Chicago police hear shots fired while on patrol in Grand Crossing, find man with gunshot wound
Chicago police said the shots were fired at 79th and Drexel. Police doubled back and found a man, 42, with a gunshot would to the knee and two handguns nearby.
Chicago police said the shots were fired at 79th and Drexel. Police doubled back and found a man, 42, with a gunshot would to the knee and two handguns nearby.
Fundraiser to provide bulletproof vests for Chicago Police held on the South Side
Bulletproof vests can cost up to $700 and must be replaced on a regular basis. On Sunday, a fundraiser was held to help Chicago Police officers pay for new bulletproof vests.
Bulletproof vests can cost up to $700 and must be replaced on a regular basis. On Sunday, a fundraiser was held to help Chicago Police officers pay for new bulletproof vests.
Fundraiser to provide bulletproof vests for Chicago Police held on the South Side
A bulletproof vest typically costs $500 to $700, and they need to be replaced every few years. Normally officers pay for them.
A bulletproof vest typically costs $500 to $700, and they need to be replaced every few years. Normally officers pay for them.
New docuseries 'Hunt for the Chicago Strangler' focuses on murders of dozens of Black women over 20 years
Family members and friends of the victims talked about their frustration with the lack of answers. Delmarie Cobb shared stories of her friend Nancy Wilson. Wilson disappeared in 2002, and her body was found in a trash can weeks later.
Family members and friends of the victims talked about their frustration with the lack of answers. Delmarie Cobb shared stories of her friend Nancy Wilson. Wilson disappeared in 2002, and her body was found in a trash can weeks later.
Burglars targeting businesses in several Chicago neighborhoods, smashing doors and stealing money
All Chicago police can say about the burglar is that they wear dark clothes and a mask, and either smash the front door glass or get in through an unlocked door.
All Chicago police can say about the burglar is that they wear dark clothes and a mask, and either smash the front door glass or get in through an unlocked door.
Facing firing, Chicago cop quits amid accusation of taking bribe
A Chicago police sergeant resigned while facing dismissal for allegedly taking a bribe from a diver famous for recovering former Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo’s wedding ring from the bottom of Belmont Harbor, the Chicago Police Board announced Thursday.
A Chicago police sergeant resigned while facing dismissal for allegedly taking a bribe from a diver famous for recovering former Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo’s wedding ring from the bottom of Belmont Harbor, the Chicago Police Board announced Thursday.
New COPA chief Andrea Kersten talks about her vision for the office
COPA Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten elaborates on her goals and approach since being confirmed by City Council earlier this week.
COPA Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten elaborates on her goals and approach since being confirmed by City Council earlier this week.
Chicago's top cop says he expects all officers to comply with vaccine mandate
“Our officers are smart, they have families, and they risk their lives for all of us. We ought to give to them their due respect if they have apprehension making this tough decision about the vaccine,” Brown said.
“Our officers are smart, they have families, and they risk their lives for all of us. We ought to give to them their due respect if they have apprehension making this tough decision about the vaccine,” Brown said.
Family of Anthony Alvarez files lawsuit, claims lack of CPD foot-pursuit policy led to his shooting death
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the city, claiming its failure to implement a foot-pursuit policy for the Chicago Police Department was the driving force behind a fatal shooting last year.
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the city, claiming its failure to implement a foot-pursuit policy for the Chicago Police Department was the driving force behind a fatal shooting last year.
Chicago's top cop says no evidence of misconduct in decision not to impound car of high-ranking chief
“The officers made those decisions,” he said. “And I have yet to see anything to show me that — I have mentioned in my comments that I will not go further on — that there was any misconduct.”
“The officers made those decisions,” he said. “And I have yet to see anything to show me that — I have mentioned in my comments that I will not go further on — that there was any misconduct.”
Chicago City Council approves $1.2M settlement for 2 men shot by off-duty cop in 2020
The Chicago City Council has approved a $1.2 million settlement for two men who were shot and injured by an off-duty Chicago police officer.
The Chicago City Council has approved a $1.2 million settlement for two men who were shot and injured by an off-duty Chicago police officer.
Chicago City Council blocks Brickyard Mall settlement, approves new COPA head
A proposed settlement for a group that was dragged from their car by Chicago police stalled in city council on Wednesday.
A proposed settlement for a group that was dragged from their car by Chicago police stalled in city council on Wednesday.
Arbitrator rules Chicago cops must be vaccinated against COVID-19, Lightfoot says
COPS MUST BE VACCINATED: Mayor Lightfoot said Wednesday the arbitrator has set specific dates for Chicago police officers who are not yet vaccinated to get their first and second dose.
COPS MUST BE VACCINATED: Mayor Lightfoot said Wednesday the arbitrator has set specific dates for Chicago police officers who are not yet vaccinated to get their first and second dose.
Family of Irene Chavez, woman who died in Chicago police custody, files lawsuit
The family of a woman who died in police custody has now filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department.
The family of a woman who died in police custody has now filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago police arrest bank robber on Michigan Avenue, recover money and note used in crime
Chicago police on Tuesday arrested a bank robber on the Mag Mile.
Chicago police on Tuesday arrested a bank robber on the Mag Mile.
Former Chicago top cop wants Lightfoot to give deposition in sexual assault and harassment case
Former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson and the officer suing him for sexual harassment and assault want a federal judge to order Mayor Lori Lightfoot to sit for a deposition in the case.
Former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson and the officer suing him for sexual harassment and assault want a federal judge to order Mayor Lori Lightfoot to sit for a deposition in the case.
Man, 39, shot in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood
A 39-year-old man was shot in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago on Sunday morning.
A 39-year-old man was shot in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago on Sunday morning.
Chicago Police officer charged with punching man who allegedly shot at cops in University Village
A Chicago police officer is accused of repeatedly punching a man while he was restrained in police custody before he was taken to a hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound he suffered in an exchange of gunfire with other officers in University Village.
A Chicago police officer is accused of repeatedly punching a man while he was restrained in police custody before he was taken to a hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound he suffered in an exchange of gunfire with other officers in University Village.
Chicago woman dragged by cops at Brickyard Mall in line to receive $1.67M settlement
A woman who filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging she was yanked from her car by Chicago police at a shopping mall amid unrest following the 2020 killing of George Floyd moved a step closer Thursday to settling her case with the city for nearly $1.7 million.
A woman who filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging she was yanked from her car by Chicago police at a shopping mall amid unrest following the 2020 killing of George Floyd moved a step closer Thursday to settling her case with the city for nearly $1.7 million.
Chicago police fired upon during Rogers Park investigation
Shots were fired at Chicago police Thursday on the far North Side of the city.
Shots were fired at Chicago police Thursday on the far North Side of the city.