Former CPD detective tied to wrongful convictions still receives pension
Massive payouts were given to avoid litigation because of the wrongdoing of police officers decades ago.
New CPD Supt. Larry Snelling says becoming top cop wasn't his dream job
"I'll be totally honest. It's not a job that I always wanted," Snelling said. But he insisted he didn't have to be talked into taking the job.
Murder of Palestinian child in Plainfield highlighting hate crimes in the area
"The incident in Plainfield is both continuation and intensification of anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab racist acts that have been invisibilized most people don't know these incidents are going on every day in Chicagoland."
Aldermen enraged CPD officers with history of lying allowed to remain on force
More than 100 Chicago police officers found to have a history of making false reports were not fired as a result of "structural failures" inside the department, according to a report by the city's Inspector General.
Mayor Brandon Johnson presents budget plan without tax hikes or layoffs
It's now the City Council's job to evaluate Johnson's spending plan during a series of budget hearings, and possibly offer their own changes before voting.
Former Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald suing university for $130 million
Fitzgerald's attorneys are doing more than asking for money. They are downplaying the amount of hazing victims say occurred.
Embattled Illinois DCFS Director Marc Smith to step down at end of the year
Smith's resignation announcement comes a week after an Illinois Auditor General's report revealed dozens of major failures by DCFS over the past two years.
City Council confirms Larry Snelling as new CPD superintendent
The final vote was 48-0, with two City Council members not present for the vote.
Illinois DCFS report card for past two years shows more failures than last review
Last time the state Auditor General updated us, there were 30 major failures by DCFS. This time, it's 33.
Retired Cook County judge disbarred over fleecing of late Tuskegee Airman uncle
Patricia Martin admitted to misconduct after being accused of using nearly $250,000 of her uncle's funds for her own personal purposes.
Inspector general seizes computers from Chicago city treasurer's office
Two former employees have accused the city treasurer of widespread ethics violations.
Illinois becomes first state to end cash bail
Monday will be a big day at places like the Cook County Jail and others across the state, as inmates will be able to petition the court to review their case as this ruling takes effect.
City of Chicago projects $538 million budget deficit in 2024
The costs of caring for migrants in Chicago have thrown almost every projection out the window.
2 men could receive millions from Chicago because of wrongful convictions
"We're spending now millions of tax dollars on bad behavior."
City to spend more than $300 million on migrants through year's end
On Friday afternoon, Mayor Brandon Johnson's team rolled out details of the plan to members of City Council.