Man body-slammed by police sues Chicago, cop
The two-count civil complaint asks for more than $100,000 in damages and other payments, but it doesn’t specify an amount.
The two-count civil complaint asks for more than $100,000 in damages and other payments, but it doesn’t specify an amount.
Chicago police announce major restructuring of department
“This reorganization is about placing the maximum level of police resources closest to the communities that we serve,” Beck said in a statement.
“This reorganization is about placing the maximum level of police resources closest to the communities that we serve,” Beck said in a statement.
Central District police station evacuated after ‘minor explosion’ in computer room
The “minor explosion” occurred about 3:10 a.m. on the second floor of the station, 1718 S. State St., according to Chicago police.
The “minor explosion” occurred about 3:10 a.m. on the second floor of the station, 1718 S. State St., according to Chicago police.
Chicago police end effort to predict gun offenders and victims
Chicago police have ended a program that sought to predict people most likely to be victims or perpetrators of gun crime, according to a watchdog report released Thursday that warned the department of serious flaws in the approach.
Chicago police have ended a program that sought to predict people most likely to be victims or perpetrators of gun crime, according to a watchdog report released Thursday that warned the department of serious flaws in the approach.
New lawsuits claim 'code of silence' allowed CPD to falsify search warrants
The lawsuit alleges there was a code of silence that allowed the officers to hold kids at gunpoint, ransack apartments and falsify search warrants.
The lawsuit alleges there was a code of silence that allowed the officers to hold kids at gunpoint, ransack apartments and falsify search warrants.
Update for the search for Chicago's next top cop
Chicago Police Board President Ghian Foreman joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the latest in the search for the next superintendent of Chicago Police.
Chicago Police Board President Ghian Foreman joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the latest in the search for the next superintendent of Chicago Police.
Acting top cop says Chicago can reduce killings just like Los Angeles
Chicago's 37 percent reduction in killings over the past three years is suddenly big news in Philadelphia, where the rising homicide rate is now higher than it is here.
Chicago's 37 percent reduction in killings over the past three years is suddenly big news in Philadelphia, where the rising homicide rate is now higher than it is here.
23 people apply to be Chicago's next police superintendent
The Chicago Police Board has received applications from 23 people who want to become the city’s next police superintendent, officials said Monday.
The Chicago Police Board has received applications from 23 people who want to become the city’s next police superintendent, officials said Monday.
Man charged with threatening Chicago police with BB gun inside police station
A Romeoville man is charged with threatening Chicago police officers with a BB gun inside the Lawndale police station.
A Romeoville man is charged with threatening Chicago police officers with a BB gun inside the Lawndale police station.
Robbery suspect armed with knife fatally shot by officer in South Shore: police
A knife-wielding robbery suspect has died after being shot by a Chicago police officer Saturday in South Shore, according to authorities.
A knife-wielding robbery suspect has died after being shot by a Chicago police officer Saturday in South Shore, according to authorities.
Chicago to deploy additional officers on New Year's Eve
About 1,300 additional Chicago police officers are expected to be spread across the city on New Year’s Eve.
About 1,300 additional Chicago police officers are expected to be spread across the city on New Year’s Eve.
Police officer paralyzed decades ago in the line of duty welcomed home to Chicago
A Chicago police officer who was injured in the line of duty over 30 years ago is back home and getting the honor he deserves.
A Chicago police officer who was injured in the line of duty over 30 years ago is back home and getting the honor he deserves.
Family of Chicago cop fatally struck by train files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of officer Eduardo Marmolejo accuses negligence and willful and wanton conduct by Metra, South Shore Line, the train conductors, the suspect they were chasing and the City of Chicago, according to a 54-count suit filed Tuesday in Cook County Circuit Court.
The family of officer Eduardo Marmolejo accuses negligence and willful and wanton conduct by Metra, South Shore Line, the train conductors, the suspect they were chasing and the City of Chicago, according to a 54-count suit filed Tuesday in Cook County Circuit Court.
Chicago Police announce expansion of detective divisions
The Chicago Police Department announced Tuesday the number of detective areas in the city is expanding from three to five in order to improve response times, particularly on the West Side.
The Chicago Police Department announced Tuesday the number of detective areas in the city is expanding from three to five in order to improve response times, particularly on the West Side.
Chicago cop suspended after unarmed teen with autism shot
The Chicago Police Board voted to suspend Sgt. Khalil Muhammad during an evening meeting. The action stemmed from the August 2017 shooting of Ricardo Hayes, then 18, and police initially described it as an armed confrontation.
The Chicago Police Board voted to suspend Sgt. Khalil Muhammad during an evening meeting. The action stemmed from the August 2017 shooting of Ricardo Hayes, then 18, and police initially described it as an armed confrontation.
CPD lieutenant claims promotion discrimination over race, Van Dyke comments: suit
A Chicago Police Department lieutenant filed a lawsuit Wednesday claiming he was passed over for promotions because of his race and because of comments he made about the investigation into former CPD Officer Jason Van Dyke’s fatal 2016 shooting of Laquan McDonald.
A Chicago Police Department lieutenant filed a lawsuit Wednesday claiming he was passed over for promotions because of his race and because of comments he made about the investigation into former CPD Officer Jason Van Dyke’s fatal 2016 shooting of Laquan McDonald.
CPD halts controversial merit promotion system
Chicago’s interim police superintendent is discontinuing a so-called merit promotion system that rank-and-file cops have long complained rewards officers for who they know and not what skills they have to do the job.
Chicago’s interim police superintendent is discontinuing a so-called merit promotion system that rank-and-file cops have long complained rewards officers for who they know and not what skills they have to do the job.
Chicago Police Board solicits input from community on next superintendent
On Monday night, south side residents were given 90 seconds to speak to the police board. The crowd was divided, as some believe the next superintendent should come from the outside of CPD and others from within the department.
On Monday night, south side residents were given 90 seconds to speak to the police board. The crowd was divided, as some believe the next superintendent should come from the outside of CPD and others from within the department.
Evidence tampering alleged in Eddie Johnson firing case
Anthony Guglielmi said officials noticed that the phone was damaged when the woman left then-Superintendent Eddie Johnson's security detail to join the evidence and recovered property unit, three days after the incident.
Anthony Guglielmi said officials noticed that the phone was damaged when the woman left then-Superintendent Eddie Johnson's security detail to join the evidence and recovered property unit, three days after the incident.
City of Chicago to spend $2.5 million to settle 2 police lawsuits
Both settlements are expected to be approved Monday by the Chicago City Council’s Finance Committee, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
Both settlements are expected to be approved Monday by the Chicago City Council’s Finance Committee, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.