Chicago Police Department

Hearing held for brothers accused of killing CPD Officer Ella French, wounding Officer Carlos Yanez Jr.

A status hearing was held Thursday for the brothers accused of killing Chicago Police Officer Ella French.

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Chicago police commander slams leadership in resignation letter: 'Disdain' and 'lack of respect'

Former Chicago police commander Melvin Roman condemned leadership in a resignation letter handed in Wednesday, months after he was demoted following protests outside of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's home that blocked traffic.

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Chicago police officer shot in leg during exchange of gunfire in Calumet Heights, suspect also shot

A Chicago police officer was shot in Calumet Heights Wednesday night.

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Chicago's 'Get Behind the Vest' initiative celebrates new milestone

The Chicago Police Department provides each officer with a vest at the beginning of their career. The equipment must be replaced every five years at the expense of the officers. A vest typically costs $500.

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U-Haul recovered after stolen, may be connected to crime sprees: Police

Chicago police have recovered a U-Haul truck that was reported stolen a week ago. 

4 days ago

Woman, 25, dies after shot through window of her home: Police

Police are investigating a homicide after a 25-year-old woman was shot while standing in her home on Chicago's South Side Friday, according to the Chicago Police Department. 

6 days ago

Video shows off-duty Chicago cop shooting home intruder in Albany Park

Chicago’s police oversight agency released a video showing an off-duty officer shoot a man trying to break into his home in Albany Park.

November 22

Chicago police say that 84% of department employees have entered vaccination status into portal

Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said that of the 84%, 78.8% are vaccinated.

November 22

Person shot by Chicago police in West Garfield Park during exchange of gunfire; weapon recovered at scene

OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING: A person was shot by Chicago police Sunday night after being fired upon on the city's West Side.

November 22

Chicago police hosting gun turn-in event this Saturday in Lawndale

Chicago police are hoping to get more guns off the street this weekend by hosting a gun turn-in event Saturday in Lawndale.

November 19

Man slammed to ground by Chicago police officer in viral video pleads guilty to battery

On Thanksgiving 2019, officers approached Kersh at a bus shelter at 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue and took a bottle of vodka he had been holding, police said. Kersh became “irate” and spit in one of the officer’s eyes and mouth, police said at the time. That officer was then seen on cellphone video picking up Kersh and throwing him to the ground.

November 19

Lightfoot's pick to lead COPA apologizes for report that recommended Officer French be suspended

"I have profound regret and sadness that the work of our agency has in any way hurt the French family and those who mourn her and I will work steadfastly to ensure a situation like this never happens again," Andrea Kersten said.

November 18

CPS investigating scuffle between student and armed security guard at Westinghouse College Prep

A scuffle between a student and an armed Chicago police officer working as a security guard at Westinghouse College Prep is the subject of dual investigations.

November 18