DePaul Student Beaten On Blue Line As Witnesses Just Watch
Jessica Hughes, 19, was left with a black eye, bruises to her head, and a bite mark on her hand.
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Jessica Hughes, 19, was left with a black eye, bruises to her head, and a bite mark on her hand.
Chicago Police were warning CTA riders about a series of early morning robberies on trains in Lincoln Park.
Blue Line service has been temporarily suspended between Jefferson Park and Western/Milwaukee due to a medical emergency on the tracks, according to an alert from the CTA.
O'Hare-bound trains began bypassing the Addison station at 9 p.m. Tuesday and will continue to do so until 9 p.m. April 26, according to a service alert from the CTA.
Service on the CTA Yellow Line was suspended Monday morning after a train struck a vehicle in north suburban Skokie.
You don't hear much about the 'L' station that sits abandoned, underground downtown, that was supposed to provide a terminal for express trains to and from O'Hare. But a prominent politician says she believes the idea still has promise.
Dennis Nicholl, the 63-year-old Rogers Park man charged with jamming cellphone signals so he could enjoy relative silence on his Red Line commute, will undergo counseling and likely avoid criminal penalties.
As of about 4:30 a.m., trains were operating about every 15 minutes between the 54th/Cermak and Polk stations, but then being rerouted to Racine on the Blue Line for connecting service to and from downtown, according to the CTA. The signal problems were first reported shortly after 7 p.m. Monday.
CTA Blue Line service was slowly returning to normal Monday morning, after trains were halted more than an hour between the O'Hare and Jefferson Park stops, due to a tire on the tracks.
The man is wanted for aggravated battery after hitting a passenger who asked him not to smoke on an Orange Line train at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 29, police said.
Hoping to make the commute easier for those who transfer from trains to buses, the CTA has installed new bus tracker displays at dozens of rail stations.
News that the Chicago Transit Authority will be purchasing new train cars assembled in Chicago, generated an interesting bit of trivia.
A 63-year-old Chicago man was charged Tuesday with using an illegal device to get some peace and quiet on the CTA.
The Chicago Teachers Union says it wants to "shut the city down" April 1 as it presses its demands for a balanced state budget and higher taxes on wealthy Illinoisans, reports WBBM's Bob Roberts.
The CTA's board Wednesday approved the largest single purchase of rapid transit cars in Chicago history, giving the contract to a Chinese rail manufacturer that has promised to build a final assembly plant on the city's Far South Side.
There is no shortage of entertainment while riding the CTA.
It hasn't been long since the CTA operated the oldest fleet of rapid transit cars in the country. The CTA's board Wednesday is expected to take steps that will make it the newest.
Chicago Police say a man has been charged with using a signal jamming device aboard a CTA Red Line train Tuesday morning.
Police are warning CTA riders of a series of armed robberies in the past two weeks in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side.
he Chicago Transit Authority is preparing to purchase of more than 850 new rail cars. The head of the CTA is talking about the trains and the possibility of jobs, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
Engineering and design giant Parsons Brinckerhoff was chosen Thursday to identify potential routes for high-speed rail service between downtown and O'Hare Airport.
Service along the CTA Yellow Line was suspended for about four hours after a derailment in the north suburbs Tuesday night.
Eight people were hurt when a car rear-ended a CTA bus in Brighton Park Sunday evening on the Southwest Side, authorities said.
A southbound Yellow Line train derailed near the Dempster-Skokie station about 9:30 p.m., according to CTA spokeswoman Catherine Hosinski. By early Friday, service was restored and delays were not expected for the morning commute.
The CTA is putting more security cameras into nearly a quarter of its buses.
A woman was shot while driving in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Monday night.
A neighbor who witnessed the suspect being arrested moments after that shootout says he was yelling at officers that he wanted to die.
The family says the golden retriever was hit by two cars as he scurried off and went missing for three days.
The dog then attacked one of the officers, who then fired their service weapon, hitting the dog in the body, police said.
Just last week, the Shedd said Osiris was showing signs of improvement after exhibiting symptoms of dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The future of Rate Field was back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
A woman was shot while driving in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Monday night.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Researchers believe hearing loss may make the brain work harder. At the cost of thinking and memory, it can also lead people to be less socially engaged, making it harder to stay connected to friends and family.
CPD said just before 5 p.m. on Monday, officers were conducting an investigation when they were approached by an unknown dog.
The aquarium announced the passing of Osiris, a 26-year-old female who came from Marineland in Canada in July as part of the recent international rescue effort.
Thousands of workers at dozens of downtown Chicago hotels have voted to authorize a strike, which their union said would be the largest in the city's history.
A neighbor who witnessed the suspect being arrested moments after that shootout says he was yelling at officers that he wanted to die.
Just last week, the Shedd said Osiris was showing signs of improvement after exhibiting symptoms of dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
A woman was shot while driving in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Monday night.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams "will likely miss some time," but is considered "week to week" after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Sam Antonacci had a two-run double in a three-run fourth inning and the Chicago White Sox kept pace in the AL Central and eliminated the Detroit Tigers from playoff contention with a rain-soaked victory Sunday.
For the fans, the focus right now is on how Williams and the rest of the team perform on the field. Some are already dreaming of a Super Bowl appearance.
Chicago (87-69) reduced its magic number to one and could wrap up a berth if the Diamondbacks lose to the Yankees later Sunday.
Williams departed with a right hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago's West Loop early Monday.
