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Probe of Anjanette Young Raid Results in Nearly 100 Allegations of Misconduct

There is evidence that officers committed dozens of acts of misconduct during the botched raid of Anjanette Young’s home in February 2019, leaders of the city agency responsible for investigating misconduct by members of the Chicago Police Department announced Thursday.

Black Cemeteries Are Reflection of Deep Segregation History

Black cemeteries are scattered throughout the United States, telling the story of the country’s deep past of cemetery segregation. Many Black Americans excluded from white-owned cemeteries built their own burial spaces, and their descendants are working to preserve the grounds.

Second Defendant Charged in Attack of On-Duty Police Detective Held on $1 Million Bail

Samuel Flowers, 18, appeared in court Thursday on multiple felony charges including attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery and aggravated battery to a peace officer following an alleged attack earlier this year.

Chicago’s Competing in the 2021 City Nature Challenge. Here’s How You Can Help Vault the City to Victory

From Friday through Monday, hundreds of cities from around the globe will be competing in this annual challenge to record the most nature observations. Can Chicago improve on its middle-of-the-pack results from 2020? 

Fans Set to Return to the United Center, as Lightfoot Lifts Restrictions, Citing COVID-19 Progress

The United Center will be allowed to operate at 25% of its normal capacity, allowing fans of the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls to cheer on the teams in person.

People of Color More Exposed Than Whites to Air Pollution

Across America, people of color are exposed to more air pollution than whites from industry, vehicles, construction and many other sources, a new study has found.

Suburban Cook County Eases Restrictions on Restaurants, Events

Starting Friday, restaurants in suburban Cook County can serve up to 100 people indoors or no more than 50% capacity, according to officials.

Open Streets Project ‘Sundays on State’ Set to Start in July

One of Chicago’s most iconic thoroughfares is putting on its Sunday best this summer in an effort to lure people back downtown.

Feds Raid Giuliani’s Home, Office, Escalating Criminal Probe

Federal agents raided Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan home and office Wednesday, seizing computers and cellphones in a major escalation of the Justice Department’s investigation into the business dealings of former President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer.

Biden’s Declaration: America’s Democracy ‘Is Rising Anew’

President Joe Biden declared that “America is rising anew” as he called for an expansion of federal programs to drive the economy past the coronavirus pandemic and broadly extend the social safety net on a scale not seen in decades.

Chicago ‘Going Back into the Future’: Coach Houses, Granny Flats Set to Be Legal in Some Parts of City

An effort to test whether the city’s affordable housing crisis can be eased by permitting basement, attic and coach house dwellings in five areas of the city will start Saturday, ending a 64-year ban on tiny homes in Chicago.

April 28, 2021 - Full Show

The city releases video of yet another fatal police shooting, this time of a 22-year-old father. We’ll have reaction. Also, Spotlight Politics and a look ahead to the president’s address to Congress.

Body Camera Video Shows Officer Fatally Shot Anthony Alvarez as He Fled Police

The video release from the Civilian Office of Police Accountability marks the second time in two weeks the agency has published footage showing a fatal police shooting involving a foot pursuit.

Biden to Pitch Sweeping ‘Family Plan’ in Speech to Congress

Marking his first 100 days in office, President Joe Biden will use his first joint address to Congress to pitch a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform the role government plays in American life.

Illinois Public Officials Create Mamas Caucus to Support Illinois Mothers, Families

Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin and more than 20 other government officials are joining to form the bipartisan Mamas Caucus. Comprising city, county and state leaders, the caucus plans to tackle issues that impact mothers.