Lightfoot sounds off on reports of 'blue flu' within CPD: "Dereliction of duty"
Mayor Lori Lightfoot did not mince her words Tuesday when responding to rumors that a case of "blue flu" was going around the Chicago Police Department.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot did not mince her words Tuesday when responding to rumors that a case of "blue flu" was going around the Chicago Police Department.
Lawsuit: Chicago Police using coronavirus to deny suspects' rights
A lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges the Chicago Police Department has used the coronavirus pandemic and recent protests as “cover” to deny criminal suspects their legal right to speak with attorneys.
A lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges the Chicago Police Department has used the coronavirus pandemic and recent protests as “cover” to deny criminal suspects their legal right to speak with attorneys.
Chicago cop seen kneeling in viral photo says risk of going public worth it: 'black lives matter'
The Chicago police officer who took a knee, to take a stand, spoke to FOX 32 News on Thursday.
The Chicago police officer who took a knee, to take a stand, spoke to FOX 32 News on Thursday.
Illinois Supreme Court rules CPD misconduct files must be preserved
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Chicago can keep all records of complaints against police officers that are more than five years old, delivering a victory for police reform advocates who say the records are crucial to keeping track of officers accused of brutality and misconduct.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Chicago can keep all records of complaints against police officers that are more than five years old, delivering a victory for police reform advocates who say the records are crucial to keeping track of officers accused of brutality and misconduct.
Controversy surrounds photo of Chicago cop kneeling outside police union office
The Chicago cop posted a picture of herself kneeling in front of the police union's office -- while in uniform and holding a Black Lives Matter sign -- after the Fraternal Order of Police president appeared to threaten officers who take part in protests.
The Chicago cop posted a picture of herself kneeling in front of the police union's office -- while in uniform and holding a Black Lives Matter sign -- after the Fraternal Order of Police president appeared to threaten officers who take part in protests.
Activists push for new police oversight board in Chicago
A couple hundred activists gathered outside of Chicago City Hall on Wednesday to call on the mayor and City Council to create a new elected board that would have the power to investigate and fire police officers.
A couple hundred activists gathered outside of Chicago City Hall on Wednesday to call on the mayor and City Council to create a new elected board that would have the power to investigate and fire police officers.
Chicago police speak out against lack of leadership during chaotic protests
WBEZ reporter Patrick Smith talks about the discontent among some Chicago police officers who say a lack of leadership and organization contributed to chaotic protests.
WBEZ reporter Patrick Smith talks about the discontent among some Chicago police officers who say a lack of leadership and organization contributed to chaotic protests.
'Working group' to help review and revise CPD's use of force policies
Craig Futterman from the University of Chicago Law School talks about the dynamics between Chicago police and protesters and how the review of CPD's use of force policies could shape the department.
Craig Futterman from the University of Chicago Law School talks about the dynamics between Chicago police and protesters and how the review of CPD's use of force policies could shape the department.
Chicago aldermen propose removing police from public schools
Chicago aldermen announced a plan Tuesday to remove police officers from city schools amid growing outcry for police reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Chicago aldermen announced a plan Tuesday to remove police officers from city schools amid growing outcry for police reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Bobby Rush likens FOP to KKK: 'Like kissing, hugging and law-breaking cousins’
Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., likened Chicago’s police union to the Klu Klux Klan, saying both organizations were “like kissing, hugging and law-breaking cousins.”
Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., likened Chicago’s police union to the Klu Klux Klan, saying both organizations were “like kissing, hugging and law-breaking cousins.”
Chicago panel to review police department's policy on use of force
A 20-member panel will review the Chicago Police Department’s policy governing when officers can use force, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday.
A 20-member panel will review the Chicago Police Department’s policy governing when officers can use force, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday.
What does it mean to 'defund the police'?
Dr. Julie Langer from Northern Illinois University talks about the meaning of "defund the police" and how the calls for action could play out in Chicago.
Dr. Julie Langer from Northern Illinois University talks about the meaning of "defund the police" and how the calls for action could play out in Chicago.
‘Traumatized’ family sues Chicago police after search of home
A family has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Chicago police “needlessly traumatized” a 4-year-old girl, her grandmother and an autistic uncle when officers burst into their apartment in February with guns drawn to execute a warrant to search for drugs the family didn’t have.
A family has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Chicago police “needlessly traumatized” a 4-year-old girl, her grandmother and an autistic uncle when officers burst into their apartment in February with guns drawn to execute a warrant to search for drugs the family didn’t have.
FOP president fires back at Lightfoot, calls Rush a 'liar' over video
The head of the Chicago police union is blasting Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Bobby Rush over their response to a video which showed officers taking refuge in the congressman's office while looters ransacked nearby businesses during protests almost two weeks ago.
The head of the Chicago police union is blasting Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Bobby Rush over their response to a video which showed officers taking refuge in the congressman's office while looters ransacked nearby businesses during protests almost two weeks ago.
Chicago cops seen 'lounging' during looting were asked to be in congressman's office, FOP and sources say
The leader of the Chicago police union -- and sources -- are sharing a different side of the story with FOX 32. They claim the officers were told they could be in Congressman Rush's office.
The leader of the Chicago police union -- and sources -- are sharing a different side of the story with FOX 32. They claim the officers were told they could be in Congressman Rush's office.
Lightfoot shows support for licensing cops
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is weighing in on a controversial plan to make police officers be licensed by the state. Attorney General Kwame Raoul championed this policy when he was a state lawmaker in 2015 after the police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson. Missouri, but he never got it passed.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is weighing in on a controversial plan to make police officers be licensed by the state. Attorney General Kwame Raoul championed this policy when he was a state lawmaker in 2015 after the police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson. Missouri, but he never got it passed.
FOP: Chicago officers who kneel with protesters could be kicked out of police union
The new president of Chicago’s powerful police union has issued a stern warning to officers. He says any officers showing sympathy to police protesters while in uniform could be thrown out of the union.
The new president of Chicago’s powerful police union has issued a stern warning to officers. He says any officers showing sympathy to police protesters while in uniform could be thrown out of the union.
Chicago cop who died of carbon monoxide poisoning remembered as humble, hard-working
We are learning tragic new details about the officer who died in a carbon monoxide leak in Albany Park.
We are learning tragic new details about the officer who died in a carbon monoxide leak in Albany Park.
Chicago watchdog deems CPD record keeping inadequate
Chicago’s inspector general’s office contends in a report released Wednesday that the police department’s sloppy record keeping makes it difficult for the agency to comply with subpoenas.
Chicago’s inspector general’s office contends in a report released Wednesday that the police department’s sloppy record keeping makes it difficult for the agency to comply with subpoenas.
Chicago cop stripped of powers following obscene gesture towards protesters
A Chicago police officer who was photographed making an obscene gesture at people protesting following the death of George Floyd has been stripped of his police powers and placed on administrative duty, the department announced on Tuesday.
A Chicago police officer who was photographed making an obscene gesture at people protesting following the death of George Floyd has been stripped of his police powers and placed on administrative duty, the department announced on Tuesday.