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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. 

February 7, 2021

Chicago Police ramp up reform efforts under federal mandate, watchdog monitor

Chicago Police Department on Sunday submitted its third reform report to an independent, federal' mandated monitor – filing 93% more documents than in the two prior reports and ramping up efforts in the pace and progress of police reform, officials said.

February 7, 2021

Chicago students to return to classroom as Lightfoot reaches 'tentative agreement' with teachers union

Chicago schoolchildren are expected to return to classrooms later this week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Sunday after Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools reached a "tentative agreement."

February 6, 2021

Congresswoman slams Democrats COVID hypocrisy, follows ‘science when it fits their narrative’

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to release guidelines on how to safely reopen schools nationwide next week, but some Republican lawmakers are frustrated the Biden administration has not taken a more decisive action.