Woman sexually assaulted CTA Red Line station, police say
Chicago police are investigating after a woman was sexually assaulted on CTA property in the Loop early Thursday morning.
Tenants of South Shore apartment forced out due to foreclosure
The same building was raided by federal immigration agents earlier this year, and now residents said they need more time and help to relocate.
Sheriff Tom Dart says he warned lawmakers about electronic monitoring issues
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Trump administration seeks detailed information on SNAP recipients from democratic states, including Illinois
The Trump administration wants Democratic-led states to hand over detailed personal information about SNAP recipients, including names and immigration status.
Homeowners line up at County Assessor's office amid surging property tax bills
Many Chicago homeowners have been suffering from sticker shock, as property tax bills on the South and West sides have skyrocketed.
Violence Interrupters plan to patrol CTA trains after Blue Line arson attack
An attack on a CTA train has a local outreach group taking action. Volunteers with the nonprofit Violence Interrupters said they're ready to patrol trains themselves to stop violence before it starts.
Father charged with murder of 2-month-old son, Kayson Flowers, in Roseland
A Chicago man has been charged with murder in the death of his 2-month-old son in April.
CPS spent "exorbitant" amounts of money on travel, OIG report says
A report from the inspector general for Chicago Public Schools called the district's spending on travel "questionable" and "exorbitant."
ICE agent arrested for drunk driving after leaving shift in Broadview
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has been accused of drunk driving while off the clock in Chicago's western suburbs.
Federal agent testifies about SUV involved in Miramar Martinez shooting case
Charles Exum, a 20-year border patrol veteran from Maine and who was deployed to Chicago amid "Operation Midway Blitz," took the stand on Wednesday.
Alders push for special council meeting to dig into consultants' budget report
A group of 10 aldermen have arranged for a special City Council meeting to dig into a recommendations from a consulting firm on how the city can save money as it faces a $1.15 billion deficit next year.
Rogers Park tenants call a rent strike over living conditions
More than 200 renters under a Rogers Park landlord are withholding payment and won't agree to major rent hikes amid what they say are unsafe living conditions. So they've called a rent strike.
Pritzker casts doubt on House Democrats' tax plan to fund public transit
With the annual veto session in Springfield drawing to a close on Thursday, Illinois lawmakers are racing to figure out how to avoid massive cuts to the Chicago area's public transit systems.
Evanston parents push back on plans to close schools to balance budget
Parents in Evanston, Illinois, are pushing district leaders to rethink closing schools, asking for other solutions to balance the district budget.
Feds on North, NW Sides prompt soft lockdowns, drop tear gas on Lakeview street
A large presence of federal agents on Chicago's North and Northwest Sides Friday sent people onto the streets and schools into soft lockdowns. Agents dropped tear gas canisters on a residential street in Lakeview.