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A police investigator walks through the scene of a shooting involving several young people outside the Chicago Theatre in the 100 block of North State Street on Nov. 21, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Investigation continues into pair of downtown shootings, including one that took the life of ‘vibrant’ teen Friday night

November 24, 2025 at 6:45 p.m.

Chicago Police continue to investigate a pair of shootings that unfolded in the Loop Friday night, leaving a 14-year-old boy dead and eight other teens wounded in the latest "teen...

CPD announces new commander of downtown, North Side detectives

November 21, 2025 at 6:01 p.m.

The Chicago Police Department on Friday announced the promotion of a longtime department supervisor to oversee the detectives who investigate the most serious crimes in the city’s downtown area and...

Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling speaks in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood on June 6, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

CPD use-of-force incidents still climbing at ‘crucial moment’ in reform effort

November 19, 2025 at 4:23 p.m.

For the fourth year in a row, use-of-force incidents involving Chicago police officers are increasing, with advocates and officials saying the trend is helping to bring the reform process to...

A federal officer reaches over Chicago police while threatening to use a canister against members of the community and activists as they protest near the 3900 block of South Kedzie Avenue on Oct. 4, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago police release redacted video of ICE Brighton Park shooting

November 14, 2025 at 5:45 p.m.

The Chicago Police Department on Friday released 13 heavily redacted body camera videos depicting the initial response to a crash and shooting in Brighton Park involving federal immigration agents that...

Chicago rapper Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, before throwing out a ceremonial pitch as the White Sox prepare to host the Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 2, 2022. (José M. Osorio/baiduhai)

Lil Durk seeks dismissal of federal case as lawyers say threats to judge and prosecutor were withheld from defense

November 14, 2025 at 1:43 p.m.

Attorneys in Los Angeles for the Chicago rapper allege a series of threats made against the judge and lead prosecutor in the case was improperly withheld from the defense.

Images from cellphone video allegedly show off-duty Chicago police Officer Salvador Perez lunge at a woman during a fight outside a Wrigleyville restaurant in 2019. (Civilian Office of Police Accountability)

2 Chicago cops who started drunken Wrigleyville brawl kept jobs after one-year suspensions

November 13, 2025 at 9:26 a.m.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability disclosed both officers were recommended to be separated from CPD, but the city later agreed to let the men each serve a one-year suspension.

Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino shakes hands with Chicago police Sgt. Glenn Polanek after the Border Patrol’s convoy of vehicles stopped Nov. 6, 2025, next to Marquette Park on Chicago’s South Side. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Ignoring trends, President Donald Trump credits Operation Midway Blitz for drop in Chicago violence

November 12, 2025 at 3:53 p.m.

President Donald Trump this week ignored several consecutive years of decreases in Chicago’s violent crime and instead credited “Operation Midway Blitz” for the continuing downward trend.

Little Village double fatal shooting by jewelry store follows Saturday morning of clashes with immigration agents

November 10, 2025 at 3:41 p.m.

On Saturday evening, a man made off with goods from a jewelry store in the 3800 block of West 26th Street. After two store employees chased the suspect, they and...

The Chicago police star is seen on Jan. 4, 2022, at police headquarters. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

CPD sergeant sues city over discipline delays in internal affairs cases

November 7, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

A Chicago Police sergeant who was sexually harassed by her former supervisor has filed a federal lawsuit against the city — seeking class status to represent scores of CPD officers...

U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino carries tear gas, a rifle and a body camera while conducting immigration enforcement operations on Oct. 31, 2025, in Chicago’s Edison Park neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Border Patrol tear gas use involving cops down after talking with CPD, Snelling says

November 5, 2025 at 6:52 p.m.

Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling on Wednesday said the use of tear gas by federal immigration agents has lessened after he spoke with leaders from Customs and Border Protection.

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