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.

Slain Chicago police officer Luis Huesca added to Memorial Wall
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The Chicago Police Department is making sure an officer killed while he was off duty in Gage Park will never be forgotten.

Debate over ShotSpotter contract takes center stage at Chicago City Council
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City Council members said 34 of the 50 alderpersons want to continue the ShotSpotter program, which alerts police to the sound of gunfire faster than a 911 call. The contract expires on Sunday.

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
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Six Chicago police officers were injured after two patrol cars crashed into each other Friday morning in the Little Village 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.

Former Chicago cop sues Kim Foxx: report
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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 Chicago man awarded $50M in lawsuit
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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.

Man wrongfully convicted of Chicago murder speaks out after jury awards him $50 million
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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.

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.

How much longer will Chicago use ShotSpotter?
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to end the contract with ShotSpotter in November, but some city council members have been saying not so fast.

City Council committee to review future of ShotSpotter in Chicago
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Chicago's Committee on Public Safety will meet today to review the Office of Inspector General's 2023 report. ShotSpotter is also on the agenda.

Chicago police search for suspect in Uptown Red Line stabbing
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Chicago police are asking the public's help in identifying a man accused of stabbing a CTA passenger on a Red Line train near the Wilson Station earlier this month.

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.

Chicago alderperson sounds off on high-ranking cop charged with property damage
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Some Chicago City Council members are calling for more accountability after two police officers were charged with slashing the tires of a private citizen's car.

2 Chicago cops charged, stripped of police powers after Puerto Rican Fest incident

Two Chicago police officers, including a high-ranking deputy chief, have been relieved of their police powers following allegations that they reportedly damaged a vehicle during this year’s Puerto Rican Fest in Humboldt Park.