Wearing the Badge: Ella French?s mom, officer injured in shooting now help cop families cope with trauma
On this episode of "Wearing the Badge," we remember Ella French, a Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty in 2021. Ella?s mother, Elizabeth French, and officer Carlos Yanez Jr., who was shot alongside Ella, joined host Garry McCarthy to share memories of her life and the kind of person she was ? both on and off the job. Yanez and Ella's mom now help cop families cope with trauma through the ?Light The Line? nonprofit.
On this episode of "Wearing the Badge," we remember Ella French, a Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty in 2021. Ella?s mother, Elizabeth French, and officer Carlos Yanez Jr., who was shot alongside Ella, joined host Garry McCarthy to share memories of her life and the kind of person she was ? both on and off the job. Yanez and Ella's mom now help cop families cope with trauma through the ?Light The Line? nonprofit.
Chicago teen takeover trend: Johnson talks safety
Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke about the teen takeover trend that's been happening in Chicago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke about the teen takeover trend that's been happening in Chicago.
Chicago auto shop owner speaks out after cars set on fire
The owner said its unknown how the fire started.
The owner said its unknown how the fire started.
Woman facing multiple charges after police chase on Dan Ryan
A woman is facing multiple charges after leading police on a pursuit in the Chicago suburbs late Thursday afternoon.
A woman is facing multiple charges after leading police on a pursuit in the Chicago suburbs late Thursday afternoon.
Person arrested after police chase on Dan Ryan
A person was taken into custody Thursday after a police chase ended on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
A person was taken into custody Thursday after a police chase ended on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Shocking video shows two children in car during high-speed chase
Two small children were found inside a speeding vehicle in Wisconsin.
Two small children were found inside a speeding vehicle in Wisconsin.
Chicago cop accidentally fires gun during arrest after police chase
An expressway police chase ended with a Chicago police officer accidentally firing their gun while arresting three suspects Thursday morning in the Austin neighborhood.
An expressway police chase ended with a Chicago police officer accidentally firing their gun while arresting three suspects Thursday morning in the Austin neighborhood.
Police chase ends in officer-involved shooting on Chicago?s West Side
An expressway police chase ended in a shooting involving Chicago police Thursday morning in the Austin neighborhood.
An expressway police chase ended in a shooting involving Chicago police Thursday morning in the Austin neighborhood.
'I f---ed up': Video shows Woodridge police detaining wrong person
WARNING: THE LANGUAGE IN THIS VIDEO IS VERY GRAPHIC. VIEWER DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED. A lawsuit was filed against the Woodridge Police Department after a man was wrongfully detained.
WARNING: THE LANGUAGE IN THIS VIDEO IS VERY GRAPHIC. VIEWER DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED. A lawsuit was filed against the Woodridge Police Department after a man was wrongfully detained.
Chicago police chase: Armed robbery suspect arrested after high-speed pursuit
A high-speed police chase ended Wednesday in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood, resulting in at least one arrest.
A high-speed police chase ended Wednesday in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood, resulting in at least one arrest.
Chicago police chase: Armed robbery suspect arrested after high-speed pursuit
A high-speed police chase ended Wednesday in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood, resulting in at least one arrest.
A high-speed police chase ended Wednesday in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood, resulting in at least one arrest.
Chicago police officers respond to bomb threats on CTA Red Line
Bomb squads and K9s were spotted at several stations Tuesday afternoon.
Bomb squads and K9s were spotted at several stations Tuesday afternoon.
Video captures intense police shootout after suspect fires on Jewish man near synagogue
Video released Thursday shows an October police-involved shooting in West Rogers Park, where a 22-year-old shot a Jewish man heading to a synagogue before exchanging fire with police and paramedics.
Video released Thursday shows an October police-involved shooting in West Rogers Park, where a 22-year-old shot a Jewish man heading to a synagogue before exchanging fire with police and paramedics.
Illinois man arrested after police chase from Indiana to Chicago
The Illinois man allegedly fled from officers with a 4-year-old girl inside his vehicle.
The Illinois man allegedly fled from officers with a 4-year-old girl inside his vehicle.
Cook County man arrested after leading police on high-speed chase from Bensenville to Chicago: prosecutors
A Schiller Park was charged after allegedly pointing a gun at a man at a gas station near Bensenville and leading police on a high-speed chase.
A Schiller Park was charged after allegedly pointing a gun at a man at a gas station near Bensenville and leading police on a high-speed chase.
Police chase: Armed kidnapping suspects arrested after crash in Logan Square
Three suspects accused of armed kidnapping were arrested Monday night after a police chase that ended in a crash in Logan Square.
Three suspects accused of armed kidnapping were arrested Monday night after a police chase that ended in a crash in Logan Square.
Chicago men in Elmhurst burglary lead police on 115 mph chase in stolen car: prosecutors
Two Chicago men were denied pre-trial release after allegedly burglarizing a suburban liquor store and leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle early Thursday morning.
Two Chicago men were denied pre-trial release after allegedly burglarizing a suburban liquor store and leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle early Thursday morning.
Chicago police chase ends in arrest of 2 suspects linked to suburban burglaries
A police chase that began on Chicago’s Northwest Side ended Friday afternoon on the South Side with the arrest of two suspects involved in several suburban burglaries.
A police chase that began on Chicago’s Northwest Side ended Friday afternoon on the South Side with the arrest of two suspects involved in several suburban burglaries.
Suspect in custody after police chase throughout Chicago
A police chase that began on Chicago's Northwest Side ended Friday on the city's South Side.
A police chase that began on Chicago's Northwest Side ended Friday on the city's South Side.
Chicago police involved in chase on South Side
Chicago police were pursuing a suspect Friday on the city's South Side.
Chicago police were pursuing a suspect Friday on the city's South Side.