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Women being followed around is, unfortunately, nothing new, but it still remains equally concerning. In one woman’s case, however, she was allegedly followed home by a police officer. The incident was shared by Yarelilove (@yareliloveee) on TikTok, which has since amassed over 1.3 million views. “POV: A dumb*** cop fol

Former Supt. Larry Snelling will collect an annual city taxpayer-funded pension of approximately $190,000, according to records obtained by WTTW News. Snelling, who was a member of the Chicago Police Department for 34 years, resigned July 15. Snelling, 57, received his first monthly pension payment of $15,744.73 on Aug

A sudden power outage knocked out ExxonMobil's massive Channahon refinery Sunday afternoon, triggering a shutdown that has plant workers scrambling through site assessments and air monitoring while fuel analysts warn the disruption could ripple into gas prices across the Chicago region. The outage began around 3:30 p.m

Chicago police are investigating after a gun, ammunition, and a bulletproof vest were stolen from a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent's vehicle on the Near West Side.

Gunfire erupted on a school bus during dismissal Monday in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, after a 12-year-old boy allegedly found a firearm inside an unattended bag and fired one shot.

Health officials in the Chicago area are warning about a growing measles outbreak in southwestern Wisconsin, a popular destination for northern Illinois travelers, where more than 160 cases have been reported. The warning came after Chicago officials warned of a possible exposure at Union Station, and Kane County recor

Zahrah Hill, a foreman and plumber from the West Side, returned to her construction job three months after giving birth to her son and, as a breastfeeding mother, she didn’t have a space to safely express milk. In a matter of months, female construction workers like Hill and others...

Richard Stevenson, who faces criminal charges in the deadly Fox River boat crash, will also face the victim’s family in civil court while his criminal case moves forward.

A Chicago police officer unlawfully stopped and searched a student walking home from the bus, telling him and the person he was with that they were targeted because they were “ugly as f---,” according to findings released by a watchdog group. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA)...

As summer gives way to cooler evenings across the city, Chicago September food events draw crowds eager for outdoor gatherings and seasonal flavors that celebrate local ingredients and community bonds. These occasions range from casual barbecues to cultural festivals, offering something for every palate while highlight