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Traffic stops of Black drivers across Illinois at a 20-year high despite law Obama championed

The law that then-state Sen. Barack Obama sponsored aimed to collect law enforcement data and reduce racial disparities in police traffic stops but has fallen short, a WBEZ / Investigative Project on Race and Equity has found.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2023

Chicago should fully embrace alternatives to 911 police response for mental health calls

Next summer a new state law will require every 911 district in the state to refer appropriate calls to a non-police mental health crisis response program.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023

My fault Sox game not stopped after stadium shooting, interim police superintendent says

Fred Waller, Chicago’s temporary top cop, blames “miscommunication” for error, says issue has been remedied.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2023

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Comptroller candidate grilled, then approved, by City Council committee

Ald. Ray Lopez asked Chasse Rehwinkel about social media posts made while campaigning for candidates who want to cut the Chicago Police Department budget.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2023

1 wounded, Chicago police officer shot at in Austin: fire officials

Police scanner traffic initially reported an officer was shot in the arm before a correction was made minutes later. A spokesperson with the Chicago Police Department confirmed that no officers were shot.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2023

Acuña's encounter and Guaranteed Rate Field shooting raise questions about safety of players, fans

A shooting that likely happened inside of Guaranteed Rate Field, followed by a scary moment for Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. in Colorado

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Shooting that wounded 2 at White Sox game likely involved gun fired inside stadium, police say

Chicago’s interim police superintendent says a shooting that wounded two women at Friday night’s Chicago White Sox-Oakland Athletics game most likely involved a gun that went off inside Guaranteed Rate Field

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

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Brickbat: Too Much Paperwork

The Chicago Police Department said it is investigating an incident in which officers apprehended a man identified by witnesses as the person who attacked another man on the Magnificent Mile, then let him go without filing a report. A local media outlet reports that at least three people tried to…

Reason · Aug 28, 2023

White Sox say they weren't aware at first that a woman injured at game was shot

The Chicago White Sox say they were not aware at first that a woman injured during Friday’s game at Guaranteed Rate Field was shot and that the Chicago Police Department would have stopped play if officers thought it was unsafe to continue

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

2 former Chicago police officers charged in $2 million COVID-19 relief fraud

Torrey Price retired from the Chicago Police Department on July 15 — about two weeks before he was indicted for fraud. Aaron Price, the other former cop who’s charged, retired in 2017.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2023

Picture Chicago: 17 must-see Sun-Times photos from this week in news

Mayor Brandon Johnson made his pick for the next superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, the Bears beat the Titans in their preseason opener at Soldier Field, and thousands flocked to the South Side for the Bud Billiken Parade.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2023

New top cop in waiting vows to have officers’ backs

Among other things, Larry Snelling vowed to be more sensitive to officers, saying they are not “robots ... made on a conveyor belt. They’re human beings” with families they want to spend time with.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Chicago’s new police superintendent inherits a department notoriously slow to enact reforms

Larry Snelling, the mayor’s choice to lead the Chicago Police Department, would take over a federally mandated overhaul of the department.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Larry Snelling, mayor’s pick for top cop, vows to help both ‘forgotten’ crime victims, disenchanted officers: ‘We have to love them’

Snelling’s appointment by Mayor Brandon Johnson must be confirmed by the City Council. Before that crucial vote, he is expected to be introduced to Chicago residents — and face questions — during at least one public hearing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 13, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2023

Chicago police officer, his sister accused of entering U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 face trial

Karol and Agnieszka Chwiesiuk rejected plea offers from prosecutors, records show. Lawyers in their case are set to begin jury selection Monday morning before U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes in Washington, D.C.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023

Suspect who shot woman, held 3 children hostage during hourslong SWAT standoff surrenders, police say

The standoff in the Hermosa neighborhood ended “peacefully,” Wednesday afternoon, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 17, 2023

Cook County state’s attorney’s office releases updated list of cops who won’t be called to testify, most of them CPD members

The Cook County state’s attorney’s office on Monday made public a list of 174 current and former law enforcement officers who will not be called to testify in court proceedings.

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023

Chicago probes sex misconduct allegation against officers involving migrant living at police station

Chicago’s police oversight agency says it's investigating sexual misconduct allegations against officers involving a migrant who was living in a police station after arriving in the city

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The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

Chicago probes sex misconduct allegation against officers involving migrant living at police station

Chicago’s police oversight agency says it's investigating sexual misconduct allegations against officers involving a migrant who was living in a police station after arriving in the city

Chicago Tribune · Jul 7, 2023

Chicago police investigating claims of officers having sexual relationships with migrants housed in police station

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department acknowledged an internal investigation Thursday into allegations that four officers assigned to a West Side patrol district engaged in sexual relationships with migrants who were living in a police station.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023

Chicago police reforms slowed by staff shortages, court monitor says

Maggie Hickey’s report calls on Mayor Brandon Johnson to conduct a staffing study and improve data collection and community policing programs.

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

Chicago serial killer fears as remains of 16 pulled from water in city since 2022

In just the last six months alone, authorities have recovered the body of five men. In total, 10 men and six women have been pulled from the Chicago River and Lake Michigan from the city and surrounding suburbs

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023

Six candidates advance to semifinals of Chicago police superintendent search

The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, a new civilian oversight body charged with leading the search, has until July 14 to pick three finalists and deliver those names to Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2023

It’s up to public officials to fully use the power of police reform consent decrees

New Orleans’ consent decree transformed its police department, former Mayor Marc Morial writes. Chicago’s progress has been slow, but Mayor Johnson has allies in the Justice Department with enforcement power.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2023

After Anjanette Young search warrant reforms, a massive drop in number of Chicago Police Department raids on homes

In 2021, after the reforms, the number of residential searches dropped to 172, with 183 last year, down from 509 in 2020. A former police commander says that means criminals will “feel more free to do their illegal business.”

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