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. 

Chicago mayor speaks out on crime after violent weekend
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the issue of crime on Thursday morning, attributing the problem to the actions of the previous administration.

Man shot in Gold Coast
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A man was shot and critically wounded while walking Thursday morning in the Gold Coast neighborhood.

Chicago Police Department unveils updated guidelines for handling large crowds
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The Chicago Police Department (CPD) has announced new changes to how it responds to large crowds, following the guidelines of the consent decree and constitutional policing practices. These changes are detailed in a 14-page document.

Man accused of killing Chicago Police Officer Huesca due in court
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Xavier Tate, the man accused of killing Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca in April, was due back in court Tuesday. Tate was charged with first-degree murder and other felonies.

ACLU calls for traffic stop oversight changes
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New allegations from the ACLU claims that Black and brown drivers are far more likely to be pulled over by Chicago police. And in the wake of that news they're calling for traffic stops to be added to the federal consent decree that CPD is under. Alexandra Block with the ACLU joined First at Four to talk more about this push.

Snelling to DNC protesters: First Amendment doesn’t protect lawlessness

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling had a direct message to those who plan to protest outside the Democratic National Convention in August: the first amendment only protects you if you don’t break the law.