Police and Law Enforcement June 21, 2024 More blue cities using drones instead of police for some 911 calls, expert says: 'They can't get cops' More blue city police departments are embracing the use of drones to carry out police work, with some cities now even using them to respond to 911 calls.
CRIME June 18, 2024 Chicago boy, 7, shot and killed in front of own home, police searching for gunman A young Chicago boy was shot and killed as he left his home to visit a neighbor and police are searching for the gunman.
OPINION June 18, 2024 I serve kids on the South Side of Chicago. This is my message about the American Dream When you tell a child, even the most disadvantaged, that you believe in him or her and their ability to rise however high they wish, their eyes light up.
Chicago June 18, 2024 Chicago Teachers Union president raises eyebrows with claims about conservatives Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates told a radio station host that conservatives do not want Black children to be able to read.
Illinois June 17, 2024 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces reparations task force, blasts 'systemic racism' in Juneteenth speech Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city will establish a reparations task force while giving a Juneteenth celebration speech on Monday.
Chicago June 17, 2024 Chicago alderman forced to abandon pledge to camp out in crime-ridden ward after narrowly missing gunfire David Moore was forced to reverse course on his pledge to camp out in a high-crime area of his ward after a shooting broke out just feet from his tent.
Chicago June 13, 2024 Homelessness skyrockets in sanctuary city as migrants surge into shelter Chicago saw a threefold increase in the number of people classified as homeless after the sanctuary city was hit by the ongoing migrant crisis.
OPINION June 11, 2024 The strange thing Donald Trump and Jussie Smollett have in common We are witnessing the transformation of the justice system from the principle of intent to impact. It used to be that you had to establish the motive, in order to charge a criminal.
EDUCATION June 10, 2024 DePaul University fires biology professor over assignment about Israel-Hamas war DePaul University says a part-time professor who injected politics and the Israel-Hamas war into her biology class has been let go from her position.
Chicago June 9, 2024 Chicago police superintendent pledges DNC protests 'will not be 1968' riots Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling insisted that the CPD is prepared for protests outside the Democratic National Convention this August.
Media June 9, 2024 Chicago progressive mayor spent more than 30k in campaign funds on hair and makeup in one year: report Chicago's Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson shelled out more than $30,000 in campaign funds to cover the cost of his hair and makeup appointments, according to a new report.