FOP's Catanzara threatens political retribution against union’s strongest City Council supporters
Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara is demanding that three of his union’s strongest City Council supporters choose between their loyalties to his group and their allegiance to the firefighters union.
Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara is demanding that three of his union’s strongest City Council supporters choose between their loyalties to his group and their allegiance to the firefighters union.
Lawsuit accuses ex-Chicago Police Supt. Phil Cline of lying under oath
A new lawsuit targets former Chicago Police Superintendent Phil Cline, accusing him of lying under oath.
A new lawsuit targets former Chicago Police Superintendent Phil Cline, accusing him of lying under oath.
Families of victims push for witness protection funding in Chicago
Chicago police often say that witnesses are critical to solving a case, but sometimes witnesses are afraid to come forward.
Chicago police often say that witnesses are critical to solving a case, but sometimes witnesses are afraid to come forward.
Parade raises $100K in honor of fallen Chicago police officer Ella French
Organizers of the Chicago Working Families’ Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade announced Wednesday that the March 12 parade raised $100,000 for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s “Get Behind the Vest” initiative.
Organizers of the Chicago Working Families’ Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade announced Wednesday that the March 12 parade raised $100,000 for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s “Get Behind the Vest” initiative.
Rallies to call for charges against Chicago police officers in Toledo, Alvarez shootings
There are several rallies scheduled Wednesday, protesting the decision by Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to not charge the officers responsible for the deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez.
There are several rallies scheduled Wednesday, protesting the decision by Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to not charge the officers responsible for the deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez.
16 Chicago police officers on no-pay status for violating vaccine mandate, Lightfoot says
Only 16 Chicago police officers are on no-pay status for defying the city’s vaccine mandate, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday, dismissing the possibility that mass firings will be needed in the middle off an unrelenting wave of violent crime.
Only 16 Chicago police officers are on no-pay status for defying the city’s vaccine mandate, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday, dismissing the possibility that mass firings will be needed in the middle off an unrelenting wave of violent crime.
Anthony Alvarez shooting: Chicago cop will not face charges in shooting death of 22-year-old
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced on Tuesday that Evan Solano, the Chicago police officer who fatally shot Anthony Alvarez last year in Portage Park, will not face charges in the 22-year-old's death.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced on Tuesday that Evan Solano, the Chicago police officer who fatally shot Anthony Alvarez last year in Portage Park, will not face charges in the 22-year-old's death.
Vax deadline passes for city of Chicago employees, memo urges cops to upload status into portal
Life is starting to feel a bit more normal, but if you are a city of Chicago employee, you still have to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Life is starting to feel a bit more normal, but if you are a city of Chicago employee, you still have to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Thousands of Chicago city employees facing deadline: Get vaccinated or you won't get paid
“This policy, this mandate, to fire thousands of workers, including police officers in the middle of a public safety crisis, is equivalent to bringing gasoline to a house fire,” said Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd).
“This policy, this mandate, to fire thousands of workers, including police officers in the middle of a public safety crisis, is equivalent to bringing gasoline to a house fire,” said Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd).
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown talks about what led up to the shooting of 7 men at 79th and Exchange
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said that seven men were wounded in a shooting at 79th and Exchange on Sunday. The victims were all standing around together, outside, when one or two cars pulled up. The shooting started shortly after.
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said that seven men were wounded in a shooting at 79th and Exchange on Sunday. The victims were all standing around together, outside, when one or two cars pulled up. The shooting started shortly after.
Missing Chicago man, Mark Brown Jr., last seen in February
The Chicago Police Department is asking the community for help with locating a missing 34-year-old Park Manor man.
The Chicago Police Department is asking the community for help with locating a missing 34-year-old Park Manor man.
Court tells ex-CPD officer who shot two people: No, you should not get your job back
A court has rejected an effort by former Chicago police officer Robert Rialmo to get his job back after he was fired for his role in the fatal shooting of bystander Bettie Jones while responding to a mental health call about Quintoio LeGrier.
A court has rejected an effort by former Chicago police officer Robert Rialmo to get his job back after he was fired for his role in the fatal shooting of bystander Bettie Jones while responding to a mental health call about Quintoio LeGrier.
Chicago police officer found dead
A Chicago police officer was found dead Saturday morning inside a home in the 22nd police district.
A Chicago police officer was found dead Saturday morning inside a home in the 22nd police district.
Chicago organization offers 'karate-trained' members to help curb CTA violence
One Chicago organization has offered its services to help curb the rise in crime on the CTA.
One Chicago organization has offered its services to help curb the rise in crime on the CTA.
Chicago organization offers karate-trained members to help curb CTA violence
One Chicago organization has offered its services to help curb the rise in crime on the CTA.
One Chicago organization has offered its services to help curb the rise in crime on the CTA.
Chicago Police Department relaxes recruiting requirements
The Chicago Police Department is making it easier than ever to join the force.
The Chicago Police Department is making it easier than ever to join the force.
Chicago Police Department relaxes recruiting requirements
Chicago police are making it easier than ever to join the force.
Chicago police are making it easier than ever to join the force.
Chicago police officer honored for saving the life of Ella French’s partner
Chicago Police Officer Nick Morales was the first backup to arrive at the scene the night Officer Ella French was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop.
Chicago Police Officer Nick Morales was the first backup to arrive at the scene the night Officer Ella French was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop.
CTA union leader demands return of agency’s own police unit to combat crime surge
A CTA union president demanded Wednesday that the transit agency bring back conductors and re-establish its own police unit to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that’s depressing ridership and putting CTA employees at risk.
A CTA union president demanded Wednesday that the transit agency bring back conductors and re-establish its own police unit to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that’s depressing ridership and putting CTA employees at risk.
Chicago's top cop says he pulled officers from street after heroin bust involving internal affairs chief's car
After weeks of avoiding questions on the issue, Chicago police Supt. David Brown acknowledged Wednesday that he made the decision to pull officers off the street after they stopped a car belonging to the head of internal affairs during a drug bust.
After weeks of avoiding questions on the issue, Chicago police Supt. David Brown acknowledged Wednesday that he made the decision to pull officers off the street after they stopped a car belonging to the head of internal affairs during a drug bust.