Chicago Police Department

Lamar Drakes: Grieving mother seeks public's help in solving son's 2019 Roseland murder

A grieving mother is pleading for justice three years after her son was shot and killed in front of his grandparents' Chicago home.

June 21, 2024 4:50pm CDT

Chicago police to host 'no questions asked' gun turn-in event on Saturday

The Chicago Police Department will host a "no questions asked" gun turn-in event Saturday to help get more firearms off of city streets. 

June 21, 2024 3:23pm CDT

Retired Chicago police officer fatally shot on West Side, suspect on the run

A retired Chicago police officer and bomb technician was murdered on the city's West Side, and the shooter is still on the run.

June 20, 2024 1:46pm CDT

Man arrested after allegedly striking Chicago cop with vehicle

A man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly driving his vehicle into a Chicago police officer.

June 19, 2024 10:24pm CDT

Chicago Secret Service discusses DNC preparations amid resident concerns

Chicago is two months away from the start of the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

June 19, 2024 9:33pm CDT

Six Chicago officers honored for exceptional service, named June Officers of the Month

Six officers were honored Thursday for their work to keep the community safe.

June 13, 2024 4:20pm CDT

Chicago police announce new changes to crowd response policies

The Chicago Police Department has announced new changes to how it responds to large crowds.

June 11, 2024 4:29pm CDT

Xavier Tate in court: Man charged with killing Officer Luis Huesca enters plea

The man charged with fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Luis M. Huesca appeared in court and entered a plea on Tuesday.

June 11, 2024 2:59pm CDT

Chicago police boost training, protocols ahead of DNC after George Floyd protest criticism

According to the department, 2,500 officers are receiving 48 hours of updated training to prepare for the DNC.

June 6, 2024 4:53pm CDT