Aldermen call on City Council to address mental health crisis within CPD
Several aldermen are calling on City Council to do more to address the mental health crisis within the Chicago Police Department.
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Several aldermen are calling on City Council to do more to address the mental health crisis within the Chicago Police Department.
"The proposed ban is not just assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. It's standard firearms that everybody buys for protection and for sporting. If this is passed, it would absolutely shut down my business."
A man is wounded after being shot while driving in the Humboldt Park neighborhood Wednesday.
The first of a series of Highland Park Strong town halls will take place over Zoom at 7:30 p.m.,
18 vehicles were stolen between June 21 and July 10, according to police.
Police did not confirm if these incidents are connected.
The mayor's proposal would add a $1 surcharge to taxi fares of up to $20, a $2 surcharge for fares of up to $40, and a $3 surcharge for fares above $40 whenever the AAA's average monthly price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Chicago rises above $5.
The city's school board will consider firing schools police Chief Pete Arredondo at a special meeting Saturday to consider the superintendent's recommendation.
Tianna Berry, 19, has been charged with one count each of aggravated battery and robbery.
Police said a 35-year-old woman was driving in the 4300 block of South Dearborn Street late Monday night, when two 15-year-old boys stole her car at gunpoint.
"I think a lot of the mistakes or rules that get broken are probably for lack of knowledge," said professional drone pilot Troy Walsh.
No injuries were reported, but the building was heavily damaged.
A sunny day is ahead.
The Harrison Row Townhomes are a project set to offset rising housing prices for working-class families.
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, a gusty west wind on Wednesday will decrease humidity levels slightly, otherwise expect a mostly sunny day with highs near 90 degrees.
