Chicago police fatally shoot man after officers called to Irving Park bar for suspect with a gun
A man was fatally shot by police in the alley near a tavern in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
Dakotah Earley suing city of Chicago, police department after being severely wounded in Lincoln Park shooting
A man who was shot and severely wounded in a Lincoln Park robbery last year is now suing the city and the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson won't commit to filling CPD's vacant officer jobs
Brandon Johnson once sponsored a Cook County Board resolution to reduce police funding, and Monday the candidate for mayor said he would cut the Chicago police budget by at least $150 million.
Vallas says he'll repurpose donated money from former Chicago cop involved in Laquan McDonald case
On Monday, a relative of Laquan McDonald called on Paul Vallas to drop out of the race for mayor after taking a campaign contribution from a Chicago police officer who the family sued.
Vallas says he'll repurpose donated money from former Chicago cop involved in Laquan McDonald case
Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is under fire for accepting campaign funds from a former Chicago cop that was tied to two lawsuits against the city regarding the death of Laquan McDonald.
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson looks to cut police budget by $150M
Brandon Johnson once sponsored a Cook County Board resolution to reduce police funding. On Monday, the candidate for mayor said he would cut the Chicago police budget by at least $150 million.
Candidate for Chicago police union president calls John Catanzara the 'Lori Lightfoot' of the FOP
Detective Bob Bartlett, a 24-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, says incumbent John Catanzara's controversial temperament is not what the union needs as officers face so many challenges.
Detective Bob Bartlett calls John Catanzara the 'Lori Lightfoot' of the FOP
Detective Bob Bartlett, a 24-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, says incumbent John Catanzara's controversial temperament is not what the union needs as officers face so many challenges.
Chicago cops caught on video attacking man in holding cell each have long records of alleged misconduct
Two Chicago cops seen pummeling and subduing a man in a holding cell in newly released surveillance footage each have lengthy disciplinary misconduct records, according to a review of investigatory files.
Former Chicago cop had 44 traffic tickets dismissed by claiming his girlfriend stole his vehicle: prosecutors
Starting in 2013, Kriv allegedly resolved 44 different automated ticket violations by coming to court, being placed under oath and testifying that his girlfriend had stolen his vehicle on the day the ticket was issued, prosecutors said.
Former Chicago cop charged with false car theft reports
A former Chicago police officer is accused of providing false testimony and fraudulent police reports over the last 13 years in order to have traffic tickets dismissed.
'Appalling' video shows Chicago police officer repeatedly punching man in holding cell
The video shows Officer Enrique Delgado Fernandez delivering nearly 20 closed-fist blows to Damien Stewart in the lockup after he was allegedly caught with a gun during a confrontational traffic stop in 2019.
Chicago alderman calls for zero tolerance policy for hate groups in CPD
The murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis is adding fuel to calls for a zero-tolerance policy for hate groups in the Chicago Police Department.
2 Chicago cops among 4 injured in West Side traffic crash
Four people were injured, including two Chicago police officers, when their vehicles collided Tuesday night on the West Side.
Efforts underway in Cook County to combat vehicle thefts
Motor vehicle thefts are on the rise with thieves particularly targeting Hyundais and Kias.
2 Chicago cops among 4 injured in West Side traffic crash
Four people were injured, including two Chicago police officers, when their vehicles collided Tuesday night on the West Side.
Kim Foxx removes prosecutors in Chicago cop's murder case after claims of police misconduct
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has pulled the prosecutors handling murder cases stemming from a Chicago police officer's killing.
Chicago man shot by off-duty cop during apparent robbery dies
A Chicago man who was shot Wednesday afternoon by an off-duty cop after the officer intervened in an apparent robbery has died.
Chicago cop who used 'force without justification' against CPS student in 2018 faces year suspension
A Chicago cop who is accused of using unjustified force against a Chicago Public Schools student three years ago is now facing just over a year’s suspension after a single police board member overruled the superintendent’s recommendation for a slightly lighter punishment Thursday.
Despite claims of police misconduct, no bond for man charged in 2011 murder of Chicago cop
One of the alleged gunmen in the 2011 killing of Chicago Police Ofc. Clifton Lewis will remain in jail as he awaits trial for the murder, despite allegations police and prosecutors hid evidence showing he’s innocent.