Man dead, another injured after shooting on CTA Pink Line train in downtown Chicago
A man is dead, another is injured after a shooting on the CTA Pink Line train in downtown Chicago.
Suspect charged in bottle attacks on CTA has troubling pattern of violent behavior
A 19-year-old tourist was speaking out on Monday, days after she was attacked on the CTA Red Line in the Loop. The woman now charged has a history of violent encounters on public transit.
Earlier victim of man charged in CTA rape says system failed to stop him
A woman who was attacked by the man charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a wheelchair at a CTA station said that crime could have been prevented with action after her beating.
Bears threaten move to Indiana as Arlington Heights stadium bid remains stalled
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
3 suspects in custody after Chicago police chase
Chicago police said three burglary suspects are now in custody after a chase and crash earlier Wednesday.
Repeat offender charged with raping woman in wheelchair on CTA Red Line
A man who failed to comply with the terms of his electronic monitoring on previous criminal charges was released from monitoring just days before he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in a wheelchair on the CTA.
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.