Details on another stadium site proposal for the Chicago Bears. And the future of gunshot detection technology in Chicago — as voters resoundingly back its return.
The plan for the “Bronzeville Lakefront” would transform approximately 100 acres that include and surround the former Michael Reese Hospital site in the Douglas neighborhood. At the center of the proposal is a new domed stadium with a capacity of 75,000 for major sporting events and concerts.
Leaders from the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, CTA, Metra and Pace laid out their vision for 2027 and beyond.
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Policing
Since 2019, the Chicago Police Department has operated under a consent decree.
This federal court order requires CPD to stop routinely violating Black and Latino residents’ constitutional
rights.
It also forces the overhaul of how officers are trained, supervised and disciplined.
WTTW News dives deep into why reform is so slow and how policing in Chicago continues to evolve.
