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Services Set for Slain Officer
(CHICAGO) -- Funeral arrangements have been announced for fallen Chicago police Officer John Bartholomew. Visitation for Officer Bartholomew is set for 2 to 8 p.m. May 7 at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church, 5649 N. Sheridan Road in Chicago. The funeral is planned for 10 a....
May 01, 2026
Does someone live in Cloud Gate? Mockumentary "Man in the Bean" explores viral social media claims
What would you say if we told you a man was living inside the Cloud Gate statue in Millennium Park, commonly known as The Bean? The satirical claim was enough to spark protests in the Loop in 2025 in front of Anish Kapoor's iconic statue and spawn a huge social media campaig...
May 01, 2026
CPS teachers, students expected to join May Day rally at Union Park, march through downtown Chicago
Chicago teachers and students will be among those expected to let their voices be heard on what is known as May Day. Organizers are expecting more than 800 students to be bused to Rainbow PUSH headquarters from around the area Friday. The Chicago Teachers Union says students...
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Services Set for Slain Officer
(CHICAGO) -- Funeral arrangements have been announced for fallen Chicago police Officer John Bartholomew. Visitation for Officer Bartholomew is set for 2 to 8 p.m. May 7 at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church, 5649 N. Sheridan Road in Chicago. The funeral is planned for 10 a....
May 01, 2026
Does someone live in Cloud Gate? Mockumentary "Man in the Bean" explores viral social media claims
What would you say if we told you a man was living inside the Cloud Gate statue in Millennium Park, commonly known as The Bean? The satirical claim was enough to spark protests in the Loop in 2025 in front of Anish Kapoor's iconic statue and spawn a huge social media campaig...
May 01, 2026
CPS teachers, students expected to join May Day rally at Union Park, march through downtown Chicago
Chicago teachers and students will be among those expected to let their voices be heard on what is known as May Day. Organizers are expecting more than 800 students to be bused to Rainbow PUSH headquarters from around the area Friday. The Chicago Teachers Union says students...
May 01, 2026
Alleged Cop Killer Expected in Court
(CHICAGO) -- A seven-time convicted felon accused of killing a Chicago police officer and critically wounding another is set to face a judge this morning. The case against 26-year-old Alphanso Talley is intensifying scrutiny of Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the SAFE-T Act, which el...
Apr 30, 2026
Fioretti, Wietzel, Slam SAFE-T-ACT in Murder of CPD Officer
(CHICAGO) -- Following the shooting death of Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew, two prominent Chicagoans are speaking out. Former Ald. Bob Fioretti and former Police Chief of Riverside Tom Weitzel have released a joint statement on the tragic killing of Bartholomew: &...
Apr 30, 2026
Chicago offering free 'learn to ride' bike classes for kids, adults
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced free bike riding lessons for those wanting to learn how to ride a bicycle. The summer series for adults and teens (13-17) starts May 7. It will be available throughout the summer at three Chicago Park District loc...
Apr 29, 2026
