CPD unveils first draft of new policy on traffic stops
The first draft of the Chicago Police Department’s future policy regulating traffic stops was unveiled Thursday.
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Jury tells judge they cannot agree on any counts in bribery trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III
After note warning of an impasse, judge tells jury in trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III a deadlock would be premature at this point in their talks and to...
Jurors hint at impasse in bribery trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III
Jurors on Wednesday told the judge overseeing the corruption trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III that they may be approaching a deadlock in their deliberations.
Jury sends out series of questions during first full day of deliberations in bribery trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III
Jurors resumed deliberations in the federal corruption trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III and sent a series of questions to the judge.
Still grappling with ‘nuanced space’ of traffic stops in high-crime zones, CPD is about to deliver a new policy
The Chicago Police Department will submit a first draft of the new general order that will likely change the rules governing when police officers are permitted to pull over a...
CTA employee hit with gun charge after fatal West Loop shooting
A CTA employee was charged with illegal gun possession following a fatal shooting near a train station in the West Loop last weekend, court records show.
Police boss credits ‘everybody digging in’ for progress meeting consent decree goals
A new monitor’s report heaped praise on the Chicago Police Department's consent-decree adherence between July 1 – Dec. 31, 2024, during which time the city hosted the 2024 Democratic National...
CPD gets good report card on consent decree, DNC response
The Chicago Police Department made “significant strides” last year towards full compliance with the federal consent decree, even as the department was tasked with handling protests of the Democratic National...
Investigation opened after death of officer at Near North police station
An investigation has been opened following the death of an off-duty officer within the Near North District (18th) police station, Chicago police said.
CPD striving for diversity on the force, but results depend on how new officers are counted
Chicago's Human Resources department categorizes “race” and “ethnicity” separately, and there is some overlap among the groups as candidates include their demographic information.