Panera Bread Customer Accused of Throwing Hot Coffee on Pregnant Woman Over 'Palestine' Sweatshirt Hit with Hate Crimes Charges
A 64-year-old woman was arrested and charged with two felony counts of hate crime for verbally and physically assaulting a pregnant couple wearing "Palestine" sweatshirts.
Chicago-Area Democrat Arrested for Drunk Driving Asked Cop About His 'Small' Penis: Police
Cook County official was arrested for drunk driving after a crash, where she reportedly kept asking police about his "small penis."
Pro-Trump Counties Vote to Secede from Illinois, Form New Red State
Seven counties voted in favor of secession, and in six of those counties, more than 70% of voters were in favor of the measure.
Chicago Migrant Shelters to Close as City Integrates Them With System for Homeless Residents
Under the new system, Chicago will have 6,800 beds available for homeless individuals, including new arrivals. Critics argue that capacity may fall short
Teacher at 'Hands-On' Daycare Fired for Slapping Child in Latest Incident Involving Troubled School
A Montessori school teacher in Chicago was fired for slapping a child when she "lost her cool," potentially marking the second incident of abuse at the daycare.
Sabrina Carpenter Follows Adele and Rosalía's Footsteps When Engaging With Mexican Fans
Carpenter's "Short n' Sweet Tour' has been full of surprises. An unexpected one took place Chicago when she got a now iconic doll
Chicago Runner Creates 'Silly and Stupid' Alternative to Iconic Marathon, Will Do 26.2 Miles of Laps Around a Single City Block
The runner wanted to train and raise money for a good cause without having to miss spectating the Chicago Marathon, so he's running a "homegrown marathon."
Chicago Fast-Food Worker Snaps, Brutally Kills Customers 'Execution'-Style After Argument: Police
A Chicago fast-food restaurant cashier is charged with shooting two unarmed, unrelated customers 'execution'-style Monday evening.
Chicago officials say flow of migrants arriving from Texas during DNC set to be much smaller than anticipated
The number, initially thought to be around 25,000 migrants, is actually expected to be under 1,000
Chicago's migrant shelter population halved as spring evictions increase
The city recently placed a 60-day limit on shelter stays for incoming migrants.
Daniel Suárez and NASCAR want to bring more Latino fans into the sport with new edition of "Daniel's Amigos"
Daniel Suárez competes for SS-Green Light Racing and is in his eighth season in the NASCAR Cup Series
Judge finds enough evidence for class action against Chicago for targeting Black and Latino drivers
The city's "mass traffic stop program" intentionally targets the groups, the judge established
Homelessness has more than tripled in Chicago amid increased migrant arrivals
Nearly 19,000 people didn't have stable housing in January, compared to some 6,000 the year prior
Some Chicagoans are so outraged over a $70 million aid package for migrants that they want a mayoral recall
While the Windy City has spent $300 million on migrant relief, it's seeking up to $1.5 billion in taxpayer money to help build a new Chicago Bears stadium
Chicago to Close Five Migrant Shelters, Relocate Occupants to Reopen Park District Buildings
Some 800 people are set to be impacted by the measure. The locations are usually used to host summer camps and athletic contests
Chicago Begins Evicting Some Migrants From Shelters After Three Postponements
City officials said that over 2,000 people will be evicted by the end of April. There are currently more than 11,000 in its shelters
Measles Outbreak Grows in Chicago with Four new Cases Reported at Migrant Shelter
All of the affected were reported in stable or good conditions
How the Influx of Migrants is Impacting the Budgets of some of the Largest Cities in the U.S.
A report by S&P Global concluded that cities like NYC, Chicago and Denver are adjusting their budgets for this, but can struggle without federal support
Manhunt Ends in Texas After Suspect in Chicago Killings Takes Own Life
The man was identified as 23-year-old Romeo Nance and was found near Natalia, Texas by U.S. Marshals
How NYC, Chicago Are Dealing With Overcrowded Shelter Systems as Freezing Temperatures Grip U.S.
Authorities are delaying evictions and time limits from shelters. Thousands are crossing the border despite the trying conditions
Texas Governor Abbott Starts Migrant Charter Flights Sending a First to Chicago
The measure follows a crackdown by the city on "rogue" bus operators, Texas' main mean of taking migrants to other cities
Illinois Halts Construction of Migrant Shelter Due to High Levels of Arsenic, Lead and Mercury
Chicago is now considering new plans to house migrants after the state shuttered its proposed 2,000-person shelter
Chicago City Council Introduces Resolution to Reconsider Sanctuary City Status
The resolution allows residents to vote on whether to keep the status. It comes after the city has taken in over 20,000 migrants in just over a year
How These Chicago Nonprofits Want to Help Migrants Arriving in the City
From moving migrants into housing or helping them register for city ID, learn about nonprofits' actions to help deal with this situation
This Is How Air Pollution in Chicago Takes a Toll on Latino Neighborhoods
The most blatant showing of the city's disregard for environmental safety in communities of color came in the 1990s, when the city used North Lawndale, a majority-Black neighborhood, as an illegal dumping group and created a six-story mountain of debris
Chicago Mayor Follows NYC's With a Trip South to "Assess" the Migrant Situation
Brandon Johnson is planning a trip to the southern border to assess the migrant crisis that has already seen the arrival of over 15,000 migrants to Chicago.
Illinois County Is Expanding Access to High-Speed Internet for Latinos With New Plan
Illinois' most populated county introduced a plan to offer residents subsided internet subscriptions. It also intends to invest in infrastructure and education to improve access for Latinos and other marginalized communities.
Illinois Governor Allocates Additional $41.5M to Support Asylum Seekers
J.B. Pritzker awarded grants to multiple municipalities to aid migrants arriving in the state. He also addressed Biden on ways the federal government can provide more support for states.
Here Is What You Need to Know About the Migrant Crisis Developing in Chicago
Chicago has received over 15,000 migrants from Texas throughout the past year, and more are expected to arrive soon.
Black And Latino Drivers Challenge CPD's Discriminatory Traffic Stop Policies In Chicago
The lawsuit alleges that the CPD engages in racial profiling by disproportionately targeting Black and Latino drivers during traffic stops.