CPD hosting police entry exams this week
The exams will take place at City Colleges of Chicago locations Friday and Saturday.
The exams will take place at City Colleges of Chicago locations Friday and Saturday.
Chicago hosts virtual public forum amid search for new top cop
The City of Chicago wants to hear from you as the search continues for the city's next police superintendent.
The City of Chicago wants to hear from you as the search continues for the city's next police superintendent.
Chicago to host virtual public forum to discuss new police superintendent
The City of Chicago wants to hear from you as the search continues for the city's next police superintendent.
The City of Chicago wants to hear from you as the search continues for the city's next police superintendent.
Illinois traffic deaths dip slightly in 2022, but fatalities are still above pre-pandemic levels
The number of people killed on Illinois roadways dipped slightly last year compared with 2021, but experts say safety improvements are still needed as deaths remain above pre-pandemic levels.
The number of people killed on Illinois roadways dipped slightly last year compared with 2021, but experts say safety improvements are still needed as deaths remain above pre-pandemic levels.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's team moving quickly to find interim top cop
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s transition team is moving fast to find a replacement or a leadership team to take over the Chicago Police Department on an interim basis.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s transition team is moving fast to find a replacement or a leadership team to take over the Chicago Police Department on an interim basis.
Off-duty Chicago cop faces dismissal for shooting unarmed burglar
On a sunny afternoon in the summer of 2019, Chicago Police Officer Noble Williams was watching television at his apartment when he heard knocks at his neighbor’s door.
On a sunny afternoon in the summer of 2019, Chicago Police Officer Noble Williams was watching television at his apartment when he heard knocks at his neighbor’s door.
Woman whose murder convictions were overturned sues city, Chicago police detectives
A woman who was accused of a double slaying in Humboldt Park, pleaded guilty and served 17 years behind bars before being cleared is suing the city and several detectives.
A woman who was accused of a double slaying in Humboldt Park, pleaded guilty and served 17 years behind bars before being cleared is suing the city and several detectives.
Pedestrian killed by Metra train in Evanston
A person was killed by a Metra Union Pacific-North train Monday morning in Evanston.
A person was killed by a Metra Union Pacific-North train Monday morning in Evanston.
Pedestrian killed by Metra train in Evanston
A person was killed by a Metra Union Pacific-North train Monday morning in Evanston.
A person was killed by a Metra Union Pacific-North train Monday morning in Evanston.
New OEMC app works to keep residents safer
Carrie Carlson, senior emergency management coordinator at OEMC, shows off their new app and talks about what Chicago residents can get out of it.
Carrie Carlson, senior emergency management coordinator at OEMC, shows off their new app and talks about what Chicago residents can get out of it.
Woman whose murder convictions were overturned sues city, Chicago police detectives
A woman who was accused of a double slaying in Humboldt Park, pleaded guilty and served 17 years behind bars before being cleared is suing the city and several detectives.
A woman who was accused of a double slaying in Humboldt Park, pleaded guilty and served 17 years behind bars before being cleared is suing the city and several detectives.
Illinois Facebook users could be eligible for another payment: Here’s how to apply
Have you used Facebook in the last 16 years? You might be eligible to receive a payout soon from a $750 million settlement that parent company Meta agreed to in December in a data privacy lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Have you used Facebook in the last 16 years? You might be eligible to receive a payout soon from a $750 million settlement that parent company Meta agreed to in December in a data privacy lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Fake Twitter accounts impersonating Lightfoot, CDOT and IDOT cause confusion online
The fake Twitter accounts, one which impersonated Mayor Lightfoot and another that announced the closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, come as Elon Musk strips away verified badges from users who have not signed up and paid for Twitter Blue.
The fake Twitter accounts, one which impersonated Mayor Lightfoot and another that announced the closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, come as Elon Musk strips away verified badges from users who have not signed up and paid for Twitter Blue.
Fake Twitter accounts impersonating Lightfoot, CDOT and IDOT cause confusion online
A spokesperson for the mayor confirmed the Twitter accounts were fake and that the city is working with Twitter to rectify the problem.
A spokesperson for the mayor confirmed the Twitter accounts were fake and that the city is working with Twitter to rectify the problem.
Chicago police prepare for potential unrest in the Loop
The gathering most advertised on social media is for Saturday night in Millennium Park, and police are getting ready.
The gathering most advertised on social media is for Saturday night in Millennium Park, and police are getting ready.
Commission searching for Chicago's next top cop to prioritize candidates' plans for controlling teen chaos
The commission aiding in Chicago's police superintendent search says it will weigh candidate plans for controlling youth gatherings.
The commission aiding in Chicago's police superintendent search says it will weigh candidate plans for controlling youth gatherings.
Fake Twitter accounts impersonating Lightfoot, CDOT and IDOT cause confusion
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, along with the Chicago Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Transportation, were targeted by fake Twitter accounts on Friday announcing the false closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, along with the Chicago Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Transportation, were targeted by fake Twitter accounts on Friday announcing the false closure of DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Chicago police gather in Millennium Park ahead of possible weekend violence
Chicago is bracing for the weekend as teenagers plan to gather again downtown.
Chicago is bracing for the weekend as teenagers plan to gather again downtown.
Chicago police officer suspended after violent Humbold Park arrest
Former Police Supt. David Brown had recommended Officer Chavez Siler be discharged from the department in August 2021 for allegedly violating five departmental rules, including unnecessarily using his weapon by repeatedly hitting a suspect with his gun.
Former Police Supt. David Brown had recommended Officer Chavez Siler be discharged from the department in August 2021 for allegedly violating five departmental rules, including unnecessarily using his weapon by repeatedly hitting a suspect with his gun.
Chicago cop who faced dismissal over role in violent arrest is suspended for 6 months
The Chicago Police Board on Thursday voted to suspend an officer for six months without pay and reinstate two others six years after they were involved in a violent arrest at a Humboldt Park convenience store.
The Chicago Police Board on Thursday voted to suspend an officer for six months without pay and reinstate two others six years after they were involved in a violent arrest at a Humboldt Park convenience store.