Chicago man who torched police SUV sentenced to 34 months in prison

Before he was sentenced, Timothy O’Donnell apologized “to those whose businesses were left in utter ruin” and said he was sorry “if I hurt Chicago’s character in any way.”

North Avenue Beach shooting: Gunman in custody after several fights break out; 3 officers hurt

What started as a relatively peaceful and joyous evening at North Avenue Beach ended in bloodshed that had Chicago Police Supt. David Brown once again urging people not to bring guns to the beach.

Chicago police no longer allowed to chase people on foot over minor offenses

Chicago police officers will no longer be allowed to chase people on foot simply because they run away or they’ve committed minor offenses, the department said Tuesday, more than a year after two foot pursuits ended with officers fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy and 22-year-old man.

New City Hall inspector general gives sharp critique of Chicago police watchdog agencies

Chicago’s police watchdog agencies don’t have policies in place to ensure that police who commit misconduct get fair and consistent penalties, according to a report Thursday from City Hall Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.

Chicago woman detained by cop while walking dog at North Avenue Beach files lawsuit

Bodycam video shows Nikkita Brown pleading with him: “Move away from me, I feel threatened,” to which Chicago Police Officer Bruce Dyker responded “Good.”

Chicago police monitoring threats ahead of Pride Parade
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CPD Supt. David Brown said officers on a Joint Terrorism Task Force are working with the FBI and other federal agencies to gather intelligence and monitor for individuals on watchlists ahead of the June 26 Pride Parade

Chicago police on lookout for threats to Pride Parade after neo-Nazis targeted similar event in Idaho

After dozens of Neo-Nazis were arrested with riot gear near an Idaho Pride event this weekend, Chicago Police Supt. David Brown announced Monday that officials have “shored up” intelligence-gathering efforts ahead of the city’s planned festivities as he “put those who might be planning something on notice.”

More assault weapons recovered in Chicago

As lawmakers work on gun control legislation in Washington, Chicago police say they are recovering more and more assault weapons.

Former Chicago cop charged after incident with Black woman at beach

Criminal charges have been filed against the former Chicago police officer who got into a confrontation last year with a Black woman who was walking her dog at North Avenue Beach.

Wounded Chicago police officer released from hospital
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A Chicago police officer who was shot and wounded in Englewood last week is being released from the hospital Sunday.

Chicago police officer released from U of C after being shot

A Chicago police officer who was shot and wounded in Englewood last week is being released from the hospital Sunday.