Family, colleagues honor fallen Chicago police officer Luis Huesca at funeral
Officer Huesca was shot and killed on April 21 as he was returning home from his shift.
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Officer Huesca was shot and killed on April 21 as he was returning home from his shift.
Jennifer was charged with two counts of aggravated battery to a police officer, two counts of aggravated battery on a public way, and aggravated assault of a police officer. Sheba was also charged with two counts of aggravated battery to a police officer in addition to aggravated battery on a public way causing bodily harm and resisting a peace officer causing injury.
The board is set to consider a safety plan resolution calling for CPS to end its school resource officer program by 2025.
Earlier this month, police in Ashland, Ohio responded after a 3-year-old girl hit her head and had a seizure. An officer immediately started CPR.
They played against the group Royalty Empowerment from Detroit with the goal of building relationships between first responders and communities of color.
It happened just before 11 p.m. in the 7900 block of South Sacramento Avenue.
The six robberies happened between 9:30 p.m. and 2:30 a.m.
Police say around 3:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle crash, in the 6700 block of South Archer Road. Upon arrival, the officers located an unoccupied vehicle with heavy damage just off the roadway.
Chicago police say an on-duty officer was driving when A light gray SUV entered oncoming traffic and struck the squad car.
An expert's examination of decades of lawsuits involving Tasers found they were used on a disproportionate number of children of color and children with disabilities.
Less than a month after he was sworn in, Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling was in the hot seat on Tuesday at City Hall, defending Mayor Brandon Johnson's nearly $2 billion proposed budget for the Chicago Police Department for next year. The mayor's 2024 spending plan has the Chicago Police Department budget increasing by $91 million over this year, increasing from $1.9 billion to $1.99 billion.
The winner of the tournament walked away with prize money which would be donated to their department.
Fair warning: If you are eating something, you might want to set it down.
Activists claim officers were negligent and racist and say they're fighting for justice.
Elected officials and other dignitaries will be there to view the honor wall.
This year's participating departments include Northbrook, Saint Charles, and Palos Park.
"The official autopsy report further propels our commitment to seeking justice for this senseless tragedy," said attorneys for the Nichols family in a statement.
Applicants must be at least 21 and under 35 with some college credit or active duty military experience.
Starting this spring, Niles officers will park their cars or get off their bikes and walk around their neighborhoods talking to residents and businesses.
The shooting that ended in the death of Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso started with a call for help. The officer was initially responding to reports of domestic violence in Gage Park. It turns out, domestic disturbance calls claim an alarming number of officer's lives across the country.
The shooting that ended in the death of Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso started with a call for help. The officer was initially responding to reports of domestic violence in Gage Park. It turns out, domestic disturbance calls claim an alarming number of officer's lives across the country.
An Oak Lawn police officer appeared in court Wednesday for arraignment on charges of aggravated battery and official misconduct.
Those looking to join the Chicago Police Department - mark your calendars.
PAWS Chicago is teaming up with the Cook County Sheriff's Department to make sure the shelter pets are taken care of.
A source in the Cook County judicial system with direct knowledge of the indictment confirmed Wednesday that Officer Patrick O'Donnell is charged with aggravated battery and official misconduct.
