe risk exists across the Chicago area, but the most likely spots for the worst storms are south of I-88 in areas including Aurora, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Oak Lawn, Hammond and the south side of Chicago.