Head of COPA wants officers in Dexter Reed shooting stripped of powers
COPA Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten is questioning some of the officers on the scene that night of March 21.
Dexter Reed's family demands charges against CPD officers in fatal shooting
Reed's family also is calling on the Chicago Police Department to disband tactical units like the one involved in the traffic stop and shooting.
3 Ulta stores in suburban Chicago hit by crew of violent thieves
At least two people were in custody Friday night in connection with the crimes, which were committed in broad daylight.
Community steps up for Rogers Park youth football team after fire destroys equipment
The fire put the season in jeopardy for the High Ridge Chargers. But the community got them back onto the field – and ready for another season.
Naperville community mourns teenage boy killed in avalanche in Swiss Alps
Students at Naperville Central High School found Aleksas Beiga would not return – after the freshman's spring break trip took that tragic turn while skiing with family.
Chicago's Austin community holds vigil after 2 mass shootings on Easter Sunday
The community came together because they can't allow two mass shootings to happen hours apart and accept it as the norm.
Chicago Crash-and-grab thieves target currency exchanges to steal ATMs
Because thieves keep breaking into businesses and taking the machines, owners are advised to remove all the cash before close each night.
Eileen O'Neill Burke wins Democratic Cook County State's Attorney's primary
A spokesperson for opponent Clayton Harris said Harris called O'Neill Burke to concede the race.
Chicago fans, alums cheer on Illini, hope they go all the way in NCAA Tournament
Fans and alums packed Weather Mark Tavern, at 1503 S. Michigan Ave. in the South Loop, decked in orange and blue.
Mom who lost daughter in crash on Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive wants justice
The mother of victim Jaida Victoria Rosado Colon is why the driver who crossed all the lanes of traffic at the last minute to exit is only facing a traffic citation all these months later.
Chicago area dad has a warning about fake concert ticket scams
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Fired suburban Chicago police chief describes downward spiral starting with festival
Jerel Jones filed a federal civil lawsuit claiming racial discrimination and retaliation against Flossmoor – and specifically Village Manager Bridget Wachtel.
Misconduct claims in Dolton have residents, trustees fired up
The trustees said they have demanded financial records from Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her administration, but they have been denied access.
Ambassadors teach Chicago kids in underserved communities about solar eclipse
The peak of the total solar eclipse is just after 2 p.m. Monday, April 8.
Critic: Apparent failure of Bring Chicago Home puts brakes on mayor's agenda
The Bring Chicago Home referendum was a marquee initiative of Mayor Brandon Johnson and his progressive allies on the City Council in an effort to raise more money to fight homelessness.