(CHICAGO) — Leaders of the city’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability say they have been unable to identify any victim in their investigation of allegations that at least one officer engaged in a sexual act with a migrant at the 10th district police station. But since the investigation began, COPA says another allegation has surfaced,…

(CHICAGO) — The head of the Fraternal Order of Police in Chicago believes allegations of abuse towards migrants at police stations are false. FOP President John Catanzara tells WLS-AM 890 that he believes allegations of abuse, specifically allegations that a migrant was impregnated by an officer, are false. “From the jump we had pretty strong…

(Waukegan, IL) — The City of Waukegan is the latest to try and entice the Chicago Bears. In a letter to the team, Mayor Ann Taylor, pointed out that Waukegan is located just 20 minutes from Halas Hall, and pointed out multiple areas of land, including lakefront property, that could be developed by the team.…

(CHICAGO) — Businessman and former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson plans to give away over $100,00 in free gas and groceries this weekend. In a release, Wilson say he will hold a press conference to discuss the ongoing challenges citizens facefrom high food and gas prices. The grocery, and gas giveaway is on a first-come, first-serve…

(CHICAGO) — At least 50 people have been shot, 10 fatally, in Chicago shootings this weekend. In one shooting, surveillance video captured chaotic moments just after 1 a.m. on Sunday in the city’s Austin neighborhood where seven people were shot, one fatally. Police say it was a gathering that started out as a celebration of…

(CHICAGO) — Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is headed to Harvard. This morning, Harvard announced that the university has appointed Lightfoot as a Senior Leadership Fellow for the upcoming fall term. She will teach a course in the Health, Policy and Management Department which will focus on health policy and leadership. “I learned a lot…

(CHICAGO) — New Mayor Brandon Johnson rolled up his sleeves yesterday and after his inauguration, signing four executive orders. The first is aimed at boosting youth employment by ordering the Office of Budget and Management to analyze the resources in the city’s 2023 budget in order to find funding for youth employment and enrichment programs.…

(CHICAGO) — NASCAR is updating its plans for the downtown street race after receiving public feedback. Among the changes, NASCAR said it will work to make sure the lakefront and Museum Campus are still accessible. Just last week, the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Adler Planetarium announced changes in their schedules because of the race.…

(CHICAGO) — The Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium will adjust hours of operation during the NASCAR Chicago Street Race this summer. In a joint advisory released Monday, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium say visitors should account for traffic and museum schedule changes between June 28 and July 3. The street race is…

(CHICAGO) –Some lanes on the Michigan Avenue bridge will be closed until next week as crews repair a center median rail. The rail was damaged sometime Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for the Chicago Department of Transportation. The lane closures were expected to be in place until next week. Hours before the bridge was damaged,…