Chicago youth homicide spike in 2016 linked to state funding impasse: study
Maryann Mason from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine explains their findings on the factors contributing to the ebbs and flows of Chicago's youth homicide rate.
Maryann Mason from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine explains their findings on the factors contributing to the ebbs and flows of Chicago's youth homicide rate.
Chicago Loop crime: Police shooting, bomb squad investigation all within 24 hours
It was a hectic 24 hours in the Loop – between a bomb squad investigation Thursday and a police-involved shooting Wednesday. In both instances, streets were blocked off and what are normally bustling areas came to a standstill.
It was a hectic 24 hours in the Loop – between a bomb squad investigation Thursday and a police-involved shooting Wednesday. In both instances, streets were blocked off and what are normally bustling areas came to a standstill.
Laquan McDonald family demands federal charges against Jason Van Dyke
The family of Laquan McDonald is demanding federal charges for ex-Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke.
The family of Laquan McDonald is demanding federal charges for ex-Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke.
Laquan McDonald's family demands federal charges against ex-Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke
On Thursday, McDonald’s grandmother and aunt held a press conference at Saint Sabina Church. They were asking the Department of Justice to file federal civil rights charges against Van Dyke.
On Thursday, McDonald’s grandmother and aunt held a press conference at Saint Sabina Church. They were asking the Department of Justice to file federal civil rights charges against Van Dyke.
Crime in Chicago's Loop: Police shooting, bomb squad investigation occurred within 24 hours in bustling downtown
It was a hectic 24 hours in the Loop between a bomb squad investigation Thursday afternoon, and a police shooting Wednesday night.
It was a hectic 24 hours in the Loop between a bomb squad investigation Thursday afternoon, and a police shooting Wednesday night.
Lower Wacker police shooting: Video shows exchange of gunfire between Chicago cops, suspect in Loop
Video has been released of a shooting in the Loop that left one man seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police Wednesday night.
Video has been released of a shooting in the Loop that left one man seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police Wednesday night.
Examining the mental toll of Chicago's crime surge
Cynthia Lubin Langtiw from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology expounds on how exposure to crime and violence can impact the mental health of Chicagoans.
Cynthia Lubin Langtiw from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology expounds on how exposure to crime and violence can impact the mental health of Chicagoans.
Man shot by Chicago police in the Loop, 2 others in custody
A man was seriously wounded in a shootout with police Wednesday night on Lower Wacker Drive in the Loop, officials said.
A man was seriously wounded in a shootout with police Wednesday night on Lower Wacker Drive in the Loop, officials said.
Man shot by Chicago police in the Loop, 2 others in custody
A man was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police Wednesday night in the Loop.
A man was seriously wounded in a shootout with Chicago police Wednesday night in the Loop.
'CPD is in crisis': Arne Duncan lays out plan to curb Chicago violence, teases mayoral run
Arne Duncan, the former CEO of Chicago schools, laid out his plan Wednesday to turn around a police department in crisis and curb violence in the city.
Arne Duncan, the former CEO of Chicago schools, laid out his plan Wednesday to turn around a police department in crisis and curb violence in the city.
Chicago to pay $14 million to settle lawsuits tied to disgraced police Cmdr. Jon Burge
The Chicago City Council approved paying out $14 million to settle two wrongful conviction lawsuits tied to the Jon Burge torture era.
The Chicago City Council approved paying out $14 million to settle two wrongful conviction lawsuits tied to the Jon Burge torture era.
Potential Chicago mayoral candidate Arne Duncan criticizes CPD
While confirming he may soon launch a campaign for mayor, Arne Duncan delivered a harsh critique Wednesday of the Chicago Police Department.
While confirming he may soon launch a campaign for mayor, Arne Duncan delivered a harsh critique Wednesday of the Chicago Police Department.
Melissa Ortega murder: Mother of 8-year-old issues emotional statement as charges are announced in daughter's death
The mother of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega issued an emotional statement Wednesday, speaking directly to the gunman who killed her daughter.
The mother of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega issued an emotional statement Wednesday, speaking directly to the gunman who killed her daughter.
Finance Committee rejects settlement tied to allegations of police wrongdoing
City Council members were harshly criticized for signing off on a $5 million settlement to the family of Laquan McDonald — before a lawsuit had even been filed — without asking tough enough questions or seeing the incendiary shooting video.
City Council members were harshly criticized for signing off on a $5 million settlement to the family of Laquan McDonald — before a lawsuit had even been filed — without asking tough enough questions or seeing the incendiary shooting video.
CPD anti-gang officers 'saturating' area after 8-year-old girl killed
Top Chicago police officials on Monday blamed the fatal weekend shooting of an 8-year-old girl in Little Village on a longstanding gang conflict, and said they plan to saturate the neighborhood with officers and investigators to deter retaliatory attacks and build cases against the 'drivers of violence.'
Top Chicago police officials on Monday blamed the fatal weekend shooting of an 8-year-old girl in Little Village on a longstanding gang conflict, and said they plan to saturate the neighborhood with officers and investigators to deter retaliatory attacks and build cases against the 'drivers of violence.'
Chicago's top cop promises sweeping response to killing of girl, Lightfoot says there are 'promising leads'
"We’ve turned up the heat on gangs in the city and we will continue to do that," Supt. Brown said. "But this special focus is purposeful because an 8-year-old … is senselessly killed in our city. So I think it’s quite appropriate that we raise the level of resources, our sense of urgency to send an even stronger message to gangs..."
"We’ve turned up the heat on gangs in the city and we will continue to do that," Supt. Brown said. "But this special focus is purposeful because an 8-year-old … is senselessly killed in our city. So I think it’s quite appropriate that we raise the level of resources, our sense of urgency to send an even stronger message to gangs..."
Chicago activists want unions to shut the CTA down if ex-officer Jason Van Dyke is released
Activists said that they stand in solidarity with CTA unions calling for safer working conditions as they negotiate a new contract. They are asking unions to stand with them in their calls to have Van Dyke face federal civil rights charges.
Activists said that they stand in solidarity with CTA unions calling for safer working conditions as they negotiate a new contract. They are asking unions to stand with them in their calls to have Van Dyke face federal civil rights charges.
Botched Chicago police raid of Anjanette Young: Money won't 'right this wrong'
A Black woman who settled with the city of Chicago for nearly $3 million after she was handcuffed while naked by police officers during a botched raid of her home says “there’s no amount of money that will right this wrong” and that changes are needed to the Chicago Police Department.
A Black woman who settled with the city of Chicago for nearly $3 million after she was handcuffed while naked by police officers during a botched raid of her home says “there’s no amount of money that will right this wrong” and that changes are needed to the Chicago Police Department.
COPA chief nomination left in limbo after Chicago City Council decides not to move forward with vote
In a rebuke to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the City Council's Public Safety Committee has decided to not move forward with a vote on her pick to lead the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.
In a rebuke to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the City Council's Public Safety Committee has decided to not move forward with a vote on her pick to lead the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.
Retired Chicago police officer killed in hit-and-run crash in Edison Park
A retired Chicago police officer was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash Thursday evening in Edison Park on the Northwest Side.
A retired Chicago police officer was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash Thursday evening in Edison Park on the Northwest Side.