Monday, March 23, 2026

Search results for keyword: public safety found in 156 News.

crime
  • by david hall
Chicago restaurants are being burglarized in record numbers: 'I'm just beyond outraged'

There were 635 burglaries reported at restaurants last year, the most since at least 2001, and the city is on pace to surpass that number this year.

suburban-chicago
  • by david hall
Gas will be burned off from derailed cars to clear tracks near Matteson

Canadian National Railway said the “flaring” of liquefied petroleum is the next step in moving the train after Thursday's derailment.

2024-democratic-national-convention
  • by david hall
'Serious concerns' remain after CPD revises mass arrest policy ahead of Democratic Convention

A coalition of community organizations says the policy still fails to draw a line between crowds protected under the First Amendment and those engaged in illegal activity such as looting.

city-hall
  • by david hall
Paltry number of 'hate incidents' deemed 'bona fide' cries out for public education, City Council members says

Out of 114 "hate incidents" reported from Jan. 1 through June 13, only 17 were deemed “bona fide,” 83 were “unfounded” and 14 were listed as “undetermined.” Ald. Debra Silverstein, who pushed to create the new category, said the low numbers show more public education is needed.