Critics say encryption of police scanners in Chicago puts public safety at risk
Each police radio zone is composed of one or two police districts. At least nine zones have been encrypted as of May of this year – so now residents cannot tune in.
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Each police radio zone is composed of one or two police districts. At least nine zones have been encrypted as of May of this year – so now residents cannot tune in.
"We sent an army, to make sure our voices were heard, based on this unspeakable tragedy."
The department just got a big boost in the form of a $2.2 million federal grant to help hiring.
The method of paying for the project is getting mixed reactions.
Edwin Lagunas is charged with two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, and one count of aggravated battery.
The FBI said at least three men held up the armored truck at gunpoint and demanded the cash.
The shooting happened around 2:26 a.m. Sunday at the Vera Lounge on Central Avenue.
"On the one hand, he internally within those four walls, was like this family man," Sareshwala said. "But on the outside, he's like this predator."
The incident occurred in the 6300 block of South Stony Island on Nov. 9, police said.
The money raised by the red kettle holiday campaign goes to help people year-round though food pantries, rent, utility assistance, and children's programs.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office reported the cause and manner of death for Nyasia Jennings is pending toxicology, police said.
The mayor's budget team said tying annual property tax hikes to inflation provides predictability and stability in property tax levels each year.
"Hate crimes have no place in a civilized society."
ISP said it happened around 8:17 a.m. at I-88 westbound, west of I-294 York Road.
A resident of McKinley Park, Abarca was one of three people to apply to replace Cardenas in the 12th Ward.
