Chicago Police Board votes to suspend officer for 2 years over 2018 shooting
The Chicago Police Board voted to suspend an officer for two years without pay during Thursday’s meeting, finding him guilty of improperly discharging a weapon toward a moving vehicle during a 2018 incident.
The Chicago Police Board voted to suspend an officer for two years without pay during Thursday’s meeting, finding him guilty of improperly discharging a weapon toward a moving vehicle during a 2018 incident.
Chicago cops voice concern with Supt. David Brown after bloody start to new year: report
"We all agreed Brown was driving CPD into the ground. Zero confidence in his ability to lead the department," a Chicago police supervisor reportedly told the Sun-Times.
"We all agreed Brown was driving CPD into the ground. Zero confidence in his ability to lead the department," a Chicago police supervisor reportedly told the Sun-Times.
Chicago cop who bungled homicide case involving Daley’s nephew promoted to lieutenant
A Chicago police sergeant who supervised the botched investigation into the death of David Koschman — who was punched to death in 2004 by then-Mayor Richard M. Daley’s nephew Richard J. "R.J." Vanecko — has been promoted to lieutenant.
A Chicago police sergeant who supervised the botched investigation into the death of David Koschman — who was punched to death in 2004 by then-Mayor Richard M. Daley’s nephew Richard J. "R.J." Vanecko — has been promoted to lieutenant.
Chicago police release surveillance video in connection to fatal shooting
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects who were allegedly involved in a fatal shooting.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects who were allegedly involved in a fatal shooting.
City watchdog issues damning report on handling of botched raid on Anjanette Young’s home
“The investigation uncovered a troubling series of unfounded statements, internal and external disregard for the role and independence of COPA, and a [city Department of Law] team whose approach to the case led to conduct unbecoming in the form of disrespectful treatment of opposing counsel and the plaintiff,” according to a statement from the OIG’s Fourth Quarter 2021 report.
“The investigation uncovered a troubling series of unfounded statements, internal and external disregard for the role and independence of COPA, and a [city Department of Law] team whose approach to the case led to conduct unbecoming in the form of disrespectful treatment of opposing counsel and the plaintiff,” according to a statement from the OIG’s Fourth Quarter 2021 report.
Laquan McDonald murder: Former Chicago cop Jason Van Dyke to be released from prison on Feb. 3
Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke, who was convicted in the 2014 killing of Laquan McDonald — an incident that sparked city-and-nationwide protests — is set to be released from prison on Feb. 3, according to FOX 32 sources.
Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke, who was convicted in the 2014 killing of Laquan McDonald — an incident that sparked city-and-nationwide protests — is set to be released from prison on Feb. 3, according to FOX 32 sources.
2 Chicago police officers among 3 injured in South Side crash
Two Chicago police officers were among three people injured in a crash early Friday in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Two Chicago police officers were among three people injured in a crash early Friday in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
CPD has taken 284 guns off the streets so far this year, Supt. Brown says
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown gave an update to the city's crime rate on Thursday, just two weeks into the new year.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown gave an update to the city's crime rate on Thursday, just two weeks into the new year.
Off-duty Chicago cop relieved of police powers after shooting 3 at Blue Island bowling alley
The Chicago Police Department said the officer was relieved of his police powers after being taken into custody by the Blue Island Police Department.
The Chicago Police Department said the officer was relieved of his police powers after being taken into custody by the Blue Island Police Department.
Man shot while driving in Auburn Gresham neighborhood
Chicago police are investigating a shooting that critically injured a man in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
Chicago police are investigating a shooting that critically injured a man in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
Lightfoot names head of new civilian commission overseeing Chicago Police Department
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed the first executive director to a new community commission that will play a role in formulating police and in hiring and firing police superintendents.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed the first executive director to a new community commission that will play a role in formulating police and in hiring and firing police superintendents.
CPD cancels officers’ days off this weekend as police union complains of staffing shortage
The Chicago Police Department has canceled officers’ days off this weekend as the Fraternal Order of Police blamed COVID-19 for a staffing shortage.
The Chicago Police Department has canceled officers’ days off this weekend as the Fraternal Order of Police blamed COVID-19 for a staffing shortage.
Chicago judge denies Lightfoot's request to halt electronic monitoring for 'violent, dangerous' offenders
A Chicago-area judge rejected a request from Mayor Lori Lightfoot to halt electronic monitoring for accused violent offenders, allowing those charged with dangerous crimes to return to the streets.
A Chicago-area judge rejected a request from Mayor Lori Lightfoot to halt electronic monitoring for accused violent offenders, allowing those charged with dangerous crimes to return to the streets.
Chicago Fraternal Order of Police union president John Catanzara says he has COVID, symptoms are mild
“Yours truly with the vaccination got COVID,” he said. "Came down with COVID Thursday night apparently Friday morning after testing negative in the morning I tested positive like 20 hours later. This vaccine is not a vaccine. It is a COVID treatment at best. Far too many people are getting the virus for it to be called a vaccine. That needs to stop."
“Yours truly with the vaccination got COVID,” he said. "Came down with COVID Thursday night apparently Friday morning after testing negative in the morning I tested positive like 20 hours later. This vaccine is not a vaccine. It is a COVID treatment at best. Far too many people are getting the virus for it to be called a vaccine. That needs to stop."
More people were murdered in Chicago in 2021 than have been since 1996
In 2021, 797 people were murdered in Chicago. That is 25 more than 2020 and the most since 1996.
In 2021, 797 people were murdered in Chicago. That is 25 more than 2020 and the most since 1996.
Chicago's top cop says 76 cops were shot or shot at, over 12,000 gun recovered in 2021
The superintendent says the department has made great strides in solving homicides, with a clearance rate of nearly 50 percent for this year.
The superintendent says the department has made great strides in solving homicides, with a clearance rate of nearly 50 percent for this year.
Chicago's top cop outlines goals for next year after violent 2021
Supt. Brown delivered his end-of-year remarks Thursday.
Supt. Brown delivered his end-of-year remarks Thursday.
CPD recovers over 12,000 guns in 2021
At least 75 Chicago police officers were shot or shot at this year.
At least 75 Chicago police officers were shot or shot at this year.
Hero dispatcher warns of cop shortage in Northwest Side district: 'Your safety is compromised'
Months after a Chicago emergency dispatcher garnered praise for his handling of a deadly attack on two officers, he’s now back in the spotlight with a warning that a Northwest Side police district is dangerously understaffed.
Months after a Chicago emergency dispatcher garnered praise for his handling of a deadly attack on two officers, he’s now back in the spotlight with a warning that a Northwest Side police district is dangerously understaffed.
Off-duty Chicago cop shoots armed robber on South Side, police say
An off-duty Chicago police officer shot an alleged armed robber Monday night on the South Side.
An off-duty Chicago police officer shot an alleged armed robber Monday night on the South Side.