Chicago cop recorded kissing then-Supt. Eddie Johnson reassigned: report
A female officer who was reportedly caught on video kissing then-Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson at a popular restaurant in October was transferred weeks later from his personal security detail to another role on the police force, a department spokesman said.
A female officer who was reportedly caught on video kissing then-Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson at a popular restaurant in October was transferred weeks later from his personal security detail to another role on the police force, a department spokesman said.
Second cop involved in body-slam incident stripped of police powers as COPA investigates
A second officer has been stripped of police powers in connection with an incident that was captured on cellphone video last week in which a man was body-slammed by police after allegedly spitting on an officer in Chatham.
A second officer has been stripped of police powers in connection with an incident that was captured on cellphone video last week in which a man was body-slammed by police after allegedly spitting on an officer in Chatham.
Eddie Johnson firing puts spotlight on cops who let him go
When fellow officers discovered Chicago’s police chief asleep behind the wheel of his running SUV, they did not conduct any sobriety tests and let their boss drive home - a decision that has thrown a spotlight on what happens when one officer confronts another on patrol.
When fellow officers discovered Chicago’s police chief asleep behind the wheel of his running SUV, they did not conduct any sobriety tests and let their boss drive home - a decision that has thrown a spotlight on what happens when one officer confronts another on patrol.
Report: CPD employees under investigation for alleged cover-up of Eddie Johnson incident
Multiple employees of the Chicago Police Department are under investigation for allegedly covering up an incident involving Eddie Johnson where he was found asleep in his vehicle after a night of drinking, according to a report.
Multiple employees of the Chicago Police Department are under investigation for allegedly covering up an incident involving Eddie Johnson where he was found asleep in his vehicle after a night of drinking, according to a report.
Chicago officer who had cops babysit his son is demoted
Chicago's interim police superintendent has demoted a commander whom the city's inspector general accused of directing on-duty officers under him to babysit his son with special needs.
Chicago's interim police superintendent has demoted a commander whom the city's inspector general accused of directing on-duty officers under him to babysit his son with special needs.
Ex-CPD commander sentenced for pocketing dead mom's Social Security checks
Prosecutors charged Kenneth Johnson last year with stealing $363,064 in Social Security funds from June 1994 to November 2017.
Prosecutors charged Kenneth Johnson last year with stealing $363,064 in Social Security funds from June 1994 to November 2017.
Interim police chief Charlie Beck hopes for smooth transition
Chicago's interim police chief says he's getting oriented in the job, a day after Superintendent Eddie Johnson was fired and he took over the post.
Chicago's interim police chief says he's getting oriented in the job, a day after Superintendent Eddie Johnson was fired and he took over the post.
Reports shed new light on Eddie Johnson's firing
Chicago’s fired police chief was having drinks with a woman for hours the mid-October night officers found him sleeping behind the wheel of his SUV, according to two newspapers citing unidentified sources.
Chicago’s fired police chief was having drinks with a woman for hours the mid-October night officers found him sleeping behind the wheel of his SUV, according to two newspapers citing unidentified sources.
Mayor Lightfoot terminates top cop: 'Mr. Johnson has misled the people of Chicago'
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she has terminated police superintendent Eddie Johnson for lying to her and intentionally misleading the public after he was found asleep in his vehicle in October.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she has terminated police superintendent Eddie Johnson for lying to her and intentionally misleading the public after he was found asleep in his vehicle in October.
Report: Jason Van Dyke transferred to prison outside of Illinois
Van Dyke is serving a nearly seven-year prison sentence for shooting and killing Laquan McDonald in 2014.
Van Dyke is serving a nearly seven-year prison sentence for shooting and killing Laquan McDonald in 2014.
Officers credited with saving life of 15-year-old boy shot in West Lawn
“I was talking to him through the whole ordeal,” Officer Saul Avila said at the award ceremony. “I was holding his hand, reassuring him … I wanted him to know, ‘We’re here for you.’”
“I was talking to him through the whole ordeal,” Officer Saul Avila said at the award ceremony. “I was holding his hand, reassuring him … I wanted him to know, ‘We’re here for you.’”
Chicago cop gets 18 months in prison for taking bribes to leak names to attorney service
A veteran Chicago police officer will spend a year and half in prison for taking bribes to leak the names of crash victims to an attorney referral service.
A veteran Chicago police officer will spend a year and half in prison for taking bribes to leak the names of crash victims to an attorney referral service.
Chicago cop gets 18 months in prison for taking bribes to leak names to attorney service
Cadichon, a member of the department since 1998, is no longer an active duty officer and will face termination charges before the police board, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said.
Cadichon, a member of the department since 1998, is no longer an active duty officer and will face termination charges before the police board, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said.
Interim CPD superintendent meets with community activists for second time
A group of community activists met Friday with the interim Chicago police superintendent.
A group of community activists met Friday with the interim Chicago police superintendent.
Board now accepting applications for Chicago Police superintendent
The Chicago Police Board is now accepting applications for superintendent of the Chicago Police Department.
The Chicago Police Board is now accepting applications for superintendent of the Chicago Police Department.
Fired Chicago police officer files lawsuit to get his job back
A former Chicago police officer who was fired for his role in the December 2015 fatal shooting of a 55-year-old bystander is suing to get his job back.
A former Chicago police officer who was fired for his role in the December 2015 fatal shooting of a 55-year-old bystander is suing to get his job back.
Chicago man who had double murder conviction vacated remains in prison
His conviction was vacated last year, yet Gerald Reed remains in prison in a wheelchair and still tortured, his family says, by being locked up for 29 years for a crime he didn't commit.
His conviction was vacated last year, yet Gerald Reed remains in prison in a wheelchair and still tortured, his family says, by being locked up for 29 years for a crime he didn't commit.
Jussie Smollett files counterclaim against Chicago, alleging malicious prosecution
Smollett's attorneys filed a response Tuesday to Chicago's lawsuit in federal court.
Smollett's attorneys filed a response Tuesday to Chicago's lawsuit in federal court.
Wisconsin girl raises money to help Chicago police buy tourniquets
A Wisconsin teenager is helping keep police officers in Chicago safe, and because of her generosity, she is being recognized.
A Wisconsin teenager is helping keep police officers in Chicago safe, and because of her generosity, she is being recognized.
Judge refuses to expunge record of former Chicago cop in fatal shooting of Rekia Boyd
A white former Chicago police officer who was acquitted of fatally shooting an unarmed black woman failed Tuesday to get his record expunged by a judge.
A white former Chicago police officer who was acquitted of fatally shooting an unarmed black woman failed Tuesday to get his record expunged by a judge.