Video shows Chicago police trade gunfire with suspect in Pilsen
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video Tuesday showing a July 22nd shootout between Chicago police and a suspect in the Pilsen neighborhood. WARNING: This video contains graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video Tuesday showing a July 22nd shootout between Chicago police and a suspect in the Pilsen neighborhood. WARNING: This video contains graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised.
Chicago?s Department of Water Management to pay $950K settlement
The City Council?s Finance Committee authorized a $950,000 settlement to Dilan Abreu, a 40-year veteran bricklayer who claims he was harassed, abused and retaliated against by the former alderman?s son because of an ?unrestricted culture of overtly racist behavior and attitudes? tolerated by the city.
The City Council?s Finance Committee authorized a $950,000 settlement to Dilan Abreu, a 40-year veteran bricklayer who claims he was harassed, abused and retaliated against by the former alderman?s son because of an ?unrestricted culture of overtly racist behavior and attitudes? tolerated by the city.
Hostile work environment in Chicago’s Department of Water Management triggers $950K settlement
Five years ago, a shake-up triggered by racist, sexist and homophobic emails swept out Water Management Commissioner Barrett Murphy and top deputies William Bresnahan and Paul Hansen, son of former Ald. Bernard Hansen (44th).
Five years ago, a shake-up triggered by racist, sexist and homophobic emails swept out Water Management Commissioner Barrett Murphy and top deputies William Bresnahan and Paul Hansen, son of former Ald. Bernard Hansen (44th).
Chicago hopes to implement better way to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, top cop says
Despite massive traffic jams that shut down the Loop area, city leaders are struggling to put parameters on future Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
Despite massive traffic jams that shut down the Loop area, city leaders are struggling to put parameters on future Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
Chicago hopes to implement better way to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, top cop says
Despite massive traffic jams that shut down the Loop area, city leaders are struggling to put parameters on future Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
Despite massive traffic jams that shut down the Loop area, city leaders are struggling to put parameters on future Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
Chicago group fired up over new Chicago Fire training facility
Between 2002 and 2007, those public housing buildings were demolished with a plan from the Chicago Housing Authority to build 775 public housing units at the Abla Homes site, and to date, only 245 have been returned.
Between 2002 and 2007, those public housing buildings were demolished with a plan from the Chicago Housing Authority to build 775 public housing units at the Abla Homes site, and to date, only 245 have been returned.
Chicago sees one of the most violent weekends of the year
Though Chicago saw one of the most violent weekends of the year, the city's top cop says homicides on the West Side are down.
Though Chicago saw one of the most violent weekends of the year, the city's top cop says homicides on the West Side are down.
Judge won't block release of video showing shooting that led to charges against 2 Chicago cops
Kim Foxx says surveillance video shows the Chicago officers lied when they initially claimed they returned fire after shots were fired at them early on the morning of July 22. The video shows the officers actually fired first, she said.
Kim Foxx says surveillance video shows the Chicago officers lied when they initially claimed they returned fire after shots were fired at them early on the morning of July 22. The video shows the officers actually fired first, she said.
Murders down 22% on Chicago's West Side, CPD officials say
Chicago police said Monday they are making progress reducing crime on the West Side.
Chicago police said Monday they are making progress reducing crime on the West Side.
Man wanted for robbery, pushing victim onto CTA Green Line tracks
Officials are looking for a man who beat and robbed someone at a CTA Green Line station in East Garfield Park Thursday.
Officials are looking for a man who beat and robbed someone at a CTA Green Line station in East Garfield Park Thursday.
2 Chicago cops facing felony charges in Pilsen shooting, victim sues sergeant
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced felony charges against the two police officers on Friday.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced felony charges against the two police officers on Friday.
CPD sergeant, officer charged in Pilsen shooting
Officer Ruben Reynoso, 42, and Sgt. Christopher Liakopoulos, 43, were both charged with aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm and official misconduct. They could face a maximum of 30 years in prison, according to State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.
Officer Ruben Reynoso, 42, and Sgt. Christopher Liakopoulos, 43, were both charged with aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm and official misconduct. They could face a maximum of 30 years in prison, according to State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.
Watching the skies over the Southeast Side: Astronomers set up telescopes for the public
After a summer where many of them hid until nearly dawn, the planets are back at a reasonable hour.
After a summer where many of them hid until nearly dawn, the planets are back at a reasonable hour.
Chicago's police oversight agency celebrates 5 years of service
COPA oversees Chicago police accountability by conducting thorough investigations, providing transparency and building trust with the community.
COPA oversees Chicago police accountability by conducting thorough investigations, providing transparency and building trust with the community.
2 Chicago cops charged in Pilsen shooting, victim sues sergeant
Two Chicago police officers are facing charges in connection with an on-duty shooting earlier this summer in Pilsen that left two people wounded, one of them critically.
Two Chicago police officers are facing charges in connection with an on-duty shooting earlier this summer in Pilsen that left two people wounded, one of them critically.
$9 million wrongful conviction payout for 1991 murder case tainted by CPD detective who is married to a judge
Chicago police officers claimed they were acting on an anonymous tip that Patrick Prince, then 19, had been robbing and shooting drug dealers and their customers on the West Side. The tipster supposedly said Porter was on the corner to make a drug buy, that Prince had attempted to rob him and shot him when Porter resisted.
Chicago police officers claimed they were acting on an anonymous tip that Patrick Prince, then 19, had been robbing and shooting drug dealers and their customers on the West Side. The tipster supposedly said Porter was on the corner to make a drug buy, that Prince had attempted to rob him and shot him when Porter resisted.
Chicago Police Board votes to fire officer who fatally shot man in 2018
The Chicago Police Board unanimously voted Thursday to fire an officer who shot and killed a man in June 2018.
The Chicago Police Board unanimously voted Thursday to fire an officer who shot and killed a man in June 2018.
Private booters could soon be allowed to kick operations into gear across Chicago
Private booters roaming free in more than half of Chicago’s 50 wards could soon get the go-ahead to take their controversial, car-disabling operations citywide.
Private booters roaming free in more than half of Chicago’s 50 wards could soon get the go-ahead to take their controversial, car-disabling operations citywide.
Chicago police sergeant, officer to be charged in shooting
A Chicago police sergeant and an officer will face felony charges connected to a shooting in the Pilsen neighborhood.
A Chicago police sergeant and an officer will face felony charges connected to a shooting in the Pilsen neighborhood.
'City in crisis': McDonald's CEO calls out Chicago's crime problem
The CEO of McDonald?s told business leaders in Chicago that tough economic conditions including rising crime have made it more difficult to attract employees and suggested the city does not have an adequate plan in place to address the issues and prevent companies like his from joining the growing list of companies that have fled the Windy City.
The CEO of McDonald?s told business leaders in Chicago that tough economic conditions including rising crime have made it more difficult to attract employees and suggested the city does not have an adequate plan in place to address the issues and prevent companies like his from joining the growing list of companies that have fled the Windy City.