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City's New LED Streetlights Get Thumbs Down From Student Advocates

Lights need shields to cut glare, say students who've spent the last year studying light pollution.

Council Committee OKs $3.65 Million in New Police Settlements

Two fatal police shootings led to $3 million of the settlements.

City Agrees to Pay $415k To Woman Who Accused Police of Rape

Two police officers pleaded guilty to official misconduct in connection with the 2011 incident.

$1.25 Million Payout to Mom of Man Shot by Police Gets Council Committee OK

Video shows an unarmed Jamaal Moore was shot while running away from an officer, a city attorney said.

Tree Accident That Left Bicyclist Paralyzed Costs City $5.75M

Ald. Michele Smith's warning letter before the accident proved especially damning for the city.

Traffic-Stop Shooting From 2007 Leads to $4.5 Million Settlement

Freddie Latrice Wilson, a rapper known as the Saint, died after being shot 18 times by police.

'Outrageous Conduct' Ripped as Council OKs $560K Discrimination Settlement

The Finance Committee approved the settlement in a suit involving the Department of Transportation.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.