Chicago spent more than $270M in police overtime in 2024, watchdog says
A new tool released by the City of Chicago's inspector general showed that the Chicago Police Department spent more than $270 million in overtime for officers in 2024.
A new tool released by the City of Chicago's inspector general showed that the Chicago Police Department spent more than $270 million in overtime for officers in 2024.
Cook County invests $25M in violence prevention to help the 'especially vulnerable'
Cook County is investing millions of dollars to tackle gun violence. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle says the funds will support community safety programs and more.
Cook County is investing millions of dollars to tackle gun violence. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle says the funds will support community safety programs and more.
FBI, Chicago police respond to Dirksen Federal Building
The FBI and Chicago police responded to a downtown federal courthouse for an "undisclosed incident" on Tuesday.
The FBI and Chicago police responded to a downtown federal courthouse for an "undisclosed incident" on Tuesday.
Hit-and-run crash on Chicago's West Side leaves pedestrian seriously wounded
A woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash Monday night on Chicago's West Side.
A woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash Monday night on Chicago's West Side.
Man accused of killing Chicago police officer found guilty
A man accused of fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Andr?s V?squez Lasso has been found guilty of first-degree murder.
A man accused of fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Andr?s V?squez Lasso has been found guilty of first-degree murder.
Man found guilty of first-degree murder in killing of Chicago Police Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso
A man accused of fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso has been found guilty of first-degree murder.
A man accused of fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso has been found guilty of first-degree murder.
Trial for man accused of killing Chicago police officer nears conclusion
A jury set to hear closing arguments in the trial of the man accused of fatally shooting a Chicago police officer.
A jury set to hear closing arguments in the trial of the man accused of fatally shooting a Chicago police officer.
Closing arguments to begin in trial of slain CPD Officer Andr?s V?squez Lasso
Closing arguments will begin this morning in the murder of Chicago police officer Andr?s V?squez Lasso.
Closing arguments will begin this morning in the murder of Chicago police officer Andr?s V?squez Lasso.
Chicago police squad car involved in crash on South Side
A Chicago police car was involved in a crash on the city's South Side Saturday morning.
A Chicago police car was involved in a crash on the city's South Side Saturday morning.
Suspect accused of killing Chicago police officer in 2023 takes the stand
The man accused of killing a Chicago police officer took the stand in his own defense Friday, saying he reacted in the heat of the moment because he was terrified of police.
The man accused of killing a Chicago police officer took the stand in his own defense Friday, saying he reacted in the heat of the moment because he was terrified of police.
Suspect accused of killing Chicago police officer takes stand
The man accused of killing a Chicago police officer taking the stand today in his trial.
The man accused of killing a Chicago police officer taking the stand today in his trial.
Wearing the Badge: SAFE-T Act under fire as police claim it benefits criminals, hurts officers
In this first episode of a three-part series on Illinois' controversial SAFE-T Act, former Chicago Police Commissioner Garry McCarthy sits down with suburban police chiefs Marc Maton (Lemont, IL) and Tom Herion (Village of Lyons) to dig into what law enforcement veterans really think about the law.
In this first episode of a three-part series on Illinois' controversial SAFE-T Act, former Chicago Police Commissioner Garry McCarthy sits down with suburban police chiefs Marc Maton (Lemont, IL) and Tom Herion (Village of Lyons) to dig into what law enforcement veterans really think about the law.
Four injured after SUV collides with CPD car in Washington Park
Four people were injured early Friday after an SUV collided with a Chicago police patrol vehicle in the Washington Park neighborhood, authorities said.
Four people were injured early Friday after an SUV collided with a Chicago police patrol vehicle in the Washington Park neighborhood, authorities said.
4 injured in crash involving CPD squad car on Chicago's South Side
Two officers were among four injured in a crash involving a Chicago police car Friday morning on the city's South Side.
Two officers were among four injured in a crash involving a Chicago police car Friday morning on the city's South Side.
Chicago aldermen continue to question possible CPD involvement in ICE arrests
The Chicago City Council considered an ordinance to require city agencies to share communications pertaining to the arrest of individuals by ICE last month.
The Chicago City Council considered an ordinance to require city agencies to share communications pertaining to the arrest of individuals by ICE last month.
Chicago City Council to weigh another $35M in settlement payments
The City Council is set to vote on $35.6 million in legal settlements, most of which stem from alleged police misconduct cases.
The City Council is set to vote on $35.6 million in legal settlements, most of which stem from alleged police misconduct cases.
Murder trial in 2023 shooting of Chicago police officer begins
The trial of the man accused of fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso began Tuesday with emotional testimony.
The trial of the man accused of fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso began Tuesday with emotional testimony.
Chicago aims to reduce violent crime by 50% in the next five years
City leaders on Tuesday provided an update on community violence intervention programs.
City leaders on Tuesday provided an update on community violence intervention programs.
Trial begins in murder of Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso
The murder trial for fallen Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez Lasso is now underway.
The murder trial for fallen Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez Lasso is now underway.
Trial begins for man accused of killing Chicago Police Officer Andrés Vásquez Lasso
The trial of the man accused of fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso began Tuesday with emotional testimony.
The trial of the man accused of fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso began Tuesday with emotional testimony.