Chicago Police set record for overtime in 2023, and trend is continuing this year
There are also additional needs this year with months of massive events on the schedule, notably including the Democratic National Convention in August.
Secret Service tours Chicago DNC venues; CPD officers to train for unrest
The Secret Service is staying tight-lipped about the convention perimeter—and an expert said the agency will not discuss it until absolutely necessary.
Illinois law would limit damages companies pay for biometric privacy violations
Meanwhile, Target was just hit with a class-action lawsuit from Illinois shoppers, who say the retail giant used high-tech cameras to collect face scans of its customers.
Teen suspect sentenced to 5 years in deadly shooting of Chicago drummer
The shooter, who was 14 years old at the time of the killing, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder.
Video shows Chicago Police officer shooting, killing man's dog; COPA has questions
The owner of the dog has already filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the CPD and the officer in this case.
Illinois state budget clears Senate, moves on to House
Illinois is now a step closer to approving a $53-billion state budget. The Senate passed it, but the House still has to vote on it.
Rev. Ira Acree, Mayor Brandon Johnson's pick for transit board, withdraws from nomination
Acree's nomination had stalled after some aldermen questioned his qualifications, and he struggled to answer questions about the agency's looming budget deficit.
Advocates want lifeguards at beaches longer after boy nearly drowns in lake
The Chicago Fire Department transported the child to Lurie Children's Hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
Former Chicago Police superintendent joins alders in fight to save ShotSpotter
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Illinois bill would allow teachers who abuse students over 18 to be criminally charged
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
6 men charged with staging robberies in Chicago area to get visas reserved for crime victims
The men are accused of staging armed robberies at gas stations, liquor stores, Subway restaurants, Dunkin Donuts stores, and other businesses, and then asking police to certify them as crime victims to get immigration visas.
Some Chicago area police departments resell guns, but don't track what happens next
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Cook County sheriff: More resources needed to get guns from those with revoked FOID cards
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Family of murdered suburban Chicago woman Melissa Aud-Headlee speaks out
"If someone else can see this, hear her story, and reach out, reach out to anyone."
Chicago to create program to offer relief from water bills that spiked due to underground leaks
Eligible homeowners and business owners would be able to have their water bills lowered if they can prove their higher bill is the result of leak in the underground service line.