Lightfoot 'tied the hands of police,' says dad of badly wounded Chicago cop
The father of a Chicago police officer who suffered serious injuries in a shootout with suspects earlier this month that resulted in the death of Officer Ella French called out Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday and said policy changes at the department gave bad guys in the city the upper hand against law enforcement.
The father of a Chicago police officer who suffered serious injuries in a shootout with suspects earlier this month that resulted in the death of Officer Ella French called out Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday and said policy changes at the department gave bad guys in the city the upper hand against law enforcement.
4 police officers, teen overcome by heat outside Ella French funeral
Four police officers and a teenager were overcome by heat during the funeral of slain Police Officer Ella French on Thursday.
Four police officers and a teenager were overcome by heat during the funeral of slain Police Officer Ella French on Thursday.
Thousands to attend funeral of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French today
Chicago Police Officer Ella French will be laid to rest today in Chicago.
Chicago Police Officer Ella French will be laid to rest today in Chicago.
Officers, mourners turn out by the hundreds to honor Officer Ella French
The 29-year-old's visitation was held at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel along 77th and Western on the Southwest Side.
The 29-year-old's visitation was held at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel along 77th and Western on the Southwest Side.
Hundreds pay their respects to Chicago Police Officer Ella French
Mourners lined up Wednesday to say goodbye to fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French.
Mourners lined up Wednesday to say goodbye to fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French.
National police union voices support for unvaccinated officers
Michael A. Letts, CEO and founder of InVestUSA, talks about why some police officers are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Michael A. Letts, CEO and founder of InVestUSA, talks about why some police officers are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
COPA: No video of Officer Ella French shooting to be released
Chicago’s police oversight agency on Monday announced it would not release any video of the deadly shooting involving Officer Ella French.
Chicago’s police oversight agency on Monday announced it would not release any video of the deadly shooting involving Officer Ella French.
4th District holds vigil for fallen Officer French
A vigil was held Friday for fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French. Her funeral and visitation arrangements have been released.
A vigil was held Friday for fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French. Her funeral and visitation arrangements have been released.
Chicago police officer dragged, hurt after traffic stop
A Chicago police officer was dragged by a vehicle on the city's South Side Friday night.
A Chicago police officer was dragged by a vehicle on the city's South Side Friday night.
Remembering Chicago Police Officer Ella French: Funeral, visitation scheduled for fallen officer
Officer Joshua Blas was on the scene and shot the offender. Blas then pulled both wounded officers into a CPD car, rushing them to the hospital.
Officer Joshua Blas was on the scene and shot the offender. Blas then pulled both wounded officers into a CPD car, rushing them to the hospital.
Chicago Police Department to spend $150M on overtime this year
The city said it has no choice but to keep the overtime meter running as murders and shootings surge, and police continue to retire.
The city said it has no choice but to keep the overtime meter running as murders and shootings surge, and police continue to retire.
Outpouring of support in Mount Greenwood for officer who helped fellow CPD colleagues
A third officer is being hailed a hero for this actions Saturday night.
A third officer is being hailed a hero for this actions Saturday night.
Chicago police seek homicide suspect
Chicago police released video footage of a suspect who allegedly shot and killed a 35-year-old man last month.
Chicago police released video footage of a suspect who allegedly shot and killed a 35-year-old man last month.
Lightfoot, Brown botch slain Chicago cop's name: 'Ella Fitzgerald'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot botched fallen officer Ella French’s name just days after Chicago police superintendent David Brown did the same.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot botched fallen officer Ella French’s name just days after Chicago police superintendent David Brown did the same.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid says Officer Ella French showed her 'dignity' and 'respect'
"(Chicago Police Officer Ella French) walked Anjanette Young into her bedroom and removed the handcuffs,” according to the lawsuit. "(She) then turned off her bodycam so Anjanette Young could get dressed."
"(Chicago Police Officer Ella French) walked Anjanette Young into her bedroom and removed the handcuffs,” according to the lawsuit. "(She) then turned off her bodycam so Anjanette Young could get dressed."
Chicago's top cop outraged over release of man charged with buying gun used in officer's murder
"This decision sets a dangerous precedent that straw purchasers like Danzy are not a danger to society, despite the fact that his alleged actions directly led to the murder of a Chicago Police Officer and left another in critical condition."
"This decision sets a dangerous precedent that straw purchasers like Danzy are not a danger to society, despite the fact that his alleged actions directly led to the murder of a Chicago Police Officer and left another in critical condition."
Hundreds mourn Chicago Police Officer Ella French in Mount Greenwood neighborhood: 'Truly Chicago's finest'
Officer Ella French, 29, was remembered for her optimism and hope, being "the best this city has to offer."
Officer Ella French, 29, was remembered for her optimism and hope, being "the best this city has to offer."
Hundreds mourn Chicago Police Officer Ella French in Mount Greenwood neighborhood
There are hundreds of active and retired law enforcement officers who live in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood, and a lot of them gathered outside 22nd District Police Headquarters to mourn the death of officer Ella French.
There are hundreds of active and retired law enforcement officers who live in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood, and a lot of them gathered outside 22nd District Police Headquarters to mourn the death of officer Ella French.
Chicago alderman says it's clear police don't get enough support from City Hall
"When I talk to police officers on the street, I hear repeatedly they feel that leadership in the city, people in the city, do not support them."
"When I talk to police officers on the street, I hear repeatedly they feel that leadership in the city, people in the city, do not support them."
Chicago police radio calls show frantic effort to save Officer Ella French's life
"OK, listen to me, take that damn vest off right now and start compressions," the dispatcher told officers in the car. "Start breathing, whatever we got to do. Start it now. While you’re driving, the officer in the back with her, take the vest off and start compressions now."
"OK, listen to me, take that damn vest off right now and start compressions," the dispatcher told officers in the car. "Start breathing, whatever we got to do. Start it now. While you’re driving, the officer in the back with her, take the vest off and start compressions now."