The Latest Breaking News from CPD

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off in first debate moderated by David Muir and Linsey Davis.‌

NLG criticizes CPD for aggressive response to DNC protesters, raising concerns about free speech rights.

Thursday’s debate will be the first in history to have commercial breaks in the middle, leading to what some call a "slippery slope."

After chaos in 2020, the switch from non-partisan overseer to commercial TV has some critics fearing a slippery slope

Chicago cancels Cinco de Mayo parade due to gang violence concerns, prioritizing attendee safety.

Xavier Tate Jr. arrested for the murder of Chicago officer Luis Huesca. Huesca was shot and killed on his way home from work in Gage Park. Tate was apprehe...

Commission on Presidential Debates maintains original schedule despite Trump campaign's requests for changes.

Labor’s bid to skew package towards low- and middle-income earners given boost, as only 22% say it should go ahead unchanged

A lengthy list of requirements includes living in the city for the last five years, and not working for CPD, COPA or the Police Board in that time. The deadline to apply is noon on Feb. 7. Out of 14 nominees, the mayor will choose seven.

Arbitrator Edwin Benn said state law guarantees Chicago police officers accused of the most serious wrongdoing the right to bypass the Police Board in favor of arbitration. Benn also criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson and the 33 City Council members who rejected his earlier ruling.

While CPD is the main focus of the decree — and has the farthest way to go to meet its terms — the inspector general’s office had been among several other agencies still being scrutinized by the feds.