August 9, 2021 Illinois Democrat claims 'a little bit of inflation' is 'good thing' as prices surge Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., made the inflation claim while speaking at the Palatine Village, Illinois town hall in a video obtained by ӣƵ.
August 9, 2021 Chicago cops turn their backs to Mayor Lightfoot at hospital after two officers shot More than two dozen Chicago police officers reportedly turned their backs when greeted by Mayor Lori Lightfoot late Saturday at the hospital where an officer remains in critical condition.
August 9, 2021 Chicago violence: 13 killed, 86 shot over weekend, police say Dozens of shooting incidents across Chicago over the weekend left 13 people dead and 73 injured, police said Monday.
August 8, 2021 Chicago police identifies 'hero' officer killed during traffic stop: 'We will #NeverForget' Chicago has seen an increased number of police officers targeted in shootings this year, police Supt. David Brown said Sunday after the most recent incident left one officer dead and another in critical condition “fighting for his life” after someone opened fired on them during a traffic stop.
August 8, 2021 Chicago shooting leaves 1 police officer dead, another wounded; 3 suspects nabbed: reports One Chicago police officer died and another was critically wounded Saturday night after a confrontation on the city’s South Side, according to reports.
August 7, 2021 5 children killed in devastating East St. Louis fire Five siblings have died after a fire broke out inside their East St. Louis, Illinois, apartment while they were sleeping.
August 5, 2021 Chicago Teachers Union says coronavirus delta variant opens door to potentially 'pause in-person instruction' Chicago Teachers Union is calling for a tougher approach to combating the coronavirus delta variant ahead of the new school year, suggesting that in-person instruction could be once again paused if cases continue to climb.
August 5, 2021 Chicago police officer charged in 2020 viral shooting of man in subway station struggle A Chicago police officer was charged Thursday for shooting a man inside subway station in 2020.
August 5, 2021 Illinois police officer struck, killed by suspect's vehicle, police say; manhunt on for driver Flags flew at half-staff at the Brooklyn Police Department in Illinois on Wednesday following the death of a police officer who authorities say was trying to stop a driver from eluding capture.
August 3, 2021 Chicago Mayor Lightfoot recommending coronavirus masks for residents over 2, regardless of vaccinations Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is now recommending anyone above 2 years old wear a coronavirus mask indoors, regardless of whether or not they’ve gotten a vaccine – even as she’s still urging Windy City residents to get their shots.