Man charged with shooting Chicago police officer in Lincoln Park

An Elgin man is facing seven felony charges after allegedly shooting a Chicago police officer after attempting to kidnap a woman Monday in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Chicago cops who refused to submit vaccination status no longer receiving pay

"Does anybody really think this is about stopping the spread?" said FOP President John Catanzara. "This is all about total control by this mayor. She is a miserable human being."

Chicago police may deny benefits to officers who choose retirement over vaccine mandate

NO RETIREMENT BENEFITS? Chicago's top cop David Brown is threatening to deny retirement benefits to those who choose to retire from the job rather than comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccination policy, according to local reports.

Chicago Fraternal Order of Police prez: Union will hold aldermen 'accountable' over vaccine mandate

"Remember them aldermen," Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara said. "We need to go for every single one of them and get them out. We cannot accept excuses any more from these aldermen. They had the ability to go after the mayor and stop this deadline from even becoming a reality. They are going to be held accountable in 2023 I can assure you of that.”

2 Chicago police officers, woman injured in Austin hit-and-run

The Chicago cops were on Cicero Avenue early Saturday morning when a silver Lexus sedan ran a red light and struck their squad car, causing them to crash into a grey SUV, police said.

Judge grants temporary restraining order against FOP president

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday the city has filed a complaint against the Fraternal Order of Police and its president, asking a judge to stop police from "engaging in, supporting, and encouraging a work stoppage or strike."

'John Catanzara for Mayor 2023': FOP president releases video after judge grants restraining order

“Everybody has to do what's in their hearts and minds, whatever that is,” Catanzara continued. “But I will just leave you with this. Policy starts at the top in this city, and it has proven time and time again that the top of this city's policy needs to change.”

Shots fired at police in Garfield Park

A suspect fired shots at Chicago police officers Friday afternoon in West Garfield Park.

City vaccine deadline tonight
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday the city has filed a complaint against the Fraternal Order of Police and its president, asking a judge to stop police from "engaging in, supporting, and encouraging a work stoppage or strike."

Chicago police officers won’t be sent home over vaccine status — yet

As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the police union continue to bump heads over the mayor’s mandated COVID-19 vaccine policy, it is uncertain how many officers will be policing the city this weekend.

CPD officer explains why many officers are concerned about sharing vaccine status

More murders, more shootings and downtown looting. That's what a Chicago police officer says could happen this weekend, if the mayor does not repeal her vaccine mandate for the city's police department.

Officer Yanez Jr. released from rehab
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Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr., the partner of fallen Officer Ella French, was released Thursday from a local rehab facility.

Veteran officer discusses vaccine mandate
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In a FOX 32 exclusive, we learn why many officers are concerned about providing the city with their vaccine status.

FOP stands firm as vaccine mandate approaches
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As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the police union continue to bump heads over the mayor?s mandated COVID-19 vaccine policy, it is uncertain how many officers will be policing the city this weekend and how many will stay home.

Police Union and city battle over vaccine mandate
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The deadline is here. Chicago police officers are required to divulge their vaccine status by tomorrow or risk not being paid.