Chicago citizens hold rally against police torture, wrongful convictions

A group of people rallied outside the Cook County Criminal Courts building on Monday against police torture and wrongful convictions.

Chicago citizens hold rally against police torture
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A group of people rallied outside the Cook County Criminal Courts building on Monday against police torture and wrongful convictions.

Chicago cop charged with storming U.S. Capitol

A Chicago police officer was arrested and charged on Friday for allegedly breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

2 Chicago cops shot by suspect, officers return fire, video shows

The video shows the male suspect walking down an alley with Chicago police officers engaging him. When he gets within a few feet of one of the cops, he opens fire at point-blank range.

Chicago police investigating video of women dancing on squad car

The Chicago Police Department is investigating a video that allegedly shows three females dancing on top of a squad car.

Chicago's police chief announces new community policing plan

Chicago’s police superintendent announced Friday that all facets of the department — from patrol officers to executive staff — will be more engaged with the community in an effort to build trust and drive down crime.

Chicago police launch new billboard campaign about officers

You may have started seeing some new billboards around town. It is part of a campaign by Chicago police to give a face and name to officers on the force.

2 Chicago officers accused of beating 17-year-old during arrest

Two Chicago officers have been stripped of their police powers during an investigation into allegations that they beat a teenager during his arrest early this year, according a published report.

2 Chicago cops, civilian injured in rollover crash near Jackson Park

Two Chicago police officers and a civilian were injured in a rollover crash Wednesday afternoon near Jackson Park on the South Side.

Letter decries excessive overtime, canceled days off for Chicago police
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Jim Calvino, president of the Chicago Police Sergeants' Association, talks about why he thinks police are being assigned too many long shifts and not given enough time off.

In civil rights suits, 2 men say they were beaten by Chicago police while protesting George Floyd’s death

Two men have filed civil rights lawsuits against the Chicago Police Department, alleging they were repeatedly beaten by officers for no justifiable reason while protesting George Floyd’s death and police violence a year ago.

Chicago implements new foot pursuit policy for police

On Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Police Department announced a new foot pursuit policy that puts first the safety of officers, any suspects involved and the general public.

CPD announces hiring efforts for variety of positions
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Glen Brooks, CPD director of community policing, outlines some of the positions they're looking to fill this summer.

Chicago police to flood streets over Memorial Day weekend

Chicago’s top cop, Superintendent David Brown, says he plans to flood the streets with officers over the next couple weeks.

Chicago police officers honor fallen colleague on daughter's prom night

Chicago Police Department officers paid tribute to a colleague who was killed in 2008 while on duty by stopping by his daughter’s home on her prom night this weekend.