How safe is the CTA? New report raises questions | ChicagoNOW
A new analysis is raising questions about how the CTA tracks platform incidents, including cases where riders were pushed onto tracks, and whether current data reflects the full scope of safety concerns.
A new analysis is raising questions about how the CTA tracks platform incidents, including cases where riders were pushed onto tracks, and whether current data reflects the full scope of safety concerns.
Chicago-area collector sets Guinness record for Bearbrick collection | ChicagoNOW
A Chicago-area collector has set a Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Bearbrick figurines, with more than 3,400 unique pieces.
A Chicago-area collector has set a Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Bearbrick figurines, with more than 3,400 unique pieces.
ICE agents continue to patrol O'Hare Airport
ICE agents were back at O'Hare Airport on Tuesday as thousands of TSA workers call out during pay freeze.
ICE agents were back at O'Hare Airport on Tuesday as thousands of TSA workers call out during pay freeze.
‘Paranormal Files’ creator explores real-world crime in new documentaries | ChicagoNOW
Colin Browen, creator of “The Paranormal Files” and co-host of the podcast “Murder in America,” is turning his attention to true-crime investigations.
Colin Browen, creator of “The Paranormal Files” and co-host of the podcast “Murder in America,” is turning his attention to true-crime investigations.
TMZ: Jenelle Evans’ mother says she’s blocked from seeing grandson in treatment | ChicagoNOW
A custody dispute involving “Teen Mom” star Jenelle Evans continues as her mother says she has been blocked from communicating with him while he’s in a treatment facility.
A custody dispute involving “Teen Mom” star Jenelle Evans continues as her mother says she has been blocked from communicating with him while he’s in a treatment facility.
TMZ: ‘Reacher’ star Alan Ritchson involved in physical altercation with neighbor | ChicagoNOW
Actor Alan Ritchson was reportedly involved in a physical altercation with a neighbor in Tennessee, with video of the incident circulating online.
Actor Alan Ritchson was reportedly involved in a physical altercation with a neighbor in Tennessee, with video of the incident circulating online.
Man in custody after trying to start fire on CTA train, causing delays
Service on the CTA BLue Line was briefly shut down Tuesday morning after a rider tried to start a fire on a moving train in the Loop.
Service on the CTA BLue Line was briefly shut down Tuesday morning after a rider tried to start a fire on a moving train in the Loop.
Man arrested in Wisconsin to face Chicago murder charge
A Chicago man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting in the Roseland neighborhood earlier this year.
A Chicago man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting in the Roseland neighborhood earlier this year.
Women behind Malört: Uncovering a lesser-known part of Chicago’s iconic spirit
CH Distillery’s Katey “Bunny” Rafanello discusses the role women have played in shaping Malört’s history and how opportunities for women in the spirits industry are evolving.
CH Distillery’s Katey “Bunny” Rafanello discusses the role women have played in shaping Malört’s history and how opportunities for women in the spirits industry are evolving.
Friend donates liver, helping woman beat advanced colorectal cancer: 'Another chance at life'
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
Friend donates liver, helping woman beat advanced colorectal cancer: ‘Another chance at life’
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.
Chicago suburb named best city to live in America for third straight year
A Chicago suburb does it again! It was named best city to live in America for the third straight year.
A Chicago suburb does it again! It was named best city to live in America for the third straight year.
Suburban Chicago man who used COVID relief money to buy luxury cars sentenced
A suburban Chicago man is heading to prison after prosecutors say he stole millions in COVID relief funds and bought several luxury cars.
A suburban Chicago man is heading to prison after prosecutors say he stole millions in COVID relief funds and bought several luxury cars.
ICE agents deployed to O'Hare amid TSA staffing shortage
The partial government shutdown has led thousands of TSA agents to work without pay and that means a lot of them are calling out sick, leading to huge security lines. At O'Hare, ICE agents are being assigned to help.
The partial government shutdown has led thousands of TSA agents to work without pay and that means a lot of them are calling out sick, leading to huge security lines. At O'Hare, ICE agents are being assigned to help.
I-94 construction in Chicago area begins, with travel delays expected
IDOT officials are warning drivers of traffic delays during construction on I-94.
IDOT officials are warning drivers of traffic delays during construction on I-94.
Chicago man charged with threatening to 'shoot up' synagogue
A Chicago man was charged with threatening online to “shoot up” a Jewish synagogue.
A Chicago man was charged with threatening online to “shoot up” a Jewish synagogue.
Chicago crime: 63-year-old charged in Back of the Yards shooting
A 63-year-old man has been charged with a shooting that left another man seriously wounded last weekend in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
A 63-year-old man has been charged with a shooting that left another man seriously wounded last weekend in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Rollercoaster forecast on the way
A roller coaster forecast brings a warmup with potential storms Thursday, followed by a brief cooldown and a pleasant weekend.
A roller coaster forecast brings a warmup with potential storms Thursday, followed by a brief cooldown and a pleasant weekend.
Chicago 2-year-old needs kidney donation to save his life
A Chicago family is searching for a kidney donor to help save their 2-year-old son's life.
A Chicago family is searching for a kidney donor to help save their 2-year-old son's life.
Fired aides to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson detail 'hostile' work environment
A former top aide to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is alleging that the mayor's office had a "level of hostility" toward law enforcement.
A former top aide to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is alleging that the mayor's office had a "level of hostility" toward law enforcement.