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Chicago house party turns deadly after shooting kills three and leaves five more wounded

Chicago police say eight people were shot at a house party, three of them fatally

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Chicago Police Report Peaceful DNC Protests Amidst Recent Clashes

Chicago police report peaceful DNC protests contrasting violent clashes at Israeli consulate. Ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas triggers demonstrat...

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Chicago police chief highlights officer training as critical to Democratic convention security

Chicago's police superintendent is touting extensive officer training as a critical part of the city’s preparations for the Democratic National Convention next week

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Violent Holiday Weekend Sees Multiple Mass Shootings Across U.S.

Tragic mass shootings over the holiday weekend in the U.S. underscore the urgent need for community support and preventive measures to curb gun violence.

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16-Year-Old Charged In Shooting Death Of Retired Chicago Police Officer

Tragic shooting incident claims the life of retired Chicago police officer Larry Neuman. Investigation continues.

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Chicago police tweak mass arrests policy ahead of Democratic National Convention

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling is touting the nation's second-largest police department as fully prepared for protests ahead of the Democratic National Convention, including on a new mass arrest policy

The Independent UK

Chicago Police Ready For Democratic National Convention Protests

Chicago police and Secret Service are prepared for anticipated protests at the Democratic National Convention, focusing on training and readiness for poten...

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An all-too-familiar flat feeling for Bulls at midway point

After a late-game comeback-turned-heartbreak, the Bulls dropped to 19-22 at the halfway point of the season. Feel like they've been there before? They have — three times in the last four years, to be exact.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man Charged With Murder Of Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer Denied Release

Man charged with murder of Chicago police officer denied pretrial release. Video evidence and stolen items linked to the crime.

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Chicago Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Police

Family sues Chicago Police Department over fatal shooting of Dexter Reed, sparking debate on police tactics and accountability.

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Chicago Police Officer Wounded, Man Killed In Traffic Stop

Chicago police officer wounded, suspect killed in gunfire exchange during traffic stop in Humboldt Park. Investigation ongoing.

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Federal Judge Dismisses Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Eddie Johnson

Federal judge rules in favor of Eddie Johnson in sexual assault lawsuit filed by officer Cynthia Donald. Lawsuit dismissed due to evidence of consensual re...

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Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault By Ex-Superintendent

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit alleging sexual assault by former Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson.

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Chicago ends year with fewer shootings, but more robbers use guns as overall crime remains high

The city has followed a national trend of lowered gun violence, but it has stood nearly alone in seeing a spike in robberies — 40% more victims than the year before.

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Chicago police boost street patrols for New Year’s Eve

Chicago Police Deputy Chief Jon Hein didn’t specify how many more officers will be deployed around the city, but said there will be “enough” to handle the many planned events, including the fireworks, Bears game and concerts.

Chicago Sun-Times

Here are the photos that helped us tell this year’s stories

Sun-Times photographers captured the biggest storylines in the Chicago area. Here’s a look back at some of 2023’s best photos.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago police officer gets probation after pleading guilty to deadly DUI crash into restaurant while off duty

Terrance Finley, 29, was sentenced to 30 months probation after pleading guilty to aggravated DUI and reckless homicide in 2019.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lawsuits accuse Chicago police, prosecutors and a judge of framing two men for the murder of an off-duty officer

Edgardo Colon and Tyrone Clay accuse prosecutors and detectives of hiding evidence in the murder of CPD Officer Clifton Lewis. Meanwhile, a third man serving time for the killing is making new allegations of misconduct.

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Police contract approved, arbitrator’s disciplinary ruling rejected at another stormy City Council meeting

Mayor Brandon Johnson was forced to call for a recess after public observers gathered in the third-floor gallery overlooking the City Council chambers banged on the glass and shouted from their seats.

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Chicago’s armed robberies surge, in five charts

In the five months since July, the city has seen the sharpest spike in robberies in 20 years, driven by crimes committed with a weapon.

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YouTuber-turned-star witness in FBG Duck murder trial claims his FBI cooperation began after arrest by disgraced cop Ronald Watts

Martell Wiley’s claim came during his second day of testimony at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, where he sparred with defense attorneys who noted there was no evidence he had actually cooperated against Watts.

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Multiple mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave 11 dead and scores injured

Authorities are investigating shootings in Texas, Indiana, Florida, Illinois, Georgia and other states. Many of the shootings took place at the sites of large gatherings early Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

There’s no place for Oath Keepers and other far-right extremists among Chicago police

Without the three-part investigation ‘Extremism in the Ranks,” how long would the problem of Oath Keepers and other extremists in the Chicago Police Department have been left to fester?

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago police oversight panel to push new outside investigation into cops with extremist ties

The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability will vote Thursday on asking the city’s inspector general to investigate cops named on an Oath Keepers list.

Chicago Sun-Times

How we investigated cops with ties to the Oath Keepers

Reporters with the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ filed more than 200 open records requests with the Chicago Police Department and other law enforcement agencies across Illinois.

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