Andrew Schroedter

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Lourdes Duarte |Andrew Schroedter

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago Public Libraries welcome millions of visitors every year. But some library workers fear there’s not enough being done to keep those visitors and staffers safe. “Every day is not an emergency at the library,” said Adrienne Seely, a Chicago librarian. “But we always have to be ready to potentially be one.” Chicago Police data, reviewed by WGN Investigates, shows there were 126 reported crimes at libraries citywide in 2021, including theft, sex offenses and battery.

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Lourdes Duarte |Andrew Schroedter

COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WGN) — It’s an ongoing problem at Cook County Jail.  Officials say inmates continue to sexually harass female workers, despite repeated attempts to stop and even punish the behavior. Take Claudia Lanuza. Four years ago, she became a Cook County Correctional Officer. “It’s something so amazing to have my family be so proud,” she said. “It’s a great career.” But not one without its challenges.  “This is happening to me,” she said about the harassment. “I have no control over it.

2 weeks ago | newsnationnow.com | Andrew Schroedter |Ben Bradley

DOLTON, Ill. ( WGN) - Tiffany Henyard will soon leave public office. The mayor of Dolton and supervisor of Thornton Township was badly beaten at the ballot box, amid questions about spending, clashes with other local officials and an ongoing FBI Investigation. NewsNation affiliate WGN Investigates caught up with Henyard at a recent township food giveaway. She dodged most of our questions, but hinted at a still promising future. "There's a lot next," Henyard said.

2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Ben Bradley |Andrew Schroedter

DOLTON, Ill. (WGN) — Tiffany Henyard will soon leave public office. The mayor of Dolton and supervisor of Thornton Township was badly beaten at the ballot box, amid questions about spending, clashes with other local officials and an ongoing FBI Investigation. WGN Investigates caught up with Henyard at a recent township food giveaway. She dodged most of our questions, but hinted at a still promising future. “There’s a lot next,” Henyard said.

2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Ben Bradley |Andrew Schroedter

(WGN-TV) Fire consumed building owned by frequent critic of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WGN) — A south suburban business raided by police as part of a stolen car investigation late last year was the scene of a suspicious fire early Tuesday morning, according to the Dolton fire department.