Chicago police officers could decline excessive overtime hours under proposed ordinance
With the police department facing a mental health crisis, Ald. Anthony Napolitano is pushing an ordinance that would give Chicago cops advance notice of their schedules, empower them to decline excessive overtime and offer a pay bump to those who accept.
With the police department facing a mental health crisis, Ald. Anthony Napolitano is pushing an ordinance that would give Chicago cops advance notice of their schedules, empower them to decline excessive overtime and offer a pay bump to those who accept.
Arrests in Chicago sink to historic lows as crime rises and police admittedly pull back: 'No way'
Chicago police have arrested the fewest number of suspects in at least 20 years amid a crime wave that has continued raging in the city since 2020.
Chicago police have arrested the fewest number of suspects in at least 20 years amid a crime wave that has continued raging in the city since 2020.
After three suicides by Chicago police officers, top cop fends off rising criticism
After the recent suicides of three Chicago police officers, the city?s top cop on Monday fended off rising criticism of his policy of routinely cancelling days off, insisting the controversial practice is tightly controlled and has been common for decades.
After the recent suicides of three Chicago police officers, the city?s top cop on Monday fended off rising criticism of his policy of routinely cancelling days off, insisting the controversial practice is tightly controlled and has been common for decades.
Chicago police brass questioned after recent suicides in the department
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown fielded questions Monday after three CPD officers died by suicide in the past few weeks.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown fielded questions Monday after three CPD officers died by suicide in the past few weeks.
Police officers among 3 hurt in Logan Square crash
Three people were hurt, including two Chicago police officers, in a crash Monday morning in the Logan Square neighborhood.
Three people were hurt, including two Chicago police officers, in a crash Monday morning in the Logan Square neighborhood.
After 3 suicides by Chicago cops, Supt. Brown fends off rising criticism for routinely canceling days off
As Chicago police officials grapple with a series of officer suicides, the department’s former wellness adviser decried the practice of canceling days off as “inhumane” and called for a sweeping plan to address psychological issues within the ranks.
As Chicago police officials grapple with a series of officer suicides, the department’s former wellness adviser decried the practice of canceling days off as “inhumane” and called for a sweeping plan to address psychological issues within the ranks.
Chicago police officer found dead at home on Friday died by suicide, officials confirm
“The pressure of the job is more than regular people know and cops need to be better at letting others know that they need help, need a hand, they need to talk," said Chicago police officer Michael Carroll.
“The pressure of the job is more than regular people know and cops need to be better at letting others know that they need help, need a hand, they need to talk," said Chicago police officer Michael Carroll.
Brothers released from prison 25 years after they say they were framed by disgraced Chicago detective
Brothers Juan and Rosendo Hernandez walked out of the doors of the Dixon Correctional Center shortly after noon Friday as free men after spending 25 years of their life locked up for a crime they say they didn’t commit.
Brothers Juan and Rosendo Hernandez walked out of the doors of the Dixon Correctional Center shortly after noon Friday as free men after spending 25 years of their life locked up for a crime they say they didn’t commit.
Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden released from hospital after being shot, paralyzed
Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden was released from the hospital Friday afternoon, nearly a week after being shot in the back and paralyzed while trying to break up a bar fight in Beverly.
Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden was released from the hospital Friday afternoon, nearly a week after being shot in the back and paralyzed while trying to break up a bar fight in Beverly.
Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden released from hospital after being shot, paralyzed
Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden was released from the hospital Friday afternoon, nearly a week after being shot in the back and paralyzed while trying to break up a bar fight in Beverly.
Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden was released from the hospital Friday afternoon, nearly a week after being shot in the back and paralyzed while trying to break up a bar fight in Beverly.
Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden released from hospital after being shot while breaking up fight
Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden will be released from the hospital Friday afternoon, nearly a week after being shot in the back and paralyzed while trying to break up a bar fight in Beverly.
Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden will be released from the hospital Friday afternoon, nearly a week after being shot in the back and paralyzed while trying to break up a bar fight in Beverly.
Chicago police officer found dead in home
A death investigation has been launched after a Chicago police officer was found dead inside his home early Friday.
A death investigation has been launched after a Chicago police officer was found dead inside his home early Friday.
Huge show of support turns out for Chicago cop paralyzed in Beverly shooting
Inside St. Rita on Chicago's South Side, every pew was packed Thursday night with some people seen crying.
Inside St. Rita on Chicago's South Side, every pew was packed Thursday night with some people seen crying.
Vigil to be held for officer paralyzed in Beverly shooting
The community is rallying behind a Chicago police officer who was left paralyzed after an off-duty shooting last weekend. FOX 32's Nate Rodgers previews a vigil being held Thursday night at St. Rita of Cascia High School.
The community is rallying behind a Chicago police officer who was left paralyzed after an off-duty shooting last weekend. FOX 32's Nate Rodgers previews a vigil being held Thursday night at St. Rita of Cascia High School.
Chicago's police oversight agency releases video to family of 13-year-old boy who was shot by police in May
The family of a 13-year-old boy who was shot by Chicago police in May received videos related to the shooting from the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) Thursday.
The family of a 13-year-old boy who was shot by Chicago police in May received videos related to the shooting from the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) Thursday.
Vigil to be held Thursday night to show support for paralyzed Chicago police officer
The community is rallying around a Chicago police officer who was shot after breaking up a fight in Beverly.
The community is rallying around a Chicago police officer who was shot after breaking up a fight in Beverly.
Man charged with hitting Chicago police officer in the face
A Monee man was charged with striking a Chicago police officer Wednesday afternoon in the South Loop neighborhood.
A Monee man was charged with striking a Chicago police officer Wednesday afternoon in the South Loop neighborhood.
Fiancée of Chicago cop paralyzed in shooting rips into Lightfoot, Police Supt. Brown: 'Do something!'
The fiancée of Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden, who was shot and paralyzed over the weekend, did not mince her words Wednesday when calling out Mayor Lightfoot and Police Supt. Brown. "I am absolutely done being silent."
The fiancée of Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden, who was shot and paralyzed over the weekend, did not mince her words Wednesday when calling out Mayor Lightfoot and Police Supt. Brown. "I am absolutely done being silent."
Fiance of paralyzed Chicago cop blasts city officials
The fianc? of a Chicago police officer who was shot and paralyzed over the weekend while breaking up a bar fight in Beverly blasted Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Supt. David Brown Wednesday for apparently not acknowledging her husband's service to the community.
The fianc? of a Chicago police officer who was shot and paralyzed over the weekend while breaking up a bar fight in Beverly blasted Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Supt. David Brown Wednesday for apparently not acknowledging her husband's service to the community.
Chicago cop accused of striking activist during 2020 Grant Park demonstration resigns
COPA found Chicago Police Officer Nicholas Jovanovich used excessive and unnecessary force against Miracle Boyd when — as captured by cellphone video — he struck Boyd in the face as protesters tried to take down the Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park on July 17, 2020.
COPA found Chicago Police Officer Nicholas Jovanovich used excessive and unnecessary force against Miracle Boyd when — as captured by cellphone video — he struck Boyd in the face as protesters tried to take down the Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park on July 17, 2020.