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Firefighters salute Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt following Pelt's funeral at House of Hope on April 14, 2023.

‘A reckless disregard for human life:’ Three charged with murder, arson and financial crimes in connection with death of Chicago firefighter

July 26, 2024 at 5:14 p.m.

Cook County prosecutors have charged three men with murder, arson and financial crimes in connection with the death of a Chicago firefighter last year while battling a blaze on the...

The United Center in Chicago is seen March 5, 2024. The Democratic convention is slated to be held at the United Center from Aug. 19-22. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Plans for multi-block DNC security perimeter announced by authorities as convention spotlight nears

July 25, 2024 at 6:11 p.m.

Federal and local authorities on Thursday released long-awaited details of the planned security perimeter around the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

A Glock handgun in custody at the ATF Boston bureau shows a switch capable of making the gun an automatic weapon. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe)

City expanding lawsuit against Glock to include two suburban gun shops

July 23, 2024 at 4:23 p.m.

The city of Chicago this week moved to dismiss, refile and, effectively expand a lawsuit previously brought against gun manufacturer Glock.

Chicago Police Board President Kyle Cooper, left, speaks about his objection to a police union contract provision that would allow officers accused of serious misconduct to have their disciplinary cases heard behind closed doors and outside the board's docket, during a meeting at police headquarters on Feb. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Supervisor’s attempt at third-party arbitration in discipline case stymied by Chicago Police Board

July 22, 2024 at 5:24 p.m.

In a unanimous vote last week, the board denied an effort by a CPD sergeant to transfer his pending disciplinary case away from the board’s purview.

A Chicago police officer with a body-worn camera on their vest during the 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade on June 30, 2024. (Vincent Alban/baiduhai)

As convention nears, CPD faces renewed questions on use of body-worn cameras

July 18, 2024 at 3:16 p.m.

With the Democratic National Convention about a month away, the chief judge of Chicago’s federal court has called for greater clarity in the Chicago Police Department’s policy dictating when officers...

Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling joined by Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, discuss security planning and preparations for the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago at the Secret Service’s Chicago field office on June 4, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago police boss still confident in convention security plan here after Trump shooting

July 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

Days after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, Chicago Police Department leadership once again stressed the city's preparedness for next month's Democratic National Convention.

A police officer works the scene where a 47-year-old man and a 39-year-old man were shot in the 2400 block of West Monroe Street in Chicago on July 7, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Mayor condemns ‘choice to kill’ after more than 100 people are shot in Chicago over holiday weekend

July 8, 2024 at 5:24 p.m.

City leaders gathered at Chicago Police headquarters Monday morning to once again decry the city’s entrenched violence and call for accountability for those who carried out shootings over the holiday...

Chicago police discipline again on hold as public arbitration hearings near

July 5, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

For the second time this year, the majority of serious Chicago police misconduct cases are on hold as attorneys for the rank-and-file CPD officers’ union prepare to submit a challenge...

People dance to music at the annual Chicago Pride Fest on Halsted Street in Chicago on June 22, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

CPD readies for downsized Pride Parade, weekend of celebrations

June 28, 2024 at 6:26 p.m.

Ahead of this weekend's 53rd Pride Parade -- slated to be a shorter and smaller version than normal -- the Chicago Police Department said much of its focus will be...

Signage is displayed during a walkthrough of the Democratic National Convention on May 22, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago reaches deal with protest organizers ahead of DNC

June 26, 2024 at 12:58 p.m.

City officials this week reached a deal with protest organizers that will allow demonstrators to march along Michigan Avenue, adjacent to Grant Park, before the kickoff of the Democratic National...

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