Chicago police officer files lawsuit alleging racist harassment by colleagues

A Chicago police officer filed a federal lawsuit accusing fellow officers of racist harassment and retaliation after he intervened in an incident with a pregnant woman.

Blind Chicago man reunited with stolen dog | Here's what we know
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Chicago police said an unidentified man and woman dropped off a white-and-yellow dachshund mix at the 16th District police station Tuesday evening. Officers confirmed it was Bam Bam, the 14-year-old service dog taken from Angel Santiago?s backyard on June 5.

Cook County's top prosecutor says Chicago cops in Dexter Reed's fatal shooting committed no crime
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The Cook County State's Attorney said Wednesday they would not be charging any Chicago police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Dexter Reed, who was killed during a West Side traffic stop that escalated into a gunfight in 2024.

Dexter Reed case: No Chicago officers will be charged in fatal police shooting

Cook County prosecutors announced Wednesday no Chicago officers would be charged in a controversial 2024 police shooting that killed Dexter Reed.

Chicago police, communities come together for National Night Out
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Ald. David Moore (17th) highlights National Night Out 2025, sharing how neighborhoods like Auburn Gresham and Englewood are coming together with police for a night of food, fun, and community-building at Ogden Park.

Gov. Pritzker signs bill that boosts officer, firefighter pensions
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Some Chicago police officers and firefighters will be getting a big boost to their pension, thanks to a bill signed into law by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.

Chicago spent $273M on police overtime in 2024, watchdog says

The city of Chicago spent more than $270 million on police overtime last year, the city’s watchdog agency reported.