Chicago police budget tops $2.2 billion as staffing questions persist

Chicago police officials are defending their staffing and deployment strategies as aldermen question whether the department has enough officers to meet the city's public safety needs.

Chicago honors officers who risked their lives to protect others
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From officers who survived gunfire to a fallen hero remembered by his wife, Chicago’s Valor Awards celebrated the courage, sacrifice and compassion behind the badge.

Remembering Mike Ditka, South Loop salon brawl and Flock cameras | Week in Review
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Coming up on this episode of "Week in Review:" Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka, one of the greatest players and coaches in NFL history, has died at 86. Plus, a South Loop salon owner is picking up the pieces after a brawl inside his business, and Chicago police are accessing Flock camera data without a contract.

Chicago mayor's office responds to questions over CPD’s Flock database access: 'Serious concerns'

Chicago police conducted more than 23,000 searches using Flock technology in three months, and now Mayor Brandon Johnson is responding to questions about undisclosed payments, taxpayer dollars and oversight.

Chicago police access privately owned Flock cameras through city agreement
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Chicago police officers conducted thousands of searches through the Flock Safety camera network this year, raising questions about how the department accesses and oversees the data.

Audit logs show Chicago police ran more than 23K Flock searches
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Chicago police officers conducted thousands of searches through the Flock Safety camera network this year, even though Chicago does not have an active contract with the company.

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation honors 608 fallen officers at Soldier Field

Family members and specially selected Chicago police officers read the names of all 608 fallen officers during the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's annual ceremony honoring Gold Star families.

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation honors 608 fallen officers at Soldier Field
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Family members and specially selected Chicago police officers read the names of all 608 fallen officers during the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's annual ceremony honoring Gold Star families.