The Latest Breaking News from Chicago Police

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson names Fred Waller as interim police superintendent

Waller, who retired from the Chicago Police Department in 2020 after 34 years on the force, will take over when Johnson is sworn in on May 15.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2023

Judge orders deposition for ex-CPD Supt. David Brown in lawsuit by mentally ill man body-slammed by cop

Brown signed off on a letter finding the officer used excessive force against Bernard Kersh in 2019, but the city never turned over records to Kersh’s lawyers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2023

Kim Foxx’s political exit sets the stage for a free-for-all in 2024 race for state’s attorney

After two terms, Foxx said she would not run for reelection, leaving an open seat for Cook County’s top prosecutor in 2024.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 25, 2023

Police swoop on Trump Tower Chicago after 'woman armed with rifle enters building'

SWAT teams have swarmed the Chicago hotel amid reports of a woman armed with a rifle entering Trump Tower.

Daily Record · Apr 5, 2023

Taking a Daley out of 11th Ward seat easier than taking Daley’s out of ward race

With former Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson’s conviction, it may seem that the Daley family’s grip on the 11th Ward is slipping. But despite boundary and demographic changes in the ward, the Daleys and their allies are still exerting influence.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 26, 2023

Let commission investigating police torture move forward with its work

The attempts to hobble the Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission, which has uncovered case after case of credible allegations of torture and has hundreds of cases still to investigate, should stop.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2023

Brothers who spent decades in prison for 1994 murder will wait for ruling on innocence

Brothers Reginald Henderson and Sean Tyler were convicted of a 1991 murder in Back of the Yards but claim they were tortured by detectives.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 16, 2023

Delayed justice in cases of law officer misconduct hurts victims and taxpayers

The city, county and state are spending millions to defend these cases.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 11, 2023

Chicago Police Working With Non-Profit To Combat The Rise In Crime In The City

Chiam Naiditch teaches first aid training with Magen Chicago is aimed to facilitate the Chicago Police Department in first reponse

Zenger · Mar 9, 2023

Catanzara wins second term as FOP president

John Catanzara Jr. captured nearly 57% of the 7,192 votes for president of Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge 7. His opponent, Robert Bartlett, had argued that Catanzara’s confrontational approach alienated potential union allies.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2023