Chicago police officer who grabbed Black woman walking her dog is placed on desk duty
Chicago's police oversight agency on Monday recommended Supt. David Brown either relieve an officer of his police powers or place him on administrative duties after he was seen on viral video grabbing a woman walking her dog, and the police department announced that he was placed on desk duty.
Chicago's police oversight agency on Monday recommended Supt. David Brown either relieve an officer of his police powers or place him on administrative duties after he was seen on viral video grabbing a woman walking her dog, and the police department announced that he was placed on desk duty.
Chicago police superintendent says officer who grabbed Black woman walking dog is still on duty
The video shows the officer grabbing Nikkita Brown, who is Black. Her attorneys called it a "brutal attack." “I know it's frustrating for the public, once you've seen a viral video,” Police Superintendent David Brown said. “Hopefully I'll get a little more facts today.”
The video shows the officer grabbing Nikkita Brown, who is Black. Her attorneys called it a "brutal attack." “I know it's frustrating for the public, once you've seen a viral video,” Police Superintendent David Brown said. “Hopefully I'll get a little more facts today.”
Video shows CPD officer confronting, grabbing Black woman who was walking her dog
Attorneys for Nikkita Brown said that other people, who were white, were also in the park but were not confronted. Attorneys called it an "obvious case of racial profiling" that resulted in "emotional trauma" because of the "brutal, unprovoked and unlawful attack."
Attorneys for Nikkita Brown said that other people, who were white, were also in the park but were not confronted. Attorneys called it an "obvious case of racial profiling" that resulted in "emotional trauma" because of the "brutal, unprovoked and unlawful attack."
Lincoln Park Zoo to require COVID-19 vaccinations for staff, volunteers
The Lincoln Park Zoo will require all staff and volunteers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by Oct. 15.
The Lincoln Park Zoo will require all staff and volunteers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by Oct. 15.
Man stabbed on CTA Red Line train in Lincoln Park
A man was stabbed Thursday morning during an altercation on a CTA Red Line train on the North Side.
A man was stabbed Thursday morning during an altercation on a CTA Red Line train on the North Side.
Chicago man charged with choking 61-year-old woman
A Chicago man has been charged with choking a 61-year-old woman in Lincoln Park.
A Chicago man has been charged with choking a 61-year-old woman in Lincoln Park.
Summer Sundaes: Free ice cream in Lincoln Park
You can soak up these finals days of summer with free ice cream this weekend at an outdoor event in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
You can soak up these finals days of summer with free ice cream this weekend at an outdoor event in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Live music returns to Lincoln Park with free and interactive pop-up event
Looking for live music outside of Lollapalooza this weekend? A free and interactive live music pop-up event is taking place at Green City Market in Lincoln Park Saturday.
Looking for live music outside of Lollapalooza this weekend? A free and interactive live music pop-up event is taking place at Green City Market in Lincoln Park Saturday.
DePaul University requiring COVID vaccines for faculty and staff
DePaul University is requiring all faculty and staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
DePaul University is requiring all faculty and staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Lincoln Park residents frustrated after fight at local restaurant ends in shots fired
The restaurant, Dinner and a Movie, which is located in Lincoln Park, shut down last month after a fight ended in shots fired.
The restaurant, Dinner and a Movie, which is located in Lincoln Park, shut down last month after a fight ended in shots fired.
Community meeting held about Lincoln Park restaurant
Some neighbors are frustrated in Lincoln Park after a series of incidents happened at the local restaurant, Dinner and a Movie.
Some neighbors are frustrated in Lincoln Park after a series of incidents happened at the local restaurant, Dinner and a Movie.
8 wounded on party bus when gunmen from 3 cars open fire in Lincoln Park
A mass shooting is unexpected in Lincoln Park, however, it became a reality Wednesday night.
A mass shooting is unexpected in Lincoln Park, however, it became a reality Wednesday night.
Police alert community about armed robberies in Lincoln Park, Old Town Triangle
Chicago police issued a community alert Monday after two armed robberies in the Lincoln Park and Old Town Triangle neighborhoods on the North Side.
Chicago police issued a community alert Monday after two armed robberies in the Lincoln Park and Old Town Triangle neighborhoods on the North Side.
Man robbed, beaten in Lincoln Park
A 22-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
A 22-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum set to reopen Thursday
The Chicago Academy of Sciences Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is reopening Thursday at reduced capacity and with limited hours.
The Chicago Academy of Sciences Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is reopening Thursday at reduced capacity and with limited hours.
Lincoln Park Zoo gives sneak peak of new lion habitat
Lincoln Park Zoo's brand new renovated lion habitat is getting ready for a new pride, and zoo officials gave a hard hat tour of the new state of the art exhibit on Friday.
Lincoln Park Zoo's brand new renovated lion habitat is getting ready for a new pride, and zoo officials gave a hard hat tour of the new state of the art exhibit on Friday.
Police search for crew wanted in over 20 armed robberies in Chicago
A group accused of armed robberies along Chicago's Mag Mile is now suspected in dozens of other robberies throughout the city.
A group accused of armed robberies along Chicago's Mag Mile is now suspected in dozens of other robberies throughout the city.
Gas panic spreads to Chicago area
Despite the beginnings of a panic-buy induced shortage, there shouldn't be a problem filling up your gas tank.
Despite the beginnings of a panic-buy induced shortage, there shouldn't be a problem filling up your gas tank.
Police seek suspect wanted in Brown Line robbery
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying and finding a man who stole a woman's cellphone on a CTA Brown Line train.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying and finding a man who stole a woman's cellphone on a CTA Brown Line train.
The Wiener's Circle in Lincoln Park looks to add bar menu, outdoor patio
Nearby Lincoln Park residents are concerned the additions of alcohol and an outdoor patio at The Wiener's Circle will make for a noisy atmosphere.
Nearby Lincoln Park residents are concerned the additions of alcohol and an outdoor patio at The Wiener's Circle will make for a noisy atmosphere.