City Council weighs mayor's ask for $70 million in migrant funding
Some members asked why this may be taken from the city's rainy day fund and questioned whether they should spend more on the mission at all.
Officers in Dexter Reed shooting won't be stripped of powers, CPD head says
Supt. Snelling appeared to be at odds with COPA, the agency investigating the killing, which recommended the officers be relieved of their police powers during the investigation.
Former COPA head: Officers in Dexter Reed shooting will need to justify every shot
Reed, 26, was shot and killed by police on March 21, during what police told COPA was a traffic stop made because Reed was not wearing a seat belt.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to ask City Council for $70 million more in migrant funds
The mayor's office has been briefing alderpeople this week on the request, which will be presented to the City Council Budget Committee on Monday.
Delays, problems with federal student aid application leave applicants in limbo
Without usable forms, universities can't offer aid to students.
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.
Antisemitic flyers found on Chicago's North Side
Some of the flyers were found in bags including a "substance with the appearance of rat poison" near Geneva Terrace and Belden Avenue.
Man shot and killed on Chicago's South Side was guarding Kids Foot Locker store
The man was hit in the face and twice in the lower body before the suspects sped off.
DeKalb Co. Sheriff's deputy killed in crash remembered as beloved mom
Deputy Christina Musil was killed in a crash when a large truck struck her squad car on Illinois Route 23, about 60 miles west of Chicago. She was 35 years old.
Dozens of cats rescued from South Side Chicago house, woman arrested
This all came after multiple calls for animal neglect.
City of Chicago has budgeted $235 million on health care staffing firm tasked with helping migrants
A Kansas-based firm was hired to help care for new arrivals at city shelters with a one-year contract, originally for up to $40 million.
Migrants to move from Chicago Park District buildings starting Saturday
The move is causing some confusion, as not all the migrants who are being moved know where they're going.
Rockford man recounts distracting attacker now accused of killing 4, injuring 7
Craig Garr witnessed a man police have identified as Christian Ivan Soto stabbing his mail carrier, 49-year-old Jay Larson.
Man faces multiple murder charges in Rockford, Illinois stabbing attack that left 4 dead, 7 injured
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said he was "totally shaken by this act of violence."
After alderman spoke in front of burned American flag, some colleagues seek formal punishment
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez has said he wasn't aware a flag was burned before he spoke at a protest rally. Some colleagues want him to lose his seat as Housing Committee chair.