Cook County law enforcement receives new type of support from nonprofit
Law enforcment in Chicago and Cook County are receiving a new type of support, which is designed to improve their mental health and repair relationships with the community.
Law enforcment in Chicago and Cook County are receiving a new type of support, which is designed to improve their mental health and repair relationships with the community.
Lightfoot, Brown expand community policing initiative to 3 more districts
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Police Supt. David Brown are banking on community policing to pull the city through some tough times.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Police Supt. David Brown are banking on community policing to pull the city through some tough times.
Chicago Police posting more photos, videos of suspects
Chicago Police posted on Wednesday a video on its website of a boy getting shot in the leg, the latest addition to a rapidly expanding collection of videos and photographs the department has made public in the hopes of solving shootings and recent incidents of looting.
Chicago Police posted on Wednesday a video on its website of a boy getting shot in the leg, the latest addition to a rapidly expanding collection of videos and photographs the department has made public in the hopes of solving shootings and recent incidents of looting.
City to expand community policing initiative to 3 districts
FOX 32's Michele Fiore reports...
FOX 32's Michele Fiore reports...
FOP president on surge of retirements: 'Silent majority' supporting law enforcement must speak up
“In today's environment, law enforcement is absolutely the hardest profession and the most unappreciated profession by the politicians,” Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara said on Wednesday.
“In today's environment, law enforcement is absolutely the hardest profession and the most unappreciated profession by the politicians,” Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara said on Wednesday.
Chicago police release new batch of looting surveillance videos
A week after a second round of widespread looting, the Chicago Police Department has continued its blitz of releasing surveillance video to the public in hopes of identifying more criminals.
A week after a second round of widespread looting, the Chicago Police Department has continued its blitz of releasing surveillance video to the public in hopes of identifying more criminals.
Chicago police are retiring at twice the normal rate: report
Police in Chicago have been retiring at twice the usual rate recently, a trend that some officials believe is likely to continue and could leave the city streets short of officers.
Police in Chicago have been retiring at twice the usual rate recently, a trend that some officials believe is likely to continue and could leave the city streets short of officers.
Brown defends Chicago police actions during protests
Chicago’s police superintendent defended his officers’ actions during weekend clashes with protesters, saying Monday that they acted professionally in the face of a “concerted effort” by those in the crowd trying to provoke a violent confrontation with them.
Chicago’s police superintendent defended his officers’ actions during weekend clashes with protesters, saying Monday that they acted professionally in the face of a “concerted effort” by those in the crowd trying to provoke a violent confrontation with them.
Proposal calls for the role of Chicago police superintendent to be an elected position
State Rep. LaShawn Ford talks about the push to convert the role of Chicago's top cop into an elected position instead of one dictated by the mayor.
State Rep. LaShawn Ford talks about the push to convert the role of Chicago's top cop into an elected position instead of one dictated by the mayor.
Mayor defends Chicago police after clash with protesters
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot praised city police Sunday for “fairly quickly” settling weekend protests that devolved into violent skirmishes while activists and other elected officials blasted police for unnecessary aggressive tactics.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot praised city police Sunday for “fairly quickly” settling weekend protests that devolved into violent skirmishes while activists and other elected officials blasted police for unnecessary aggressive tactics.
Tensions flare downtown as police and protestors clash
FOX 32's Michele Fiore reports...
FOX 32's Michele Fiore reports...
Chicago officials pledge swift response to theft, vandalism
On Friday, Chicago officials -- under pressure -- pledged to respond forcefully to any looting, theft or vandalism attempts this weekend.
On Friday, Chicago officials -- under pressure -- pledged to respond forcefully to any looting, theft or vandalism attempts this weekend.
Chicago students push to remove officers from Lincoln Park High School
The local school council at Lincoln Park High School will vote Thursday on whether or not Chicago police will remain in their school or be removed.
The local school council at Lincoln Park High School will vote Thursday on whether or not Chicago police will remain in their school or be removed.
Lack of body cameras fuels suspicion in Chicago police-involved shooting
A police force with a history of brutality and racism created a new crime-fighting team, but on one of its first forays into the streets, the group did not wear body cameras, which would have shown whether a man accused of firing a gun at officers was, in fact, armed.
A police force with a history of brutality and racism created a new crime-fighting team, but on one of its first forays into the streets, the group did not wear body cameras, which would have shown whether a man accused of firing a gun at officers was, in fact, armed.
Crowd clashes with Chicago cops after police-involved shooting in Englewood
Chicago police shot a young man in Englewood on Sunday afternoon.
Chicago police shot a young man in Englewood on Sunday afternoon.
Man charged with DUI in crash that injured 4, including 2 cops
A man is accused of driving under the influence when he allegedly crashed into a Chicago police car Saturday in Lawndale on the West Side.
A man is accused of driving under the influence when he allegedly crashed into a Chicago police car Saturday in Lawndale on the West Side.
Chicago police hire first official focused on disability law
A retired Chicago Police Department official is returning to work to oversee the agency’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, authorities said Friday.
A retired Chicago Police Department official is returning to work to oversee the agency’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, authorities said Friday.
2 CPD squad cars struck by drunk driver on I-94 near Chatham
Two Chicago police squad cars were struck by an alleged drunk driver Saturday on Interstate 94 near Chatham on the South Side.
Two Chicago police squad cars were struck by an alleged drunk driver Saturday on Interstate 94 near Chatham on the South Side.
2 Chicago cops among 4 hurt in Lawndale crash
Four people, including two Chicago police officers, were injured in a crash Saturday in Lawndale on the West Side.
Four people, including two Chicago police officers, were injured in a crash Saturday in Lawndale on the West Side.
CPD's third highest-ranking officer to retire in 8 days: 'It's bittersweet'
After 34 years and two months, the Chicago Police Department's third highest-ranking officer, 58-year old Fred Waller, will retire in eight days.
After 34 years and two months, the Chicago Police Department's third highest-ranking officer, 58-year old Fred Waller, will retire in eight days.