9 Chicago men accused of buying guns from U.S. soldiers in Kentucky
A newly unsealed indictment says U.S. Army soldiers based in Kentucky conspired to funnel guns to members of a faction of the Gangster Disciples in Chicago.
A newly unsealed indictment says U.S. Army soldiers based in Kentucky conspired to funnel guns to members of a faction of the Gangster Disciples in Chicago.
Half of murder cases considered 'solved' by Chicago police in 2021 didn’t result in charges
Chicago’s murder total last year surged to levels not seen in a quarter-century, but embattled police Supt. David Brown has frequently noted a positive data point amid the spike in violence: His department “cleared” more murder cases in 2021 than in any other year in nearly two decades.
Chicago’s murder total last year surged to levels not seen in a quarter-century, but embattled police Supt. David Brown has frequently noted a positive data point amid the spike in violence: His department “cleared” more murder cases in 2021 than in any other year in nearly two decades.
2 arrested after police, gunman trade shots leading to barricade situation on Chicago's Far South Side
A Chicago police officer was injured and two people were arrested after a shootout and barricade situation Thursday morning in the Roseland neighborhood on the Far South Side.
A Chicago police officer was injured and two people were arrested after a shootout and barricade situation Thursday morning in the Roseland neighborhood on the Far South Side.
Chicago 911 dispatcher slams Mayor Lightfoot for reportedly using extra police protection: 'It's crazy'
"Now she feels what every other citizen within the north side, the west side, south side and downtown is feeling… since she's been in office that hey, crime is here," Thornton said. "Now she has her own secret little patrol on top of her regular detail patrolling her house."
"Now she feels what every other citizen within the north side, the west side, south side and downtown is feeling… since she's been in office that hey, crime is here," Thornton said. "Now she has her own secret little patrol on top of her regular detail patrolling her house."
Mayor, top cop urge new police officers to get to know their communities, take care of themselves
“If you are a cop 24/7, who is the father to your kids and the husband or wife to your spouse?” he said. “Who goes to recitals and practices?”
“If you are a cop 24/7, who is the father to your kids and the husband or wife to your spouse?” he said. “Who goes to recitals and practices?”
Lake View shooting: Man killed in alley identified as father of two, restaurant worker
The man who was shot and killed in a Lake View alley Sunday night has been identified as a 47-year-old father of two daughters.
The man who was shot and killed in a Lake View alley Sunday night has been identified as a 47-year-old father of two daughters.
Chicago officer and man shot, wounded in exchange of gunfire
Chicago police say an officer was shot and wounded during a shootout that left a man in serious condition after a car drove forward during a traffic stop, injuring a second officer.
Chicago police say an officer was shot and wounded during a shootout that left a man in serious condition after a car drove forward during a traffic stop, injuring a second officer.
Chicago police officer, suspect wounded in shootout during traffic stop on West Side
A Chicago police officer was wounded in a shootout during a traffic stop Monday night in the Lawndale neighborhood on the city's West Side. A second officer was also injured but not shot.
A Chicago police officer was wounded in a shootout during a traffic stop Monday night in the Lawndale neighborhood on the city's West Side. A second officer was also injured but not shot.
Video shows shootout between police and suspect during botched traffic stop on the West Side
Surveillance video first obtained by @CPD1617Scanner shows the moment shots were fired between police and a suspect Monday night during a botched traffic stop in the Austin neighborhood.
Surveillance video first obtained by @CPD1617Scanner shows the moment shots were fired between police and a suspect Monday night during a botched traffic stop in the Austin neighborhood.
Chicago police officer, offender wounded in shootout during West Side traffic stop
A Chicago police officer was wounded in a shootout with an offender Monday night on the West Side.
A Chicago police officer was wounded in a shootout with an offender Monday night on the West Side.
Chicago Police Department gets extension to implement court-ordered reforms
Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended the extension Friday, saying the previous timeframe was "unrealistic" for massive changes she expects will have a price tag of at least $50 million.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended the extension Friday, saying the previous timeframe was "unrealistic" for massive changes she expects will have a price tag of at least $50 million.
City of Chicago, 2 former CPD officers found liable for 2014 shooting death of 21-year-old father
A civil jury found two former Chicago cops and the city liable for the 2014 shooting death of a 21-year-old father.
A civil jury found two former Chicago cops and the city liable for the 2014 shooting death of a 21-year-old father.
Relatives of homicide victims in Chicago urge FBI to get involved: 'I want justice'
For the past six months, Angela Gregg has met with elected leaders, police officials and community members, but none of those conversations seem to have gotten her closer to solving the homicide of her young son, Mychal “MJ” Moultry Jr.
For the past six months, Angela Gregg has met with elected leaders, police officials and community members, but none of those conversations seem to have gotten her closer to solving the homicide of her young son, Mychal “MJ” Moultry Jr.
CPD patrol car veers off road to avoid vehicle, crashes into tree
A Chicago police patrol car crashed into a tree after swerving to avoid striking another vehicle Wednesday morning in the Austin neighborhood.
A Chicago police patrol car crashed into a tree after swerving to avoid striking another vehicle Wednesday morning in the Austin neighborhood.
Chicago crime numbers down compared to last year: CPD
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown says the strategy used to put officers on the streets is working, according to the numbers and the homicide clearance that is now at 65-percent.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown says the strategy used to put officers on the streets is working, according to the numbers and the homicide clearance that is now at 65-percent.
Chicago police say homicides, shootings are down this year
Chicago's top cop acknowledged Tuesday that carjackings are still a problem, and those being arrested are getting younger and bolder.
Chicago's top cop acknowledged Tuesday that carjackings are still a problem, and those being arrested are getting younger and bolder.
Chicago police officer says she got tainted food at Wendy's
A Chicago police officer was served hair and dirt with her food after ordering at a Wendy?s drive-thru, police said.
A Chicago police officer was served hair and dirt with her food after ordering at a Wendy?s drive-thru, police said.
Chicago police officer served hair and dirt in food from Wendy's: CPD
A Chicago police officer was served hair and dirt with her food after ordering at a Wendy’s drive-thru, police said.
A Chicago police officer was served hair and dirt with her food after ordering at a Wendy’s drive-thru, police said.
Chicago police officer served hair and dirt in food from Wendy's: CPD
A Chicago police officer was served food with hair and dirt in it Monday at a Wendy's restaurant in the Wicker Park neighborhood.
A Chicago police officer was served food with hair and dirt in it Monday at a Wendy's restaurant in the Wicker Park neighborhood.
Chicago cop who struck activist during Grant Park rally faces dismissal
Chicago police officer Nicholas Jovanovich was captured on cellphone video hitting 18-year-old Miracle Boyd.
Chicago police officer Nicholas Jovanovich was captured on cellphone video hitting 18-year-old Miracle Boyd.