Person fatally shot, accidentally struck by responding Chicago police car
A person was fatally shot and then accidentally struck by a responding Chicago police car Tuesday afternoon.
A person was fatally shot and then accidentally struck by a responding Chicago police car Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago cops nab head of crew that pulled off at least 9 smash-and-grab burglaries
Chicago police say they have arrested the head of a crew that pulled off at least nine smash-and-grab burglaries in recent months, targeting a range of stores and in one case leaving stolen cash registers strewn across Gov. J.B. Pritzker?s Gold Coast street.
Chicago police say they have arrested the head of a crew that pulled off at least nine smash-and-grab burglaries in recent months, targeting a range of stores and in one case leaving stolen cash registers strewn across Gov. J.B. Pritzker?s Gold Coast street.
Chicago man charged with striking Orland Park police cars, fleeing officers during traffic stop
Within 48 hours of the incident, Orland Park police were able to identify the driver as 36-year-old Percy Bell of Chicago.
Within 48 hours of the incident, Orland Park police were able to identify the driver as 36-year-old Percy Bell of Chicago.
London Marquez Case: Family demands answers after pregnant woman dies in Chicago police custody
“We need answers, we need answers, I don’t care what you say, we need answers. Our family wants answers,” said Latoyia Marquez, London Marquez’s sister. “I miss my sister so much.”
“We need answers, we need answers, I don’t care what you say, we need answers. Our family wants answers,” said Latoyia Marquez, London Marquez’s sister. “I miss my sister so much.”
London Marquez Case: Family demands answers after pregnant woman dies in Chicago police custody
London Marquez died while in Chicago police custody in January. Her family says she was seven months pregnant. They want answers from CPD about what happened. Kasey Chronis reports.
London Marquez died while in Chicago police custody in January. Her family says she was seven months pregnant. They want answers from CPD about what happened. Kasey Chronis reports.
Why do Black women and girls make up 1/3 of all missing persons cases, and what can be done to find them?
For example, Chicago police are still looking for Kierra Coles – the pregnant postal worker who went missing in 2018. Despite extensive community attention on her disappearance, and a big reward, she remains missing.
For example, Chicago police are still looking for Kierra Coles – the pregnant postal worker who went missing in 2018. Despite extensive community attention on her disappearance, and a big reward, she remains missing.
Black History Month: Chicago police pay tribute to city’s first African American officer
"He broke barriers during a time where he wasn’t allowed to be in uniform," Chicago police tweeted.
"He broke barriers during a time where he wasn’t allowed to be in uniform," Chicago police tweeted.
Van Dyke protest: Activists gather to protest release of ex-Chicago cop convicted of murdering Laquan McDonald
Activists and protesters gathered downtown Thursday after former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke, who killed 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in 2014, was released from custody.
Activists and protesters gathered downtown Thursday after former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke, who killed 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in 2014, was released from custody.
Van Dyke protest: Activists, community members protest release of ex-Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke
The former cop was released at 12:15 a.m. Thursday from the Taylorville Correctional Center, in central Illinois, after serving three years and four months for the murder. He served less than half of his sentence of six years and nine months.
The former cop was released at 12:15 a.m. Thursday from the Taylorville Correctional Center, in central Illinois, after serving three years and four months for the murder. He served less than half of his sentence of six years and nine months.
Jason Van Dyke, ex-Chicago cop who killed Laquan McDonald, released from prison
Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke left prison on Thursday after serving less than half of his nearly seven-year sentence for killing Black teenager Laquan McDonald.
Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke left prison on Thursday after serving less than half of his nearly seven-year sentence for killing Black teenager Laquan McDonald.
Feds were investigating Jason Van Dyke in 2014. Why didn’t they charge him?
Former Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke is set to return from prison Thursday as protesters rally downtown to call for federal charges that could send him back behind bars.
Former Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke is set to return from prison Thursday as protesters rally downtown to call for federal charges that could send him back behind bars.
Former Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke to be released from prison today
Former Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke is set to return from prison Thursday as protesters rally downtown to call for federal charges that could send him back behind bars.
Former Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke is set to return from prison Thursday as protesters rally downtown to call for federal charges that could send him back behind bars.
Jason Van Dyke prison release: Anger, questions as ex-Chicago cop who killed Laquan McDonald is set free
“This is the ultimate illustration that Black lives don’t matter as much as other lives,” said the Rev. Marshall Hatch, a prominent minister on the city’s West Side. “To get that short amount of time for a murder sends a bad message to the community.”
“This is the ultimate illustration that Black lives don’t matter as much as other lives,” said the Rev. Marshall Hatch, a prominent minister on the city’s West Side. “To get that short amount of time for a murder sends a bad message to the community.”
About 45 Chicago cops to return to assignment Thursday from administrative positions: police
The Chicago Police Department said in a statement the changes were made to “strengthen public safety across the city.”
The Chicago Police Department said in a statement the changes were made to “strengthen public safety across the city.”
20 convictions vacated for people arrested under corrupt Chicago cop
The effort to right the wrongs of a former Chicago Police Sergeant took another jump forward Tuesday, as 19 more people connected to Ronald Watts had their convictions vacated.
The effort to right the wrongs of a former Chicago Police Sergeant took another jump forward Tuesday, as 19 more people connected to Ronald Watts had their convictions vacated.
20 convictions tied to former CPD Sgt. Watts vacated, setting single-day record in Cook County
The effort to right the wrongs of a former Chicago Police Sergeant took another jump forward Tuesday, as 19 more people connected to Ronald Watts had their convictions vacated.
The effort to right the wrongs of a former Chicago Police Sergeant took another jump forward Tuesday, as 19 more people connected to Ronald Watts had their convictions vacated.
Demonstrators gather in Chicago to protest release of ex-cop Jason Van Dyke
Demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. District Attorney's Office Tuesday afternoon to call for federal charges against former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke.
Demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. District Attorney's Office Tuesday afternoon to call for federal charges against former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke.
20 convictions tied to former CPD Sgt. Watts vacated
A total of 19 people are getting their convictions tied to former CPD Sgt. Ronald Watts tossed out.
A total of 19 people are getting their convictions tied to former CPD Sgt. Ronald Watts tossed out.
Chicago police commander selected as Grand Rapids top cop
The next police chief in Michigan’s second-largest city is coming from Chicago.
The next police chief in Michigan’s second-largest city is coming from Chicago.
Chicago synagogue vandalism: Person of interest in custody after Jewish school, synagogues vandalized
CPD says a person of interest is in custody, and officers are working to gather evidence to support charges for the acts of vandalism.
CPD says a person of interest is in custody, and officers are working to gather evidence to support charges for the acts of vandalism.