Officer, second person injured in crash involving squad car in Andersonville
The front end of the squad car was demolished in the crash.
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The front end of the squad car was demolished in the crash.
Mendoza will testify at an Illinois state Senate hearing Thursday morning in support of a fix to the state's Act of Duty bill.
Some lanes on Michigan Avenue were shut down while crews make those repairs.
Police do not believe there is a threat to the general public.
In each incident, multiple people have come up to drivers with guns drawn, and have robbed the drivers of cars and personal property.
Video showed officers following the van as it bursts into flames under a railroad overpass – leaving a trail of fire behind it.
State's attorney Eric Weis is also named in the suit for failing to intervene.
Colleagues described him as an asset and motivator to the team. Most of them last saw him on Monday night, just hours before he lost his life.
If the question is 'are asphalt explosions happening more often?' the hard truth is we just don't know.
An artist hopes the project makes people think about how inequity can change our landscape.
"It's great that I can end my high school career on such a high note."
It was not yet clear late Wednesday if all three break-ins were connected.
A presale started Wednesday for Chance the Rapper's "Acid Rap" 10-year anniversary tour.
It's a fully accessible pedestrian and bike bridge over the railroad tracks and South Lake Shore Drive at 43rd Street in Bronzeville.
The West Loop features legendary locations, sensational shopping, and some of the city's most popular restaurants lining Randolph Street. But even just a short time ago, the neighborhood was a very different place.
