Fallen Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca’s name added to Gold Star Memorial Wall
The Chicago Police Department is making sure an officer killed while he was off duty in Gage Park will never be forgotten.
Chicago City Council deals major blow to Mayor Johnson on ShotSpotter
The acrimony between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago City Council grows as he issues a rare veto on their vote to defy his wishes and keep ShotSpotter around.
Chicago police officers shoot at suspect who pointed gun at them in South Shore
One person was arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at Chicago police, prompting officers to shoot at him Monday night in the South Shore neighborhood.
2 Chicago police cars crash, injuring 6 officers in Little Village
Six Chicago police officers were injured after two patrol cars crashed into each other Friday morning in the Little Village neighborhood.
Ella French murder: Convicted killer Emonte Morgan receives sentence
The man who was found guilty of fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Ella French in 2021 has received his sentence.
Kim Foxx seeks dismissal of lawsuit from ex-Chicago police sergeant cleared of felony charges: report
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has reportedly asked a federal judge to throw out a civil rights lawsuit filed by a former Chicago police sergeant.
Wrongfully convicted man awarded $50M in lawsuit against City of Chicago, police detectives
Marcel Brown, who spent nearly a decade in prison for a murder he did not commit, was awarded $50 million by a federal jury on Monday in his lawsuit against the City of Chicago and two police detectives.
Chicago mayor orders citywide hiring freeze amid budget struggles
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a hiring freeze across city departments, including police and fire, as Chicago grapples with a projected $223 million budget shortfall for 2024.
Chicago alderperson calls for removal of police officer who allegedly slashed tires
Alderperson Jessie Fuentes stopped short of calling for Chicago's top cop to recommend Roberto Nieves' firing, but says she might have that conversation pending the results of the investigation.
