Chicago police officers pay for their own bulletproof vests, here’s how you can help
Sergeant Jim Kurth and Alderman Matt O’Shea discuss the “Get Behind the Vest” initiative, upcoming fundraisers like the pancake breakfast at St. John Fisher School, and why community support is critical to keeping Chicago officers safe.
Sergeant Jim Kurth and Alderman Matt O’Shea discuss the “Get Behind the Vest” initiative, upcoming fundraisers like the pancake breakfast at St. John Fisher School, and why community support is critical to keeping Chicago officers safe.
Chicago Police Dept. should hire more civilians to ease officer staffing needs, study finds
CPD should hire more civilians to free up officers for policing work amid staffing pressures, a new study suggests.
CPD should hire more civilians to free up officers for policing work amid staffing pressures, a new study suggests.
Chicago police vehicle involved in west suburban crash, officials say
A crash involving a Chicago police vehicle and another car occurred in the western suburbs Friday morning, authorities said.
A crash involving a Chicago police vehicle and another car occurred in the western suburbs Friday morning, authorities said.
Chicago police officers crash into CTA bus in Ukrainian Village
A CTA passenger was injured after Chicago police officers crashed into a bus early Friday in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood.
A CTA passenger was injured after Chicago police officers crashed into a bus early Friday in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood.
Chicago police officers hospitalized after crash in Jefferson Park
Two Chicago police officers were taken to the hospital after their squad car crashed late Thursday night in the Jefferson Park neighborhood.
Two Chicago police officers were taken to the hospital after their squad car crashed late Thursday night in the Jefferson Park neighborhood.
Chicago police officers hurt in Jefferson Park crash
Two Chicago police officers were hurt after crashing their car Thursday night on the city's Northwest Side.
Two Chicago police officers were hurt after crashing their car Thursday night on the city's Northwest Side.
3 arrested, 2 officers hospitalized after South Side police-involved shooting: CPD
A police-involved shooting was reported Thursday in South Chicago. Here's what we know so far.
A police-involved shooting was reported Thursday in South Chicago. Here's what we know so far.
Chicago alders move to strengthen 'Welcoming City' ordinance after police cooperation allegations
Chicago City Council members will consider a new measure allowing the Civilian Office of Police Accountability to investigate claims that police assisted federal immigration agents, potentially violating the city’s Welcoming City ordinance.
Chicago City Council members will consider a new measure allowing the Civilian Office of Police Accountability to investigate claims that police assisted federal immigration agents, potentially violating the city’s Welcoming City ordinance.
Videos released of Chicago police officer fatally shooting suspect during stolen car investigation
Videos were released Thursday showing Chicago police fatally shoot a man during a stolen car investigation last month on the city’s Northwest Side.
Videos were released Thursday showing Chicago police fatally shoot a man during a stolen car investigation last month on the city’s Northwest Side.
Chicago police employees accused of PPP loan fraud as IG reveals new findings
Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg discusses new allegations of pandemic loan fraud, major investigation updates, and how the city holds employees accountable for ethics violations.
Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg discusses new allegations of pandemic loan fraud, major investigation updates, and how the city holds employees accountable for ethics violations.
Chicago alders weigh $22M payout to family of man killed in crash after CPD chase
The $22 million settlement, if approved, would continue the trend of big spending on lawsuits in recent years.
The $22 million settlement, if approved, would continue the trend of big spending on lawsuits in recent years.
River North crash involving CPD car leaves 3 hurt, including officer
A Chicago police officer and two other people were injured in a crash involving a CPD squad car early Sunday in River North.
A Chicago police officer and two other people were injured in a crash involving a CPD squad car early Sunday in River North.
2 CPD employees, including sergeant, fraudulently got PPP money, watchdog says
Two CPD employees fraudulently obtained PPP loans, including a sergeant, according to the city's watchdog agency.
Two CPD employees fraudulently obtained PPP loans, including a sergeant, according to the city's watchdog agency.
Chicago police officer fires gun during West Side traffic stop
A Chicago police officer fired his gun during a traffic stop early Monday on the city's West Side, although no one was struck.
A Chicago police officer fired his gun during a traffic stop early Monday on the city's West Side, although no one was struck.
Key Chicago police oversight body seeks applicants
A key body overseeing police accountability in Chicago is looking for applicants to fill three vacancies.
A key body overseeing police accountability in Chicago is looking for applicants to fill three vacancies.
Chicago homicides in 2025 fell to lowest level in 60 years, CPD says
Chicago saw the fewest homicides in a single year in 2025 in six decades, according to data released by the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago saw the fewest homicides in a single year in 2025 in six decades, according to data released by the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago deputy police chief dies after medical emergency, officials say
William Betancourt, a deputy chief with CPD, died early Saturday morning after a medical emergency while off duty.
William Betancourt, a deputy chief with CPD, died early Saturday morning after a medical emergency while off duty.
Police officers hurt in crash on Chicago's South Side
Two Chicago police officers were injured in a crash on Monday night in the Marynook neighborhood, the second collision involving a CPD vehicle in less than 24 hours.
Two Chicago police officers were injured in a crash on Monday night in the Marynook neighborhood, the second collision involving a CPD vehicle in less than 24 hours.
Chicago man charged with crashing stolen car into CPD vehicle, seriously injuring officers: police
A man has been charged with striking a CPD vehicle with a stolen car, seriously injuring two police officers Monday morning in the Wrigleyville neighborhood.
A man has been charged with striking a CPD vehicle with a stolen car, seriously injuring two police officers Monday morning in the Wrigleyville neighborhood.
Stolen car crashes into CPD squad car, seriously injuring two officers
Two Chicago police officers were seriously injured early Tuesday when their squad car was struck by a stolen vehicle on the city’s North Side, authorities said.
Two Chicago police officers were seriously injured early Tuesday when their squad car was struck by a stolen vehicle on the city’s North Side, authorities said.