CTA Violent Crime Back To Normal Levels After July Spike; Overall Rate Remains High
Violent crime on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has returned to normal rates after the most violent month on Chicago's public transit system in recent years.
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Violent crime on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has returned to normal rates after the most violent month on Chicago's public transit system in recent years.
CBS 2's video showed a pigeon relieving itself on an Illinois lawmaker as he talked about a problem at the Irving Park Blue Line station. It got international attention, but more importantly, it seems to have caught the eye of leaders locally.
According to the Chicago Transit Authority, there will be a nine-day suspension of service between the Rosemont and O'Hare stations. That's for work track and signal work in that zone. The stoppage is set to start at 10 p.m. on September 27.
Trains are being rerouted to the elevated lines between Fullerton and Cermak Chinatown.
Talk about dumb luck during a Morning Insiders interview – near a very busy Chicago Transit Authority stop nicknamed the "pigeon poop station."
Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line service was suspended for hours Sunday night, after someone was hit and killed by a train.
It's the CTA's way of encouraging riders to show courtesy to pregnant women riding trains and buses.
Police in northwest suburban Rosemont were investigating a stabbing at a gas station Wednesday evening.
Police said a 35-year-old woman was found on the tracks, under a rail, and showed signs of electrocution.
Loop 'L' trains were halted Wednesday afternoon due to a fire on the tracks.
Red Line trains have resumed normal service, after the CTA investigated a suspicious package at the Grand subway stop.
A man suffered a "severe head injury" after he was attacked by two people and fell off a CTA Red Line platform on Thursday.
A window was shot out on a CTA bus Friday afternoon.
Police released new surveillance photos Wednesday of several people they are seeking after an attack at the Roosevelt CTA Red Line station this past weekend.
A man stood charged with reckless homicide Tuesday, three days after police said he crashed into a bus shelter – leaving one woman dead and another injured.
The rise in crime comes at the same time the CTA continues to add cameras on platforms.
The lawyers allege that the security guard on the platform "failed to provide any assistance whatsoever, despite their close proximity to Felon Smith and knowledge that she was in need of assistance."
The pedestrian tunnel linking the Red and Blue lines at Jackson Boulevard was closed for several hours Monday evening.
Police are warning about an assault Saturday evening at the CTA Roosevelt station in the South Loop.
Police on Sunday were searching for three suspects who attacked and robbed a man at the Roosevelt CTA station.
Pigeon droppings coating the sidewalks outside a Blue Line stop have proved to be more than just a nasty nuisance. The problem also led to a bunch of finger pointing to figure out a long-term solution.
Red Line trains were delayed Wednesday evening at the Roosevelt stop due to a bomb threat.
Two people were in area hospitals Tuesday after a crash involving a car and a Chicago Transit Authority bus in Andersonville.
A CBS 2 investigation has uncovered several solutions the CTA could use to better protect riders in what turns out to be a growing problem. CBS 2's Lauren Victory shared startling data Monday night, along with one family's quest to stop platform trespassing.
Almost every day, a CTA train is delayed when an unauthorized person ends up on the tracks.
Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The play resulted in a fumble that gave the ball back to the Washington Commanders, who later won the game with a Hail Mary play.
The university hosted its first "Stroll to the Polls" to encourage voter registration and participation.
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Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive.
The university hosted its first "Stroll to the Polls" to encourage voter registration and participation.
Progressive groups are urging the mayor and state to provide more affordable housing, rental assistance, and rapid rehousing programs.
Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson has written Facebook posts supporting Hamas, advancing 9/11 conspiracy theories, and making sexist comments about women.
The money spent on Chicago School Board races is closing in on nearly $7 million.
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According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
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The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
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The concert, part of Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour, had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 27. It will instead be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
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Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos. Dorothy Tucker reports.
Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive. Darius Johnson reports.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, is accused of shooting a Jewish man walking to synagogue in West Ridge last weekend, and then opening fire on police officers and paramedics. Hate crime and terrorism charges were issued against Abdallahi on Thursday, as Charlie De Mar reports.
The play resulted in a fumble that gave the ball back to The Washington Commanders, who snapped the ball and won the game with a Hail Mary play. As Matt Zahn reports, Waldron said in part that it is a balance of risk versus reward.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
The mayor asked Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson to step down over his "antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial statements."
Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The suit claims the school knew the security guard's behavior was out of the ordinary and failed to report it.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case.
The play resulted in a fumble that gave the ball back to the Washington Commanders, who later won the game with a Hail Mary play.
The White Sox confirmed they have signed Venable to a multi-year contract, but terms of the deal were not announced.
Coby White scored 21 points, Josh Giddey added 20 and the Bulls beat the Magic 102-99.
Bears players have openly questioned other decisions, like giving the ball to an offensive lineman at the goal line.
This will be his first time as a manager, but he has been a top candidate in recent years. He has withdrawn his name from consideration for several recent managerial openings.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
Ventura Orozco was face to face with a robber who managed to sneak into the back office demanding cash.
The FBI said the same robbers are also responsible for heists in Michigan and Missouri.
Chicago recorded about 70 anti-Jewish hate crimes this year, including vandalism and bomb threats, with West Ridge hit more than any neighborhood in the city.
Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.
