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People rally outside the Cook County Jail on Nov. 6, 2020, as they demand the release of inmates and detainees who are at risk from COVID-19.

With COVID-19 surging anew, alarms sound again for Cook County’s incarcerated

November 25, 2020 at 5:11 p.m.

The renewed nationwide surge of COVID-19 has hit Cook County lockups with force this fall, causing officials to reevaluate the safeguards put in place earlier this year to blunt the...

The story is exploring how the city should respond to mental health calls - should the community respond to nonviolent calls for help or should police? The head of this walking group supports the community model.

coronavirus, COVID-19 (Jose M. Osorio/ baiduhai)

Chicago considers changes to emergency mental-health response as recent police cases highlight the issue

November 16, 2020 at 9:32 a.m.

By the time police got to the apartment building earlier this month on South Burley Avenue, the situation was already escalating. An anxious Patricia Bulmer stood outside as her 26-year-old...

Fleeing cops, Chicago murder suspect left behind his wallet, his gun, his knife, $1,980 in $20 bills, $58 in gold coins and 10 silver dollars, police say

November 6, 2020 at 7:43 a.m.

Chicago murder suspect Juan Torkelson was on the run for barely a day when he found himself on the side of a road in Ohio and two police officers approaching...

Man on electronic monitoring in Cook County now wanted in Ohio, where he is accused of pulling gun on deputies

November 2, 2020 at 9:22 a.m.

A Chicago man released on electronic monitoring while awaiting trial on murder charges is being sought in Ohio after he allegedly pulled a gun on sheriff's deputies during a traffic...

Chicago police headquarters on Nov. 4, 2019.

Inspector general finds shortcomings in how Chicago Police Department supports officers involved in shootings

October 27, 2020 at 8:34 p.m.

An evaluation by the city's inspector general of mandatory training for Chicago police officers involved in shootings found that not all department members complete the requirements before returning to the...

Former Buffalo police Officer Cariol Horne, center, speaks with Inner-City Muslim Action Network Executive Director Rami Nashashibi during an event in Chicago on Oct. 22, 2020.

Fired Buffalo police officer who contends she stopped another cop from choking a man finds new support — in Chicago

October 26, 2020 at 5:00 a.m.

The arts collective at the Inner-City Muslim Action Network on Chicago's Southwest Side supports artists from across the country, encouraging them to inspire change through storytelling. But the details of...

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson attend a police graduation ceremony on June 21, 2016.

Inspector general’s report details incompetent response to former Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson being found asleep in his car, suggests he got preferential treatment

October 16, 2020 at 5:07 p.m.

Chicago police officers made a series of critical mistakes ranging from not supervising young officers to improperly handling body-worn camera footage after then-Superintendent Eddie Johnson was found asleep in his...

Then-Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson talks at police headquarters on Nov. 7, 2019.

Former Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson sued for alleged sexual misconduct, accused of tampering with evidence in incident that led to his firing

October 15, 2020 at 7:16 p.m.

Ex-Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson allegedly committed "shockingly violent" acts of sexual assault against his former driver, an officer who was with him on the controversial night that ultimately led...

Chicago police 9th District Cmdr. Don Jerome participates in a march in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, May 18, 2019.

At least five officers, including a commander, face suspension after probe of former police boss Eddie Johnson’s conduct

October 14, 2020 at 3:23 p.m.

At least five Chicago police officers — including a commander — face suspension after city Inspector General Joseph Ferguson's investigation into the October 2019 incident where then-police Superintendent Eddie Johnson...

Chicago police headquarters is pictured on Nov. 4, 2019.

Chicago police earn ‘beyond a failing grade’ in clearing sexual assault cases, according to new report

October 8, 2020 at 1:00 a.m.

The vast majority of sexual assault and abuse reports made to the Chicago Police Department in the past decade — between 80% and 90% — have not resulted in an...

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