Sam Charles

Community members, city officials and Chicago police join hands in prayer on Oct. 29, 2023, at the scene of a shooting that left 15 people wounded during a Halloween party in North Lawndale.

Man charged in North Lawndale shooting that wounded 15, including 2 critically

October 31, 2023 at 11:13 a.m.

Law enforcement officials on Tuesday announced dozens of criminal charges against a man who police and prosecutors say fired a gun into a Halloween party in North Lawndale over the...

Newly promoted detectives take an oath during a Chicago Police Department recruit class graduation and promotion ceremony at Navy Pier on March 29, 2022.

Pilot program would give CPD detectives ownership of cases, may radically change how police handle homicide investigations

October 29, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

One week on call, followed by five weeks to work cases. Ten-hour days and take-home cars. And perhaps most importantly, total ownership of an investigation from start to finish. Starting...

Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 President John Catanzara leaves the Leighton Criminal Court Building following closing arguments in the bench trial of Officers Christopher Liakopoulos and Ruben Reynoso on Sept. 27, 2023.

Mayor Brandon Johnson to split Chicago police union contract into two votes, citing issue with disciplinary provisions

October 24, 2023 at 6:59 p.m.

In a move that could lead to his first labor dispute since taking office, Mayor Brandon Johnson will seek to split up a proposed new contract with the Chicago police...

Ald. Greg Mitchell, 7th, talks to colleagues on March 23, 2022, during a Chicago City Council meeting.

Man arrested after altercation with Chicago alderman

October 24, 2023 at 5:06 p.m.

A man recording a TikTok video was arrested for allegedly shoving South Side Ald. Gregory Mitchell on Monday morning in the lobby at City Hall, authorities said, in the second...

Chicago Police Board members at the start of a board meeting at police headquarters on June 15, 2023, in Chicago.

Amid shakeup, Police Board acquits 4 CPD officers accused of excessive force, lying

October 23, 2023 at 6:58 p.m.

The Chicago Police Board announced at its monthly meeting last week that four officers accused of misconduct — making false statements and using excessive force during the unrest of 2020...

Chicago Police Department Chief Larry Snelling arrives at Chicago City Hall on Sept. 27, 2023, to be confirmed as the city's next police superintendent on Sept. 27, 2023.

New CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling looks back at lessons learned from his own disciplinary cases as he takes department helm

October 22, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

It was around 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, 1994. Two officers assigned to the Chicago Police Department's Englewood District were to take two arrestees to the neighboring Chicago Lawn...

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Man charged in North Lawndale shooting that wounded 15, including 2 critically

Pilot program would give CPD detectives ownership of cases, may radically change how police handle homicide investigations

Mayor Brandon Johnson to split Chicago police union contract into two votes, citing issue with disciplinary provisions

Man arrested after altercation with Chicago alderman

Amid shakeup, Police Board acquits 4 CPD officers accused of excessive force, lying

New CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling looks back at lessons learned from his own disciplinary cases as he takes department helm

FOP and city reach tentative contract deal that provides 20% raises over four years

New CPD boss promises to balance reform and aggressive policing through transparency

Trial set for 6 reputed members of Chicago’s O-Block gang charged in brazen Gold Coast slaying of rapper FBG Duck

Changes continue on Chicago Police Board in ongoing shake-up