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The City Council called on the Police Department to explain a backlog in processing rape evidence kits.
Ald. Burke said the city has submitted thousands of rape evidence kits since 2008 and received 271 back.
Ald. Edward Burke said they're not "trendy or cool," but "easily mistaken for a real firearm."
The Eastland capsized in the Chicago River near Clark Street, killing 844 including 22 entire families.
A police union spokesman said the cellphone cases could lead to a deadly encounter.
Aldermen Edward Burke and Leslie Hairston want the dedicated rooms set up at O'Hare and Midway.
Ald. Pat O'Connor said the gym and facilities are "falling apart" and "haven't been repaired in ages."
Two fatal police shootings led to $3 million of the settlements.
The former police sergeant said reducing street violence will encourage new business in the 29th Ward.
Before Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke, the City Council approved a resolution opposing his anti-union policies.
Anthony Holmes and Darrell Cannon were among the earliest victims of Cmdr. Jon Burge.
Ald. Edward Burke moved to ban Palcohol before its expected release this summer.
When elected last week, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, 26, wasn't the youngest alderman ever, but he's close.
Two dozen protesters pushed for reparations for torture victims of Police Cmdr. Jon Burge.
A City Council joint committee moved to expand areas banned for police profiling beyond race.
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And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.
For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.
Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.
The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.
The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.
We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.
Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.
Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.
The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.
"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.
About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.