Chicago City Wire

Chicago FOP president: Police are not 'mobsters,' providing aid doesn't mean Toledo shooting 'was justified'

By Christina Heath | Apr 22, 2021

The Chicago police fatal shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo last month has sparked another debate about police brutality, guns, racial profiling and when it is warranted for police use of a deadly weapon.

Unemployment extension behind restaurants 'not getting applicants'

By Christina Heath | Apr 1, 2021

Restaurant owners say unemployment benefit extensions and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) are hurting Illinois restaurants looking to hire.