Little Village residents call on Chicago police to solve more murders

People living in the Little Village neighborhood are calling out the Chicago Police Department, saying too many crimes are going unsolved.

New video shows Chicago cops chasing, opening fire on gunman who shot off-duty officer

Chicago's police oversight agency released video Wednesday that shows officers pursuing and shooting at a gunman who shot an off-duty cop on the city's Northwest Side in September.

COPA video shows cops chasing gunman, one officer opening fire
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Chicago's police oversight agency released video Wednesday that shows officers pursuing a gunman who shot an off-duty cop on the city's Northwest Side in September. WARNING: graphic language.

Black McDonald's Operators Association donates 2,000 turkeys to Chicago families in need
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The Austin community is full of cheer today as the Black McDonald's Operators Association donates 2,000 turkeys to families in need. The Food For the Body and Spirit turkey giveaway is celebrating over 20 years of giving. Wednesday's pop-up was the first of four.

Off-duty Chicago police officer involved in shooting on Northwest Side: COPA

An off-duty Chicago police officer fired at someone who pointed a gun at him at a gas station on the Northwest Side Wednesday, but it was unclear if that person was hit, officials said.

Man sues CPD detective he claims forced false confession that led to murder conviction

Daniel Rodriguez was convicted in the 1991 shooting death of Jose “Junito” Hernandez Jr. based on a confession he long claimed was the result of threats and physical abuse by former Chicago Police Detective Reynaldo Guevara.

Lightfoot gets billion-dollar budget approved by City Council
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A divided City Council on Monday handed Mayor Lori Lightfoot the $16.4 billion 2023 budget that will serve as her reelection platform amid complaints that it shortchanges public safety, climate change and her own progressive promises.

Chicago City Council approves Lightfoot's $16.4 billion budget

A divided City Council on Monday handed Mayor Lori Lightfoot the $16.4 billion 2023 budget that will serve as her reelection platform amid complaints that it shortchanges public safety, climate change and her own progressive promises.

Suspected Nazi uniform worn by student on Halloween causes uproar at South Loop high school

A Jones College Prep High School student who wore a German soldier uniform to school on Halloween has caused an uproar because it was widely interpreted to be the garb of a Nazi soldier.

Illinois SAFE-T Act: Cook County Chief Judge says 'cash bail doesn't work'

A top Cook County Republican and several Democrats in the Chicago City Council are urging voters to vote "no" on Chief Judge Tim Evans.

Civilian police oversight panel delivers blistering critique of CPD’s proposed $1.94B budget

“Our spending on public safety is not delivering the results our communities need. We need to spend better and more strategically. Workforce allocation problems also create untenable and unacceptable work conditions for Chicago Police officers. They deserve better,” Driver wrote.

Chicago officials address voting security ahead of Election Day
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Chicago police, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and the board of elections announced a coordinated effort to not just keep voters and poll workers safe, but also to minimize the possibility of fraud or irregularities.

2 Chicago cops face dismissal for allegedly lying about fatal shooting in 2010

Two officers who allegedly lied about the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man are now facing dismissal more than 12 years after the deadly encounter, which has already cost the city millions of dollars in a lawsuit.