Some Chicago police misconduct complaints will now be handled by independent mediators
Some low-level misconduct complaints against Chicago police officers will be handled by independent mediators in a six-month pilot program that aims to speed up misconduct investigations and rebuild the public’s trust in police, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office announced Wednesday.
Some low-level misconduct complaints against Chicago police officers will be handled by independent mediators in a six-month pilot program that aims to speed up misconduct investigations and rebuild the public’s trust in police, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office announced Wednesday.
Armed offender shouting anti-police sentiment shot by Chicago cops at police station: CPD
An armed man was shot by Chicago police officers inside a West Side CPD station Wednesday afternoon.
An armed man was shot by Chicago police officers inside a West Side CPD station Wednesday afternoon.
Chicago Police provide update on person shot at West Side station
An armed person was shot by Chicago police inside a West Side station Wednesday afternoon.
An armed person was shot by Chicago police inside a West Side station Wednesday afternoon.
Chicago cops shoot armed man inside West Side police station
Chicago police shot a man who ?came in with a pistol? at a West Side police station Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Chicago police shot a man who ?came in with a pistol? at a West Side police station Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
11 years after off-duty Chicago cop’s murder, the case against his alleged killers has frayed
The prosecution of three men charged with the murder of an off-duty cop may take yet another oddball twist, as lawyers for the defense seek to look inside a decade-old video game console for crucial evidence in the 2011 slaying of Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis.
The prosecution of three men charged with the murder of an off-duty cop may take yet another oddball twist, as lawyers for the defense seek to look inside a decade-old video game console for crucial evidence in the 2011 slaying of Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis.
Chicago armed robbers strike 12 times in 3 hours early Monday
Chicago police are warning the public about recent armed robberies on the North and West sides.
Chicago police are warning the public about recent armed robberies on the North and West sides.
Chicago rocked by another bloody weekend: Dozens shot, including one child fatally
Chicago saw another bloody weekend, with 34 people shot, including a 3-year-old boy fatally shot in an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead.
Chicago saw another bloody weekend, with 34 people shot, including a 3-year-old boy fatally shot in an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead.
Kim Foxx asks judge to vacate 8 more convictions tied to disgraced CPD Sergeant Ronald Watts
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx says her office filed motions to vacate eight convictions Monday as part of the ongoing review of misconduct by corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant Ronald Watts.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx says her office filed motions to vacate eight convictions Monday as part of the ongoing review of misconduct by corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant Ronald Watts.
Chicago armed robbers strike 12 times in 3 hours overnight
Chicago police are warning the public about recent armed robberies on the North and West sides.
Chicago police are warning the public about recent armed robberies on the North and West sides.
Judge asked to vacate 8 more convictions tied to disgraced CPD Sergeant Ronald Watts
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx says her office filed motions to vacate eight convictions Monday as part of the ongoing review of misconduct by corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant Ronald Watts.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx says her office filed motions to vacate eight convictions Monday as part of the ongoing review of misconduct by corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant Ronald Watts.
Boy, 4, realizes dream of becoming Chicago police officer thanks to Make-a-Wish
At 4 years old, Khalil has known he wanted to be a police officer his whole life. On Sunday, the Chicago Police Department and Make-A-Wish Illinois fulfilled the boy’s dream by making him an honorary officer.
At 4 years old, Khalil has known he wanted to be a police officer his whole life. On Sunday, the Chicago Police Department and Make-A-Wish Illinois fulfilled the boy’s dream by making him an honorary officer.
Supt. Brown addresses deadly officer-involved shooting in Old Town
Chicago police say a man was shot by police Sunday morning in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood. The incident is under investigation.
Chicago police say a man was shot by police Sunday morning in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood. The incident is under investigation.
New report finds Chicago taxpayers paid out $250M in police-related settlements
A new report is slamming the City of Chicago for the amount of money tax payers shell out for police-related settlements.
A new report is slamming the City of Chicago for the amount of money tax payers shell out for police-related settlements.
New report finds Chicago taxpayers paid out $250M in police-related settlements
A new report is slamming the City of Chicago for the amount of money taxpayers shell out for police-related settlements.
A new report is slamming the City of Chicago for the amount of money taxpayers shell out for police-related settlements.
Chicago cop faces dismissal for having sex with woman hours after responding to her burglary call
A Chicago police officer is facing dismissal for having sex with a woman just hours after he responded to a burglary at her home.
A Chicago police officer is facing dismissal for having sex with a woman just hours after he responded to a burglary at her home.
Chicago Police Department must improve detainees? access to lawyers: lawsuit settlement
Getting your phone call while in the custody of Chicago police should get easier after city officials on Wednesday settled a lawsuit with activist and legal aid groups alleging CPD routinely denied arrestees access to lawyers.
Getting your phone call while in the custody of Chicago police should get easier after city officials on Wednesday settled a lawsuit with activist and legal aid groups alleging CPD routinely denied arrestees access to lawyers.
Chicago Police Department must improve detainees’ access to lawyers, according to lawsuit settlement
Getting your phone call while in the custody of Chicago police should get easier after city officials on Wednesday settled a lawsuit with activist and legal aid groups alleging CPD routinely denied arrestees access to lawyers.
Getting your phone call while in the custody of Chicago police should get easier after city officials on Wednesday settled a lawsuit with activist and legal aid groups alleging CPD routinely denied arrestees access to lawyers.
Former Chicago cop allegedly kidnapped, sexually abused victim while on duty: indictment
A former Chicago police officer has been indicted on a federal civil rights charge for allegedly kidnapping and sexually abusing someone while on duty.
A former Chicago police officer has been indicted on a federal civil rights charge for allegedly kidnapping and sexually abusing someone while on duty.
Waukegan man pointed guns at officers, put on bulletproof vest after breaking into CPD facility: prosecutors
NEW DETAILS: Prosecutors outlined the events that led to an officer shooting a man who broke into the CPD facility in Homan Square Monday.
NEW DETAILS: Prosecutors outlined the events that led to an officer shooting a man who broke into the CPD facility in Homan Square Monday.
Video shows moment former Chicago cop was shot in Irving Park
Surveillance video shows the moment a former off-duty Chicago police officer was shot in the face.
Surveillance video shows the moment a former off-duty Chicago police officer was shot in the face.