Feds seeks 10 years for 2 Chicago officers in bogus raids case

Prosecutors said in a court filing that the conduct of Sgt. Xavier Elizondo and Officer David Salgado was such a fundamental breach of the public’s trust the longtime cops deserve far more time behind bars.

Chicago Police union standing behind officers in CTA shooting

The head of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police is standing behind the two officers involved in a shooting at a downtown CTA station Friday afternoon.

5 Chicago cops hurt after police cars crash in South Chicago

Three officers from the unmarked vehicle and two from the marked squad car were taken to hospitals in fair condition, police said.

CPD to make changes to controversial gang database

Chicago police say the new “Criminal Enterprise Information System” will be compiled using new rules with more oversight.

Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to restored charges in Chicago

Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Monday to restored charges that accuse him of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself last year in Chicago and falsely reporting to police that the phony attack was real.

SWAT teams patrolling CTA stations amid spike in violent crime

Chicago police SWAT teams are now being stationed on Red and Blue line platforms to watch out for CTA passengers after a spike in violent crime.

Man charged with possession of armor-piercing bullets

Antonio Cummings is charged with possession of armor-piercing bullets. Police say he also had body armor with a Chicago Police Department star on it.

Police deploy task force to combat carjackings in Chicago

In just one police district, carjackings are up more than 130 percent. Now, Chicago police are deploying a carjacking task force.

CPD makes high-profile arrests amid spike in downtown crime, search for next top cop

Interim Chicago Police Superintendent Charlie Beck spoke Thursday night -- after a board meeting -- on the sudden spike in crime downtown, even announcing an arrest in a shooting that happened Monday in the Loop.

Fired Chicago top cop getting $190K pension

Eddie Johnson was awarded the pension by the Policemen’s Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago, the Chicago Tribune reported.

'Behind the Vest' program saving Chicago Police Department lives

This week thousands of Chicago police officers are getting measured for new bulletproof vests, thanks to an organization that has raised millions of dollars.

CPD officers injured in crash in the Loop

Two male officers were taken to the hospital in good condition with non-life threatening injuries, police said.

6 Chicago cops hurt in Garfield Park crash

Six Chicago police officers were hurt in a crash Saturday in Garfield Park on the West Side.