Reactions pour in after video of deadly Chicago police shootout released
Bodycam video of a deadly police-involved shootout on the West Side last month has been released by the Chicago police oversight agency. Mayor Johnson, the head of COPA and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx provided an update on the investigation following the video release.
Video shows Chicago police firing at Dexter Reed 96 times, oversight agency says
A man shot and killed by Chicago police during a traffic stop last month “fired first,” striking an officer before four others fired nearly 100 rounds, some after the man fell to the ground, oversight officials said Tuesday.
Chicago mayor addresses deadly officer-involved shootout after bodycam release
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the city's police oversight agency and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to address the investigation into a deadly officer-involved shootout last month. A 26-year-old man is dead after he allegedly fired at police during a traffic stop on March 21 on the West Side.
Chicago faith leaders call for independent investigation into deadly police-involved shooting
Local faith leaders said they want an immediate and indepedent investigation after a fatal police shooting last month in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Chicago begins prep work for DNC
The Chicago Police Department and the Chicago Fire Department are teaming up with federal agencies for the event.
Off-duty Chicago police officer found dead in Northwest Side home identified by medical examiner
An off-duty Chicago police officer was found dead Wednesday inside a home in the West Ridge neighborhood, police said.
Attorney General addresses violence in Chicago
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered remarks at OJP’s Second Annual Community Violence Prevention and Intervention Grantee Conference (CVIPI) in Chicago.
Chicago police brew stronger ties with 10th Ward during 'Coffee with Cops' event
The Chicago Police Department is making it their mission to get out in the community and get to know their neighbors better.
Chicago police brew stronger ties with 10th Ward
The Chicago Police Department is making it their mission to get out in the community and get to know their neighbors better.
Chicago alderman proposes full City Council vote on ShotSpotter ward by ward
Chicago City Council members on Monday debated whether they want the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter to continue in their wards.
Chicago police seek suspects in Near West Side robberies
Chicago police are looking to identify two suspects accused of committing several robberies on the Near West Side this month.
Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett's appeal of conviction for staging racist attack
The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019, then lying to Chicago police about it.
Chicago police identify man found in Rogers Park
A man who Chicago police found on the city's North Side has been identified.
Chicago veterinarian denied bond in child porn case
A judge denied pre-trial release for a Chicago veterinarian accused of planning to sexually assault his unborn child.
Chicago cop, offender shot in Humboldt Park
A Chicago police officer and an offender were wounded in a shooting Thursday on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Sexual assault lawsuit against Chicago's former top cop dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed the sexual assault lawsuit against Eddie Johnson, Chicago's former top cop.
1 critically wounded in Chicago expressway shooting
A man has been transported to an area hospital in critical condition following a shooting on the Bishop Ford Expressway.
Lawsuit against former Chicago top cop Eddie Johnson dismissed
The sexual assault lawsuit against Chicago's former police superintendent has been thrown out. A federal judge dismissed the suit against Eddie Johnson Wednesday afternoon.
Chicago City Council approves one of the largest settlements in city history
The Chicago City Council approved one of the largest payouts in city history after a teenage boy suffered a devastating brain injury in a crash resulting from a police chase.
Chicago committee approves $45M settlement for teen critically injured in police chase crash
A Chicago City Council committee has approved a $45 million settlement for the family of an eighth grader who suffered a devastating brain injury in a crash resulting from a police chase.