Local security firms see surge in business
Private security firms in Chicago are seeing a spike in demand for services in the aftermath of lootings and unrest the last several days.
Preckwinkle and Cupich Call for Peace
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cardinal Blase Cupich on Tuesday all embraced peaceful protest against George Floyd’s death and the systemic racism it has …
Lightfoot says city will move to next reopening phase Wednesday
Despite days of looting and civil unrest, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced this morning that the city will ease COVID-19 restrictions as planned starting Wednesday.
CTA riders confused, delayed as service disruptions continue
The Chicago Transit Authority is once again severely limiting its service Tuesday
2 killed in Cicero during unrest; looting hits Naperville
Two people were killed Monday during unrest in suburban Cicero as protests continued over the killing of George Floyd.
CTA suspends service for a second consecutive night
All buses and trains will stop running from 9:30 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday
Illinois’ Pritzker says Trump’s military deployment threat ‘illegal’
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tonight derided President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy the U.S. military to American cities to quell violent protests, calling the idea “illegal” and “ridiculous.”
Protesters march from Wrigleyville to Uptown
More than 1,000 protesters marched from Wrigleyville to Uptown, including a brief walk along Lake Shore Drive.
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Chicago Public Schools meal distribution to resume Tuesday
Chicago Public Schools said it plans to reopen its 300 meal distribution school sites Tuesday after a one-day suspension.
Gov. JB Pritzker calls up more Illinois National Guard and issues disaster proclamation
Gov. JB Pritzker is calling up an additional 250 Illinois National Guardsmen to be ready to help prevent looting and civil unrest in nearly a dozen counties.
