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Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara, center, leaves the Leighton Criminal Court Building, Aug. 10, 2021, following a bond hearing for the two men alleged to be involved in the shooting death of Chicago police Officer Ella French.

Controversial president of Chicago police union officially leaves department — while eyeing Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s job

November 17, 2021 at 7:54 a.m.

John Catanzara officially retired from the Chicago Police Department on Tuesday, one day after the embattled head of the city's largest police union dramatically revealed his plans to leave the...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, shown at left on Oct. 20, has also criticized the COPA report but still nominated the interim head of COPA for the permanent role.

Angry that slain Chicago Officer Ella French was recommended for discipline, aldermen oppose mayor’s police accountability nominee

November 16, 2021 at 5:13 p.m.

Outraged over a Chicago police accountability report that recommended a suspension for slain Officer Ella French, a group of aldermen said Tuesday they "vehemently oppose" Mayor Lori Lightfoot's choice to...

Chicago police union chief says he will leave department rather than continue disciplinary hearing he called a ‘farce’

November 15, 2021 at 6:28 p.m.

The controversial head of Chicago's largest police union said Monday he will retire from the Chicago Police Department — an announcement that came just after he took the stand in...

Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara, center, leaves the Leighton Criminal Court Building on Aug. 10, 2021, following the bond hearing for the two men alleged to be involved in the shooting death of Chicago police Officer Ella French.

Embattled Chicago FOP president faces termination hearing

November 15, 2021 at 12:01 p.m.

The controversial head of Chicago's largest police union faces firing this week, four years after officials launched an investigation into allegations he posted inflammatory statements on social media, including some...

De izquierda a derecha, Erika Ray, de 39 años; Latrell Miller, de 38, y Jeanine Elam, de 41, posan para en el Centro Correccional Logan el miércoles 26 de octubre de 2021 en Lincoln, Illinois.

Actuaciones de presas exploran la violencia doméstica, y el público puede ir a verlas a prisión

November 4, 2021 at 1:47 p.m.

Durante años, las mujeres encarceladas en Illinois se han reunido para compartir actuaciones de recitaciones, canciones y presentaciones teatrales para expresar las dolorosas historias de supervivencia a los abusos sexuales...

Heather Mack and Tommy Schaefer are handcuffed together as they arrive Jan. 14, 2014, at Denpasar District Court for the first day of their trials in Bali, Indonesia.

Do the new federal charges against Heather Mack constitute double jeopardy? Experts say not likely

November 3, 2021 at 11:16 p.m.

Heather Mack's attorney says the new federal charges accusing her of conspiring to kill her mother at a Bali resort in 2014 are a clear-cut case of double jeopardy. But...

Federal authorities announce sweeping conspiracy case against Chicago street gang involving 19 slayings

November 1, 2021 at 5:20 p.m.

Federal authorities announced sweeping racketeering conspiracy charges Monday against members of a West Side street gang faction believed to have been responsible for nearly 20 slayings and other shootings going...

Erika Ray, 39, from left, Latrell Miller, 38, and Jeanine Elam, 41, pose for a portrait at the Logan Correctional Center in in Lincoln, Illinois, on Oct. 26, 2021. The three participated in a program concerning gender-based violence that was broadcast to the public.

Performances by Illinois prisoners explore domestic violence — and the public is given rare chance to see behind prison walls

November 1, 2021 at 5:00 a.m.

For years, incarcerated women in Illinois have gathered to share spoken-word performances, songs and theater presentations to express painful histories of surviving sexual and domestic abuse. Those who have participated...

Video released of man’s fatal shooting by Chicago police during a domestic disturbance last month

October 20, 2021 at 6:32 p.m.

The release of video this week of a Chicago police officer fatally shooting a man who was armed with a knife during a domestic disturbance call has refocused attention on...

Cook County State's Attorney Kimberly Foxx meets with reporters on Oct. 5, 2021, to address concerns of public safety in Chicago.

Public fight between Lightfoot, Foxx highlights frustration over violence and overshadows probe of West Side shootout

October 11, 2021 at 6:22 a.m.

The brazen, midmorning shootout on an Austin street Oct. 1 that killed a 32-year-old man stunned the city and political leaders, piling onto existing worries over stubborn gun violence in...

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