Protestors to gather Wednesday; calling for indictment of CPD officer who shot, killed Anthony Alvarez
Protesters to gather tonight as officer Evan Solano returns from a 20-day suspension.
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Exonerated man elated after his and other convictions linked to disgraced CPD detective are tossed
With more victims still behind bars, some are calling for retired Detective Reynaldo Guevara to face the same jail time they themselves have.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired a day after critical email to Supt. David Brown
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
Chicago Police promise increased CTA patrols, but riders don't see more officers
Police Supt. David Brown said there is a reason some riders are not seeing officers.
Chicago Police will have extra security in place for Bud Billiken Parade, Supt. Brown says
Supt. Brown said police will be focusing on rooftops in the wake of the Highland Park July 4th parade massacre.
Fallen Chicago police officer Ella French honored in special ceremony 1 year after her death
It's been one year since the officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop.
Chicago police issue alert of series of commercial burglaries in Morgan Park
The incidents all happened in the Morgan Park area in the early morning hours
Chicago crisis response team sees early success responding to mental health calls
The team aims to prevent escalation sometimes seen when police respond to someone with a mental health crisis.
Crime Stoppers offering reward for suspect who shot, killed woman in Chinatown
Chicago Police released an image of the person they're looking for in the case.
Chicago police, U.S. Postal Service team up to search for drugs, guns in mail
Since 2021, the agencies have captured 42 guns, and $2.4 million worth of illegal drugs, including cocaine, fentanyl, and meth.
Chicago Man charged with attempted murder after shooting at CPD officers during traffic stop last month
A Chicago man is charged with attempted murder after shooting at officers during a traffic stop back in June.
Chicago Police Board rules against COPA's recommendation that officer who shot and killed Anthony Alvarez be fired
The chief administrator of COPA had recommended that Officer Evan Solano be fired for the shooting that killed Alvarez.
CPD officer who shot 13-year-old boy did not have body cam on, and it was not the first time
The officer was involved in another incident about a year ago where police records show he returned fire during a traffic stop in West Garfield Park.
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.
Brother of Chicago police officer who died by suicide urges CPD to do more to help those in crisis
The brother of Officer Patsy Swank pointed to her working regular 12-hour shifts with little time off.
Teen charged with throwing firecracker at police officer responding to street racing
It was a dramatic scene as hundreds of people gathered to watch with screeching tires and donuts in the middle of a West Loop intersection.
Another Chicago police officer dies by suicide, department confirms
His is the third death by suicide within the CPD this month alone.
Activist slams Chicago police officer who hit her for resigning before potential termination
The officer resigned this week instead of facing a possible termination after a COPA investigation.
Prayer service held at Shrine Chapel of St. Rita High School for paralyzed Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden
Golden was shot this past Friday night while trying to break up a fight in outside a bar in Beverly. He was off duty at the time.
CPD to host in-person entry exams this month
The exams will be given at all City Colleges of Chicago locations from July 28 to 30.
Man charged for punching CPD officer in South Loop
The offender became aggressive with the officer before striking him in the face, according to police.
Chicago Police officer caught on camera hitting activist during Columbus statue protest resigns
Officer Nicholas Jovanovich was facing possible termination after an investigation by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, or COPA. But he instead has quit.
Parents who lost kids to gun violence say police Supt. David Brown walked out on meeting
"For them to walk out on us – it shows that they don't care about us either," said Angela Gregg, who lost her 4-year-old son to gun violence.
Suspect captured in Burlington, Iowa in June shooting that wounded Chicago Police officer
Jabari Edwards, 28, was charged with two counts of attempted murder of a police officer in connection with the incident on Wednesday, June 1, police Supt. David Brown announced.
Neighbor says shooting of off-duty police officer is unsettling in quiet neighborhood
A bullet hit the officer's spine and lodged in his chest.
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8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
Police said this is incident is "domestic related."
Southwest Side neighbors on edge after car enthusiast takeover turns violent
Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
Ald. Sophia King announces campaign for mayor
She represents the 4th Ward--Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Kenwood.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired a day after critical email to Supt. David Brown
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
Catch glimpse of last Super Moon of the year this week
Be sure to look up at the sky this week and enjoy the last supermoon of the year.
Mayor Lightfoot releases budget forecast with $127.9 million shortfall, $42.7 million property tax hike
That property tax hike is about half of what she could have sought under the plan approved by the City Council two years ago tying annual property tax increases to the rise in the consumer price index.
Long Grove man charged after shooting at teens who accidentally parked in his driveway
A man is charged after allegedly firing shots at teens who accidentally parked in his driveway Tuesday night.
'Institute for Nonviolence Chicago among organizations selected for Everytown's $1.5 million fund
The institute offers services including street outreach, case management, nonviolence training, workforce training, victims services and more.
1 dead, 2 injured in semi-truck fire on I-90 in Boone County
The fire happened on I-90 westbound by Genoa Road Milepost 26 and 1/4.
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8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
Police said this is incident is "domestic related."
Southwest Side neighbors on edge after car enthusiast takeover turns violent
Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
Ald. Sophia King announces campaign for mayor
She represents the 4th Ward--Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Kenwood.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired a day after critical email to Supt. David Brown
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
Catch glimpse of last Super Moon of the year this week
Be sure to look up at the sky this week and enjoy the last supermoon of the year.
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
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Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Tim Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Gov. Tony Evers
Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Democrat Barnes set to challenge GOP Wisconsin Sen. Johnson
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face two-term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in what is expected to be one of the country's most competitive races as the parties battle for control of the U.S. Senate.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
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Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
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Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
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Cubs score four in 7th, but blow lead and lose to Nats
The Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Cubs Tuesday night.
Minus All-Star Tim Anderson, White Sox split twinbill with KC
Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night to split a doubleheader.
Sky still in gear for No. 1 seed in WNBA playoffs after loss to Seattle Storm
Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven assists, and the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record with 37 assists in a victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.
Bears LB Roquan Smith requests trade, says "new front office regime doesn't value me"
"I've been trying to get something done that's fair since April, but their focus has been on trying to take advantage of me," Smith said of the Bears' front office.
White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson out 4-6 weeks with torn ligament in his hand
Surgery is a possibility after Anderson suffered a torn ligament in his hand, reports Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports and Stadium.
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Normal for August
CBS 2 meteorologist Ed Curran has a look at the extended forecast.
Last supermoon of the year happening this week
The August full moon is known as the Sturgeon moon.
8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
The Chicago Fire Department said the 8-month-old girl was taken to Swedish Hospital where her condition was stabilized Wednesday morning.
Mayor Lightfoot's 2023 budget forecast includes $42.7 million property tax hike
Facing the smallest budget shortfall of her tenure, a $127.9 million deficit for 2023, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expecting a $42.7 million property tax hike as she prepares to run for a second term.
COVID guidelines for students, teachers at Chicago Public Schools
You can submit proof of vaccination learn or work from home for five days, then wear a mask in school for another five days or participate in "test to stay" protocols.
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