Family of man killed by Chicago cop: 'This officer should not have been on the street'
The family of a man shot and killed by Chicago police on the city's South Side says the officer who pulled the trigger should have been fired several years ago.
The family of a man shot and killed by Chicago police on the city's South Side says the officer who pulled the trigger should have been fired several years ago.
CPD officer shot husband during struggle over gun she threatened to kill herself with: prosecutors
NEW DETAILS: Jacqueline Villasenor was arguing with her husband, also a CPD officer, when she pulled out a gun and threatened to shoot herself. As he tried to take the weapon, German Villasenor was shot in the chest.
NEW DETAILS: Jacqueline Villasenor was arguing with her husband, also a CPD officer, when she pulled out a gun and threatened to shoot herself. As he tried to take the weapon, German Villasenor was shot in the chest.
5 convictions tied to corrupt CPD Sgt. Ronald Watts tossed
Joshua Tepfer of the Exoneration Project talks about the hunt for justice for innocent Chicagoans who were framed by former CPD Sgt. Ronald Watts.
Joshua Tepfer of the Exoneration Project talks about the hunt for justice for innocent Chicagoans who were framed by former CPD Sgt. Ronald Watts.
5 convictions tied to corrupt CPD sergeant tossed
Five convictions connected to corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant Ronald Watts have been vacated.
Five convictions connected to corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant Ronald Watts have been vacated.
5 convictions tied to former CPD Sgt. Watts vacated by Cook County judge
Five convictions connected to corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant Ronald Watts have been vacated, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced Thursday.
Five convictions connected to corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant Ronald Watts have been vacated, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced Thursday.
Off-duty Chicago cop fatally shoots husband, also an officer, during struggle over gun on NW Side
An off-duty Chicago police officer fatally shot her husband, also an officer, while the two struggled over a gun in their home near O’Hare International Airport Tuesday evening.
An off-duty Chicago police officer fatally shot her husband, also an officer, while the two struggled over a gun in their home near O’Hare International Airport Tuesday evening.
Cook County judge temporarily blocks vaccine rule for Chicago workers
A Cook County judge is temporarily blocking the city of Chicago from forcing police officers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
A Cook County judge is temporarily blocking the city of Chicago from forcing police officers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Judge: Chicago Police do not have to get vaccinated right now, but do have to report whether they are
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can – for now – skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
On Monday, a judge ruled that Chicago Police can – for now – skip the COVID-19 vaccine if they choose to, but the same judge also said that officers do have to comply with the city's requirement that they report their vaccination status.
Shootings and murders have increased in Chicago in 2021 compared to previous years, CPD data shows
Year-to-date murder statistics show that October 2021 was more violent in Chicago than previous years. In October 2021, 356 people were shot; in October 2020, 344; in October 2019, 222; and in October 2018, 253 were shot.
Year-to-date murder statistics show that October 2021 was more violent in Chicago than previous years. In October 2021, 356 people were shot; in October 2020, 344; in October 2019, 222; and in October 2018, 253 were shot.
Chicago cop charged after allegedly shooting at carjackers while off-duty
A Chicago police officer is facing a felony charge after allegedly shooting at a group of carjackers in suburban Evergreen Park.
A Chicago police officer is facing a felony charge after allegedly shooting at a group of carjackers in suburban Evergreen Park.
Family of man killed by Chicago police in Englewood apartment calls for justice
"If this had been a situation of Turell Brown murdering the Chicago police, he would have been in jail right today," the man's sister said.
"If this had been a situation of Turell Brown murdering the Chicago police, he would have been in jail right today," the man's sister said.
COPA ends probe into officer’s confrontation with lakefront dog walker
The agency that oversees the Chicago Police Department has concluded its investigation into a confrontation between a police officer and a Black woman who claims she was racially profiled while walking her dog on the Lakefront in August.
The agency that oversees the Chicago Police Department has concluded its investigation into a confrontation between a police officer and a Black woman who claims she was racially profiled while walking her dog on the Lakefront in August.
Investigators seen raiding Parlor Pizza restaurants in Chicago
All three Parlor Pizza Bar locations in Chicago were raided by investigators on Wednesday.
All three Parlor Pizza Bar locations in Chicago were raided by investigators on Wednesday.
Why have vaccine mandates proved polarizing among police?
Michael A. Letts, CEO and founder as In-Vest USA, talks about why many law enforcement officers are hesitant to get vaccinated and how vaccine mandates are playing out on a national scale.
Michael A. Letts, CEO and founder as In-Vest USA, talks about why many law enforcement officers are hesitant to get vaccinated and how vaccine mandates are playing out on a national scale.
Woman gets 10 years for kidnapping plot against woman who dated cop in Lightfoot’s security detail
A woman who prosecutors once accused of plotting to hire a hitman to kill a romantic rival she believed was dating a Chicago police officer assigned to Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s security detail has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after she pleaded guilty last week to a lesser charge.
A woman who prosecutors once accused of plotting to hire a hitman to kill a romantic rival she believed was dating a Chicago police officer assigned to Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s security detail has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after she pleaded guilty last week to a lesser charge.
Father Michael Pfleger: John Catanzara 'is a dangerous man'
Amid the back and forth between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago’s police union, Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church is now weighing in.
Amid the back and forth between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago’s police union, Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church is now weighing in.
Vaccine protest fizzles: Chicago police union's call for 1,000 officers to attend receives lackluster response
The firebrand president of the Chicago police union called for a thousand officers to show up at Chicago Police Department headquarters Tuesday morning, but only a few dozen actually appeared and some were not cops.
The firebrand president of the Chicago police union called for a thousand officers to show up at Chicago Police Department headquarters Tuesday morning, but only a few dozen actually appeared and some were not cops.
Chicago police union asks for a thousand attendees at anti-COVID mandate rally, but turnout is smaller
“If it's about stopping the spread, then let's test every day you go to work. Not just once a week or twice a week. They said no on face value. So who's full of crap here?” asked Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Union president John Catanzara.
“If it's about stopping the spread, then let's test every day you go to work. Not just once a week or twice a week. They said no on face value. So who's full of crap here?” asked Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Union president John Catanzara.
Black Caucus chairman wants CPD to explain why sworn officers are in jobs civilians could do
The chairman of the City Council’s Black Caucus wants the Chicago Police Department to create “clear criteria for why any positions that civilians can work are filled by sworn officers” and provide quarterly reports on the subject.
The chairman of the City Council’s Black Caucus wants the Chicago Police Department to create “clear criteria for why any positions that civilians can work are filled by sworn officers” and provide quarterly reports on the subject.
Chicago vaccine battle: Hundreds of cops expected to dare city to place them on 'no pay' status
“Show up tomorrow at 35th and Michigan, Human Resources, at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning and we're gonna see just how many officers we're really talking about that this city can literally lose in a blink of an eye if this mandate doesn't change sooner rather than later,” Catanzara said to cheers.
“Show up tomorrow at 35th and Michigan, Human Resources, at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning and we're gonna see just how many officers we're really talking about that this city can literally lose in a blink of an eye if this mandate doesn't change sooner rather than later,” Catanzara said to cheers.