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.
Stolen car crashes into CPD squad car, seriously injuring two officers
Two Chicago police officers were seriously injured 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 when their squad car was struck by a stolen vehicle on the city’s North Side, authorities said.
Rising costs for Chicago Police Dept. become increasing focus of city leaders
City leaders are more vocally concerned about rising CPD overtime and lawsuit settlement costs.
City leaders are more vocally concerned about rising CPD overtime and lawsuit settlement costs.
Man sentenced in killing of Chicago Police Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso
A man accused of fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso has learned his sentence.
A man accused of fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso has learned his sentence.
DEA Chicago sees increase in fentanyl seizures | ChicagoLIVE
The DEA's Chicago Field Division reports a significant increase in fentanyl seizures and arrests in 2025. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
The DEA's Chicago Field Division reports a significant increase in fentanyl seizures and arrests in 2025. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
City Council proposal targets tighter oversight of police budget as fiscal deadline nears
Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) outlines a proposal to increase City Council oversight of the Chicago Police Department’s budget and discusses how it could affect public safety, city finances and taxpayers as budget negotiations intensify.
Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) outlines a proposal to increase City Council oversight of the Chicago Police Department’s budget and discusses how it could affect public safety, city finances and taxpayers as budget negotiations intensify.
Chicago police officers, driver hurt in South Side crash
A driver and two Chicago police officers were hospitalized Thursday night after a crash on the South Side.
A driver and two Chicago police officers were hospitalized Thursday night after a crash on the South Side.
Chicago police officers hurt in South Side crash
A driver and two Chicago police officers were hospitalized Thursday night after a crash in the Chatham neighborhood.
A driver and two Chicago police officers were hospitalized Thursday night after a crash in the Chatham neighborhood.
Man fatally shot by Chicago police after allegedly dragging officer identified
The man who was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer on Tuesday night during a stolen car investigation has been identified.
The man who was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer on Tuesday night during a stolen car investigation has been identified.
Family of Chicago Ofc. Krystal Rivera announce wrongful death lawsuit against CPD, her partner
The family of Officer Krystal Rivera is suing the Chicago Police Department and her partner over her death in the line of duty back in June.
The family of Officer Krystal Rivera is suing the Chicago Police Department and her partner over her death in the line of duty back in June.
Family of Chicago Ofc. Krystal Rivera files wrongful death lawsuit against CPD, her partner
The family of Officer Krystal Rivera is suing the Chicago Police Department and her partner over her death in the line of duty back in June.
The family of Officer Krystal Rivera is suing the Chicago Police Department and her partner over her death in the line of duty back in June.