Residents, activists, officials demand police oversight board open inquiry into Chicago Police Department’s actions during Midway Blitz

Chicago residents, activists and elected officials demanded that the city’s civilian police oversight board launch a thorough ...
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Chicago residents demand clarity on polie role in ICE operations

A tense public hearing was held Thursday as community members voiced concerns over the Chicago Police Department and how it ...
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Chicago residents voice concerns over CPD, ICE interactions

Dozens of residents and elected officials gathered Thursday evening in Pilsen to voice concerns about how the Chicago Police ...
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Chicago Spent $250.8M on Police Overtime in 2025, 151% More Than Its Annual Overtime Budget: Watchdog

The city of Chicago spent $250.8 million on overtime for members of the Chicago Police Department during 2025 — 151% more ...
Chicago Tribune

More money, stricter rules for Chicago police overtime spending face City Council scrutiny

Mayor Brandon Johnson hopes to give the Chicago Police Department a bigger pot of cash to spend on overtime next year, but wants the money to come with strings attached. As aldermen wrapped ...
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Rising costs for Chicago Police Dept. become increasing focus of city leaders

Spending on CPD has increased by 26.5% since 2019, according to an analysis by the Civic Federation, an independent and ...
WBEZ

City Hall spending $90 million to settle lawsuits tied to corrupt Chicago police Sgt. Ronald Watts

The city of Chicago on Thursday announced a first-of-its-kind $90 million “global settlement” to resolve 176 lawsuits tied to disgraced former Chicago police Sgt. Ronald Watts, who ran a ...

Mayor Johnson, Chicago police outline safety strategy for ‘large-scale' New Year's Eve celebration

As Chicago prepares for a large New Year's Eve celebration and fireworks along the lakefront, police say they're ready.