Chicago police miss deadlines, but make progress on reforms
A report says the Chicago Police Department failed to meet most of its deadlines in a far-reaching court-supervised reform plan, but has made progress.
A report says the Chicago Police Department failed to meet most of its deadlines in a far-reaching court-supervised reform plan, but has made progress.
FBI releases files in CPD Commander Jon Burge torture investigation
The FBI has released records from the probe in to torture allegations against disgraced Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge.
The FBI has released records from the probe in to torture allegations against disgraced Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge.
Vast network of surveillance cameras help Chicago Police track suspects
He’s accused of shooting a woman in the back nearly killing her two months ago, then three days later, opening fire and wounding an officer who was trying to arrest him.
He’s accused of shooting a woman in the back nearly killing her two months ago, then three days later, opening fire and wounding an officer who was trying to arrest him.
Former Los Angeles police chief named interim superintendent in Chicago
Chicago's mayor on Friday named former Los Angeles police Chief Charlie Beck to serve as Chicago's interim police superintendent, a day after the city's top police officer announced he's retiring.
Chicago's mayor on Friday named former Los Angeles police Chief Charlie Beck to serve as Chicago's interim police superintendent, a day after the city's top police officer announced he's retiring.
Chicago top cop Eddie Johnson sits down with FOX 32 after announcing retirement
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson announced Thursday that he's retiring after more than three years as the city's top cop.
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson announced Thursday that he's retiring after more than three years as the city's top cop.
Mayor searches for new CPD superintendent with Eddie Johnson expected to retire: sources
The writing is on the wall for Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson. He is expected to announce this week that he's retiring, sources say.
The writing is on the wall for Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson. He is expected to announce this week that he's retiring, sources say.
Man wrongfully convicted of murder sues city of Chicago
A man who spent about 26 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit is suing the city of Chicago and its police department for wrongful conviction.
A man who spent about 26 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit is suing the city of Chicago and its police department for wrongful conviction.
Watchdog says Chicago cop justified in 2014 shooting death of teen
A Chicago police officer was justified in fatally shooting a 19-year-old man on the back porch of a house in 2014, but an investigation into another officer who was at the scene is ongoing, the city's police oversight agency said.
A Chicago police officer was justified in fatally shooting a 19-year-old man on the back porch of a house in 2014, but an investigation into another officer who was at the scene is ongoing, the city's police oversight agency said.
Researchers: Chicago must overhaul homicide investigations
The Chicago Police Department must make significant changes in the way it investigates homicides in a city where more than half of killings go unsolved, a police research group said in a report released Wednesday.
The Chicago Police Department must make significant changes in the way it investigates homicides in a city where more than half of killings go unsolved, a police research group said in a report released Wednesday.
Police agency: Too late to fire Chicago cop for fatal shooting of teen
Chicago's police oversight agency has recommended only a 30-day suspension for an officer who fatally shot a fleeing teenager in 2011, concluding it missed the five-year deadline for firing him under state law.
Chicago's police oversight agency has recommended only a 30-day suspension for an officer who fatally shot a fleeing teenager in 2011, concluding it missed the five-year deadline for firing him under state law.
Former Chicago cop accused in Laquan McDonald cover-up gets record wiped
A former Chicago police detective who was acquitted of a cover-up in the 2014 fatal shooting of a black 17-year-old will have the accusation expunged from his record.
A former Chicago police detective who was acquitted of a cover-up in the 2014 fatal shooting of a black 17-year-old will have the accusation expunged from his record.
Police agency: Too late to fire Chicago officer for shooting
Chicago's police oversight agency has recommended only a 30-day suspension for an officer who fatally shot a fleeing teenager in 2011, concluding it missed the five-year deadline for firing him under state law.
Chicago's police oversight agency has recommended only a 30-day suspension for an officer who fatally shot a fleeing teenager in 2011, concluding it missed the five-year deadline for firing him under state law.
Chicago Fraternal Order of Police issues vote of no confidence against Supt. Eddie Johnson
The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) has issued a vote of no confidence against Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson.
The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) has issued a vote of no confidence against Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson.
2 Chicago police officers convicted on corruption charges
A federal jury has convicted two Chicago police officers on charges alleging they lied to judges to obtain search warrants and then robbed the properties they searched of drugs and money.
A federal jury has convicted two Chicago police officers on charges alleging they lied to judges to obtain search warrants and then robbed the properties they searched of drugs and money.
Police Board votes to fire Chicago cop for fatal shooting of Quintonio LeGrier, Bettie Jones
Chicago's police oversight board on Thursday fired an officer who fatally shot two people - a teenager he said threatened him with a bat and a woman standing nearby.
Chicago's police oversight board on Thursday fired an officer who fatally shot two people - a teenager he said threatened him with a bat and a woman standing nearby.
Inspector general slams detectives' probe of officer's death
Chicago's inspector general says police department detectives conducted an "incompetent and incomplete" investigation into the suspicious death of an officer.
Chicago's inspector general says police department detectives conducted an "incompetent and incomplete" investigation into the suspicious death of an officer.
Jason Van Dyke resigns from Chicago Police Department
A white Chicago police officer convicted of killing black teenager Laquan McDonald has resigned from the department.
A white Chicago police officer convicted of killing black teenager Laquan McDonald has resigned from the department.
Chicago police officers are using placards to avoid parking rules
Chicago's independent watchdog says the city's police officers are abusing parking privileges with the help of department-issued placards.
Chicago's independent watchdog says the city's police officers are abusing parking privileges with the help of department-issued placards.
Chicago police instructs officers to not cooperate with DHS, memo shows: ‘Sickening what’s happening'
Instead of assisting DHS upon request, officers are instructed to wait for their supervisor to arrive, the memo said. Once the supervisor arrives, “if the request is to assist with an immigration arrest or detention, CPD personnel will leave the scene as directed by the CPD supervisor,” according to the memo.
Instead of assisting DHS upon request, officers are instructed to wait for their supervisor to arrive, the memo said. Once the supervisor arrives, “if the request is to assist with an immigration arrest or detention, CPD personnel will leave the scene as directed by the CPD supervisor,” according to the memo.
2 Chicago police officers hurt in NW Side crash
Two officers were hurt in a crash Friday on the Northwest Side after their squad car was struck by a drunk driver, according to police.
Two officers were hurt in a crash Friday on the Northwest Side after their squad car was struck by a drunk driver, according to police.