Chicago cop shot in West Englewood while attempting traffic stop
A Chicago police officer was shot and seriously wounded while she and her partner were trying to stop a car on the South Side Wednesday evening.
A Chicago police officer was shot and seriously wounded while she and her partner were trying to stop a car on the South Side Wednesday evening.
Chicago Fire Department welcomes 109 new employees, police welcome 46
"There’s never been a tougher time to be the police, but still you chose to answer the call to serve and protect, every day," said Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown.
"There’s never been a tougher time to be the police, but still you chose to answer the call to serve and protect, every day," said Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown.
Chicago police seize 250 guns over violent Memorial Day weekend
Of the 250 guns recovered, 26 were "ghost guns." This year alone, Chicago police have recovered 326 ghost guns.
Of the 250 guns recovered, 26 were "ghost guns." This year alone, Chicago police have recovered 326 ghost guns.
Bond denied for Melrose Park man accused of setting 'Walking Man' on fire
Joseph Guardia allegedly stood over a 75-year-old homeless man for 16 seconds before pouring liquid on him, and then setting him on fire, prosecutors said.
Joseph Guardia allegedly stood over a 75-year-old homeless man for 16 seconds before pouring liquid on him, and then setting him on fire, prosecutors said.
Chicago police sergeant faces dismissal for allegedly opening fire on group of car thieves in Evergreen Park
A Chicago police sergeant is facing dismissal for allegedly opening fire on a group of car thieves. Supt. David Brown pushed for a 180-day suspension, but this week, the vice president of the Chicago Police Board ruled against him.
A Chicago police sergeant is facing dismissal for allegedly opening fire on a group of car thieves. Supt. David Brown pushed for a 180-day suspension, but this week, the vice president of the Chicago Police Board ruled against him.
Chicago police sergeant facing dismissal for allegedly opening fire on group of car thieves in Evergreen Park
A Chicago police sergeant is facing dismissal for allegedly opening fire on a group of car thieves. The incident happened last October outside an Evergreen Park grocery store.
A Chicago police sergeant is facing dismissal for allegedly opening fire on a group of car thieves. The incident happened last October outside an Evergreen Park grocery store.
Lightfoot, Brown lay out public safety plan for Memorial Day weekend
City officials are on high alert with the upcoming hot holiday weekend.
City officials are on high alert with the upcoming hot holiday weekend.
New video shows Chicago police chasing, shooting unarmed 13-year-old boy
A 13-year-old boy who was shot as he ran from a stolen car had put up his hands and had no weapon but was shot in the back by a Chicago police officer, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday.
A 13-year-old boy who was shot as he ran from a stolen car had put up his hands and had no weapon but was shot in the back by a Chicago police officer, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Lawsuit: Chicago 13-year-old had hands up when shot by police
The lawsuit faults the Chicago Police Department for being slow to adopt reforms to address CPD?s "long sordid history of using excessive force," citing recent reports by the federal monitor overseeing the department and the claims of a former supervisor in the department?s audit division.
The lawsuit faults the Chicago Police Department for being slow to adopt reforms to address CPD?s "long sordid history of using excessive force," citing recent reports by the federal monitor overseeing the department and the claims of a former supervisor in the department?s audit division.
Chicago man getting new trial after 23 years behind bars
After spending 23 years behind bars for murder, a Chicago man is getting a new trial.
After spending 23 years behind bars for murder, a Chicago man is getting a new trial.
Dozens of aldermen call special meeting for Wednesday on violent crime surge
Dozens of City Council members have called a special meeting for Wednesday to demand answers from Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown and other top mayoral aides on their plans to prevent the traditional summer surge of violence.
Dozens of City Council members have called a special meeting for Wednesday to demand answers from Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown and other top mayoral aides on their plans to prevent the traditional summer surge of violence.
Chicago activists to hold rally outside CPD HQ after police shoot 13-year-old
Community activists are planning to hold a rally outside Chicago Police Headquarters Friday night, demanding answers in the police shooting of a 13-year-old boy.
Community activists are planning to hold a rally outside Chicago Police Headquarters Friday night, demanding answers in the police shooting of a 13-year-old boy.
Chicago police release update after 13-year-old was shot by police
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown spoke with the media after an unarmed 13-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded by police Wednesday. Members of CPD's Vehicle Hijacking Task Force Team were trying to stop a vehicle when the boy got out of the car and ran.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown spoke with the media after an unarmed 13-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded by police Wednesday. Members of CPD's Vehicle Hijacking Task Force Team were trying to stop a vehicle when the boy got out of the car and ran.
Unarmed 13-year-old boy shot and seriously wounded by Chicago police after officers stop car wanted for carjacking
An unarmed 13-year-old boy was shot and seriously wounded by Chicago police after officers stopped a car wanted for a carjacking in Oak Park a day earlier, according to police sources.
An unarmed 13-year-old boy was shot and seriously wounded by Chicago police after officers stopped a car wanted for a carjacking in Oak Park a day earlier, according to police sources.
Chicago's top cop has few answers after officer shoots unarmed teen running from vehicle
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown declined to offer any clear defense of the officer, telling reporters, “I’m not going to testify for the officer. No, the officer needs to write his own statement.”
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown declined to offer any clear defense of the officer, telling reporters, “I’m not going to testify for the officer. No, the officer needs to write his own statement.”
Person shot by police, critically wounded in Austin
A person was critically wounded by Chicago police officers in a shooting Wednesday night in Austin on the West Side.
A person was critically wounded by Chicago police officers in a shooting Wednesday night in Austin on the West Side.
Chicago man who spent 20 years in prison for double murder he didn’t commit could get $14M settlement
A lawsuit accused Chicago police officers of beating Daniel Taylor into a false confession and coercing false confessions from six other men, one of whom said Taylor “participated” in the double murder.
A lawsuit accused Chicago police officers of beating Daniel Taylor into a false confession and coercing false confessions from six other men, one of whom said Taylor “participated” in the double murder.
Suspect in shooting of culinary student in Lincoln Park was himself shot four days later near ?The Bean?
A suspect in the shooting of a culinary student in Lincoln Park was himself shot four days later near ?The Bean? sculpture, then escaped from a hospital and was finally arrested at his home over the weekend.
A suspect in the shooting of a culinary student in Lincoln Park was himself shot four days later near ?The Bean? sculpture, then escaped from a hospital and was finally arrested at his home over the weekend.
Mother of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French in Washington as daughter's name is added to memorial
Chicago police officer Ella French, 29, was killed in a traffic stop in August 2021. Her partner was seriously wounded.
Chicago police officer Ella French, 29, was killed in a traffic stop in August 2021. Her partner was seriously wounded.
Girl, 10, called 911, accused her cop father of sexually abusing her; officer was charged with misdemeanor
After calling 911, the girl told investigators that her father kissed her cheek and lips and told her he “wanted more,” sucking her tongue, according to the arrest report and a charging document.
After calling 911, the girl told investigators that her father kissed her cheek and lips and told her he “wanted more,” sucking her tongue, according to the arrest report and a charging document.