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Report: McCarthy knew of NYPD Muslim spy program
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Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy knew New York police were spying on Muslims in Newark, N.J. while he served as police chief there, according to a report by The Associated Press. The mayor of Newark is now calling for an investigation... more
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February, 23, 2012
Chicago's top headlines, piped straight to your earbuds.In today's episode: CPS closures move forward; Quinn's bad-news budget fallout; snow's a-comin'...It's all the news that's fit to podcast. Click above to listen, click here to subscribe.
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February, 23, 2012
Indiana’s former top election official will face sentencing Thursday afternoon on a half-dozen felony convictions, including theft and voter fraud. He’s facing up to three years in prison on each count.Charlie White was removed as Indiana’s secretary of state almost immediately after a jury...
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February, 23, 2012
In food deserts, large grocery stores are scarce. But these same communities have plenty of corner stores. That’s usually seen as a problem because corner stores often stock more junk food than fresh produce. There are new public health programs underway in several Chicago...
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February, 22, 2012
The Chicago Police Department has another hurdle to clear before it can build a proposed outdoor shooting range in the city.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Wednesday the police department needs a permit to move forward with plans for an outdoor gun range on the far South Side because of the...
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February, 22, 2012
Chicago’s school board voted unanimously late Wednesday to close seven schools and completely re-staff 10 others. The vote comes after months of protests from parents, teachers and activists and a spate of final pleas to board members to save the schools.People began lining up at CPS headquarters 4...
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February, 22, 2012
MIAMI — Crimes and homicides in public schools nationwide have declined, part of a downward trend seen over the past several years.Data released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Justice show declines across a number of indicators, including thefts, violent crimes...
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