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February 16, 2021

Chicago’s holiday weekend violence leaves 20 shot, 4 killed, police say

At least 20 people were shot and four people were murdered during the extended holiday weekend in Chicago, police said Tuesday.

February 15, 2021

Winter storm forecast: Major Midwest, Northeast cities to get around a foot of snow

A winter storm forecast to make its way across the Midwest and Northeast by the end of Tuesday is expected to dump around a foot of snow on major cities. 

February 15, 2021

Chicago's Lightfoot suggests teachers union behaves like a 'political party'

Mayor Lori Lightfoot criticized the Chicago Teachers Union on Sunday following a tense battle over the reopening of city classrooms for in-person learning during the pandemic, according to a report.

February 13, 2021

Chicago man accused of posing as police officer has done so before: reports

A Chicago man was arrested this week, allegedly impersonating a police officer -- something he has done several times before, according to reports.

February 11, 2021

Biden faces bipartisan backlash after firing prosecutor probing corruption among Illinois Democrats

President Biden triggered outcries from Illinois lawmakers on both sides of the aisle after he fired a prosecutor overseeing corruption probes of Democrats in the state. 

February 11, 2021

Chicago police arrest 5 in carjacking spree that terrorizes Windy City

Chicago police have arrested five people over the past two days in connection with a string of carjackings throughout the Windy City dating back to November 2020, officials announced Thursday.

February 10, 2021

Chicago police nab 3 teenagers, including one as young as 15, on carjacking charges

Chicago police have nabbed two teenagers – ages 15 and 16 – for stealing a man’s car at gunpoint on Tuesday night, officials said Wednesday.

February 10, 2021

Chicago Teachers Union agrees to reopening deal for in-person learning

The Chicago Teachers Union voted early Wednesday to approve a tentative proposal from the district that opens a pathway for students to return to the classroom for in-person learning.

February 9, 2021

Chicago Teachers Union to hold crucial vote on school reopening, standoff set for make-or-break moment

The fight over reopening Chicago’s schools is primed for a make-or-break moment Tuesday as its teachers' union is voting on a proposal from the district that would bring students back to classrooms as early as this week. 

February 8, 2021

Chicago weekend gun violence includes 21 shootings, 25 victims; police arrest 3 juveniles over carjacking

Gun violence in Chicago over the weekend left at least 25 wounded, as police say at least 21 shootings happened across the city.