CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Police say they are stepping up patrols on CTA trains across the city after recent violence, including a shooting on a Red Line train Saturday. Those patrols were set to begin Sunday, and police Supt. David Brown said Monday that they have. But riders say they haven't noticed any changes. "It was just a normal train ride," said Jakyia Dean. "No police officers, and when I look out the windows, no police officers or anything." A 29-year-old man was shot and killed on a CTA Red Line train car early Saturday morning near the 79th Street...
We've all been there. A friend comes back from a trip with a tan and a custom-crafted wand they got from Ollivander's after visiting Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter, telling infuriating stories about how fun and magical the experience was. Well, Chicagoans, your FOMO is about to be cured. An immersive three-floor Harry Potter experience is about to take over Water Tower Place.
Justin Fields is getting comfortable with the new setup in Chicago. He isn't overwhelmed by the pressure of being a quarterback in one of the biggest sport cities in the country. He isn't submerged by Luke Getsy and his new offense. He isn't scared of being the face of the Bears' franchise.
CHICAGO - Chicago police released video Monday of two suspects wanted for a murder on a CTA Red Line train. The homicide occurred Saturday morning around 2:06 a.m. on a 79th Street train, police said. After a brief conversation with the 29-year-old victim, police say one of the suspects pulled...
$230,000 in Community Services Block Grant scholarships are available to apply for until Aug. 26 at midnight. One of the many hardships of furthering education is finding financial aid. To help with this situation, Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS) Commissioner Brandie Knazze announced on Aug. 5 new grant scholarships.
With the recent rumors of a potential trade brewing, the Steelers would be wise to at least call the Bears about Jenkins. Reports are swirling that the Bears are looking to trade last year’s second-round pick, Teven Jenkins, after a miserable start to his pro career. Jenkins was a highly touted tackle out of Oklahoma State. Known for his physicality and run blocking, Jenkins rose through the draft ranks before an injury caused him to slip into the second round.
CHICAGO - Chicago police laid out their plans Monday to keep the Bud Billiken Parade safe. The annual South Side parade and picnic will return to full power for the first time since 2019. As many as 100,000 people are expected Saturday. Chicago's police superintendent said they're focusing on rooftops...
Chicago enters a noticeably cooler, less humid weather regime this week – compared to last. Monday’s muggy dew points and humidities are going away in the coming week, not to return until the coming weekend. Dew points, a measure of atmospheric moisture, will fall back to the low and mid 40s to low 50s. The exception is a brief spike into the low 60s Wednesday night and early Thursday.
A card-drive initiative is taking shape for Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who was left paralyzed after the July 4 parade shooting in Highland Park. After spending almost a month in pediatric intensive care, Cooper was recently transferred to a rehabilitation facility. Sen. Julie Morrison, who is running for re-election...
This year’s Field of Dreams Game will retain the throwback feel of last year’s inaugural Major League Baseball classic. The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds on Monday unveiled throwback uniforms for the upcoming game. Both teams will be sporting threads that would please Moonlight Graham himself. As FOX...
CHICAGO - A school bus driver shortage could leave some Chicago parents scrambling. Last fall, about 2,100 students were left without a ride on their first day of school. Block Club Chicago reports the district is still short about 400 drivers for the upcoming year. Chicago Public Schools says it...
How Fields impressed Peter King at training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. There are many factors which will determine how well the Bears’ organizational overhaul turns out, but no factor will be as important in determining the length of the rebuild than Justin Fields’ development. On the latest episode of the Under Center podcast, Peter King joined the show and shared that he’s heard many people in the Bears organization describe Fields in two ways, which indicate that he could turn into a franchise quarterback.