World & Nation
As Chicago officials continue to try to repair the political damage and distrust sown by past police abuses, disturbing new video emerged Friday that illustrates how much has changed in recent months and how much has not.
Aug. 6, 2016
California
There is a scene in the movie “The Untouchables” where a veteran policeman, played by Sean Connery, counsels young Elliot Ness, played by Kevin Costner, against recruiting for their strike force from the ranks of a corrupt Chicago Police Department of the 1930s.
April 2, 1991
Four decades ago, when Jesse A.
Feb. 15, 1991
Jury rules Chicago police ‘code of silence’ protected felon cop
Nov. 14, 2012
Heal a deep lack of public trust.
Jan. 3, 2016
Every five days, on average, a Chicago police officer fired a gun at someone.
Aug. 28, 2016
Two Chicago police officers have been relieved of their powers after department brass made the preliminary determination that they violated policy when they fired their weapons in an incident that killed an 18-year-old man.
July 30, 2016
Ilana Rosenzweig is trying to win people’s trust in Chicago, where police misconduct charges are piling up.
Feb. 11, 2008
In a year of relentless violence, Chicago this week hit another gruesome milestone, exceeding 700 homicides for the first time in nearly two decades, according to Police Department records.
Dec. 1, 2016
The year 2021 ended as one of the deadliest on record in recent years in Chicago
Jan. 1, 2022