Lightfoot says Chicago must fund both police and communities
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she strongly supports CPD, but the police union is wondering if that is, in fact, true.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she strongly supports CPD, but the police union is wondering if that is, in fact, true.
Fraternal Order of Police offices close due to COVID-19
The Near West Side offices of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 have been closed because of the coronavirus.
The Near West Side offices of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 have been closed because of the coronavirus.
COPA releases video, audio in 3 incidents of off-duty officers firing at suspects
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released several videos and recordings Monday in connection with three separate instances of off-duty Chicago police officers firing their guns at suspects in recent weeks.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released several videos and recordings Monday in connection with three separate instances of off-duty Chicago police officers firing their guns at suspects in recent weeks.
FOP offices closed due to COVID-19
The offices of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 were closed because of COVID-19.
The offices of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 were closed because of COVID-19.
7 Chicago cops suspended for roles in chief’s traffic stop
Seven Chicago police officers have been suspended for their roles the night then-Superintendent Eddie Johnson was found asleep behind the wheel of his SUV after having several drinks at a bar, according to a report by the city’s inspector general released Friday.
Seven Chicago police officers have been suspended for their roles the night then-Superintendent Eddie Johnson was found asleep behind the wheel of his SUV after having several drinks at a bar, according to a report by the city’s inspector general released Friday.
What to make of the lawsuit filed against former CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson
Attorney Karen Conti breaks down the civil lawsuit filed against former CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson and the city of Chicago.
Attorney Karen Conti breaks down the civil lawsuit filed against former CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson and the city of Chicago.
Cop sues former police Supt. Eddie Johnson for sex assault, harassment
A Chicago police officer has filed a lawsuit accusing former Supt. Eddie Johnson with unwanted sexual advances, abuse and harassment.
A Chicago police officer has filed a lawsuit accusing former Supt. Eddie Johnson with unwanted sexual advances, abuse and harassment.
Local leaders participated in safety training ahead of Election Day
Local leaders are planning in advance to combat any unrest on Election Day.
Local leaders are planning in advance to combat any unrest on Election Day.
COPA concludes investigation into police shooting of unarmed man at Grand Red Line station
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability announced Tuesday that it concluded its investigation into the police shooting of an unarmed man at the CTA’s Grand Red Line station in February, though the agency did not disclose its findings.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability announced Tuesday that it concluded its investigation into the police shooting of an unarmed man at the CTA’s Grand Red Line station in February, though the agency did not disclose its findings.
Five police officers injured when police car crashes into another police car
Officers in two unmarked Chicago police cars were driving through Englewood when one car rear-ended the other. The officers were hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries.
Officers in two unmarked Chicago police cars were driving through Englewood when one car rear-ended the other. The officers were hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries.
Tailgate event in Austin brings together CPD, residents
“There’s a lot of good officers out there and I understand one bad officer can spoil the bunch, but we are doing a lot of good work out there. You can see it all over, it just needs to be covered more,” said William Martinez, a 15th District Youth Officer.
“There’s a lot of good officers out there and I understand one bad officer can spoil the bunch, but we are doing a lot of good work out there. You can see it all over, it just needs to be covered more,” said William Martinez, a 15th District Youth Officer.
Family says CPD officer in SUV allegedly hit, killed 14-year-old dog
A family says a CPD officer hit and killed their 14-year-old dog and didn't even stop.
A family says a CPD officer hit and killed their 14-year-old dog and didn't even stop.
Former head of FOP blames 3-year suspension from union on ‘politics’
Former Fraternal Order of Police President Kevin Graham says his three-year suspension from the union is all about “politics” after he was accused by his successor of leaving a camera in his office and not disclosing it.
Former Fraternal Order of Police President Kevin Graham says his three-year suspension from the union is all about “politics” after he was accused by his successor of leaving a camera in his office and not disclosing it.
New video shows shooting downtown as city was being struck by looters
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Tuesday released video of an August shooting that happened as the city was being hit by looters.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Tuesday released video of an August shooting that happened as the city was being hit by looters.
Some Chicago Police officers still using typewriters at work
INCREDIBLE: Some forms at the Chicago Police Department still have to be filled out with typewriters, including missing person forms, towed vehicle forms and search warrant logs.
INCREDIBLE: Some forms at the Chicago Police Department still have to be filled out with typewriters, including missing person forms, towed vehicle forms and search warrant logs.
CPD hosting gun turn-in event this Saturday
Chicago police are hosting a gun turn-in even this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at People's Church of the Harvest.
Chicago police are hosting a gun turn-in even this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at People's Church of the Harvest.
Former Chicago cop gets 13 years for robbery, extortion scheme
A former Chicago police sergeant was sentenced to 13 years in prison Thursday for his role in a robbery and extortion crew that targeted drug dealers in the 1990s.
A former Chicago police sergeant was sentenced to 13 years in prison Thursday for his role in a robbery and extortion crew that targeted drug dealers in the 1990s.
CPD provides inside look into tracking down looters
Chicago police say 67 videos of looters have been posted online that resulted in 74 felony arrests.
Chicago police say 67 videos of looters have been posted online that resulted in 74 felony arrests.
COPA releases new video from police-involved shooting that led to looting
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released video showing the aftermath of a police-involved shooting that led to a second round of looting in August.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released video showing the aftermath of a police-involved shooting that led to a second round of looting in August.
Woman says she's partially blind after Brickyard Mall arrest, filing suit against city
"I can't see out of my right eye, that I deal with every day,” Mia Wright said. “I am not able to drive. I have to get used to doing things that I never had problems with before.”
"I can't see out of my right eye, that I deal with every day,” Mia Wright said. “I am not able to drive. I have to get used to doing things that I never had problems with before.”