Media 3 hours ago Chicago’s selective schools grapple with budgets woes due to new equity policy: report Chicago Public Schools’ new funding formula has impacted the district’s most selective schools due to an “equity-based" formula that prioritizes the district’s underfunded schools.
Police and Law Enforcement 2 days ago Chicago police release images of suspect wanted in shooting death of Officer Luis Huesca Police in Chicago are asking the public for assistance in identifying a suspect in the Sunday morning shooting death of Officer Luis Huesca.
Chicago 3 days ago Slain Chicago police officer had gun, car stolen during attack: reports The Chicago police officer who was shot and killed early while driving home from work had his gun and car stolen during the attack, according to local reports.
CRIME 3 days ago Female University of Chicago student disarms masked man who tried to rob her on walk home from class: report A University of Chicago student reportedly disarmed a robbery suspect who approached her on the sidewalk while she walked home from classes and demanded her phone.
Chicago 3 days ago Off-duty Chicago police officer shot, killed driving home from work: 'Another sad day' A 30-year-old Chicago police officer was shot and killed early Sunday morning on the city's southwest side while he was driving home from work.
Illinois 6 days ago WWII soldier who died in Japanese POW camp identified 81 years later Military scientists have identified the remains of Army Pfc. Harry Jerele of Berkeley, Illinois, who in 1942 died of pneumonia while held captive at Cabanatuan.
Illinois April 18 Driver dead after fiery crash into Chicago-area toll plaza A motorist was killed Thursday after plowing into the Barrington Road Toll Plaza on a Cook County stretch of Interstate 90, according to police.
Chicago April 18 Black Chicago voters rip mayor on extra $70M for migrants as recall petition gathers steam Chicago voters showed up in force at a City Council meeting on Wednesday to protest Mayor Brandon Johnson’s request for an additional $70 million in taxpayers' funds to be spent on migrants.
Justice Department April 18 Justice Department intensifies efforts to combat violent crime with gun intel center, carjacking forces The U.S. Justice Department is intensifying efforts to reduce violent crime across the country, with a focus on gun violence and carjackings, officials said.
Illinois April 17 Skeletal remains found at Illinois home identified as woman missing since 2008 Skeletal remains found at a Springfield, Illinois, home have been identified as those of Michelle Renee "Shelly" Bianco, a local who disappeared in 2008.