Chicago police station 'overrun' by rats: 'I'm seeing them pretty much everyday'
The Chicago Police Department's 20th District station in Budlong Woods has been battling a growing rat infestation, with the property going months without cleanup. The city's Department of Streets and Sanitation is now clearing the area after residents and officers raised concerns. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus reports live with a look at the conditions.
The Chicago Police Department's 20th District station in Budlong Woods has been battling a growing rat infestation, with the property going months without cleanup. The city's Department of Streets and Sanitation is now clearing the area after residents and officers raised concerns. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus reports live with a look at the conditions.
Rats, weeds and unanswered calls: Chicago police station faces growing pest problem
Officers at a Chicago police district say overgrown brush and delayed maintenance have led to a rat infestation outside their station, prompting concerns about conditions and city response.
Officers at a Chicago police district say overgrown brush and delayed maintenance have led to a rat infestation outside their station, prompting concerns about conditions and city response.
CPD misses federal deadline for reporting use-of-force incidents
A federal judge set a deadline for the Chicago Police Department to release its annual use-of-force report, but the department missed it. Attorney Joe DiCola joins Good Day Chicago to explain what the missed deadline could mean and what happens next.
A federal judge set a deadline for the Chicago Police Department to release its annual use-of-force report, but the department missed it. Attorney Joe DiCola joins Good Day Chicago to explain what the missed deadline could mean and what happens next.
What's next for CPD leadership, vision for Chicago Public Schools | The Chicago Report
What's next for leadership within the Chicago Police Department? And, we break down the budget and safety plan for Chicago Public Schools. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
What's next for leadership within the Chicago Police Department? And, we break down the budget and safety plan for Chicago Public Schools. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Newly released body camera video shows moments before college student's Douglass Park arrest
The 33-second video captures officers responding to the chaotic gathering in the 1300 block of South Fairfield Avenue as fireworks explode and crowds scatter.
The 33-second video captures officers responding to the chaotic gathering in the 1300 block of South Fairfield Avenue as fireworks explode and crowds scatter.
Chicago mayor signs executive order tightening city gun purchasing rules
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a new executive order aimed at tightening the city's gun purchasing rules. The order requires all city departments, including the Chicago Police Department, to do business only with gun suppliers with strong business practices.
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a new executive order aimed at tightening the city's gun purchasing rules. The order requires all city departments, including the Chicago Police Department, to do business only with gun suppliers with strong business practices.
Chicago SWAT officer shot: Court docs reveal new details in Albany Park standoff
Court documents reveal new details about the Albany Park standoff earlier this week. Prosecutors say a Chicago man held his partner and daughter hostage, shot the woman's mother through a door and then wounded a SWAT officer during the confrontation.
Court documents reveal new details about the Albany Park standoff earlier this week. Prosecutors say a Chicago man held his partner and daughter hostage, shot the woman's mother through a door and then wounded a SWAT officer during the confrontation.
Chicago man charged after SWAT officer among 2 shot
A Chicago man has been charged with 11 felonies, including attempted murder, after a SWAT officer was among two people shot Monday in Albany Park.
A Chicago man has been charged with 11 felonies, including attempted murder, after a SWAT officer was among two people shot Monday in Albany Park.
Chicago man charged with attempted murder after SWAT officer among 2 shot in Albany Park
A Chicago man has been charged with 11 felonies, including attempted murder, after a SWAT officer was among two people shot Monday in Albany Park.
A Chicago man has been charged with 11 felonies, including attempted murder, after a SWAT officer was among two people shot Monday in Albany Park.
Chicago police release new details in officer-involved shooting
Chicago police say an officer's gun discharged during a struggle with a suspect accused of having a stolen vehicle on the West Side early Tuesday.
Chicago police say an officer's gun discharged during a struggle with a suspect accused of having a stolen vehicle on the West Side early Tuesday.
Police-involved shooting reported on Chicago's West Side
COPA is investigating an officer-involved shooting on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
COPA is investigating an officer-involved shooting on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
Chicago police officer injured after weapon discharges during arrest on West Side
Chicago police say an officer's gun discharged during a struggle with a suspect accused of having a stolen vehicle on the West Side early Tuesday.
Chicago police say an officer's gun discharged during a struggle with a suspect accused of having a stolen vehicle on the West Side early Tuesday.
Chicago SWAT officer shot during Albany Park domestic call expected to make full recovery
A Chicago police SWAT officer is expected to make a full recovery after he was shot while responding to a domestic-related incident Monday morning in the Albany Park neighborhood, authorities said.
A Chicago police SWAT officer is expected to make a full recovery after he was shot while responding to a domestic-related incident Monday morning in the Albany Park neighborhood, authorities said.
Chicago police officer shot during SWAT investigation in Albany Park | Update
Chicago police are providing an update after an officer was shot in the lower abdomen during a SWAT investigation in Albany Park.
Chicago police are providing an update after an officer was shot in the lower abdomen during a SWAT investigation in Albany Park.
Immigration rights activists call for investigation into 'absurd' CPD handling of ICE agents
Immigration rights activists are calling on Chicago police to take accountability over allegations that federal ICE agents were not held responsible. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus reports live from the ICE enforcement hearing.
Immigration rights activists are calling on Chicago police to take accountability over allegations that federal ICE agents were not held responsible. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus reports live from the ICE enforcement hearing.
CPD Spt. Snelling's last day, CPS releases proposed budget for 2027 | The Chicago Report
Chicago's top cop is calling it a career. Wednesday was Superintendent Larry Snelling's last day on the job. And, Chicago Public Schools released its proposed operating budget for 2027. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Chicago's top cop is calling it a career. Wednesday was Superintendent Larry Snelling's last day on the job. And, Chicago Public Schools released its proposed operating budget for 2027. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Today is Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling's last day on the job
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced his retirement this month after 34 years of service.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced his retirement this month after 34 years of service.
Chicago police officers among 4 hurt in West Side crash
Chicago police say two officers and two women were hurt after a collision involving a squad car and an SUV in Humboldt Park Tuesday morning.
Chicago police say two officers and two women were hurt after a collision involving a squad car and an SUV in Humboldt Park Tuesday morning.
Chicago alders to consider $9.5M wrongful conviction settlement, parking meter lease transfer, The 78 funding
From a multimillion-dollar wrongful conviction settlement to Chicago's parking meter lease and The 78 development, here's what's on the Finance Committee's agenda Monday.
From a multimillion-dollar wrongful conviction settlement to Chicago's parking meter lease and The 78 development, here's what's on the Finance Committee's agenda Monday.
Chicago football player alleges police beat him while rescuing younger brother during teen takeover
A Chicago college football player charged with aggravated battery to a peace officer and resisting or obstructing a police officer alleges he was beaten by Chicago police while trying to rescue his 16-year-old brother during a chaotic teen takeover in Douglass Park.
A Chicago college football player charged with aggravated battery to a peace officer and resisting or obstructing a police officer alleges he was beaten by Chicago police while trying to rescue his 16-year-old brother during a chaotic teen takeover in Douglass Park.