Charges against Chicago officers a rarity, but data shows more cases in recent years nationally
CBS 2 investigator Megan Hickey looked into similar cases in recent years to get an idea of what might happen next.
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CBS 2 investigator Megan Hickey looked into similar cases in recent years to get an idea of what might happen next.
In August of last year, Police Supt. David Brown filed disciplinary charges against Thrasher with the Chicago Police Board.
The largest settlement is a $15 million payment to the family of an innocent woman who was killed during a high-speed police chase in 2020.
According to Ald. Ray Lopez (15th), the officer retired just 10 days ago.
Ferguson was killed in a shootout on Dec. 27, 1968
CBS 2 learned about the findings back in January, but the release of the documents on Wednesday marks the final step in the process.
The crash happened around 11:40 a.m. near the intersection of Fullerton and Central avenues.
Families of Chicago Police officers killed in the line of duty share a painful bond, and on Tuesday night, the city honored their sacrifices at a ceremony at Soldier Field.
This Labor Day weekend, 55 people were shot across Chicago — and nine of those people were killed.
"Years ago, we were told that this was a safe neighborhood (with) low crime and they were going to move resources elsewhere. But it doesn't take long for criminals to figure that out."
We have learned the man arrested was a convicted felon on parole.
The fetus was discovered in the 6400 block of West Bloomingdale Avenue.
Chicago Police are putting a new city ordinance to use and cracking down on illegal street racing.
Chicago Police say a man was stabbed at a Green Line station Friday night, but CTA officials say it's not on their cameras.
A Chicago police officer is recovering after being struck by a vehicle in East Garfield Park Friday night.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said the department is having a hard time hiring enough officers to fill the hundreds of vacancies.
Chicago police superintendent David Brown will share what plans are in store for the holiday weekend.
Police said the officer, who was off duty at the time, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
"As long as there are no consequences, this behavior will continue."
The retired officer was shot outside a currency exchange in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood Thursday morning.
A report by the city's inspector general found during April and May, nearly 1,200 officers were scheduled to work at least 11 days straight.
"We can't live like this. The city has become – I won't even say, Gotham City is a little bit better, because you have Batman," said Uzma Sharif.
"We're going to be able to identify vehicles, not only by their license plate but other markings on their car."
In the years following the shooting death of Laquan McDonald by Chicago Police, an effort has been made to bring the community into the decision-making process around police policy.
On Monday, one year after the City Council approved its creation, the first members of the city's Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability were announced. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
The car crashed into Madame ZuZu's, at 1876 First St. in Highland Park, around 11:40 a.m. Wednesday.
Zach LaVine and Coby White each added 21 points, with White going 5 of 9 from 3-point range.
The cornerback has been balancing an eagerness to return, while also dealing with an injury he has never had before.
In addition to talking about his work, Bennett will be presenting the award for Best Music Video at the festival.
The advocates say an out-of-state company scooped up dozens of the birds.
Some of the lines have stretched out the doors of the polling places and around streetcorners.
The former board president resigned on Thursday over social media posts that were deemed antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial.
In one comment, Feigenholtz called someone a "truth-sayer" after he criticized Westerners who praise Islam and claimed that Muslims treat women like cattle.
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
In addition to talking about his work, Bennett will be presenting the award for Best Music Video at the festival.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
Having Gordon would be helpful up against dual-threat Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. Jori Parys reports from Halas Hall.
David Yeomans spent the afternoon and evening at Fremd High School in Palatine—where he met with the cricket club, the crew behind the fall stage production of “The Great Gatsby,” members of the speech team, and some of the school’s most accomplished athletes and state champions.
The advocates say an out-of-state company scooped up dozens of the birds from the parking lot of a strip mall in Niles. Sara Machi reports.
The 9-year-old girl and the man, 45, were standing on the sidewalk near the south playlot outside William C. Goudy Technology Academy when unknown gunfire rang out. Sabrina Franza reports.
Many voters said they were dedicating half their day to standing in line so they could cast their ballot. Sabrina Franza reports.
The man was able to get assistance from those inside the school, who rendered aid.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
The former board president resigned on Thursday over social media posts that were deemed antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial.
This year's tree is a 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family.
The car crashed into Madame ZuZu's, at 1876 First St. in Highland Park, around 11:40 a.m. Wednesday.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
Zach LaVine and Coby White each added 21 points, with White going 5 of 9 from 3-point range.
The cornerback has been balancing an eagerness to return, while also dealing with an injury he has never had before.
Once the No. 1 prospect in Major League Baseball, Moncada rarely lived up to the hype, with his only truly good season coming in 2019.
On a power play midway through the second period, Smith – the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft – scored the winning goal with a wrist shot off the crossbar.
The play resulted in a fumble that gave the ball back to the Washington Commanders, who later won the game with a Hail Mary play.
The man was able to get assistance from those inside the school, who rendered aid.
Morgan Geyser, now 22, was sentenced to 40 years in a mental institution after she pleaded guilty to stabbing a classmate to please horror character Slender Man.
Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were both shot on their first date. Only Smith survived.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
Ventura Orozco was face to face with a robber who managed to sneak into the back office demanding cash.
