Chicago Police Board fires cop tied to Special Operations Section scandal nearly two decades ago
The Chicago Police Board on Thursday voted to fire an officer nearly two decades after he became embroiled in one of the Chicago Police Department’s biggest scandals.
Chicago Police Board fires cop tied to Special Operations Section scandal nearly two decades ago
The Chicago Police Board on Thursday voted to fire an officer nearly two decades after he became embroiled in one of the Chicago Police Department’s biggest scandals.
Staffing woes hamper CPD reform efforts, new report warns
The Chicago Police Department’s deep staffing and personnel issues continue to hinder its court-ordered reform efforts, according to a progress report released Thursday.
Chicago cop faces dismissal for allegedly beating, wrongfully arresting woman at George Floyd protest
According to the charges filed by Chicago Police Supt. David Brown, Officer James Hunt failed to get the woman medical help while arresting her “without justification,” calling her a “fat b—.”
Off-duty Chicago cop found dead from apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound in Norwood Park
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Feds’ request could block evidence sought in probe of Chicago cop’s murder
In back-to-back hearings at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on Wednesday, a pair of judges each expressed impatience with delays in the cases of a three men charged in the decade-old murder of Chicago police Officer Clifton Lewis.
Anger over sentencing in Chicago cop Ella French's murder
The so-called straw purchaser of the gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French and seriously wound her partner was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison by a federal judge.
Lightfoot defends move to block Chicago police transmissions
A coalition of Chicago media companies are standing together against this move, saying it seriously compromises public safety and transparency.
Reaction after straw purchaser of gun used to kill Officer Ella French sentenced
The so-called straw purchaser of the gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French and seriously wound her partner was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison by a federal judge.
Straw purchaser of gun used to kill Officer Ella French gets over 2 years
The so-called straw purchaser of the gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French and seriously wound her partner was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison by a federal judge.
Chicago alderman calls on CPD to remove potential members of hate groups
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez on Tuesday pushed for City Council hearings to scrutinize the Chicago Police Department’s probe of an officer who was suspended after being linked to the Proud Boys — a move that sparked a political firestorm and calls for the cop’s dismissal.
Cook County jury awards Chicago police whistleblower nearly $1 million
A Cook County jury on Tuesday awarded nearly $1 million to a Chicago police detective who alleged he was demoted after pushing back when superiors pressed him to alter reports to cover for a fellow officer who shot an unarmed teenager.
Chicago alderman calls on CPD to remove potential members of hate groups
Faith and political leaders are calling on the Chicago Police Department to do an audit of its force and remove any found members of hate groups.
Chicago man shot by police charged with stabbing officer on South Side
A Chicago man who was shot by police over the weekend on the city's South Side has been charged with first-degree attempted murder for allegedly stabbing an officer.
Bond reduction denied for man accused in shooting of Chicago cop
One of the men accused of attacking off-duty Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden was back in front of a judge on Monday.
Chicago crime: 6 robberies at gunpoint within an hour
Police are investigating after six armed robberies occurred within an hour across Chicago.
Danny Golden case: Suspect charged in shooting of off-duty cop denied bond reduction
One of the men accused of attacking off-duty Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden was back in front of a judge on Monday.
Chicago police help Santa bring gifts to families of fallen officers
The two-day event was organized by the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to bring cheer to the families of our city’s heroes. Santa, Mrs. Claus and Frosty the Snowman rode in a caravan of Chicago police SUV’s.
Chicago police help Santa bring gifts to families of fallen officers
The two-day event was organized by the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to bring cheer to the families of our city’s heroes. Riding in a caravan of Chicago police SUV’s, was Santa, Mrs. Claus and Frosty the Snowman. Natalie Bomke reports.
Operation Santa brings gifts and well-wishes to families of fallen, injured Chicago police officers
A motorcade of Chicago police escorted Santa and Mrs.