Bellwood man charged with violent robbery on Blue Line train
CHICAGO - A suburban man has been charged in connection with a violent robbery on a CTA Blue Line train Thursday on Chicago's Near...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson supports removing police from schools
In an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson supports the Board of Education's decision to remove the Chicago Police...
Prosecutors: Man attacked, badly injured gas station attendant while on electronic monitoring
CHICAGO - A man on electronic monitoring for a pending felony gun case punched a 52-year-old gas station attendant in the face because he...
Man accused of going on armed robbery spree is sent home on an ankle...
CHICAGO - Prosecutors say Chicago police caught a man this week less than 20 minutes after he completed his third armed robbery of the...
Chicago Will Finally Get Public Restrooms This Year
Chicago's long-awaited pilot program for public restrooms finally has lift-off. After years of pushing an initiative to trial public restrooms in the city and...
New Illinois Train Rules Can Get Passengers Banned From Riding
If you enjoy traveling in Illinois by train, you better take a look at these new rules because breaking them could get you banned...
Madonna fans swarm United Center for her first night in Chicago
CHICAGO - Dedicated Chicago fans braved plunging temperatures to catch a glimpse of Madonna, with some enduring over two hours in line to secure...
Over 100 kids shot near Chicago schools in last 5 years, data analysis shows
Nearly eight people are shot each day in Chicago, and data analysis shows that in the last five years more than 100 of...
Chicago drivers worry about concrete falling onto DuSable Lake Shore Drive
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chunks of concrete lay on the ground after falling from the wall above, from the edge of DuSable Lake...
Local activists call for tougher sentences for armed car thieves
CHICAGO - South Side community leaders are joining forces with anti-crime activists, calling for tougher sentences for armed car thieves. The leaders gathered Thursday...
