Charges filed in killing of off-duty Cook County sheriff’s deputy
Local law enforcement leaders gathered Thursday morning to announce charges in the fatal shooting of an off-duty Cook County sheriff's deputy on the South Side earlier this week.
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‘A reckless disregard for human life:’ Three charged with murder, arson and financial crimes in connection with death of Chicago firefighter
Cook County prosecutors have charged three men with murder, arson and financial crimes in connection with the death of a Chicago firefighter last year while battling a blaze on the...
Plans for multi-block DNC security perimeter announced by authorities as convention spotlight nears
Federal and local authorities on Thursday released long-awaited details of the planned security perimeter around the upcoming Democratic National Convention.
City expanding lawsuit against Glock to include two suburban gun shops
The city of Chicago this week moved to dismiss, refile and, effectively expand a lawsuit previously brought against gun manufacturer Glock.
Supervisor’s attempt at third-party arbitration in discipline case stymied by Chicago Police Board
In a unanimous vote last week, the board denied an effort by a CPD sergeant to transfer his pending disciplinary case away from the board’s purview.
As convention nears, CPD faces renewed questions on use of body-worn cameras
With the Democratic National Convention about a month away, the chief judge of Chicago’s federal court has called for greater clarity in the Chicago Police Department’s policy dictating when officers...
Chicago police boss still confident in convention security plan here after Trump shooting
Days after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, Chicago Police Department leadership once again stressed the city's preparedness for next month's Democratic National Convention.
Mayor condemns ‘choice to kill’ after more than 100 people are shot in Chicago over holiday weekend
City leaders gathered at Chicago Police headquarters Monday morning to once again decry the city’s entrenched violence and call for accountability for those who carried out shootings over the holiday...
Chicago police discipline again on hold as public arbitration hearings near
For the second time this year, the majority of serious Chicago police misconduct cases are on hold as attorneys for the rank-and-file CPD officers’ union prepare to submit a challenge...
CPD readies for downsized Pride Parade, weekend of celebrations
Ahead of this weekend's 53rd Pride Parade -- slated to be a shorter and smaller version than normal -- the Chicago Police Department said much of its focus will be...