Chicago Journal

Police

Labor arbitrator upholds Chicago's vaccine mandate for police

The police union didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, but FOP Lodge #7 President John Catanzara posted a YouTube video late Wednesday acknowledging officers would be forced to get the vaccine.

Chicago News

Chicago schools reach $1M settlement in sexual assault case

The lawsuit was filed anonymously by the family in 2016. The case was into the second week of a trial when the district negotiated a settlement.

Chicago News

Church fire in Albany Park is third fire in neighborhood this week

Another fire that broke out at a church Wednesday was the third fire this week to strike the Albany Park neighborhood on Chicago's North Side.

Illinois Politics

Suburban Democrat Sen. Tom Cullerton resigns before guilty plea in federal embezzlement case

His trial was originally scheduled for early 2020 but had been repeatedly postponed. Cullerton previously plead "Not Guilty" and, until today, had denied any wrongdoing.

Crime

Manual Transmission foils car theft but offenders still open fire on delivery driver

Three men tried to steal a delivery driver's car this morning but couldn't drive stick and turned their frustrations over an attempted auto theft into attempted murder.

Chicago Journal

Lake Forest's Tenneco to go private in $7.1 billion deal

The company employs 71,000 people at 260 sites worldwide and supplies markets including light vehicles, commercial trucks, motorsport, and the aftermarket.

Chicago News

City to follow State, will lift mask order by month's end

Masks will still be required on public transit and in healthcare settings but get ready to smile again, Chicago. Brush your teeth.

Chicago News

3-year-old wounded in drive-by shooting on city's West Side

The 3-year-old victim was reportedly shot in the right side of his face but was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.

Chicago Journal

Barkov leads Panthers to 5-2 victory over Blackhawks

Kane's assist gave him 720 for his career, all with Chicago, and moved him past Hall of Famer Denis Savard for second on the team’s career list.

Chicago Journal

Apartment building fire spreads and destroys Chicago brewery

Tenants in the apartment building were able to escape. One man was taken to a hospital after suffering possible smoke inhalation, according to police.

Crime

Oak Park man charged with killing 20-year-old nursing student from Forest View

Ehresman was last seen on a neighbor's surveillance camera entering Chavez's Oak Park home. The next morning, Chavez is seen driving her car to the South Austin neighborhood, where it was found days later.

Illinois Business

Corn growers to vote on increasing checkoff next month

Growers who sell a bushel of corn in Illinois pay the checkoff to the marketing board to promote the industry. The money is used for research, marketing, and education.