Man charged with possession of stolen vehicle in Lawndale
A 27-year-old man from Calumet City is charged with possessing a vehicle that was stolen from a 33-year-old woman Monday in East Garfield Park.
A 27-year-old man from Calumet City is charged with possessing a vehicle that was stolen from a 33-year-old woman Monday in East Garfield Park.
'Put the guns down': Gunfire erupts as CPD outlines summer safety plan
“Put the blame squarely in the hands of the people committing crime, and don’t make cops the bad guys who are confronting these violent people,” said Brown.
“Put the blame squarely in the hands of the people committing crime, and don’t make cops the bad guys who are confronting these violent people,” said Brown.
'People are scared': Gunfire erupts as CPD outlines safety plan
Violence comes after pressure from city council members on police to talk publicly about their safety plan before Independence Day weekend, after recent mass shootings.
Violence comes after pressure from city council members on police to talk publicly about their safety plan before Independence Day weekend, after recent mass shootings.
Man charged with burglary, looting in August 2020
A 33-year-old man has been charged in connection to burglary and looting business on Aug. 10.
A 33-year-old man has been charged in connection to burglary and looting business on Aug. 10.
Chicago aldermen demand hearing on city's public safety strategy
Police Superintendent David Brown will outline his safety plans at a news conference today at police headquarters.
Police Superintendent David Brown will outline his safety plans at a news conference today at police headquarters.
Man claiming he was tortured into confessing to the murder of 2 Chicago cops files lawsuit
Jackie Wilson was behind bars for 26 years. He says he was tortured into confessing to a crime he did not commit.
Jackie Wilson was behind bars for 26 years. He says he was tortured into confessing to a crime he did not commit.
Bradley sisters missing from Chicago for 20 years
Next week will mark 20 years since two young sisters, Diamond and Tionda Bradley, vanished without a trace.
Next week will mark 20 years since two young sisters, Diamond and Tionda Bradley, vanished without a trace.
Alleged Burge victim files lawsuit
A man who spent decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit is suing.
A man who spent decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit is suing.
Chicago aldermen demand emergency hearing as violent crime surges
With nearly 2,000 people shot in Chicago so far this year – and more than 340 killed – a growing group of aldermen are demanding accountability.
With nearly 2,000 people shot in Chicago so far this year – and more than 340 killed – a growing group of aldermen are demanding accountability.
Chicago officer who fatally shot Anthony Alvarez stripped of police powers
The Chicago police officer who shot and killed Anthony Alvarez during a foot chase earlier this year in Portage Park has been stripped of his police powers — an action that had been recommended by a civilian oversight board nearly three months ago.
The Chicago police officer who shot and killed Anthony Alvarez during a foot chase earlier this year in Portage Park has been stripped of his police powers — an action that had been recommended by a civilian oversight board nearly three months ago.
3 Chicago cops hurt in hit-and-run; driver not in custody
Three officers are in the hospital after a car crashed into their vehicle Sunday morning.
Three officers are in the hospital after a car crashed into their vehicle Sunday morning.
Woman punched and robbed at Loop CTA station
A 31-year-old woman was standing near the Green Line platform when a man punched and took her cell phone.
A 31-year-old woman was standing near the Green Line platform when a man punched and took her cell phone.
Chicago officers surprise kids with new basketball hoop after seeing them play with milk crate
Chicago police officers on Monday surprised a group of children with a new basketball hoop – after seeing them playing instead with a milk crate – and even stuck around to shoot hoops in the neighborhood.
Chicago police officers on Monday surprised a group of children with a new basketball hoop – after seeing them playing instead with a milk crate – and even stuck around to shoot hoops in the neighborhood.
Lightfoot says violence rate is slowing after bloody weekend in Chicago
"We are seeing a downward trajectory, where other cities are continuing to see a climb," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
"We are seeing a downward trajectory, where other cities are continuing to see a climb," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
Chicago Police Superintendent: Murders, shootings down over Father's Day weekend compared to 2020
Police Superintendent David Brown said that 65 people were shot over Father's Day 2021, compared with 89 shot last year. He noted that 17 people were murdered over Father's Day weekend 2020, with 10 murdered over this past weekend.
Police Superintendent David Brown said that 65 people were shot over Father's Day 2021, compared with 89 shot last year. He noted that 17 people were murdered over Father's Day weekend 2020, with 10 murdered over this past weekend.
Chicago Police Department retirements soar amid increasing backlash
Many officers say they are calling it quits due to increased stress in the wake of mass protests and anti-police sentiments, in addition to working 12-hour shifts and having days off canceled.
Many officers say they are calling it quits due to increased stress in the wake of mass protests and anti-police sentiments, in addition to working 12-hour shifts and having days off canceled.
Chicago Police Department introduces new liaisons to build trust with LGBTQ community
A group of new liaisons was introduced Thursday as part of the Chicago Police Department's community policing plan.
A group of new liaisons was introduced Thursday as part of the Chicago Police Department's community policing plan.
CPD introduces new LGBTQ+ liaisons
A group of new liaisons was introduced Thursday as part of the Chicago Police Department's community policing plan.
A group of new liaisons was introduced Thursday as part of the Chicago Police Department's community policing plan.
Man on electronic monitoring charged after guns, ammo recovered from his bedroom
A 21-year-old man on electronic monitoring in a weapons case faces more charges after several guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were found in his house, according to the Cook County sheriff's office.
A 21-year-old man on electronic monitoring in a weapons case faces more charges after several guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were found in his house, according to the Cook County sheriff's office.
Man charged with murder in death of 20-year-old in Humboldt Park
A 21-year-old man faces a first degree murder charge in connection with the death of a man in Humboldt Park last year.
A 21-year-old man faces a first degree murder charge in connection with the death of a man in Humboldt Park last year.