Chicago Police Officer Ella French killed in the line of duty
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Chicago Police Officer Ella French killed in the line of duty

It was a day of mourning in Chicago. A police officer with just three years on the force was shot in the head and killed Saturday night.

It was a day of mourning in Chicago. A police officer with just three years on the force was shot in the head and killed Saturday night.

4-year-old girl killed in accidental Chicago shooting
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4-year-old girl killed in accidental Chicago shooting

A 4-year-old girl was accidentally shot and killed Thursday night by another child on Chicago’s South Side.

A 4-year-old girl was accidentally shot and killed Thursday night by another child on Chicago’s South Side.

5 states, Puerto Rico added to Chicago travel advisory

5 states, Puerto Rico added to Chicago travel advisory

Chicago health officials added five states and one territory to the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday.

Chicago health officials added five states and one territory to the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday.

Chicago officials say 'no plans' for COVID-related closures
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Chicago officials say 'no plans' for COVID-related closures

Chicago?s public health director Dr. Allison Arwady and Mayor Lori Lightfoot are once again urging residents to ?mask up and vax up?.

Chicago?s public health director Dr. Allison Arwady and Mayor Lori Lightfoot are once again urging residents to ?mask up and vax up?.

Lori Lightfoot, Arwady say ?no plans? for COVID-related closures in Chicago
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Lori Lightfoot, Arwady say ?no plans? for COVID-related closures in Chicago

Chicago?s top doctor said Sunday that there are no current plans for again imposing pandemic-related restrictions, despite a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Chicago?s top doctor said Sunday that there are no current plans for again imposing pandemic-related restrictions, despite a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Chicago announces national search for next top COPA official

Chicago announces national search for next top COPA official

The city of Chicago announced Friday the official national search and selection process for the next Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA).

The city of Chicago announced Friday the official national search and selection process for the next Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA).

Lightfoot on return of mask mandates: 'everything's on the table'

Lightfoot on return of mask mandates: 'everything's on the table'

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot continues to implore more people to get vaccinated. "We'll bring it to your house. We'll come to your place of business. Whatever it takes, we want people to get vaccinated," she said.

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot continues to implore more people to get vaccinated. "We'll bring it to your house. We'll come to your place of business. Whatever it takes, we want people to get vaccinated," she said.

City strikes tentative deal with Chicago police union

City strikes tentative deal with Chicago police union

"This proposed contract acknowledges the valuable contributions that Chicago police officers make to neighborhoods all across the City," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.

"This proposed contract acknowledges the valuable contributions that Chicago police officers make to neighborhoods all across the City," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.

Lightfoot defends speaking only to reporters of color: 'I would absolutely do it again'

Lightfoot defends speaking only to reporters of color: 'I would absolutely do it again'

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot continued to defend her controversial decision to only speak with non-White reporters earlier this year, calling the number of the journalists of color covering her "unacceptable" and declaring she'd do it again because of the conversation it spurred.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot continued to defend her controversial decision to only speak with non-White reporters earlier this year, calling the number of the journalists of color covering her "unacceptable" and declaring she'd do it again because of the conversation it spurred.

Nearly a year into Lightfoot's anti-violence plan, many Chicago neighborhoods doing worse

Nearly a year into Lightfoot's anti-violence plan, many Chicago neighborhoods doing worse

Crime in West Pullman is up 566% from this time two years ago, North Lawndale 201%, South Lawndale 160%, Chatham 116%. Only three of the areas targeted by City Hall are down from 2019.

Crime in West Pullman is up 566% from this time two years ago, North Lawndale 201%, South Lawndale 160%, Chatham 116%. Only three of the areas targeted by City Hall are down from 2019.

Chicago's new civilian oversight panel further hinders cops amid shooting surge, critics say

Chicago's new civilian oversight panel further hinders cops amid shooting surge, critics say

The president of Chicago's police union says the civilian oversight panel is "absolutely absurd and dangerous and reckless," arguing it hands too much power to "the squeaky wheels who made this city into anarchy last summer."

The president of Chicago's police union says the civilian oversight panel is "absolutely absurd and dangerous and reckless," arguing it hands too much power to "the squeaky wheels who made this city into anarchy last summer."

City Council approves civilian police oversight committee
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City Council approves civilian police oversight committee

Without one vote to spare, the City Council on Wednesday approved creation of a new Chicago police oversight commission that will eventually include 66 newly-elected members.

Without one vote to spare, the City Council on Wednesday approved creation of a new Chicago police oversight commission that will eventually include 66 newly-elected members.