Homicide numbers reveal stark contrast
Violent crime has long afflicted minorities in Chicago at a much higher rate than the rest of the population, and the spike in homicides in the first half of this...
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Neighborhoods see spike in violence
The 20th Ward on the South Side has always had its share of crime and gang trouble, but this year the area has become a flashpoint as Chicago police struggle...
Mayor seeks reimbursement for millions in police overtime during NATO
Policing the NATO summit last month racked up about $15 million in overtime for Chicago Police officers, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration said Friday as it released documents seeking reimbursement for...
NATO host committee raised $33 million
The Chicago NATO host committee raised nearly $33 million from corporate heavyweights for this spring's summit, according to a report released Thursday that was short on information about how much...
Mayor seeks reimbursement for millions in police overtime during NATO
Policing the NATO summit last month racked up about $15 million in overtime for Chicago Police officers, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration said Friday as it released documents seeking reimbursement for...
Police superintendent pushes to cut 911 cops’ workload
As Chicago police Superintendent Garry McCarthy tries to streamline the way his department fights violent crime, he is stepping up his potentially controversial plan to reduce his officers' load of...
Chicago police aiming to quell violence over hot, busy weekend
Chicago police geared up to try to tamp down neighborhood violence over the hot, muggy weekend and avoid a repeat of the spike in homicides and shootings seen the past...
Mayor, top cop push long-term strategy to stem killings while some miss strike force
Chicago's high homicide rate has long confounded City Hall and the Police Department. But the problem is especially vexing for Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, whose promise...
Police authorize overtime to help curb rising violence
With homicides soaring so far this year and another bloody weekend in the books, Chicago police intend to announce at roll calls that overtime will be paid to officers working...
Police authorize overtime to help curb rising violence
With homicides soaring so far this year and another bloody weekend in the books, Chicago police intend to announce at roll calls that overtime will be paid to officers working...