Man sets himself on fire near CTA Blue Line, officials say
A man reportedly set himself on fire near the Damen Avenue stop, in the Wicker Park neighborhood.
A man reportedly set himself on fire near the Damen Avenue stop, in the Wicker Park neighborhood.
Two in custody after string of burglaries on Chicago’s North, Northwest sides
Two suspects are in custody following a series of burglaries on Chicago’s North and Northwest sides, police said.
Two suspects are in custody following a series of burglaries on Chicago’s North and Northwest sides, police said.
Apartment burglaries on Chicago's South Side prompt warning from police
Police are warning residents in Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing and Woodlawn neighborhoods after a series of apartment burglaries reported over November and December.
Police are warning residents in Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing and Woodlawn neighborhoods after a series of apartment burglaries reported over November and December.
Feds reject revised CTA safety plan, leaving millions in federal funding in jeopardy
Federal transit officials are giving the CTA 90 days to submit a stronger safety plan or risk losing 25 percent of its federal operating funds.
Federal transit officials are giving the CTA 90 days to submit a stronger safety plan or risk losing 25 percent of its federal operating funds.
Increased police presence coming to CTA
You will soon see a noticeable increase in police and security across CTA buses and trains. It comes as safety on public transit remains top of mind, especially after a disturbing attack last month. Leslie Moreno is live with how this new plan works and how soon it goes into affect.
You will soon see a noticeable increase in police and security across CTA buses and trains. It comes as safety on public transit remains top of mind, especially after a disturbing attack last month. Leslie Moreno is live with how this new plan works and how soon it goes into affect.
Feds reject new CTA safety plan, leaving millions in federal funding in jeopardy
Federal officials are ordering the CTA to submit a new, tougher safety plan or risk losing a quarter of its federal operating funds.
Federal officials are ordering the CTA to submit a new, tougher safety plan or risk losing a quarter of its federal operating funds.
Chicagoans react to increased police on CTA: 'I know they're not doing enough'
If you take the CTA, you may notice more police officers and K-9s on the job today. It's part of a new security surge plan. Some riders, however, were unimpressed.
If you take the CTA, you may notice more police officers and K-9s on the job today. It's part of a new security surge plan. Some riders, however, were unimpressed.
Argument escalates into gunfire, wounding man on Chicago's Far South Side
A man was shot during an argument Thursday night in Chicago's Brainerd neighborhood.
A man was shot during an argument Thursday night in Chicago's Brainerd neighborhood.
Chicago crime: 2 men shot in traffic on West Side
Two men were wounded in a shooting Thursday night in the West Side neighborhood of East Garfield Park, police said.
Two men were wounded in a shooting Thursday night in the West Side neighborhood of East Garfield Park, police said.
Chicago weather: Winter chill returns in a big way
After a brief stretch of cold and wind, temperatures trend steadily warmer next week with Christmas shaping up to be unusually mild.
After a brief stretch of cold and wind, temperatures trend steadily warmer next week with Christmas shaping up to be unusually mild.
Police warn of armed robberies tied to online shoe sales in Morgan Park
Chicago Police are warning residents of a string of armed robberies during the sales of gym shoes in Morgan Park.
Chicago Police are warning residents of a string of armed robberies during the sales of gym shoes in Morgan Park.
Wrongful death suit: Estate alleges sexual abuse by therapist
A therapist, who used to work in Chicago, is now named in a wrongful death lawsuit. It alleges that he sexually abused one of his patients, who was a minor, for several years while she was receiving mental health treatment downtown. The victim died by suicide last year. Kasey Chronis has the latest on the troubling allegations.
A therapist, who used to work in Chicago, is now named in a wrongful death lawsuit. It alleges that he sexually abused one of his patients, who was a minor, for several years while she was receiving mental health treatment downtown. The victim died by suicide last year. Kasey Chronis has the latest on the troubling allegations.
CTA to boost police, K-9 presence on buses and trains starting Friday
Beginning Friday, the Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago Police Department will deploy dozens of additional officers across the CTA system as part of a new security surge.
Beginning Friday, the Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago Police Department will deploy dozens of additional officers across the CTA system as part of a new security surge.
Chicago weather: Temps plummet overnight with snow showers possible
After hitting highs in the upper 40s and low 50s today, temperatures will plummet into the upper single digits to low teens by daybreak Friday. Strong westerly winds will send wind chills a few degrees below zero tonight through mid morning tomorrow.
After hitting highs in the upper 40s and low 50s today, temperatures will plummet into the upper single digits to low teens by daybreak Friday. Strong westerly winds will send wind chills a few degrees below zero tonight through mid morning tomorrow.
Wrongful death lawsuit: Estate alleges therapist sexually abused teen patient, led to suicide
A former Chicago therapist is named in a wrongful death lawsuit that alleges he sexually abused one of his patients, who was a minor, for several years while she was receiving mental health treatment downtown.
A former Chicago therapist is named in a wrongful death lawsuit that alleges he sexually abused one of his patients, who was a minor, for several years while she was receiving mental health treatment downtown.
Families demand accountability in fatal Lake Shore Drive fire crash
A grieving mother says she is still searching for answers weeks after a deadly crash on Lake Shore Drive claimed the lives of her son and his best friend.
A grieving mother says she is still searching for answers weeks after a deadly crash on Lake Shore Drive claimed the lives of her son and his best friend.
Growing calls for accountability against migrant
An update to a story we brought yesterday. A grieving mom is calling on the Chicago police and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office to charge an undocumented migrant. The man owns the car that caused the crash but says he was the passenger not the driver when it all went down. Tia Ewing is hearing from another family that wants accountability.
An update to a story we brought yesterday. A grieving mom is calling on the Chicago police and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office to charge an undocumented migrant. The man owns the car that caused the crash but says he was the passenger not the driver when it all went down. Tia Ewing is hearing from another family that wants accountability.
Federal jury indicts suspect in CTA burning attack, City Hall fire
A federal jury indicted a Chicago man who allegedly lit a CTA passenger on fire and set Chicago City Hall on fire three days earlier, according to officials.
A federal jury indicted a Chicago man who allegedly lit a CTA passenger on fire and set Chicago City Hall on fire three days earlier, according to officials.
Chicago man accused in CTA Blue Line arson attack pleads not guilty
A Chicago man who allegedly lit a woman on fire on the CTA Blue Line pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Friday.
A Chicago man who allegedly lit a woman on fire on the CTA Blue Line pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Friday.
Bears to Indiana? Gary mayor says potential move is 'extremely exciting'
As the Chicago Bears expand their stadium search beyond Illinois, the mayor of Gary, Indiana, says the possibility of the Bears moving to Indiana is “extremely exciting.” He says the consideration highlights Gary as a strong destination for the Bears or any major corporation.
As the Chicago Bears expand their stadium search beyond Illinois, the mayor of Gary, Indiana, says the possibility of the Bears moving to Indiana is “extremely exciting.” He says the consideration highlights Gary as a strong destination for the Bears or any major corporation.