1,300 extra cops hitting Chicago?s streets for New Year?s Eve
An extra 1,300 police officers will be deployed across the city on New Year?s Eve, many of them focusing on downtown festivities and the fireworks display at Navy Pier, officials announced Friday.
An extra 1,300 police officers will be deployed across the city on New Year?s Eve, many of them focusing on downtown festivities and the fireworks display at Navy Pier, officials announced Friday.
Chicago cop dies by apparent suicide Thursday morning — third in a week
The officer died at his home Thursday morning in the Chicago Lawn district on the Southwest Side.
The officer died at his home Thursday morning in the Chicago Lawn district on the Southwest Side.
Third apparent suicide by a Chicago cop in a week
The officer died at his home Thursday morning in the Chicago Lawn district on the Southwest Side.
The officer died at his home Thursday morning in the Chicago Lawn district on the Southwest Side.
CPD recognizes officer who helped save family from house fire
The Chicago Police Department is saluting one of their own.
The Chicago Police Department is saluting one of their own.
Chicago officer credited with saving family from house fire
The Chicago Police Department is saluting one of their own.
The Chicago Police Department is saluting one of their own.
Ex-CPD detective accused of forcing woman to have sex after he was assigned to investigate an attack on her
The detective repeatedly threatened the woman and at one point told her, “You are going to jail for being a whore,” according to COPA.
The detective repeatedly threatened the woman and at one point told her, “You are going to jail for being a whore,” according to COPA.
Off-duty Chicago police officer found dead of apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound
An off-duty Chicago police officer was found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday morning, less than a week after the apparent suicide of another officer.
An off-duty Chicago police officer was found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday morning, less than a week after the apparent suicide of another officer.
Lawyers for man charged in 2011 Chicago cop killing ask for sanctions against prosecutors
Lawyers for one of the men charged in the 2011 murder of a Chicago police officer say misconduct by police and prosecutors in the case has passed a “tipping point” and called on a judge to either dismiss the charges or sanction the Cook County state’s attorney.
Lawyers for one of the men charged in the 2011 murder of a Chicago police officer say misconduct by police and prosecutors in the case has passed a “tipping point” and called on a judge to either dismiss the charges or sanction the Cook County state’s attorney.
Sister of Chicago police officer charged in Capitol riot now also arrested
A year and a half after federal prosecutors charged a Chicago police officer for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, they have now also filed criminal charges against his sister.
A year and a half after federal prosecutors charged a Chicago police officer for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, they have now also filed criminal charges against his sister.
Chicago police escort Santa and Mrs. Claus around the city
Maybe not quite as bright as Rudolph's nose, but it was flashing lights and sirens as Chicago police escorted Santa and Mrs. Claus around the city Friday.
Maybe not quite as bright as Rudolph's nose, but it was flashing lights and sirens as Chicago police escorted Santa and Mrs. Claus around the city Friday.
Chicago Police Board fires cop tied to Special Operations Section scandal nearly two decades ago
The Chicago Police Board on Thursday voted to fire an officer nearly two decades after he became embroiled in one of the Chicago Police Department’s biggest scandals.
The Chicago Police Board on Thursday voted to fire an officer nearly two decades after he became embroiled in one of the Chicago Police Department’s biggest scandals.
Chicago Police Board fires cop tied to Special Operations Section scandal nearly two decades ago
The Chicago Police Board on Thursday voted to fire an officer nearly two decades after he became embroiled in one of the Chicago Police Department?s biggest scandals.
The Chicago Police Board on Thursday voted to fire an officer nearly two decades after he became embroiled in one of the Chicago Police Department?s biggest scandals.
Staffing woes hamper CPD reform efforts, new report warns
The Chicago Police Department’s deep staffing and personnel issues continue to hinder its court-ordered reform efforts, according to a progress report released Thursday.
The Chicago Police Department’s deep staffing and personnel issues continue to hinder its court-ordered reform efforts, according to a progress report released Thursday.
Chicago cop faces dismissal for allegedly beating, wrongfully arresting woman at George Floyd protest
According to the charges filed by Chicago Police Supt. David Brown, Officer James Hunt failed to get the woman medical help while arresting her “without justification,” calling her a “fat b—.”
According to the charges filed by Chicago Police Supt. David Brown, Officer James Hunt failed to get the woman medical help while arresting her “without justification,” calling her a “fat b—.”
Off-duty Chicago cop found dead from apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound in Norwood Park
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If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME to 741-741 (Crisis Text Line).
Feds’ request could block evidence sought in probe of Chicago cop’s murder
In back-to-back hearings at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on Wednesday, a pair of judges each expressed impatience with delays in the cases of a three men charged in the decade-old murder of Chicago police Officer Clifton Lewis.
In back-to-back hearings at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on Wednesday, a pair of judges each expressed impatience with delays in the cases of a three men charged in the decade-old murder of Chicago police Officer Clifton Lewis.
Anger over sentencing in Chicago cop Ella French's murder
The so-called straw purchaser of the gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French and seriously wound her partner was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison by a federal judge.
The so-called straw purchaser of the gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French and seriously wound her partner was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison by a federal judge.
Lightfoot defends move to block Chicago police transmissions
A coalition of Chicago media companies are standing together against this move, saying it seriously compromises public safety and transparency.
A coalition of Chicago media companies are standing together against this move, saying it seriously compromises public safety and transparency.
Reaction after straw purchaser of gun used to kill Officer Ella French sentenced
The so-called straw purchaser of the gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French and seriously wound her partner was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison by a federal judge.
The so-called straw purchaser of the gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French and seriously wound her partner was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison by a federal judge.
Straw purchaser of gun used to kill Officer Ella French gets over 2 years
The so-called straw purchaser of the gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French and seriously wound her partner was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison by a federal judge.
The so-called straw purchaser of the gun used to kill Chicago Police Officer Ella French and seriously wound her partner was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison by a federal judge.