More than 50 decomposing bodies found in Southeast Side funeral home, officials say
The remains of 57 people were recovered Thursday at a South Deering funeral home, according to multiple law enforcement sources.
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Hundreds of Chicago police officers barred from testifying as discipline slowdown drags on
The state’s attorney’s office disclosed that 254 law enforcement officers in Cook County will not be called as witnesses for the prosecution following changes to office policy enacted last year....
CPD oversight commissioner calls for more time in superintendent search
One of the city’s police oversight commissioners on Wednesday asked the City Council to extend the deadline in the ongoing search for the next Chicago police superintendent until spring.
In historic shift, Latino officers soon to be largest racial group in Chicago Police Department
In the coming months, for the first time in the 191-year history of the Chicago Police Department, white officers will no longer be the largest racial group in the department’s...
Albany Park man charged, ordered detained, after Monday SWAT shooting
A Northwest Side man now faces a slew of felony charges — including attempted murder of a police officer — one day after he allegedly shot his mother-in-law and a...
Lincoln Park bar ordered closed after fatal weekend shooting
“In partnership with the local community, my office has pushed for further restrictions and investigation of this bar due to several years of safety incidents,” Ald. Timmy Knutsen, 43rd, said...
Person in custody after SWAT officer shot during Albany Park barricade
A person was taken into custody Monday afternoon hours after a Chicago police SWAT team officer was shot during a barricade situation in Albany Park, according to police.
St. Sabina congregation calls for speedy finish in Michael Pfleger investigation
Dozens of parishioners from St. Sabina Church in Auburn Gresham gathered Friday morning to call on the Archdiocese of Chicago to expeditiously complete its investigation into another allegation of child...
Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling reflects: ‘Once you know it’s time to go, then it’s time to move on’
When Snelling finishes his day at CPD headquarters Wednesday, he’ll no longer be the boss. The 57-year-old is set to retire after nearly three years at the helm of the...
Law enforcement takes different tack to fight prostitution in Chicago
Access to the resources and assistance to get out of the sex trade can depend on which law enforcement agency is involved and a person’s willingness to cooperate, the Tribune...