CPD makes new push to recruit more police officers
The Chicago Police Department is on track to lose the most officers ever in a year due to retirements and the stress of the job.
The Chicago Police Department is on track to lose the most officers ever in a year due to retirements and the stress of the job.
Mother identifies son as shooter in gang-related murder in Austin: prosecutors
A teenager’s mother helped identify him as the shooter in a fatal gang-related attack last month in Austin, Cook County prosecutors said Sunday.
A teenager’s mother helped identify him as the shooter in a fatal gang-related attack last month in Austin, Cook County prosecutors said Sunday.
2 Chicago police officers, woman injured in Austin hit-and-run
The Chicago cops were on Cicero Avenue early Saturday morning when a silver Lexus sedan ran a red light and struck their squad car, causing them to crash into a grey SUV, police said.
The Chicago cops were on Cicero Avenue early Saturday morning when a silver Lexus sedan ran a red light and struck their squad car, causing them to crash into a grey SUV, police said.
Woman charged with setting fire to Austin apartment building, killing 62-year-old man
CHARGED: A woman has been charged with setting fire to an Austin apartment building and causing the death of a 62-year-old man.
CHARGED: A woman has been charged with setting fire to an Austin apartment building and causing the death of a 62-year-old man.
Foxx, Lightfoot meet after no charges filed in gang shootout on Chicago's West Side
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx is opening up about her meeting with Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx is opening up about her meeting with Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Violence decreases in Austin neighborhood amid Cook County sheriff's presence
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart talks about his office's efforts to bolster community and reduce violence in the Austin neighborhood.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart talks about his office's efforts to bolster community and reduce violence in the Austin neighborhood.
Violence in Chicago's Austin neighborhood down compared to last year
As the city of Chicago grapples with growing gun violence, the latest statistics show the community of Austin is bucking the trend with a decrease in shootings and killings.
As the city of Chicago grapples with growing gun violence, the latest statistics show the community of Austin is bucking the trend with a decrease in shootings and killings.
Lightfoot, Foxx clash over gang shooting charging decision
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot still cannot believe that Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has not filed any charges in a brazen, daylight shootout recorded by multiple cameras.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot still cannot believe that Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has not filed any charges in a brazen, daylight shootout recorded by multiple cameras.
Drop in violence in Austin neighborhood
As the city of Chicago grapples with growing gun violence, the latest statistics show the community of Austin is bucking the trend with a decrease in shootings and killings.
As the city of Chicago grapples with growing gun violence, the latest statistics show the community of Austin is bucking the trend with a decrease in shootings and killings.
Lightfoot vs. Foxx: Political blame game over Chicago crime
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx blasted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday for her comments on a gang shootout that left one man dead and others injured.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx blasted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday for her comments on a gang shootout that left one man dead and others injured.
Kim Foxx rips into Lightfoot amid rift over no charges being filed in gang shooting
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx blasted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday for her comments on a gang shootout that left one man dead and others injured.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx blasted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday for her comments on a gang shootout that left one man dead and others injured.
Lightfoot responds to Foxx's criticism after no charges in gang shooting
STILL NO CHARGES IN GANG SHOOTOUT: "The facts and the evidence are here," Mayor Lightfoot said. "What more is necessary?"
STILL NO CHARGES IN GANG SHOOTOUT: "The facts and the evidence are here," Mayor Lightfoot said. "What more is necessary?"
Mayor Lightfoot, Kim Foxx clash over gang shooting charging decision
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot still cannot believe that Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has not filed any charges in a brazen, daylight shootout recorded by multiple cameras.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot still cannot believe that Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has not filed any charges in a brazen, daylight shootout recorded by multiple cameras.
Kim Foxx blasts Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's comments on shootout: 'Inappropriate, wrong'
"There were statements made by [Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot] yesterday regarding the evidence in this case that were simply not true. It was inappropriate. It was wrong."
"There were statements made by [Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot] yesterday regarding the evidence in this case that were simply not true. It was inappropriate. It was wrong."
Lightfoot, Foxx have war of words over no charges being filed in Chicago gang shooting
"She's got to explain to the public, why? Given that evidence, a pod camera right there that captured the entire thing and police officers on the scene in uniform, and a squad car there, why that isn't enough," said a furious Mayor Lightfoot.
"She's got to explain to the public, why? Given that evidence, a pod camera right there that captured the entire thing and police officers on the scene in uniform, and a squad car there, why that isn't enough," said a furious Mayor Lightfoot.
Lightfoot, Foxx exchange unpleasantries over Chicago gang shooting
Cook County State?s Attorney Kim Foxx says there is "insufficient evidence" and now Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is a former prosecutor herself, is not happy.
Cook County State?s Attorney Kim Foxx says there is "insufficient evidence" and now Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is a former prosecutor herself, is not happy.
Chicago police explain why no charges were filed against suspects in deadly gunfight
A fatal shootout on the West Side resulted in no charges despite the whole thing being captured on video.
A fatal shootout on the West Side resulted in no charges despite the whole thing being captured on video.
Prosecutors reject charges against 5 suspects in deadly gang-related shootout in Austin
Five men linked by police to a deadly gang shootout in Austin last week were released from custody after prosecutors declined to charge each of them with a pair of felonies, including first-degree murder.
Five men linked by police to a deadly gang shootout in Austin last week were released from custody after prosecutors declined to charge each of them with a pair of felonies, including first-degree murder.
Man shot after getting into an argument with offender on Chicago's West Side: police
A 59-year-old man was arguing with an unknown offender, who then shot him in the torso, police said.
A 59-year-old man was arguing with an unknown offender, who then shot him in the torso, police said.
1 dead, 2 wounded after shootout between 2 vehicles, residents inside home on West Side; 2 in custody
A SWAT team responded Friday morning after a shootout occurred between two vehicles and residents inside a home in Austin on the West Side.
A SWAT team responded Friday morning after a shootout occurred between two vehicles and residents inside a home in Austin on the West Side.