Chicago Public Radio - Metro Desk

Chicago Murders Up For 2008

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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The first four months of 2008 have proven to be more violent in Chicago than for the same time period last year. The Chicago Police Department has just released statistics showing that increase.

Batter Up!! Railcats Open New Season at the 'Yard'

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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As temperatures start to climb in the region, minor league baseball is also heating up, especially in Gary, Indiana.

FBI Investigating Arson Near Daley's Michigan Home

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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The FBI and Michigan police are investigating a fire near the summer home of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley as possible arson.

Clinton Supporters Want Her to Continue

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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New York U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton’s big win in the West Virginia primary is giving her Indiana supporters hope that she’ll continue her campaign for president.

Prosecutors Ask For More Time in Case Against Alton Logan

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Alton Logan remains in legal limbo. He's the Chicago man who spent 26 years in prison for a murder it appears he did not commit.

GOP Congressmen Propose Mass-Transit Bill

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A group of Republican congressmen from Illinois plans to introduce legislation today to ease traffic congestion and rising gas prices.

The COMMUTER Act would give tax credits to companies offering free public transit rides to their employees.

US Congressman Mark Kirk says companies will want to sign up - even if it might cost them a few extra dollars.

KIRK: To have a workforce that's happier and taking care of their families is something that encourages a stable and longterm exrpert workforce.

The bill would essential pay back companies half the price of public transit rides it provides to employers, up to a certain level.

Can FBI Fitness Infiltrate Chicago Cops?

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Since starting his new job in February, Chicago's top cop Jody Weis has made a habit of announcing big changes meant to rebuild the image of a department plagued by scandals. One of his ideas has received a cool welcome in the city of deep dish pizza, Italian beef, and the Maxwell Street polish. Weis has floated the idea of physical fitness tests for Chicago cops.It's not all that surprising given that Weis comes from the FBI, where physical fitness is part of the culture.

Rezko Closing Arguments

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Defense attorneys will continue their closing arguments this morning in the fraud trial of political fundraiser Tony Rezko.

Juvenile Center Union Fights Outside Security Firm

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

R. Kelly Trial Brings Up Broader Issues

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Today, the R. Kelly child pornography trial finally gets underway. Six years ago police arrested the R&B star after a videotape surfaced of a man having sex with a girl, allegedly underage girl. Prosecutors say that man is Kelly. Kelly is pleading not guilty. Despite his legal travails, Kelly remains a multi-platinum-selling artist. And there will undoubtedly be a lot of hoopla as the case unfolds. But it’s more than mere celebrity obsession. For some, Kelly’s trial raises complicated issues around race and gender.